Registration number:
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Contents
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Company Information |
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Directors' Report |
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Statement of Directors' Responsibilities |
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Strategic Report |
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Independent Auditor's Report |
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Consolidated Profit and Loss Account |
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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income |
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Consolidated Balance Sheet |
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Balance Sheet |
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity |
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Statement of Changes in Equity |
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows |
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Notes to the Financial Statements |
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Company Information
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Directors |
Mr Eugene Dixon Mr Adrian Dixon Mrs Beverley Dixon |
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Company secretary |
Mrs Beverley Dixon |
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Registered office |
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Bankers |
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Auditors |
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Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Directors' Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
The directors present their report and the for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Directors of the group
The directors who held office during the year were as follows:
Statement of Directors' Responsibilities
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the group and the company and of the profit or loss of the group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently; |
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make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; |
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and |
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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 group's and the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the group and 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 group and the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Disclosure of information to the auditor
Each director has taken steps that they ought to have taken as a director in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditor is aware of that information. The directors confirm that there is no relevant information that they know of and of which they know the auditor is unaware.
Dividends
Dividends of £131,500 were paid for the year (2023: £131,500).
Information included in the Strategic Report
In accordance with the provisions of s414C(11) of the Companies Act 2006, the following matters, otherwise required for inclusion in the Directors’ Report, have been included in the Strategic Report:
• Review of business and likely future developments in the Group and Company;
• Research and development activities; and
• Financial instruments incorporating financial risk management objectives and policies.
Post balance sheet events
No events have occurred since the year end which require reporting or disclosing in the financial statements.
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Directors' Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Reappointment of auditors
The auditors Stevenson & Wilson are deemed to be reappointed under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006.
Approved and authorised by the
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Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Strategic Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Principal activity
The principal activity of the group includes the provision of sub-contract fabrications, assembly services, application of industrial coatings and the manufacture of metal structures.
Maine Surface Finishing Limited is the parent company with Smyth Steel Limited being a 100% subsidiary.
Fair review of the business
The financial results for 2024 were in line with the Director’s expectations given the contraction experienced by the material handling sector globally. The resultant reduction in turnover impacted profitability with the Group reporting a loss before tax of £585,663.
The current year trading in Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 is following a similar trend, however, the Group’s order book is improving with the Director’s expecting a return to profitability in Quarter 3/Quarter 4.
The Board of Directors believe the Group is adequately diversified and well positioned to deal with the evolving market dynamics.
The company's key financial and other performance indicators during the year were as follows:
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Financial KPIs |
Unit |
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2023 |
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Turnover |
£'000 |
23,369 |
32,776 |
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Gross profit |
£'000 |
5,762 |
8,260 |
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Profit/(loss) before taxation |
£'000 |
(586) |
2,766 |
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Total shareholders' funds |
£'000 |
9,579 |
9,499 |
Principal risks and uncertainties
The Board of Directors are conscious of the financial risks arising from liquidity, credit, interest rate and exchange issues. These factors and their impact on the financial position of the company are regularly reviewed with controls implemented the reduce the exposure in these areas.
Research and development
The Group continues to carry out research and development on a number of projects. These innovative projects will enable the Group to continue to operate at the forefront of new technology.
Approved and authorised by the
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Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Maine Surface Finishing Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Consolidated Profit and Loss Account, Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Balance Sheet, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, Statement of Changes in Equity, Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, and Notes to the Financial Statements, 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).
In our opinion the financial statements:
• | give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and the parent company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of the group's loss for the year then ended; |
• | have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and |
• | have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. |
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the auditor 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 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 director's 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 ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the original financial statements were authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, 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 audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. 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.
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Opinion on other matter prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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the information given in the Strategic Report and Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and |
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the Strategic Report and 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 our 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 and the Directors' Report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
• | adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or |
• | the parent company 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 Statement of Directors' Responsibilities [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.
Auditor 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:
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We identified the laws and regulations applicable to the company through discussions with directors and key personnel, and from our own knowledge and experience of the manufacturing industry. We focused on specific laws and regulations which we considered may have a direct material effect on the financial statements or the operations of the company, including the Companies Act 2006 and taxation legislation, while also giving consideration to data protection regulations, employment law and health and safety
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The engagement partner ensured that the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence, capabilities and skills to identify or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations and the team remained alert to the possibility of fraud and non-compliance throughout the audit. |
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Maine Surface Finishing Limited
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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. We did so through discussions with management as to their assessment of areas where fraud or non-compliance might occur, as well as considering the internal controls in place to mitigate risks of fraud and non-compliance. |
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In order to ascertain the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations, we made enquiries of management as to whether there was any actual or potential litigation, we reviewed legal correspondence, we inspected tax correspondence and we performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected activity. |
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 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.
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For and on behalf of
Ballymena
Co. Antrim
BT43 7AA
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Consolidated Profit and Loss Account for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
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2024 |
2023 |
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Turnover |
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Cost of sales |
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Gross profit |
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Administrative expenses |
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Other operating income |
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Operating (loss)/profit |
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Other interest receivable and similar income |
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Interest payable and similar expenses |
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(282,093) |
(317,096) |
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(Loss)/profit before tax |
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Tax on (loss)/profit |
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(Loss)/profit for the financial year |
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Profit/(loss) attributable to: |
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Owners of the company |
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Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
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2024 |
2023 |
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(Loss)/profit for the year |
( |
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Surplus on property, plant and equipment revaluation |
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- |
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Total comprehensive income for the year |
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Total comprehensive income attributable to: |
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Owners of the company |
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Maine Surface Finishing Limited
(Registration number: NI060197)
Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024
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2024 |
2023 |
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Fixed assets |
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Intangible assets |
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Tangible assets |
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Current assets |
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Stocks |
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Debtors |
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Cash at bank and in hand |
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year |
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Net current assets |
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Total assets less current liabilities |
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Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year |
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Provisions for liabilities |
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Net assets |
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Capital and reserves |
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Called up share capital |
100 |
100 |
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Revaluation reserve |
1,452,145 |
822,702 |
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Retained earnings |
8,126,382 |
8,676,388 |
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Equity attributable to owners of the company |
9,578,627 |
9,499,190 |
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Shareholders' funds |
9,578,627 |
9,499,190 |
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Maine Surface Finishing Limited
(Registration number: NI060197)
Company Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024
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2024 |
2023 |
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Fixed assets |
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Tangible assets |
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Investments |
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Current assets |
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Stocks |
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Debtors |
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Cash at bank and in hand |
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year |
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Net current assets |
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Total assets less current liabilities |
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Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year |
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Provisions for liabilities |
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Net assets |
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Capital and reserves |
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Called up share capital |
100 |
100 |
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Revaluation reserve |
1,452,145 |
822,702 |
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Retained earnings |
7,601,388 |
8,335,337 |
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Shareholders' funds |
9,053,633 |
9,158,139 |
No profit and loss account is presented for the company as permitted by section 408 of the Companies Act 2006.
The company made a loss after tax for the financial year of £671,007 (2023 - profit of £1,618,603).
Approved and authorised by the
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Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Equity attributable to the parent company
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Share capital |
Revaluation reserve |
Retained earnings |
Total |
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At 1 January 2024 |
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Loss for the year |
- |
- |
( |
( |
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Other comprehensive income |
- |
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Total comprehensive income |
- |
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( |
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Dividends |
- |
- |
( |
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At 31 December 2024 |
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Share capital |
Revaluation reserve |
Retained earnings |
Total |
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At 1 January 2023 |
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Profit for the year |
- |
- |
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Other comprehensive income |
- |
( |
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Total comprehensive income |
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( |
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Dividends |
- |
- |
( |
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At 31 December 2023 |
100 |
822,702 |
8,676,388 |
9,499,190 |
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Company Statement of Changes in Equity for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
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Share capital |
Revaluation reserve |
Retained earnings |
Total |
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At 1 January 2024 |
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Loss for the year |
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- |
( |
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Other comprehensive income |
- |
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Total comprehensive income |
- |
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( |
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Dividends |
- |
- |
( |
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At 31 December 2024 |
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Share capital |
Revaluation reserve |
Retained earnings |
Total |
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At 1 January 2023 |
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Profit for the year |
- |
- |
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Other comprehensive income |
- |
( |
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Total comprehensive income |
- |
( |
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Dividends |
- |
- |
( |
( |
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At 31 December 2023 |
100 |
822,702 |
8,335,337 |
9,158,139 |
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
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2024 |
2023 |
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Cash flows from operating activities |
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(Loss)/profit for the year |
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Adjustments to cash flows from non-cash items |
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Depreciation and amortisation |
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Loss/(profit) on disposal of tangible assets |
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Finance income |
( |
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Finance costs |
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Income tax expense |
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Working capital adjustments |
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(Increase)/decrease in stocks |
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Decrease in trade debtors |
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Increase/(decrease) in trade creditors |
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Cash generated from operations |
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Income taxes paid |
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( |
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Net cash flow from operating activities |
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Cash flows from investing activities |
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Interest received |
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Acquisitions of tangible assets |
( |
( |
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Proceeds from sale of tangible assets |
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Net cash flows from investing activities |
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( |
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Cash flows from financing activities |
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Interest paid |
( |
( |
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Repayment of bank borrowing |
( |
( |
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Payments to finance lease creditors |
( |
- |
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Proceeds from advance of government grants |
- |
( |
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Dividends paid |
( |
( |
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Net cash flows from financing activities |
( |
( |
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Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents |
( |
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Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January |
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Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December |
2,204,454 |
3,294,072 |
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Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
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General information |
The company is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in Northern Ireland.
The address of its registered office is:
These financial statements were authorised for issue by the
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Accounting policies |
Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
Statement of compliance
These financial statements were prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006'.
Basis of preparation
These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except that as disclosed in the accounting policies certain items are shown at fair value.
Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements consolidate the financial statements of the company and its subsidiary undertakings drawn up to 31 December 2024.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is achieved where the company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the Profit and Loss Account from the effective date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with those used by the group.
The purchase method of accounting is used to account for business combinations that result in the acquisition of subsidiaries by the group. The cost of a business combination is measured as the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange, plus costs directly attributable to the business combination. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. Any excess of the cost of the business combination over the acquirer’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities recognised is recorded as goodwill.
Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between the company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties, are eliminated in full. Intra-group losses are also eliminated but may indicate an impairment that requires recognition in the consolidated financial statements. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the group. Non-controlling interests in the net assets of consolidated subsidiaries are identified separately from the group’s equity therein. Non-controlling interests consist of the amount of those interests at the date of the original business combination and the non-controlling shareholder’s share of changes in equity since the date of the combination.
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Revenue recognition
Turnover comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods and provision of services in the ordinary course of the group’s activities. turnover is shown net of sales/value added tax, returns, rebates and discounts and after eliminating sales within the company.
The group recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity and specific criteria have been met for each of the group's activities.
Tax
The tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss, except that a change attributable to an item of income or expense recognised as other comprehensive income is also recognised directly in other comprehensive income.
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 taxable income.
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences between taxable profits and profits reported in the consolidated financial statements.
Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised when it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits.
Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference, except for revalued land and investment property where the tax rate that applies to the sale of the asset is used.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are stated in the balance sheet at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
The cost of tangible assets includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation.
Depreciation
Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, other than land and properties under construction over their estimated useful lives, as follows:
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Asset class |
Depreciation method and rate |
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Buildings |
6.67% per annum straight line basis |
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Plant and machinery |
25% per annum straight line basis |
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Motor vehicles |
25% per annum straight line basis |
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Office equipment |
25% per annum straight line basis |
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Business combinations
Business combinations are accounted for using the purchase method. The consideration for each acquisition is measured at the aggregate of the fair values at acquisition date of assets given, liabilities incurred or assumed, and equity instruments issued by the group in exchange for control of the acquired, plus any costs directly attributable to the business combination. When a business combination agreement provides for an adjustment to the cost of the combination contingent on future events, the group includes the estimated amount of that adjustment in the cost of the combination at the acquisition date if the adjustment is probable and can be measured reliably.
Goodwill
Goodwill arising on the acquisition of an entity represents the excess of the cost of acquisition over the group’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the entity recognised at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is held in the currency of the acquired entity and revalued to the closing rate at each reporting period date. Goodwill is amortised over its useful life, which shall not exceed ten years if a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made.
Amortisation
Amortisation is provided on intangible assets so as to write off the cost, less any estimated residual value, over their useful life as follows:
Investments
Investments in equity shares which are publicly traded or where the fair value can be measured reliably are initially measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss. Investments in equity shares which are not publicly traded and where fair value cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
Interest income on debt securities, where applicable, is recognised in income using the effective interest method. Dividends on equity securities are recognised in income when receivable.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Short-term debtors and creditors
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the income statement in operating expenses.
Stock and work in progress
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
The cost of finished goods and work in progress comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. At each reporting date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stocks are 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.
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Borrowings
Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the profit and loss account over the period of the relevant borrowing.
Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.
Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised at the lower of their fair value at inception of the lease and the present value of the minimum lease payments. These assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the useful life of the asset and the lease term. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation.
Lease payments are apportioned between finance costs in the profit and loss account and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Equity instruments are measured at the fair value of the cash or other resources received or receivable, net of the direct costs of issuing the equity instruments. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis.
Dividends
Dividend distribution to the group’s shareholders is recognised as a liability in the financial statements in the reporting period in which the dividends are declared.
Defined contribution pension obligation
A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and
the company has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold
sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as employee benefit expense when they are due. If
contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.
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Turnover |
The analysis of the group's turnover for the year from continuing operations is as follows:
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
Sale of goods |
|
|
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
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Other operating income |
The analysis of the group's other operating income for the year is as follows:
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
Government grants |
- |
|
|
Miscellaneous other operating income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other gains and losses |
The analysis of the group's other gains and losses for the year is as follows:
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
(Loss)/gain on disposal of tangible assets |
( |
|
|
Operating (loss)/profit |
Arrived at after charging/(crediting)
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
Depreciation expense |
|
|
|
Amortisation expense |
|
|
|
Loss/(profit) on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
|
( |
|
Other interest receivable and similar income |
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
Interest income on bank deposits |
|
|
|
Other finance income |
|
- |
|
|
|
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
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Interest payable and similar expenses |
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
Interest on bank overdrafts and borrowings |
|
|
|
Interest on obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts |
|
|
|
Interest expense on other finance liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Staff costs |
The aggregate payroll costs (including directors' remuneration) were as follows:
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
Wages and salaries |
|
|
|
Social security costs |
|
|
|
Pension costs |
|
|
|
|
|
The average number of persons employed by the group (including directors) during the year, analysed by category was as follows:
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
Directors |
|
|
|
Production |
|
|
|
Administration and support |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Directors' remuneration |
The directors' remuneration for the year was as follows:
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
Remuneration |
|
|
|
Auditors' remuneration |
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
Audit fees |
|
|
|
Non-audit services |
- |
|
|
19,500 |
47,174 |
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
|
Taxation |
Tax charged/(credited) in the consolidated profit and loss account
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
Current taxation |
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|
UK corporation tax |
( |
|
|
UK corporation tax adjustment to prior periods |
( |
- |
|
(61,373) |
861,356 |
|
|
Deferred taxation |
||
|
Arising from origination and reversal of timing differences |
( |
( |
|
Tax (receipt)/expense in the income statement |
( |
|
The tax on profit before tax for the year is the same as the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK (2023 - the same as the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK) of
The differences are reconciled below:
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
(Loss)/profit before tax |
( |
|
|
Corporation tax at standard rate |
( |
|
|
Increase in UK and foreign current tax from adjustment for prior periods |
- |
|
|
Deferred tax credit relating to changes in tax rates or laws |
( |
( |
|
Tax increase from other tax effects |
|
|
|
Total tax (credit)/charge |
( |
|
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
|
Intangible assets |
Group
|
Goodwill |
Trademarks, patents and licenses |
Total |
|
|
Cost or valuation |
|||
|
At 1 January 2024 |
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2024 |
|
|
|
|
Amortisation |
|||
|
At 1 January 2024 |
|
|
|
|
Amortisation charge |
|
- |
|
|
At 31 December 2024 |
|
|
|
|
Carrying amount |
|||
|
At 31 December 2024 |
|
- |
|
|
At 31 December 2023 |
|
- |
|
Acquired goodwill
Maine Surface Finishing Limited acquired 100% of the share capital of Smyth Steel Limited on 25 August 2022. The assets and liabilities of Smyth Steel have been adjusted within Smyth Steel Limited’s accounts to reflect fair value at the date of acquisition.
Goodwill will be amortised over 20 years.
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
|
Tangible assets - group |
|
Land and buildings |
Plant and machinery |
Motor vehicles |
Office equipment |
Other property improvements |
Total |
|
|
Cost or valuation |
||||||
|
At 1 January 2024 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revaluations |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
|
Additions |
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Disposals |
- |
( |
( |
- |
( |
( |
|
Transfers between categories |
|
- |
- |
- |
( |
- |
|
At 31 December 2024 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
||||||
|
At 1 January 2024 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Charge for the year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eliminated on disposal |
- |
( |
( |
- |
( |
( |
|
Revaluations |
( |
- |
- |
- |
- |
( |
|
Transfers between categories |
|
- |
- |
- |
( |
- |
|
At 31 December 2024 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carrying amount |
||||||
|
At 31 December 2024 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2023 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included within the net book value of land and buildings above is £5,049,734 (2023 -£4,158,122) in respect of freehold land and buildings. The net book value of plant and machinery includes £8,531 (2023: £16,406) of assets acquired under finance leases.
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Tangible assets - company
|
Land and buildings |
Plant and machinery |
Motor vehicles |
Office equipment |
Other property improvements |
Total |
|
|
Cost or valuation |
||||||
|
At 1 January 2024 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revaluations |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
|
Additions |
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Disposals |
- |
- |
( |
- |
( |
( |
|
Transfers between categories |
|
- |
- |
- |
( |
- |
|
At 31 December 2024 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
||||||
|
At 1 January 2024 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Charge for the year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eliminated on disposal |
- |
- |
( |
- |
( |
( |
|
Revaluations |
( |
- |
- |
- |
- |
( |
|
Transfers between categories |
|
- |
- |
- |
( |
- |
|
At 31 December 2024 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carrying amount |
||||||
|
At 31 December 2024 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2023 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included within the net book value of land and buildings above is £2,511,066 (2023 - £1,507,454) in respect of freehold land and buildings. The net book value of plant and machinery includes £8,531 (2023: £16,406) of assets acquired under finance leases.
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Revaluation
The fair value of the company's Land and buildings was revalued on
Had this class of asset been measured on a historical cost basis, the carrying amount would have been £
|
Investments |
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
Investments in subsidiaries |
|
|
|
Subsidiaries |
£ |
|
Cost or valuation |
|
|
At 1 January 2024 |
|
|
Provision |
|
|
Carrying amount |
|
|
At 31 December 2024 |
|
|
At 31 December 2023 |
|
Maine Surface Finishing is the 100% parent of Smyth Steel Limited.
Smyth Steel Limited's registered office address is 15 Gorran Road, Garvagh, Coleraine, Northern Ireland. The year end is 31 December and the business activity is steel fabrication.
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Details of undertakings
|
Stocks |
|
Group |
Company |
|||
|
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
Other inventories |
|
|
|
|
|
Debtors |
|
Group |
Company |
|||
|
Current |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
|
Trade debtors |
|
|
|
|
|
Other debtors |
|
|
|
|
|
Prepayments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Invoice financing facility is secured by a fixed charge over the trade debtors of the company.
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
Group |
Company |
|||
|
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
Cash on hand |
|
|
|
|
|
Cash at bank |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Creditors |
|
Group |
Company |
||||
|
Note |
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
Due within one year |
|||||
|
Loans and borrowings |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade creditors |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Social security and other taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other payables |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accruals |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Corporation tax liability |
- |
869,661 |
- |
647,753 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
Due after one year |
|||||
|
Loans and borrowings |
|
|
|
|
|
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
|
Provisions for liabilities |
Group
|
Deferred tax |
Total |
|
|
At 1 January 2024 |
|
|
|
Additional provisions |
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in existing provisions |
( |
( |
|
At 31 December 2024 |
|
|
|
|
||
Company
|
Deferred tax |
Total |
|
|
At 1 January 2024 |
|
|
|
Additional provisions |
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in existing provisions |
( |
( |
|
At 31 December 2024 |
|
|
|
|
||
|
Share capital |
Allotted, called up and fully paid shares
|
2024 |
2023 |
|||
|
No. |
£ |
No. |
£ |
|
|
|
|
100 |
|
100 |
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
|
Loans and borrowings |
Non-current loans and borrowings
|
Group |
Company |
|||
|
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
Bank borrowings |
|
|
|
|
|
Obligation sunder finance leases |
- |
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current loans and borrowings
|
Group |
Company |
|||
|
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
Bank borrowings |
|
|
|
|
|
Obligations under finance leases |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank borrowings are secured by a fixed charge over property at Unit 11, Wattstown Business Park, a fixed charge over the property at Unit 5, Wattstown Business Park, a fixed charge over the property at 15 Gorran Road, Garvagh and a floating charge over the remaining Group assets.
|
Dividends |
Interim dividends paid
|
2024 |
2023 |
|||
|
Interim dividend of £ |
|
|
||
|
Capital commitments |
Group and company
The total amount contracted for but not provided in the financial statements was £
Maine Surface Finishing Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
|
Analysis of changes in net debt |
Group
|
At 1 January 2024 |
Financing cash flows |
At 31 December 2024 |
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|||
|
Cash |
3,294,072 |
(1,089,618) |
2,204,454 |
|
Borrowings |
|||
|
Long term borrowings |
(4,211,792) |
276,513 |
(3,935,279) |
|
Lease liabilities |
(11,515) |
9,832 |
(1,683) |
|
(4,223,307) |
286,345 |
(3,936,962) |
|
|
|
|||
|
( |
( |
( |
|
|
Related party transactions |
Included within other debtors is a balance due from the directors amounting to £533,999 at year end (2023: £358,962).
Included in other debtors is £24,690 (2023: £97,346) owed from Maine Fabrication Ltd. This company is owned and controlled by Mr Adrian Dixon, a shareholder and director in Maine Surface Finishing Ltd.
During the year the Group entered into transactions with Premier Protective Coatings Ltd, a company controlled by the directors of Maine Surface Finishing Ltd. These transactions are as follows:
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
|
Sales to Premier Protective Coatings Ltd |
1,889,574 |
2,270,264 |
|
Purchases from Premier Protective Coatings Ltd |
689,452 |
789,515 |
|
Debtor owed from Premier Protective Coatings Ltd |
328,450 |
583,984 |
The Group has taken advantage of the exemption provisions in FRS 102 permitting non-disclosure of transactions with fellow group companies.
|
Parent and ultimate parent undertaking |
The ultimate controlling party of Maine Surface Finishing Limited are its