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NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024













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NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED
 

COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
Jeanne Bianco  
Paolo Bianco 




Registered number
01897183



Registered office
Dalton Industrial Estate
Dalton

Thirsk

North Yorkshire

YO7 3HE




Independent auditor
Armstrong Watson Audit Limited
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

York House

Northallerton

North Yorkshire

DL6 2XQ




Bankers
Barclays Bank PLC
Barclays House

5 St Anns Street

Quayside

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE1 3DX




Solicitors
Askew Bunting Solicitors LLP
56/62 Borough Roadx

Middlesbrough

United Kingdom

TS1 2JH





 
NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Group Strategic Report
 
1 - 2
Directors' Report
 
3 - 5
Directors' Responsibilities Statement
 
6
Independent Auditor's Report
 
7 - 10
Consolidated Income Statement
 
11
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
12
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
 
13
Company Statement of Financial Position
 
14
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
 
15
Company Statement of Changes in Equity
 
16
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
 
17
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
18 - 41


 
NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED
 

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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

Principal activities
 
The principal activity of the group is the stocking, processing and sale of steel products.

Fair review of the business
 
2024 was another good year for the group despite the drop in steel price. The year saw supply chain challenges however good stock levels helped to mitigate these issues and led to strong trading and cash generation in the year.
The directors consider the key performance indicators of the group to be Revenue, gross profit and net assets. Revenue decreased from £102.7m to £90.2m, gross profit decreased from £29.2m to £24.9m and the group's net asset base decreased from £50.3m to £48.6m.
The managers and directors are very pleased with the 2024 performance especially given the challenges faced and are very proud to have been able to safely provide our usual service standards to all customers and sectors throughout 2024.
In addition to this, NTS continued to develop the laser processing market. In the years to come this will further enhance our traditional business and also give access to new opportunities across the UK and Ireland. Detailed management information and consolidated accounts are provided to the shareholders on a monthly basis.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The group acknowledges that the current economic situation is particularly challenging however the group & shareholders feel privileged to be addressing these with a strong financial position, an extremely competent and experienced team and well developed operational strategies.
The many global challenges are moderated as all the companies in the Bianco Group are privileged to work together in close partnerships with a quality, global supplier base, developed by the group over many years and built around excellence in product quality and service reliability, as well as their trustworthiness and integrity towards the environment and their teams. Managing and leveraging these relationships allows the companies to continue to offer quality products and mitigate many risks which have become more prevalent in recent years.

Financial key performance indicators
 
The group's key financial and other performance indicators during the year were as follows:

Unit
2024
2023
Turnover

£

90,224,043

102,772,724
 
 
Gross profit

£

24,967,845

29,158,426
 
 
Stocks

£

32,187,357

32,513,706
 
 

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NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED
 

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Section 172(1) statement
 
In line with all companies of the Bianco Group the Board knows and recognises that the long-term sustainability of a company is dependent on success and well-being of all Stakeholders. Employees, business partners & the wider community all feature in decision making, as does the responsibility of our businesses towards the environment.
The Board understands that the success of the business in the short, medium, and long-term is intrinsically linked with the economic and personal well-being of all employees. Daily decisions consider both as one; ensuring that not only are the highest standards of health and safety promoted and observed but that mental wellbeing and a sense of pride and satisfaction are fostered.
The Board actively supports and encourages all members of the company to genuinely work in partnership with all business partners. Integrity & standards are recognised, and actively promoted, as the base for all business relationships which are conducted in an honest, transparent, fair and professional manner. In particular, close attention is paid to ethical conduct and human rights in all business transactions.
The Board also recognises that a well-managed and balanced company has an important role to play supporting both the local community and by adopting a life-cycle approach to all aspects of business to minimise our impact on the environment for future generations.


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





................................................
Jeanne Bianco
Director

Date: 29 September 2025

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NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS 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.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £3,294,066 (2023 - £6,336,625).

Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £5,000,000. The directors do not recommend payment of a further dividend.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

Jeanne Bianco 
Paolo Bianco  

Future developments

See disclosures within the Strategic Report regarding future developments of the group.

Financial instruments

Financial risk management objectives and policies
Objectives and policies
The group has established a structured approach to risk management. The group's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks, including the effects of loss from granting credit terms along with liquidity, cash flow, foreign exchange and interest rate risks. The group continues to adopt and develop risk management policies that seek to mitigate these risks in a cost effective manner. Financial assets that expose the group to risk consist primarily of trade debtors. Financial liabilities that expose the group to risk consist primarily of trade creditors and other borrowings.
Cash flow and liquidity risk
The group manages its cash and borrowing requirements in order to maximise interest income and minimise interest expense, whilst ensuring the group has sufficient liquid resources to meet the operating needs of the business.
Interest rate risk
The group is exposed to fair value interest rate risk on its fixed rate borrowings and cash flow interest rate risk on floating rate deposits, bank overdrafts and loans. The group uses interest rate derivatives to manage the mix of fixed and variable rate debt so as to reduce its exposure to changes in interest rates.
Foreign exchange risk
The group’s principal foreign currency exposures arise from trading with overseas companies. Group policy permits but does not demand that these exposures may be hedged in order to fix the cost in sterling. This hedging activity involves the use of foreign exchange forward contracts.
Credit risk
Investments of cash surpluses, borrowings and derivative instruments are made through banks and companies which must fulfil credit rating criteria approved by the Board.
All customers who wish to trade on credit terms are subject to credit verification procedures. Trade debtors are monitored on an ongoing basis and provision is made for doubtful debts where necessary.

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NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Energy and carbon report

In compliance with the streamlined energy and carbon reporting ("SECR") regulations the group publishes its annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions using "tonnes of CO2 equivalent" (TCO2e). 
The reporting period for GHG emissions is 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 with equivalent figures for the previous year for comparison.
The group has taken the exemptions to exclude all reporting on all subsidiaries that are not themselves obliged to report. On this basis the reporting relates only to National Tube Stockholders Limited.

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Quantification and reporting methodology
The group has followed the 2019 HM Government Environmental Reporting Guidelines. The group has also used the GHG Reporting Protocol – Corporate Standard and have used the 2020 UK Government’s Conversion Factors for Company Reporting
Intensity measurement
The Energy Intensity Ratio is expressed as the company's annual emissions in relation to the TKm of material delivered to customers. This has decreased slightly from 0.210 to 0.201 KgCO2e/TKm in 2023.
Measures taken to improve energy efficiency
National Tube Stockholders is commited to reducing carbon emissions through technological and operational improvements and the company has continued to evaluate and implement opportunites for improvement, including the use of 100% renewable electricity.

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NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Disclosure of information to auditor

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 auditor is 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 auditor is aware of that information.

Auditor

The auditor, Armstrong Watson Audit Limitedwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

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





Jeanne Bianco
Director

Date: 29 September 2025

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NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED
 

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The directors are responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the consolidated financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

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), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. 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 judgments 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.

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NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of National Tube Stockholders Limited (the 'parent Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Consolidated Income Statement, the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, the Company Statement of Financial Position, 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 profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's 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.


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NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditor's Report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual 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.


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 6, 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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NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

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

We obtain and update our understanding of the entity, its activities, its control environment, and likely future developments, including in relation to the legal and regulatory framework applicable and how the entity is complying with that framework. Based on this understanding, we identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. This includes consideration of the risk of acts by the entity that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud.
In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, including fraud, we designed procedures which included: 
 
.Enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims as well as actual, suspected and alleged fraud; 
 
.Assessing the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations considered to have a direct material effect on the financial statements or the operations of the entity through enquiry and inspection; 
 
.Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
 
.Performing audit work over the risk of management bias and override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for indicators of potential bias. 
 

Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance.  The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.


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 Auditor's Report.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


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 Auditor's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.





Simon Turner (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of
Armstrong Watson Audit Limited
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
North Yorkshire

29 September 2025
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NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
90,224,043
102,772,724

Cost of sales
  
(65,256,198)
(73,614,298)

Gross profit
  
24,967,845
29,158,426

Distribution costs
  
(3,770,559)
(3,857,102)

Administrative expenses
  
(16,521,620)
(16,960,386)

Operating profit
 5 
4,675,666
8,340,938

Interest receivable and similar income
  
801
603

Interest payable and similar expenses
 9 
(288,849)
(311,013)

Profit before tax
  
4,387,618
8,030,528

Tax on profit
 10 
(1,093,552)
(1,693,903)

Profit for the financial year
  
3,294,066
6,336,625

  

Profit for the financial year is all attributable to the owners of the parent company.
The income statement has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
The notes on pages 18 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

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NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
£
£


Profit for the financial year

3,294,066
6,336,625

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income for the year
3,294,066
6,336,625

Total comprehensive income for the year is all attributable to the owners of the parent company.
The notes on pages 18 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

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NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 01897183

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 12 
-
-

Tangible assets
 13 
17,087,458
17,051,974

Investments
 14 
2
2

  
17,087,460
17,051,976

Current assets
  

Stocks
  
32,187,357
32,513,706

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 16 
15,479,782
19,520,197

Cash at bank and in hand
  
2,365,821
1,197,959

  
50,032,960
53,231,862

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
(15,249,721)
(15,531,418)

Net current assets
  
 
 
34,783,239
 
 
37,700,444

Total assets less current liabilities
  
51,870,699
54,752,420

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 18 
(2,200,002)
(3,300,002)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 20 
(1,040,340)
(1,116,127)

  
 
 
(1,040,340)
 
 
(1,116,127)

Net assets
  
48,630,357
50,336,291


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 22 
1,000,000
1,000,000

Profit and loss account
 23 
47,630,357
49,336,291

  
48,630,357
50,336,291


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




................................................
Jeanne Bianco
Director

Date: 29 September 2025

The notes on pages 18 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

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NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 01897183

COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 13 
16,504,257
16,708,938

Investments
 14 
7,375,847
7,375,847

  
23,880,104
24,084,785

Current assets
  

Stocks
 15 
28,288,656
28,712,199

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 16 
12,818,787
17,033,270

Cash at bank and in hand
  
2,193,907
497,338

  
43,301,350
46,242,807

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
(12,942,300)
(13,524,024)

Net current assets
  
 
 
30,359,050
 
 
32,718,783

Total assets less current liabilities
  
54,239,154
56,803,568

  

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 18 
(2,200,002)
(3,300,002)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 20 
(1,048,858)
(1,109,622)

  
 
 
(1,048,858)
 
 
(1,109,622)

Net assets
  
50,990,294
52,393,944


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 22 
1,000,000
1,000,000

Profit and loss account
 23 
49,990,294
51,393,944

  
50,990,294
52,393,944


As permitted by s408 Companies Act 2006, the company has not presented its own profit and loss account and related notes. The company’s profit for the year was £3,584,296 (2023 - £6,119,438).
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 


................................................
Jeanne Bianco
Director

Date: 29 September 2025

The notes on pages 18 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

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NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£


At 1 January 2023
1,000,000
46,999,666
47,999,666



Profit for the year
-
6,336,625
6,336,625

Dividends
-
(4,000,000)
(4,000,000)


Total transactions with owners
-
(4,000,000)
(4,000,000)



At 1 January 2024
1,000,000
49,336,291
50,336,291



Profit for the year
-
3,294,066
3,294,066

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(5,000,000)
(5,000,000)


At 31 December 2024
1,000,000
47,630,357
48,630,357


The notes on pages 18 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

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NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED
 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£


At 1 January 2023
1,000,000
49,274,506
50,274,506



Profit for the year
-
6,119,438
6,119,438

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(4,000,000)
(4,000,000)



At 1 January 2024
1,000,000
51,393,944
52,393,944



Profit for the year
-
3,596,350
3,596,350

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(5,000,000)
(5,000,000)


At 31 December 2024
1,000,000
49,990,294
50,990,294


The notes on pages 18 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

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NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
3,294,066
6,336,625

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
-
178,692

Depreciation of tangible assets
1,570,609
1,668,024

Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
-
(1,234)

Investment income
(801)
(603)

Taxation charge
1,105,482
1,693,903

Decrease/(increase) in stocks
326,348
(797,133)

Decrease in debtors
4,114,130
3,479,141

(Decrease) in creditors
(1,938,352)
(4,189,215)

Corporation tax (paid)
(1,665,412)
(1,788,628)

Net cash generated from operating activities

6,806,070
6,579,572


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(1,666,097)
(1,050,168)

Sale of tangible fixed assets
60,004
53,955

Interest received
801
603

Net cash from investing activities

(1,605,292)
(995,610)

Cash flows from financing activities

Repayment of other loans
(1,100,000)
(1,100,049)

Dividends paid
(5,000,000)
(4,000,000)

Net cash used in financing activities
(6,100,000)
(5,100,049)

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(899,222)
483,913

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
440,958
(42,955)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
(458,264)
440,958


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
2,365,821
1,197,959

Bank overdrafts
(2,824,085)
(757,001)

(458,264)
440,958


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NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED
 

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

1.


General information

National Tube Stockholders Ltd (“the company”) is a private limited company domiciled and incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Dalton Industrial Estate, Dalton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3HE.
The group consists of National Tube Stockholders Ltd and all of its subsidiaries.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Accounting convention

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

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

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

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

The group has taken advantage of the exemption available under paragraph 33.1A of FRS 102 and does not disclose related party transactions with members of the same group that are wholly owned.

  
2.2

Business combinations

In the parent company financial statements, the cost of a business combination is the fair value at the acquisition date of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed, plus costs directly attributable to the business combination. The excess of the cost of a business combination over the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired is recognised as goodwill. The cost of the combination includes the estimated amount of contingent consideration that is probable and can be measured reliably, and is adjusted for changes in contingent consideration after the acquisition date. Provisional fair values recognised for business combinations in previous periods are adjusted retrospectively for final fair values determined in the 12 months following the acquisition date. Investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates are accounted for at cost less impairment.
Deferred tax is recognised on differences between the value of assets (other than goodwill) and liabilities recognised in a business combination accounted for using the purchase method and the amounts that can be deducted or assessed for tax, considering the manner in which the carrying amount of the asset or liability is expected to be recovered or settled. The deferred tax recognised is adjusted against goodwill or negative goodwill.

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

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated group financial statements consist of the financial statements of the parent company National Tube Stockholders Ltd together with all entities controlled by the parent company (its subsidiaries) and the group’s share of its interests in joint ventures and associates. 
No Income Statement is presented for the company as permitted by section 408 of the Companies Act 2006.
All financial statements are made up to 31 December 2024. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used into line with those used by other members of the group. 
All intra-group transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated on consolidation. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred.
Subsidiaries are consolidated in the group’s financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.
Entities in which the group holds an interest and which are jointly controlled by the group and one or more other venturers under a contractual arrangement are treated as joint ventures. Entities other than subsidiary undertakings or joint ventures, in which the group has a participating interest and over whose operating and financial policies the group exercises a significant influence, are treated as associates.
Investments in joint ventures and associates are carried in the group statement of financial position at cost plus post-acquisition changes in the group’s share of the net assets of the entity, less any impairment in value. The carrying values of investments in joint ventures and associates include acquired goodwill. 
If the group’s share of losses in a joint venture or associate equals or exceeds its investment in the joint venture or associate, the group does not recognise further losses unless it has incurred obligations to do so or has made payments on behalf of the joint venture or associate. 
Unrealised gains arising from transactions with joint ventures and associates are eliminated to the extent of the group’s interest in the entity.

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NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED
 

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

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.4

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

The group meets its day to day working capital requirements through cash generated from operations, shareholder borrowings and use of an overdraft facility. 
The directors remain confident about the future of the group despite the economic uncertainties in the UK and ongoing challenges in the global steel market. At 31 December 2024 the balance sheet shows net current assets of £34.7m and net assets of £48.6m.
The directors believe the group’s strong asset base and minimal level of external credit signifies that the group should be able to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, taking into account reasonable possible changes in performance. 
Based on the factors set out above the directors believe that the group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least twelve months from the date of signing the financial statements and therefore they believe it remains appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.

 
2.5

Foreign exchange

Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.

 
2.6

Turnover

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.
When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the fair value of the consideration is the present value of the future receipts. The difference between the fair value of the consideration and the nominal amount received is recognised as interest income.
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

 
2.7

Operating leases: the Group as lessee

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed.

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

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.8

Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received. 
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

  
2.9

Retirement benefits

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

 
2.10

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 reporting 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 reporting 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 reporting date.


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

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.11

Intangible fixed assets - goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of a business over the fair value of net assets acquired. It is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is considered to have a finite useful life and is amortised on a systematic basis over its expected life, which is 5 to 10 years straight line. 
For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units expected to benefit from the acquisition. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit.

 
2.12

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, on a reducing balance basis.

The estimated useful lives range as follows:

Freehold property
-
25 years straight line
Leasehold land and buildings
-
20 years straight line
Plant and machinery
-
4 to 10 years straight line and 25% reducing balance
Motor vehicles
-
4 to 10 years straight line and 20% reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
-
4 to 10 years straight line and 20% reducing balance

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

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.13

Investments

Equity investments are measured at fair value through profit or loss, except for those equity investments that are not publicly traded and whose fair value cannot otherwise be measured reliably, which are recognised at cost less impairment until a reliable measure of fair value becomes available.
In the parent company financial statements, investments in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the group. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
An associate is an entity, being neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture, in which the company holds a long-term interest and where the company has significant influence. The group considers that it has significant influence where it has the power to participate in the financial and operating decisions of the associate. 
Investments in associates are initially recognised at the transaction price (including transaction costs) and are subsequently adjusted to reflect the group’s share of the profit or loss, other comprehensive income and equity of the associate using the equity method. Any difference between the cost of acquisition and the share of the fair value of the net identifiable assets of the associate on acquisition is recognised as goodwill. Any unamortised balance of goodwill is included in the carrying value of the investment in associates. 
Losses in excess of the carrying amount of an investment in an associate are recorded as a provision only when the company has incurred legal or constructive obligations or has made payments on behalf of the associate. 
In the parent company financial statements, investments in associates are accounted for at cost less impairment.
Entities in which the group has a long term interest and shares control under a contractual arrangement are classified as jointly controlled entities.

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

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.14

Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
The carrying amount of the investments accounted for using the equity method is tested for impairment as a single asset. Any goodwill included in the carrying amount of the investment is not tested separately for impairment.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. 
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

 
2.15

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.
Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.16

Cash and cash equivalents

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

 
2.17

Financial instruments

The group has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.17
Financial instruments (continued)

Financial instruments are recognised in the group's statement of financial position when the group becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amounts presented in the financial statements when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Other financial assets
Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the group transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the group after deducting all of its liabilities.
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.17
Financial instruments (continued)

Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Other financial liabilities
Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge. 
Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

  
2.18

Equity instruments

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

  
2.19

Derivatives

The company uses forward foreign currency contracts to reduce exposure to foreign exchange rates. A derivative with a positive fair value is recognised as a financial asset, whereas a derivative with a negative fair value is recognised as a financial liability. The derivative for the current accounting period is held as a liability within other creditors.
Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value at the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to fair value at each reporting end date. The fair value of the forward currency contracts are calculated by reference to current forward exchange contracts with similar maturity profiles. The company does not undertake and hedge accounting transactions.

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

3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the group’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. 
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
Critical judgements
The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements.
Assessing indicators of impairment
In assessing whether there have been indicators of impairment of assets, the directors have considered both external and internal sourcfes of information such as market conditions, counterparty credit ratings and experience of recoverability.
Assessing nature of lease
The group has entered into commerical leases and as a lessee it obtains use of property, plant and equipment. The classification as operating or finance lease requires the group to determine, based on an evaluation of the terms and conditions of the arrangements, whether it acquires the significant risks and rewards of the ownership of these assets and accordingly whether the lease requires an asset and liability to be recognised in the balance sheet.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.
Useful economic lives of tangible assets
The annual depreciation charge is sensitive to changes in the estimated useful lives of the assets. The useful economic lives are re-assessed annually. They are amended when necessary to reflect current estimates, future investments and economic utilisation. The carrying amount is £17,805,286 (2023: £16,653,841)
Stock provision
The group operates in a challenging business environment and is subject to changing customer demands. As a result it is necessary to consider the recoverability of the cost of stock and the associated provision required. When calculating the stock provision, management considers the nature and condition of the stock as well as applying assumptions around anticipated saleability and future usage based on most recent sales activity. See note 15 for the net carrying amount of stock. The carrying amount is £1,737,991 (2023: £1,938,983)

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

4.


Turnover

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


2024
2023
£
£

Sale of steel products
90,224,043
102,772,724

90,224,043
102,772,724


Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2024
2023
£
£

UK
79,342,306
92,145,660

Europe
10,649,515
6,383,472

ROW
232,222
4,243,592

90,224,043
102,772,724


2024
2023
£
£

Other revenue


Interest income
801
603


5.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2024
2023
£
£

Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
1,570,609
1,668,024

Exchange differences
(80,827)
(2,581)

Other operating lease rentals
49,920
47,183

Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(50,069)
(1,234)

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

6.


Auditor's remuneration

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


2024
2023
£
£

For audit services

Audit of the financial statements of the group and company
29,500
22,902

Audit of the financial statements of the company's subsidiaries
17,407
21,646


For other services


Taxation compliance services
-
2,500


7.


Employees

Staff costs were as follows:


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


Wages and salaries
10,258,099
10,598,458
7,996,988
8,411,192

Social security costs
1,085,784
1,113,171
839,938
875,508

Cost of defined contribution scheme
430,372
402,308
332,215
312,210

11,774,255
12,113,937
9,169,141
9,598,910


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



Group
Group
Company
Company
        2024
        2023
        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.
            No.
            No.









Production and distribution
128
125
88
87



Sales and administration
86
83
78
76

214
208
166
163


8.


Interest receivable

2024
2023
£
£


Interest on bank deposits
801
603

801
603

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

9.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
2023
£
£


Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
36,646
23,454

Other interest on financial liabilities
252,203
287,559

Total finance costs
288,849
311,013


10.


Taxation


2024
2023
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
1,235,433
1,955,123

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
-
(30,143)


1,235,433
1,924,980


Total current tax
1,235,433
1,924,980

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
(141,881)
(13,190)

Changes to tax rates
-
(829)

Adjustment in respect of prior periods
-
(217,058)

Total deferred tax
(141,881)
(231,077)


Tax on profit
1,093,552
1,693,903
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
 
10.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 - 23.52%). The differences are explained below:

2024
2023
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
4,387,618
8,030,528


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.52%)
1,173,101
1,888,780

Effects of:


Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
6,630
59,915

Tax effect of income not taxable in determining taxable profit
-
(6,304)

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
-
(247,201)

Exempt ABGH distributions
(125,000)
-

Effect of change in corporation tax rate
-
(829)

Movement in deferred tax not recognised
(137,030)
-

Group relief
(338)
(458)

Fixed asset differences
176,189
-

Total tax charge for the year
1,093,552
1,693,903


11.


Dividends

2024
2023
£
£


Interim paid
5,000,000
4,000,000

5,000,000
4,000,000

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

12.


Intangible assets

Group





Goodwill

£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
4,231,203



At 31 December 2024

4,231,203



Amortisation


At 1 January 2024
4,231,203



At 31 December 2024

4,231,203



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
-



At 31 December 2023
-


The company had no intangible fixed assets at 31 December 2024 or 31 December 2023.



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

13.


Tangible fixed assets

Group






Freehold property
Leasehold land and buildings
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Total

£
£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
16,875,024
561,212
15,356,756
344,047
568,776
33,705,815


Additions
101,640
43,025
1,187,428
24,861
309,143
1,666,097


Disposals
(25,020)
-
(327,500)
-
(126,648)
(479,168)



At 31 December 2024

16,951,644
604,237
16,216,684
368,908
751,271
34,892,744



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
6,564,893
427,160
9,016,095
226,679
419,014
16,653,841


Charge for the year on owned assets
418,755
23,230
1,024,208
27,351
77,065
1,570,609


Disposals
(3,840)
-
(305,774)
-
(109,550)
(419,164)



At 31 December 2024

6,979,808
450,390
9,734,529
254,030
386,529
17,805,286



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
9,971,836
153,847
6,482,155
114,878
364,742
17,087,458



At 31 December 2023
10,310,131
134,052
6,340,661
117,368
149,762
17,051,974

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

           13.Tangible fixed assets (continued)


Company






Freehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Total

£
£
£
£

Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
16,875,024
14,887,893
425,285
32,188,202


Additions
101,640
1,054,173
161,743
1,317,556


Disposals
(25,020)
(327,500)
(126,648)
(479,168)



At 31 December 2024

16,951,644
15,614,566
460,380
33,026,590



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
6,564,893
8,611,129
303,242
15,479,264


Charge for the year on owned assets
418,755
993,303
50,175
1,462,233


Disposals
(3,840)
(305,774)
(109,550)
(419,164)



At 31 December 2024

6,979,808
9,298,658
243,867
16,522,333



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
9,971,836
6,315,908
216,513
16,504,257



At 31 December 2023
10,310,131
6,276,764
122,043
16,708,938






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

14.


Fixed asset investments

Group





Shares in subsidiaries

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
2



At 31 December 2024
2






Net book value



At 31 December 2024
2



At 31 December 2023
2

Group investments consists of 100% Investment in National Steel Stock Limited. National Steel Stock Limited is a dormant company and is excluded from consolidation on the grounds of being immaterial to the group. The aggregate capital and reserves of National Steel Stock Limited is £1. Details of National Steel Stock Limited are noted below.

Company





Shares in subsidiaries

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
7,375,847



At 31 December 2024
7,375,847






Net book value



At 31 December 2024
7,375,847



At 31 December 2023
7,375,847

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

Subsidiary undertakings


The following were subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Principal activity

Class of shares

Holding

National Steel Stock Limited
1
Dormant company
Ordinary
100%
John Bell Pipeline Equipment Company Limited
2
Sale and marketing of steel tubes and valves
Ordinary
100%
Bianco International Ltd
2
Sale and marketing of steel tubes and valves
Ordinary
100%

Registered office addresses (all UK unless otherwise indicated):
1  Dalton Industrial Estate, Eldmire lane, Dalton, Thirsk, YO7 3HE, England
2  Unit 3/4 Camiestone Road, Thainstone Industrial Park, Thainstone, Inverurie, AB51 5GT, Scotland


15.


Stocks

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

Finished goods and goods for resale
31,958,057
32,513,706
28,288,656
28,712,199

Work in progress (goods to be sold)
229,300
-
-
-

32,187,357
32,513,706
28,288,656
28,712,199



16.


Debtors

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


Trade debtors
13,432,099
17,983,127
11,040,269
15,160,211

Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
-
-
886,688

Other debtors
177,037
231,157
312,198
79,588

Prepayments and accrued income
1,515,100
1,181,615
1,110,774
782,485

Corporation tax recoverable
355,546
124,298
355,546
124,298

15,479,782
19,520,197
12,818,787
17,033,270


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

17.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

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

Bank overdrafts
2,824,085
757,001
2,597,640
672,977

Other loans
1,100,000
1,100,000
1,100,000
1,100,000

Trade creditors
9,367,831
9,607,431
7,894,345
8,352,658

Amounts owed to group undertakings
301,203
-
-
68,975

Corporation tax
57,403
256,258
-
-

Other taxation and social security
681,016
1,523,209
526,041
1,293,624

Other creditors
250,338
1,167,567
221,218
1,064,894

Accruals and deferred income
667,845
1,119,952
603,056
970,896

15,249,721
15,531,418
12,942,300
13,524,024



18.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

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

Other borrowings
2,200,002
3,300,002
2,200,002
3,300,002

2,200,002
3,300,002
2,200,002
3,300,002



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

19.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


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

Amounts falling due within one year

Other loans
1,100,000
1,100,000
1,100,000
1,100,000


1,100,000
1,100,000
1,100,000
1,100,000

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Other loans
2,200,002
3,300,002
2,200,002
3,300,002


2,200,002
3,300,002
2,200,002
3,300,002



3,300,002
4,400,002
3,300,002
4,400,002


The group's bank borrowings are secured by a charge over its freehold land and buildings. Interest is payable at a variable rate linked to base rate.
Other borrowings consist of unsecured loans from related parties, interest is payable at a variable rate linked to base rate.


20.


Deferred taxation


Group



2024


£






At beginning of year
1,116,127


Charged to profit or loss
(75,787)



At end of year
1,040,340

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
 
20.Deferred taxation (continued)

Company


2024


£






At beginning of year
1,109,622


Charged to profit or loss
(60,764)



At end of year
1,048,858

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

Accelerated capital allowances
(1,069,042)
(1,122,801)
(1,077,560)
(1,116,266)

Short term timing differences
28,702
6,674
28,702
6,644

(1,040,340)
(1,116,127)
(1,048,858)
(1,109,622)


21.


Retirement benefit schemes

2024
2023
£
£

Defined contribution schemes


Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
430,372
402,308

A defined contribution pension scheme is operated for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund.
.


22.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



 Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
1,000,000
1,000,000


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

23.


Reserves

Share capital

Share capital represents the nominal value of shares that have been issued.

Profit and loss account

The reserve records retained earnings and accumulated losses.

24.


Analysis of net debt




At 1 January 2024
Cash flows
At 31 December 2024
£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

1,197,959

1,167,862

2,365,821

Bank overdrafts

(757,001)

(2,067,084)

(2,824,085)

Debt due after 1 year

(4,400,002)

1,100,000

(3,300,002)


-

-

-


(3,959,044)
200,778
(3,758,266)


25.


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
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Not later than 1 year
46,039
32,592
14,018
8,453

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
122,112
1,445
-
-

Later than 5 years
391
-
-
-

168,542
34,037
14,018
8,453

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

26.


Related party transactions

Transactions with related parties
During the year, the group made sales to the value of £42,318 (2023: £85,413) to Hambleton Holdings Limited. At the year end debtors includes £Nil (2023: £5,078) due from Hambleton Holdings Limited. National Tube Stockholders Limited and Hambleton Holdings Limited has directors and shareholders in common with significant influence. 
During the year, the group made sales of £191,015 (2023: £137,343) and purchases of £1,094,059 (2023: £687,593) from Cleveland Steel and Tubes Limited. At the year end debtors includes £60,179 (2023: £44,461) and creditors includes £33,737 (2023: £26,050) due to Cleveland Steel and Tubes Limited. National Tube Stockholders Limited and Cleveland Steel and Tubes Limited has directors and shareholders in common with significant influence.
During the year the group made sales of £100,895 (2023: £86,756) and purchases of £7,756 (2023: £26,838) from Steel Beams and Columns Limited. At the year end debtors includes £6,155 (2023: £19,593) due from Steel Beams and Columns Limited. National Tube Stockholders Limited and Steel Beams and Columns Limited have directors and shareholders in common with significant influence. 
During the year the group paid dividends of £2,500,000 (2023: £2,000,000) to Hambleton NTS Limited. Hambleton NTS Limited is a significant shareholder of National Tube Stockholders Limited. 
During the year, the group paid dividends of £2,500,000 (2023: £2,000,000) to Sicam SpA. During the year the group made sales to the value of £36,028 (2023: £16,573) and purchases of £2,230,416 (2023: £2,122,183) from Sicam SpA. At the year end debtors includes £85 (2023: £5,078) due from Sicam SpA. At the year end creditors includes £444,708 (2023: £491,351) due to Sicam SpA. Sicam SpA is a significant shareholder of National Tube Stockholders Limited.
At the year end the group owed the sum of £1,650,001 (2023: £2,200,001) to Jeanne Bianco, interest of £122,299 (2023: £143,624) was paid on this loan during the year. Jeanne Bianco is a director of National Tube Stockholders Limited. 
At the year end the group owed the sum of £1,650,001 (2023: £2,200,001) to Michele Bianco, interest of £122,299 (2023: £143,624) was paid on this loan during the year. Michele Bianco is a director and shareholder of Hambleton NTS Limited.


27.


Controlling party

In the opinion of the Directors, there is no ultimate controlling party.


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