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REGISTERED NUMBER: 01793834 (England and Wales)


























UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

FOR

ABBEY MASTERBATCH LIMITED

ABBEY MASTERBATCH LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01793834)

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024










Page

Company Information 1

Abridged Balance Sheet 2

Notes to the Financial Statements 3


ABBEY MASTERBATCH LIMITED

COMPANY INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024







DIRECTORS: Mrs R J Shirt
Mrs L C Mather
Mr M A Shirt
Mr R J Shirt





SECRETARY: Mrs L C Mather





REGISTERED OFFICE: Whitelands Mill
Whitelands Road
Ashton Under Lyne
Lancashire
OL6 6UG





REGISTERED NUMBER: 01793834 (England and Wales)





ACCOUNTANTS: Livesey Spottiswood Ltd
Chartered Accountants
17 George Street
St Helens
Merseyside
WA10 1DB

ABBEY MASTERBATCH LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01793834)

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET
31 DECEMBER 2024

2024 2023
Notes £    £   
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 4 1,514,843 1,636,806

CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks 2,703,128 2,153,159
Debtors 916,625 1,245,968
Cash at bank and in hand 6,329,341 6,255,395
9,949,094 9,654,522
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year (1,382,312 ) (1,480,193 )
NET CURRENT ASSETS 8,566,782 8,174,329
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES

10,081,625

9,811,135

PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES 6 (297,686 ) (316,652 )
NET ASSETS 9,783,939 9,494,483

CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 47,000 47,000
Freehold property revaluation reserve 7 837,028 846,840
Retained earnings 8,899,911 8,600,643
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 9,783,939 9,494,483

The company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2024.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for:
(a)ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b)preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of each financial year and of its profit or loss for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.

The financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

All the members have consented to the preparation of an abridged Balance Sheet for the year ended 31 December 2024 in accordance with Section 444(2A) of the Companies Act 2006.

In accordance with Section 444 of the Companies Act 2006, the Income Statement has not been delivered.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 25 September 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:





Mr M A Shirt - Director


ABBEY MASTERBATCH LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01793834)

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


1. STATUTORY INFORMATION

Abbey Masterbatch Limited is a private company, limited by shares , registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" including the provisions of Section 1A "Small Entities" and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Related party exemption
The company has taken advantage of exemption, under the terms of Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', not to disclose related party transactions with its parent company, ATL Industries Limited or other wholly owned subsidiaries within the group.

Significant judgements and estimates
In the application of the company's accounting policies as set out below, management is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and underlying 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 if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

The key sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements are described below.

Valuation of freehold property
As described in note 4 to the financial statements, freehold property is stated at deemed cost on transition to FRS102 based on a valuation performed by an independent professional valuer with experience in the location and category of property valued. The valuer used an open market basis for the valuation.

Useful economic lives of tangible fixed assets
The annual depreciation charge for tangible fixed assets is sensitive to changes in the estimated useful economic lives of the assets. These are amended when necessary to reflect current estimates based on technological advancement, future investment, economic utilisation and the physical condition of the assets. See note 4 for the carrying amount of the tangible fixed assets and the accounting policies for the depreciation rates for each class of assets.

Provisions for future repairs
The company makes provision for the significant overhaul of plant and machinery as a result of past usage together with provision for major works in respect of it's freehold property.

Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable net of VAT and trade discounts.

Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the buyer, the amount of turnover can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the company and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. This is usually on dispatch of the goods.

ABBEY MASTERBATCH LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01793834)

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


2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost (or deemed cost) or valuation less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended.

Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets (except freehold land) at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a systematic basis over its expected useful life as follows:

Freehold property-2% straight line
Plant and machinery-15% straight line
Office equipment-15% straight line

Assets are reviewed for any indication that the asset may be impaired at each balance sheet date. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated and compared to the carrying amount. Where the carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount, an impairment loss is recognised in profit and loss unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount, where the impairment loss is a revaluation decrease.

Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost includes all direct production costs, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing stock to its present location and condition. Cost is calculated using the first-in-first-out formula. Provision is made for damaged, obsolete and slow moving stock where appropriate.

Taxation
Current tax represents the amount of tax payable or receivable in respect of the taxable profit (or loss) for the current or past reporting periods. It is measured at the amount expected to be paid or recovered using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

Deferred tax represents the future tax consequences of transactions and events recognised in the financial statements of current and previous periods. It is recognised in respect of all timing differences, with certain exceptions. Timing differences are differences between taxable profits and total comprehensive income as stated in the financial statements that arise from the inclusion of income and expense in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in the financial statements. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that 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 balance sheet date that are expected to apply to the reversal of timing differences.

Related parties
For the purposes of these financial statements, a party is considered to be related to the company if:
1. the party has the ability, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, to control the company or exercise significant influence over the company in making financial and operating decisions, or has joint control over the company;
2. the company and the party are subject to common control;
3. the party is an associate of the company or a joint venture in which the company is a venturer;
4. the party is a member of key management personnel of the company or the company's parent, or close family member of such an individual, or is an entity under the control, joint control or significant influence of such individuals;
5. the party is a close family member of a party referred to in (1) or is an entity under the control, joint control or significant influence of such individuals; or
6. the party is a post-employment benefit plan which is for the benefit of employees of the company or of any entity that is a related party of the company.

Close family members of an individual are those family members who may be expected to influence, or be influenced by, that individual in their dealings with the entity.

Foreign currencies
Transactions in currencies, other than the functional currency of the company, are recorded at the rate of exchange on the date the transaction occurred. Monetary items denominated in other currencies are translated at the rate prevailing at the end of the reporting period. All differences are taken to the profit and loss account.

Research and development
Research and development expenditure is written off as incurred.

ABBEY MASTERBATCH LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01793834)

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


2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Employee benefits
When employees have rendered services to the company, short-term employee benefits to which the employees are entitled are recognised at the undiscounted amount expected to be paid for that service.

The company operates a defined contribution plan for the benefit of its directors and employees. Contributions are expensed as they become payable.

Leased assets
Assets that are held by the company under leases which transfer to the company substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as being held under finance leases. Leases which do not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the company are classified as operating leases.

Assets held under finance leases are initially recognised as assets of the Company at their fair value at the inception of the lease or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the statement of financial position as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are apportioned between finance expenses and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance expenses are recognised immediately in profit or loss. Contingent rentals are recognised as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred.

Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term, except where another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed. Contingent rentals arising under operating leases are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.

In the event that lease incentives are received to enter into operating leases, such incentives are recognised as a liability. The aggregate benefit of incentives is recognised as a reduction of rental expense on a straight-line basis, except where another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed.

Debtors and creditors receivable/ payable within one year
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 profit and loss account in administrative expenses.

3. EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS

The average number of employees during the year was 43 (2023 - 39 ) .

4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Totals
£   
COST
At 1 January 2024 5,889,827
Additions 24,963
At 31 December 2024 5,914,790
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2024 4,253,021
Charge for year 146,926
At 31 December 2024 4,399,947
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2024 1,514,843
At 31 December 2023 1,636,806

The freehold property is included at deemed cost to reflect its valuation on transition to FRS102.

The historical cost of the freehold property at 31 December 2024 amounts to £567,061 (2023 - £567,061) and the accumulated depreciation thereon amounts to £99,265 (2023 - £88,446).

The historical cost of the freehold property includes land with a value of £26,145 (2023 - £26,145) on which no depreciation charge is made.

ABBEY MASTERBATCH LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01793834)

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


5. LEASING AGREEMENTS

Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:
2024 2023
£    £   
Within one year 73,307 43,786
Between one and five years 187,636 150,928
In more than five years 210,000 245,000
470,943 439,714

The company leases one of the buildings from which it operates, from The Shirt Family Pension Fund, at an amount of £35,000 per annum until 31 December 2035.

6. PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES
2024 2023
£    £   
Deferred tax
Accelerated capital allowances 71,756 93,821
On revalued property 94,205 101,081
165,961 194,902

Other provisions
Repairs provision 131,725 121,750

Aggregate amounts 297,686 316,652

Deferred Repairs
tax provision
£    £   
Balance at 1 January 2024 194,902 121,750
Movement in the year (28,941 ) 9,975
Balance at 31 December 2024 165,961 131,725

7. OTHER RESERVES
Freehold
property
revaluation
reserve
£   
At 1 January 2024 846,840
Transfer for depreciation charged on revalued
assets

(16,688

)

Deferred tax movement on revalued property 6,876

At 31 December 2024 837,028

8. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

During the year the company has purchased goods amounting to £227,300 (2023 - £343,200) from Abbey Vietnam Limited, a joint venture in which the company's parent, ATL Industries Limited has an interest. Normal commercial terms applied.

Also during the year, the company has paid rent amounting to £35,000 (2023 - £35,000) to The Shirt Family Pension Fund, a fund in which the directors Mr M A Shirt and Mr R J Shirt are beneficiaries. Normal commercial terms applied.

ABBEY MASTERBATCH LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01793834)

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


9. ULTIMATE PARENT COMPANY

The ultimate parent company is ATL Industries Limited, a company registered in England and Wales. The registered office of ATL Industries Limited is Whitelands Mill, Whitelands Road, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, England, OL6 6UG.