Company registration number 02276322 (England and Wales)
UNICO (UK) LTD
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
UNICO (UK) LTD
CONTENTS
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Balance sheet
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Notes to the financial statements
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UNICO (UK) LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
1,133,751
1,189,970
Current assets
Stocks
881,954
1,006,295
Debtors
5
2,657,470
2,623,295
Cash at bank and in hand
439,254
568,926
3,978,678
4,198,516
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(1,793,135)
(1,321,746)
Net current assets
2,185,543
2,876,770
Total assets less current liabilities
3,319,294
4,066,740
Provisions for liabilities
7
(31,427)
(33,600)
Net assets
3,287,867
4,033,140
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
650,714
650,714
Profit and loss reserves
2,637,153
3,382,426
Total equity
3,287,867
4,033,140
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 30 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
C A Schuette
Director
Company registration number 02276322 (England and Wales)
UNICO (UK) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Accounting policies
Company information
Unico (UK) Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Garamonde Drive, Wymbush, Milton Keynes, MK8 8LF.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest pound.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis for the following reasons.true
Whilst the company made a loss for the year, the directors remain confident that with careful cash management, and with support of the ultimate parent company if required, the company will have adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. Thus, the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3
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.
Sales of goods
Turnover on sale of goods represents the value of work completed under contract and the invoiced value of other goods sold and services provided, net of VAT. The value of work completed under contract is assessed using the percentage of completion method, which involves making a comparison of the costs incurred on a contract to date to the total expected contact costs as a percentage. Profit is recognised on projects, if the final outcome can be assessed with reasonable certainty, by including in the profit and loss account the turnover and related costs as contract activity progresses.
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.
1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold land and buildings
50 years
Freehold buildings extension
15 years
Plant and machinery
3 - 15 years
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
5 years
UNICO (UK) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Freehold land is not depreciated.
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
1.5
Stocks
Stocks and work in progress 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.
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.
1.6
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at cost.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and loans from fellow group companies, are recognised at transaction price.
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.
1.7
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.8
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
UNICO (UK) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.9
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the company has a legal or constructive present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Provisions are charged as an expense to profit or loss in the year that the company becomes aware of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the Balance sheet date of the expenditure required to settle the obligation, taking into account relevant risks and uncertainties.
When payments are eventually made, they are charged to the provision carried in the Balance sheet.
1.10
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.11
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.12
Leases
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 leases asset are consumed.
1.13
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.
UNICO (UK) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.
Stock provision
Due to the rapid rate of technological advancements in the industry in which the company operates, stock is required to undergo an impairment test.
Items of stock in hand with a balance above the previous 24 months' usage are categorised as excess stock. A provision of 50% is applied against this category. Items of stock held for longer than 24 months and with no forecasted usage are considered obsolete and are provided at a rate of 90% of their value.
At the year end, the carrying value of the stock provision was £420,350 (2023: £355,399).
Revenue recognised on percentage of completion
The percentage of completion method of accounting requires the reporting of revenues and expenses on a period-by-period basis, as determined by the percentage of the project that has been fulfilled. The current income and expenses are compared with the total estimated costs to determine the revenue to be recognised. The total project costs are estimated based on the knowledge and experience of the director.
Warranty provision
Where the company is required to carry out warranty work, an estimate of the costs which the company could reasonably be expected to meet is determined. The warranty provision is estimated based on warranty fulfillment during the preceding 12 months.
At the year end, the carrying value of the warranty provision was £nil (2023: £nil).
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Employees
The average monthly number of people (including directors) employed by the company during the year was 26 (2023: 30).
UNICO (UK) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land and buildings
Plant and machinery
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
1,378,531
225,638
271,871
1,876,040
Additions
24,931
24,931
At 31 December 2024
1,378,531
250,569
271,871
1,900,971
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
302,592
183,787
199,691
686,070
Depreciation charged in the year
26,053
27,799
27,298
81,150
At 31 December 2024
328,645
211,586
226,989
767,220
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
1,049,886
38,983
44,882
1,133,751
At 31 December 2023
1,075,939
41,851
72,180
1,189,970
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Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
1,404,293
1,261,373
Amounts recoverable on contracts
667,104
447,591
Corporation tax recoverable
141,756
141,756
Amounts due from group undertakings
240,369
Other debtors
42,848
60,558
Prepayments and accrued income
282,032
471,648
2,538,033
2,623,295
Amounts falling due after one year:
Amounts due from fellow group undertakings
119,437
Total debtors
2,657,470
2,623,295
Amounts due from group undertakings represents an intergroup loan that bears interest at a fixed rate of 9.5% per annum and matures on 8 January 2029. The loan has been settled prior to maturity within 12 months post year end.
UNICO (UK) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
228,798
175,352
Amounts owed to group undertakings
680,150
116,498
Payments received on account
603,297
57,439
Taxation and social security
174,981
135,124
Accruals and deferred income
105,909
837,333
1,793,135
1,321,746
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Provisions for liabilities
2024
2023
£
£
Engineering
10,600
18,000
Deferred tax liabilities
20,827
15,600
31,427
33,600
Movements on provisions apart from deferred tax liabilities:
Engineering
£
At 1 January 2024
18,000
Additional provisions in the year
10,000
Utilisation of provision
(17,400)
At 31 December 2024
10,600
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Operating lease commitments
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
48,505
32,649
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Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
The Company has taken the exemption available from disclosing transactions and balances with all wholly owned subsidiary companies forming part of the group of which Sun Capital Partners VI LP is the ultimate parent undertaking.
UNICO (UK) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Parent company
At the year end the company's controlling party was Unico LLC, a limited liability company incorporated in the State of Delaware, USA. The registered office of Unico LLC is 3725 Nicholson Road, Franksville, WI 53126. The ultimate parent company was Sun Capital Partners VI LP, a company incorporated in The Cayman Islands.
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Audit report information
As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006.
The auditor's report is unqualified and includes the following:
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its 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.
Senior Statutory Auditor:
Mandy Janes
Statutory Auditor:
HW Fisher Audit
Date of audit report:
30 September 2025