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EOM Group Holdings Limited









Annual Report and Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

 
EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
Company Information


Directors
R Arbabi 
O R Farrell 
S Moxon 
D West (appointed 22 August 2024)




Registered number
12882639



Registered office
Balmoral Road

Altrincham

Cheshire

WA15 8HJ




Independent auditors
Hurst Accountants Limited
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

3 Stockport Exchange

Stockport

Cheshire

SK1 3GG





 
EOM Group Holdings Limited
 

Contents



Page
Group Strategic Report
 
1 - 3
Directors' Report
 
4 - 6
Independent Auditors' Report
 
7 - 10
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
11
Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
12
Company Balance Sheet
 
13
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
 
14
Company Statement of Changes in Equity
 
15
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
 
16 - 17
Consolidated Analysis of Net Debt
 
17
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
18 - 40


 
EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
Group Strategic Report
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Introduction
 
The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Business review
 
Group revenues for the 2024 financial year were £13.1 million, versus prior year of £17.4 million, a reduction in revenue of £4.3 million. This is a 25% reduction compared with prior year. The Group has two significant operating divisions, and comments on the performance of each of these are summarised below:
Manufacture of special purpose materials
In 2023 the Group derived revenue from a large number of construction projects.
A number of client projects, including one very significant project that began in 2023 and continued into 2024, included significant levels of technical uncertainty and challenge which consumed a substantial amount of both design and engineering input and this prevented the Group from taking on additional Project based revenue. Furthermore, additional costs have been incurred to enable progress on this project. No recovery of these costs has been recognised within these financial statements however all projects have, or will soon be, completed on time in full.
In addition, some Projects in the construction sector were delayed following the outcome of the Grenfell report and the resulting Building Safety Act changes that are still being clarified and absorbed by the Group’s clients. This situation is expected to improve in the second half of 2025 & into 2026 with increased revenues expected in the Company's major projects division.
The division also has an operating site in Germany, trading through Farrat GmbH, which commenced trading during the year. In April 2024, this overseas operation moved from a temporary site into a new permanent manufacturing site based in Langenfeld (Rheinland), NRW, Germany. The Company is establishing its presence. The Group invested in Farrat GmbH during 2024, to enable the recruitment of employees to grow and manage the business as well as in capital equipment for the manufacturing site. The business is expected to break even during 2025 with profits anticipated in 2026 as the German construction sector continues its anticipated recovery. 
The Group focused on its leadership structure during 2024 with investment made to develop its Executive Leadership Team. This has been through external recruitment of experienced, senior leaders including a Managing Director and additional resources at all levels within Sales and Engineering. Furthermore, additional headcount was added, which is reflected in the increase in average employees from 59 to 75. Staff costs are static due to movements in bonus accruals offsetting the increase in salary costs.
These investments increased Overhead Costs within the division during 2024 and therefore reduced the Company’s Operating Margin. These essential investments support the Company’s ability to evolve the business, implementing professionalism across all business functions, and enable it to increase its focus on growing the core business to reduce the reliance on major construction projects.
Following consideration of all of the above, this division's gross profit in the year was £5.1 million, at a gross margin percentage of 45.8%, a decrease of 19.1 percentage points compared with prior year. This reduction in gross margin reflects the impact of reduced revenue, for the reasons given above, together with the aforementioned issues with some major projects where the technical requirements necessitated additional design, manufacturing & engineering costs.
The division's operating loss was £1.7 million, down £5.4 million (
2023: £3.7 million profit).
 
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Group Strategic Report (continued)
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Installation of special purpose materials
Revenues for the 2024 Financial year were £2.4 million, versus prior year of £5.1 million, a reduction in revenue of £2.7 million. This is a 53% reduction compared with prior year. The division had a large project that ran in 2023 and 2024, with more of the project being completed in 2023, driving higher revenues in this period. 
Gross profit in the year was £142k, at a gross margin percentage of 5.9%, a decrease of 1.6% percentage points compared with prior year. The division incurred some additional costs on the aforementioned large project in 2024 that led to a reduction in profit margins in 2024.
Operating profit for the year was £72k compared £261k in prior year, for the reasons outlined above.
Group position
In addition to the above, the most significant additional entries in the Group accounts are interest on the Group's loan of £73k (2023: £147k) and goodwill amortisation of £1.06m (2024: £1.06m).
Total group gross profit was £5.16m, a margin of 39% (
2023: £10.1m/58%), and operating loss was £2.61m (2023: profit £2.90m).
In respect of the Group balance sheet, net assets are £8.15m (
2023: £10.8m), the reduction being down to the losses made as noted above. Net current assets remain positive at £0.69m (2023: £2.72m).
The Group remained cash generative in respect of its operations as shown in the Cash flow statement. The most significant outflow was in respect of repayments on the Group bank loan, which was fully settled in 2025. 
As noted above, the outlook for the remainder of 2025 and 2026 is positive with numerous long term projects expected to
materialise, and a return to profitability is predicted based on the forecasts prepared by management.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
Risk management is one of our key foundations of our governance and we actively identify and manage our risk across all areas of our business and operations. Successful delivery of our complex engineered construction projects that demonstrates excellence in design and construction and involves working with our key suppliers to mitigate risk within our supply chain and procure quality components. We ensure high quality standards through our audit and application of lessons learnt and have a multi-disciplinary team’s knowledge and experience in mechanical, structural acoustic and construction engineering, delivered with over seven decades’ experience.
The Group understands the need to grow the core sales, rather than being dependent on the Major Projects, and careful consideration has been taken to ensure that the business manages  to maintain customer experience to the high standards and quality expected. Investment has been made across the business within our UK operations and the expansion into Continental Europe with our new German manufacturing facility. The investment covers all areas including Engineering, Sales and Executive Leadership. The investments in both internal and external sales support the ability to grow our existing and new customer business, providing the sales stability to counteract the fluctuating time-scales of Major Projects.
 
External market outlook
Weaker economic momentum has helped ease supply chain pressures and reduce broader cost pressures. The impact of the Building Safety Act has seen delays in construction projects within the UK, this could result in delays in forecasted sales and additional engineering workload to provide relevant information to clients which aid submissions to the Building Safety Regulator. Slower economic growth across the EU risks the forecasting ramp-up of sales direct from the new German manufacturing facility. However, with this facility the company is well-placed to increase direct sales across mainland Europe.
 
Competitive environment
Competitive pressure in the UK and worldwide is a continued risk for the Group which could result in loss of sales to key competitors. The Group manages this risk by its focus on delighting customers and providing added value of unrivalled technical expertise and passion to provide the best advice and develop the highest standard of technical solutions with fast response times and maintaining strong relationships with clients. 
 
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Group Strategic Report (continued)
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Health & safety
The Group operates in an industry where health and safety risks are inherently prominent. Further, the Group is subject to stringent regulations from a health and safety perspective. A serious health and safety incident could have a significant impact on the Group’s operational and financial performance, as well as its reputation. This is managed through ensuring that a robust health and safety framework is implemented throughout the Group’s operations, requiring employees to complete formal health and safety training on a regular basis. The Group monitors the performance of its health and safety framework, and takes immediate and decisive action if non-adherence is identified. The development of a strong safety culture is driven by management and employees at every level and is a core part of doing business with integrity. 
Price Risk
The Group is exposed to commodity price risk as a result of its operations. However, given the size of the Group’s operations, the cost of managing exposure to commodity price fluctuation exceeds any potential benefits.. We build strong relationships with our suppliers to develop mutually beneficial and lasting partnerships. Supplier engagement is primarily through a series of interactions and formal reviews. Key areas of focus include sustainability, innovation, value for money and quality. The Board recognises the relationships with suppliers are important to the Group’s long-term success and is briefed on supplier feedback and issues on a regular basis.
Liquidity Risk
As the business expands there is a risk that it could encounter difficulty in funding expanding working capital and investment needs. The Group aims to mitigate this risk by managing cash generation from its operations and ensuring debtor collection targets are met and by ensuring financing facilities are available if required. The Group’s overall cash position has remained strong which will further help mitigate future liquidity risk.
Financial risk
The Group’s principal financial assets are cash and bank balances, trade and other receivables. The Group’s credit risk is primarily attributable to its trade receivables, customers are set terms, and appropriate credit checks are undertaken prior to this. The Group runs a formal credit control process which is executed effectively where necessary. The Group has no significant concentration of credit risk. 

Financial key performance indicators
 
The directors consider the financial key performance indicators to be the revenue, gross profit, operating profit and net assets, all of which are analysed in the report above.

Going concern
 
The group has made a loss of £2,296,112, during the year, and has net current assets of £680,573.
The directors have prepared profit and cash flow forecasts, and these demonstrate that the group will continue to be able to pay its debts as they fall due for a period of not less than 12 months from the date of signing the financial statements. The group also has access to facilities where necessary. As a result, it is appropriate to prepare these financial statements on a going concern basis.


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



................................................
D West
Director

Date: 2 September 2025

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Directors' Report
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the consolidated financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) 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 the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that period.

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


select suitable accounting policies for the Group's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group will continue in business.

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

Results and dividends

The loss for the year, after taxation, amounted to £2,296,112 (2023 - profit £1,825,727).

Dividends paid in the year was £302,011 (2023: £278,547) The directors do not recommend the payment of a final dividend.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

R Arbabi 
O R Farrell 
K E Goulden (resigned 31 March 2025)
S Moxon 
D West (appointed 22 August 2024)

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Directors' Report (continued)
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Future developments

The Group remains confident that our approach to winning work will mean that the business is well placed to respond to any challenges that arise from prevailing market conditions or economic uncertainties. 2025 sees focus on strengthening core business operations, supported by our new manufacturing facility in Europe and continuing success delivering major projects into the construction industry.
We look forward to a successful 2025 and the continued evolution of the business as we explore new growth opportunities and strategic partnerships across the globe. 
Financial instruments
As noted in the Strategic Report, liquidity management is considered a key matter for the group and one which is managed by ensuring that the group is generating sufficient cash from its operations and meeting it's debtor collection targets successfully. The group also ensures that financing facilities are available if required. 
The group grants its customers credit terms and receives credit terms from its suppliers, in line with other businesses within the sector. 
Price risk is covered in the Strategic Report. 
Research and development activities
The Group continues to invest in research and development and the directors regard research and development investment as necessary for continuing success in the medium and long-term future.
 

Disclosure of information to auditors

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

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

Post balance sheet events

Following the year end, an employee left the business and their 1,111 options, granted in the year, all lapsed at that point.
There were no other post balance sheet events that required disclosure in the financial statements.

Auditors

The auditorsHurst Accountants Limitedwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Directors' Report (continued)
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

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





................................................
D West
Director

Date: 2 September 2025

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of EOM Group Holdings Limited
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of EOM Group Holdings Limited (the 'parent Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Company Balance Sheet, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, the Company Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the Group's and of 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 Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.


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 Group's or the parent Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.


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


Other information


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


We have nothing to report in this regard.


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Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of EOM Group Holdings Limited (continued)


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

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


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


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

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


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


adequate accounting records have not been kept 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 Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 4, 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 Group's and the parent 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 Group or the parent Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of EOM Group Holdings Limited (continued)


Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

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


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

Identifying and assessing potential risks related to irregularities
In identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we considered the following:
• The nature of the industry and sector in which the company operates; the control environment and business     performance including key drivers for directors' remuneration, bonus levels and performance targets.
• The outcome of enquiries of local management and parent company management, including whether management    was aware of any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations, and whether management had knowledge   of any actual, suspected, or alleged fraud.
• Supporting documentation relating to the Company's policies and procedures for:
• Identifying, evaluating, and complying with laws and regulations
• Detecting and responding to the risks of fraud
• The internal controls established to mitigate risks related to fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations.
• The outcome of discussions amongst the engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in the    financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud.
• The legal and regulatory framework in which the Company operates, particularly those laws and regulations which    have a direct effect on the financial statements, such as the Companies Act 2006, pensions and tax legislation, or    which had a fundamental effect on the operations of the Company, including General Data Protection requirements,   and Antibribery and Corruption.
Audit response to risks identified
Our procedures to respond to the risks identified included the following:
• Reviewing the financial statements disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with    the provisions of those relevant laws and regulations which have a direct effect on the financial statements.
• Discussions with management, including consideration of known or suspected instances of non-compliance with laws  and regulations and fraud.
• Evaluation of the operating effectiveness of management’s controls designed to prevent and detect irregularities.
• Enquiring of management about any actual and potential litigation and claims.
• Performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships which may indicate risks of    material misstatement due to fraud.
 
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Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of EOM Group Holdings Limited (continued)


We have also considered the risk of fraud through management override of controls by:
• Testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments.
• Challenging assumptions made by management in their significant accounting estimates, and assessing whether the    judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and
• Evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.
We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.
There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above, and the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations are from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of them. Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion.
 


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


Use of our report
 

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





Chris Stewardson (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of
Hurst Accountants Limited
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
3 Stockport Exchange
Stockport
Cheshire
SK1 3GG

2 September 2025
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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
13,071,343
17,446,513

Cost of sales
  
(7,916,168)
(7,331,209)

Gross profit
  
5,155,175
10,115,304

Administrative expenses
  
(7,760,229)
(7,214,601)

Operating (loss)/profit
 5 
(2,605,054)
2,900,703

Amounts written off investments
  
(13,158)
(13,911)

Interest receivable and similar income
 9 
57,423
3,025

Interest payable and similar expenses
 10 
(76,126)
(153,568)

(Loss)/profit before taxation
  
(2,636,915)
2,736,249

Tax on (loss)/profit
 11 
340,803
(910,522)

(Loss)/profit for the financial year
  
(2,296,112)
1,825,727

  

Currency translation differences
  
(27,658)
(87,507)

Total comprehensive income for the year
  
(2,323,770)
1,738,220

(Loss)/profit for the year attributable to:
  

Owners of the parent Company
  
(2,296,112)
1,825,727

The notes on pages 18 to 40 form part of these financial statements.

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
Registered number: 12882639

Consolidated Balance Sheet
As at 31 December 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 13 
6,446,218
7,428,152

Tangible assets
 14 
1,195,155
1,119,833

  
7,641,373
8,547,985

Current assets
  

Stocks
 16 
678,002
1,073,766

Debtors
 17 
2,686,011
3,533,825

Cash at bank and in hand
 18 
1,402,566
2,837,621

  
4,766,579
7,445,212

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 19 
(4,086,006)
(4,722,357)

Net current assets
  
 
 
680,573
 
 
2,722,855

Total assets less current liabilities
  
8,321,946
11,270,840

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 20 
-
(327,786)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 22 
(175,149)
(170,476)

Net assets
  
8,146,797
10,772,578


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 23 
109,104
109,104

Share premium account
 23 
9,094,647
9,094,647

Other reserves
 24 
(114,189)
(86,531)

Profit and loss account
 24 
(942,765)
1,655,358

  
8,146,797
10,772,578


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




................................................
D West
Director

Date: 2 September 2025

The notes on pages 18 to 40 form part of these financial statements.

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
Registered number: 12882639

Company Balance Sheet
As at 31 December 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Investments
 15 
18,887,799
18,887,799

Current assets
  

Debtors
 17 
6,423
22,866

Cash at bank and in hand
 18 
26,452
25,944

  
32,875
48,810

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 19 
(442,529)
(1,280,808)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(409,654)
 
 
(1,231,998)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
18,478,145
17,655,801

  

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 20 
(4,833,022)
(3,644,838)

  

Net assets
  
13,645,123
14,010,963


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 23 
109,104
109,104

Share premium account
 24 
9,094,647
9,094,647

Profit and loss account brought forward
  
4,807,212
5,242,643

Loss for the year
  
(63,829)
(156,884)

Dividends paid

  

(302,011)
(278,547)

Profit and loss account carried forward
  
4,441,372
4,807,212

  
13,645,123
14,010,963


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 


................................................
D West
Director

Date: 2 September 2025

The notes on pages 18 to 40 form part of these financial statements.

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Other reserves
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£
£


At 1 January 2023
109,104
9,094,647
976
108,178
9,312,905


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
-
1,825,727
1,825,727

Currency translation differences
-
-
(87,507)
-
(87,507)


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
-
(278,547)
(278,547)



At 1 January 2024
109,104
9,094,647
(86,531)
1,655,358
10,772,578


Comprehensive income for the year

Loss for the year
-
-
-
(2,296,112)
(2,296,112)

Currency translation differences
-
-
(27,658)
-
(27,658)

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
-
(302,011)
(302,011)


At 31 December 2024
109,104
9,094,647
(114,189)
(942,765)
8,146,797


The notes on pages 18 to 40 form part of these financial statements.

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 

Company Statement of Changes in Equity
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£


At 1 January 2023
109,104
9,094,647
5,242,643
14,446,394


Comprehensive income for the year

Loss for the year
-
-
(156,884)
(156,884)

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(278,547)
(278,547)



At 1 January 2024
109,104
9,094,647
4,807,212
14,010,963


Comprehensive income for the year

Loss for the year
-
-
(63,829)
(63,829)

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(302,011)
(302,011)


At 31 December 2024
109,104
9,094,647
4,441,372
13,645,123


The notes on pages 18 to 40 form part of these financial statements.

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

2024
2023
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

(Loss)/profit for the financial year
(2,296,112)
1,825,727

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
1,088,668
1,075,503

Depreciation of tangible assets
263,940
206,556

Impairments of intangible assets
13,158
13,911

Loss on disposal of tangible assets
7,651
17,042

Interest paid
76,126
153,568

Interest received
(57,423)
(3,025)

Taxation charge
(340,803)
910,522

Decrease in stocks
395,764
221,547

Decrease/(increase) in debtors
1,093,514
(2,393,737)

Increase in creditors
479,282
1,108,720

Corporation tax (paid)
(378,207)
(529,947)

Net cash generated from operating activities

345,558
2,606,387


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of intangible fixed assets
(119,892)
(127,173)

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(346,913)
(733,407)

Sale of tangible fixed assets
-
800

Interest received
25,216
3,025

Net cash from investing activities

(441,589)
(856,755)

Cash flows from financing activities

Repayment of loans
(960,887)
(881,449)

Other new loans
-
89,528

Dividends paid
(302,011)
(278,547)

Interest paid
(76,126)
(153,568)

Net cash used in financing activities
(1,339,024)
(1,224,036)

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(1,435,055)
525,596
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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (continued)
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024


2024
2023

£
£



Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
2,837,621
2,312,325

Foreign exchange gains and losses
-
(300)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
1,402,566
2,837,621


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
1,402,566
2,837,621



Consolidated Analysis of Net Debt
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024





At 1 January 2024
Cash flows
Other non-cash changes
At 31 December 2024
£

£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

2,837,621

(1,435,055)

-

1,402,566

Debt due after 1 year

(327,786)

-

327,786

-

Debt due within 1 year

(1,107,837)

960,887

(295,579)

(442,529)


1,401,998
(474,168)
32,207
960,037

The notes on pages 18 to 40 form part of these financial statements.

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

1.


General information

EOM Group Holdings Limited is a private company limited by shares, incorporated in England and Wales. The company's registered number is 12882639 and its registered office is Balmoral Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8HJ. The principal activity of the group is the manufacture and installation of special purpose materials. The principal activity of the company is that of a holding company.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires Group management to exercise judgement in applying the Group's accounting policies (see note 3).

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of Comprehensive Income in these financial statements.

Parent Company disclosure exemptions

In preparing the separate financial statements of the parent Company, advantage has been taken of the following disclosure exemptions available in FRS 102:
No Statement of Cash Flows has been presented for the parent Company;

 
2.2

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its own subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the Balance Sheet, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.3

Going concern

The group has made a loss of £2,323,770 during the year, and has net current assets of £680,573.
The directors have prepared profit and cash flow forecasts, and these demonstrate that the group will continue to be able to pay its debts as they fall due for a period of not less than 12 months from the date of signing the financial statements. The group also has access to facilities where necessary. As a result, it is appropriate to prepare these financial statements on a going concern basis.

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

On consolidation, the results of overseas operations are translated into Sterling at rates approximating to those ruling when the transactions took place. All assets and liabilities of overseas operations are translated at the rate ruling at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on translating the opening net assets at opening rate and the results of overseas operations at actual rate are recognised in other comprehensive income.

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.5

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Group has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Group retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Group will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

Rendering of services

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

 
2.6

Operating leases: the Group as lessee

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

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

 
2.7

Research and development

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

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.8

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

 
2.9

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.10

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

 
2.11

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Group operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Group has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Group in independently administered funds.

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.12

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company and the Group operate and generate income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits;
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met; and
Where they relate to timing differences in respect of interests in subsidiaries, associates, branches and joint ventures and the Group can control the reversal of the timing differences and such reversal is not considered probable in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.


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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.13

Intangible assets

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the difference between amounts paid on the cost of a business combination and the acquirer’s interest in the fair value of the Group's share of its identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree at the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a straight-line basis to the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income over its useful economic life.

Other intangible assets

Goodwill
Goodwill represents the difference between amounts paid on the cost of a business combination and the
acquirer’s interest in the fair value of the Group's share of its identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree at
the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated
amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a straight-line basis to the
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income over its useful economic life.
Other intangible assets
Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are
measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.

 
2.14

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property
-
5% Straight line
Plant and machinery
-
10% Straight line
Motor vehicles
-
20% Straight line
Fixtures and fittings
-
10 -25% Straight line
Other fixed assets
-
10% Straight line

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

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

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.15

Impairment of fixed assets and goodwill

Assets that are subject to depreciation or amortisation are assessed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication that the assets are impaired. Where there is any indication that an asset may be impaired, the carrying value of the asset (or cash-generating unit to which the asset has been allocated) is tested for impairment. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's (or CGU's) fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (CGUs). Non-financial assets that have been previously impaired are reviewed at each balance sheet date to assess whether there is any indication that the impairment losses recognised in prior periods may no longer exist or may have decreased.

 
2.16

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

 
2.17

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

 
2.18

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.19

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

In the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group's cash management.

 
2.20

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are
measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using
the effective interest method.

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.21

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

 
2.22

Financial instruments

The Group has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Group's Balance Sheet when the Group 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 trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.
Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Group's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.
 
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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.22
Financial instruments (continued)


Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting date.
Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.
If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instruments any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Group after the deduction of all its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other payables, bank loans, other loans and loans due to fellow group companies are initially measured at their transaction price after transaction costs. When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. 
Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade payables are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Group transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Group will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.23

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.


3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities as at the balance sheet date and the amounts reported revenues and expenses during the year. However, the nature of estimation means that the actual outcomes could differ from those estimates. The following judgement has had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements: 
Measurement of provision for obsolete stock
The stock provision is determined by ageing the stock in conjunction with management's knowledge and experience of stock movements. The provision applied reduces the carrying value to its selling price less costs to sell. Accordingly, provision for impairment is made where the net realisable value is less than the cost based on best estimates by management. The value of stock held at the year end totalled £678,002 (2023: £1,073,766), which included impairments of £85,582 (2023: £78,965). 


4.


Turnover

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


2024
2023
£
£

Manufacture of special purpose materials
10,660,768
12,350,134

Installation of special purpose materials
2,410,575
5,096,379

13,071,343
17,446,513


Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2024
2023
£
£

United Kingdom
10,083,981
15,467,260

Rest of Europe
2,533,542
1,438,727

Rest of the world
453,820
540,526

13,071,343
17,446,513


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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

5.


Operating (loss)/profit

The operating (loss)/profit is stated after charging:

2024
2023
£
£

Research & development charged as an expense
79,866
36,944

Exchange differences
4,344
(89,980)

Other operating lease rentals
314,703
181,624


6.


Auditors' remuneration

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


2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the consolidated and parent Company's financial statements
36,400
34,750


7.


Employees

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


Group
Group
2024
2023
£
£


Wages and salaries
3,912,237
4,117,811

Social security costs
338,004
203,314

Cost of defined contribution scheme
204,342
137,139

4,454,583
4,458,264


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


        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Operational
51
40



Administrative
24
19



Directors
4
4

79
63

The Company has no employees other than the directors, who did not receive any remuneration (2023 - £NIL)
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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

8.


Directors' remuneration

2024
2023
£
£

Directors' emoluments
630,069
1,038,626

Group contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
30,553
26,454

660,622
1,065,080


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 4 directors (2023 - 4) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The highest paid director received remuneration of £224,573 (2023 - £321,424).

The value of the Group's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £NIL (2023 - £5,700).

Please see note 28 for details of key management compensation. 


9.


Interest receivable

2024
2023
£
£


Other interest receivable
57,423
3,025


10.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
2023
£
£


Bank interest payable
72,900
153,568

Other interest payable
3,226
-

76,126
153,568

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

11.


Taxation


2024
2023
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
747
864,566

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
(346,223)
-


(345,476)
864,566


Total current tax
(345,476)
864,566

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
4,673
45,956

Total deferred tax
4,673
45,956


Tax on (loss)/profit
(340,803)
910,522
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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024
 
11.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2023 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.5%). The differences are explained below:

2024
2023
£
£


(Loss)/profit on ordinary activities before tax
(2,636,915)
2,736,249


(Loss)/profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.5%)
(659,229)
643,019

Effects of:


Non-tax deductible amortisation of goodwill and impairment
265,138
249,230

Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
15,926
320

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
-
5,039

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
(346,223)
-

Loss carry back
338,284
-

Adjustment in research and development tax credit leading to an increase (decrease) in the tax charge
-
(34,113)

Losses in overseas entities - impact on group tax calculation
66,878
47,167

Foreign exchange translation - difference in treatment on consolidation
(21,577)
-

Other differences leading to an increase (decrease) in the tax charge
-
(140)

Total tax charge for the year
(340,803)
910,522


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.


12.


Dividends

2024
2023
£
£


Dividends paid on equity capital
129,040
105,576


Dividends paid on preference shares
172,971
172,971

302,011
278,547

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

13.


Intangible assets

Group





Computer software
Goodwill
Total

£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
183,959
10,650,759
10,834,718


Additions
119,892
-
119,892


Disposals
-
(45,117)
(45,117)



At 31 December 2024

303,851
10,605,642
10,909,493



Amortisation


At 1 January 2024
20,663
3,385,903
3,406,566


Charge for the year
23,606
1,065,062
1,088,668


On disposals
-
(45,117)
(45,117)


Impairment charge
-
13,158
13,158



At 31 December 2024

44,269
4,419,006
4,463,275



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
259,582
6,186,636
6,446,218



At 31 December 2023
163,296
7,264,856
7,428,152



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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

14.


Tangible fixed assets

Group






Freehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Other fixed assets
Total

£
£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
48,093
1,747,024
-
519,275
218,388
2,532,780


Additions
7,857
110,701
52,547
143,324
32,484
346,913


Disposals
-
-
-
(55,824)
-
(55,824)



At 31 December 2024

55,950
1,857,725
52,547
606,775
250,872
2,823,869



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
6,089
983,290
-
255,218
168,350
1,412,947


Charge for the year on owned assets
2,233
151,868
13,137
87,373
9,329
263,940


Disposals
-
-
-
(48,173)
-
(48,173)



At 31 December 2024

8,322
1,135,158
13,137
294,418
177,679
1,628,714



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
47,628
722,567
39,410
312,357
73,193
1,195,155



At 31 December 2023
42,004
763,734
-
264,057
50,038
1,119,833

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

15.


Fixed asset investments

Company





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
18,887,799



At 31 December 2024
18,887,799





Direct subsidiary undertakings


The following were direct subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Principal activity

Class of shares

Holding

Farrat Holdings Limited
Balmoral Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, United Kingdom, WA15 8HJ
Dormant
Ordinary
100%
Farrat Installation Services Limited
Balmoral Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, United Kingdom, WA15 8HJ
Installation of special purpose materials
Ordinary
100%
Farrat GmbH
Max Planck Ring 30-32, 40764 Langenfeld, Germany
Manufacture of special purpose materials
Ordinary
100%


Indirect subsidiary undertakings


The following were indirect subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Principal activity

Class of shares

Holding

Farrat Isolevel Limited
Balmoral Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, United Kingdom, WA15 8HJ
Manufacture of special purpose materials
Ordinary
100%
Farrat Switzerland AG
Kornstrasse 11, Wettingen, 5430, Switzerland
Manufacture of special purpose materials
Ordinary
100%

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

16.


Stocks

Group
Group
2024
2023
£
£

Raw materials and consumables
398,439
524,679

Work in progress (goods to be sold)
181,582
309,304

Finished goods and goods for resale
97,981
239,783

678,002
1,073,766


The difference between purchase price or production cost of stocks and their replacement cost is not material.

The carrying value of stocks are stated net of impairment losses totalling £85,582 (2023 - £78,965). Impairment losses totalling  £6,617 (2023 - £30,013) were recognised in profit and loss.


17.


Debtors

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Due after more than one year

Other debtors
3,700
3,700
3,700
3,700

Due within one year

Trade debtors
1,984,541
3,279,595
-
-

Other debtors
379,922
116,012
4
11,115

Prepayments and accrued income
317,848
134,518
-
-

Deferred taxation
-
-
2,719
8,051

2,686,011
3,533,825
6,423
22,866


A provision of £2,678 (2023: £23,848) is held in trade debtors in relation to bad debts. 


18.


Cash and cash equivalents

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
1,402,566
2,837,621
26,452
25,944


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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

19.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Bank loans
328,001
961,102
328,001
961,102

Trade creditors
2,797,981
1,529,288
-
-

Corporation tax
-
459,773
-
-

Other taxation and social security
320,590
484,466
-
-

Other creditors
161,870
380,797
114,528
319,706

Accruals and deferred income
477,564
906,931
-
-

4,086,006
4,722,357
442,529
1,280,808



20.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Bank loans
-
327,786
-
327,786

Amounts owed to group undertakings
-
-
4,833,022
3,317,052

-
327,786
4,833,022
3,644,838


No amounts are payable in more than five years.


21.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
328,001
961,102
328,001
961,102

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
-
327,786
-
327,786



328,001
1,288,888
328,001
1,288,888


The bank loan is repayable in monthly instalments and is due to be repaid in full in 2025. Interest is charged on this balance at a variable rate, based on a set figure over and above the base rate as set by the Bank of England. 
The bank loan comprises fixed and floating charges over all the assets and undertakings of the group. 

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

22.


Deferred taxation


Group



2024
2023


£

£






At beginning of year
(170,476)
(124,520)


Charged/credited to profit or loss
(4,673)
(45,956)



At end of year
(175,149)
(170,476)

Company


2024
2023


£

£






At beginning of year
8,051
5,558


Charged to profit or loss
(5,332)
2,493



At end of year
2,719
8,051

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Accelerated capital allowances
(177,868)
(170,476)
-
8,051

Tax losses carried forward
2,719
-
2,719
-

(175,149)
(170,476)
2,719
8,051

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

23.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



100,000 (2023 - 100,000) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
100,000
100,000
9,104 (2023 - 9,104) Preferred shares of £1.00 each
9,104
9,104

109,104

109,104

The holders of Ordinary shares have the right to receive notice of and attend and vote and speak at any general meeting of the Company and are entitled to vote on any written resolution of the Company. The holders of Preferred shares do not have any right to receive notice of and attend and vote and speak at any general meeting of the Company and are not entitled to vote on any written resolution of the Company unless certain criteria are met. Holders of the Preferred shares are only entitled to dividends if certain criteria are met. 



24.


Reserves

Share premium account
The share premium account includes all amounts paid up on shares in excess of their nominal value.
Other reserves
The other reserve relates to retranslation gains or losses on the consolidation of foreign subsidiaries.
Profit and loss account
The profit and loss account includes all current and prior period retained profits and losses.

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

25.


Share-based payments

During the year, the company granted a number of options to employees enabling them to purchase shares in the future at a set value. These options are able to vest in three years time on condition that the option holder remains in employment at that time. 
Details of the options are provided below. No share based payment charge has been recognised in these financial statements as it has been deemed immaterial.
Following the year end, an employee left the business and their 1,111 options all lapsed at that point.

Weighted average exercise price (pence)
2024
Number
2024
Weighted average exercise price
(pence)
2023
Number
2023

Granted during the year

1,114

4,444

0
 
-
 
Outstanding at the end of the year
1,114

4,444

0
 
-
 

2024
2023

Option pricing model used


Black Scholes

 
Weighted average share price (pence)


1,238

 
Exercise price (pence)


1,114

 
Weighted average contractual life (days)


1,095

 
Expected volatility


35%

 
Expected dividend growth rate


0%

 
Risk-free interest rate


4.2%

 



26.


Pension commitments

The Group operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Group in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Group to the fund and amounted to £204,342 (2023: £137,139). Contributions totaling £47,342 (2023: £56,697) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.

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EOM Group Holdings Limited
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

27.


Commitments under operating leases

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


Group
Group
2024
2023
£
£

Not later than 1 year
204,069
204,047

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
548,443
744,456

752,512
948,503

28.


Related party transactions

The company has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS 102 not to disclose transactions entered into between two or more members of a group whereby the subsidiary that is a party to the transaction is wholly owned by a member.
Directors' loans
Loans from directors totalling £114,528 (2023: £146,735) were included in Creditors at the year end. Interest of £Nil (2023: £9,974) was charged on this balance.
It was agreed that all interest arising on the directors loan account would be waived, and as a result £32,207 was credited to the Statement of comprehensive income.
Key management personnel compensation
Key management personnel includes those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the group, directly or indirectly, including directors. Total amounts paid to key management personnel during the period was £1,642,078 (2023: £1,218,902). 


29.


Controlling party

The controlling party is Mr O R Farrell by virtue of his majority shareholding in the company.

 
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