Company registration number 03224667 (England and Wales)
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Mr Liam Pickett
(Appointed 5 February 2025)
Mr Joe Adams
(Appointed 2 February 2025)
Mr Bryn Marsh
Mr Marcus Taylor
Company number
03224667
Registered office
29-31 Castle Street
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
HP13 6RU
Auditor
Calculo Tax Audit Limited
29-31 Castle Street
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
HP13 6RU
Business address
Unit 7 Redlands Centre
Redlands
Coulsdon
Surrey
CR5 2HT
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3
Directors' responsibilities statement
4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 7
Profit and loss account
8
Statement of comprehensive income
9
Balance sheet
10
Statement of changes in equity
11
Statement of cash flows
12
Notes to the financial statements
13 - 25
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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Review of the business
The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 January 2025.
Building on the previous year’s strong performance, the company has continued to strengthen its trading position, delivering turnover ahead of the prior year. Within the first seven months of the new financial year, a strong confirmed order book has been secured, providing the Board with confidence that turnover and profitability will be maintained in line with, or ahead of, last year’s results.
The Board remains mindful of wider economic uncertainty and the operational pressures arising from the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). Despite these challenges, the company’s growth strategy is progressing as planned. The business continues to develop long-term relationships with both repeat and new clients, underpinning a sustainable trading pipeline and providing a robust platform for future growth.
As part of the company’s organisational development, further investment has been made in management capability and operational resources. In line with succession planning, the Board appointed a new Chief Executive Officer post year-end, ensuring continuity of leadership and supporting the company’s strategic direction into its next phase of growth.
In recognition of the company’s financial performance, a dividend was paid to shareholders during the year.
Principal risks and uncertainties
Labour availability remains the principal operational risk. The company mitigates this by offering competitive employment terms, investing in employee development, and maintaining strong, long-standing relationships with its trusted contractor base.
Political and economic uncertainty continues to pose a risk to future public sector contracts, particularly within healthcare. The company mitigates this risk by maintaining a robust and diversified order book across multiple public sector areas, thereby reducing exposure to potential fluctuations in healthcare spending.
The requirements of the Building Safety Regulator present both opportunities and challenges. While the reforms have driven improved safety standards across the sector, they have also introduced greater scrutiny, increased compliance costs, and the potential for project delays. The company is working closely with stakeholders and has strengthened its internal compliance processes to minimise disruption and ensure continued resilience.
Key performance indicators
The Board monitors performance through a combination of financial and non-financial measures. The key KPIs for the year under review were:
Turnover: income exceeded budget expectations, reflecting strong client demand.
Gross Profit Margin: maintained in line with budget, supporting profitability and financial stability.
Order Book Pipeline: a strong confirmed order book secured for the new financial year, covering a significant proportion of budgeted turnover.
Client Retention: repeat client contracts continued to represent the majority of income, evidencing service quality and long-term stability.
Employee Metrics: strong staff retention achieved, supported by targeted training and development initiatives to mitigate labour shortage risks.
These performance measures demonstrate that the company is a well-managed, resourceful and resilient business, with the capacity to deliver sustainable growth.
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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Other information and explanations
The Board remains confident in the company’s ability to deliver continued sustainable growth. A strong confirmed order book, underpinned by long-term relationships with public sector clients, provides visibility of future revenue streams.
While wider economic uncertainty and regulatory pressures are expected to persist, the company is well positioned to adapt to these challenges. Continued investment in people, systems and processes will strengthen operational resilience and support service delivery at the highest standards.
The company will also continue to focus on developing its healthcare and public sector expertise, whilst maintaining a diversified portfolio across multiple sectors. In particular, the Board sees further opportunities to expand the company’s established capability in roofing alongside its broader construction services. This approach will ensure balanced exposure, mitigate risk, and position the company to capitalise on future opportunities.
The directors believe that these factors, together with prudent financial management and a clear strategic plan, will support the company’s ongoing success and long-term value creation.
Mr Bryn Marsh
Director
29 September 2025
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2025.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company continued to be that of building contractors.
Fair review of the business
The results for the year are set out on page 8.
Dividends of £240,013 were paid as interim dividends in 2025 (£1,718,884 2024)
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
Mr Martin Rockley
(Resigned 4 April 2025)
Mr Mark Jones
(Resigned 1 August 2024)
Mr Liam Pickett
(Appointed 5 February 2025)
Mr Joe Adams
(Appointed 2 February 2025)
Mr Bryn Marsh
Mr Marcus Taylor
The company purchased 170 ordinary A shares and 170 ordinary C shares from a retiring director at a cost of £2,000,000 on the 1st August 2024. These shares were subsequently cancelled. These represented 44.73% of the share capital at the time of the buy back
Post reporting date events
As a post reporting date event, on the 4th April 2025 the company purchased 180 ordinary A shares and 150 ordinary C shares at a cost of £2,500,000 from another retiring director which will be shown in the following years financial statements, these shares are also to be cancelled. These represent 78.57% of the shares in issue at the time of that buy back.
Statement of disclosure to auditor
So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.
On behalf of the board
Mr Bryn Marsh
Mr Marcus Taylor
Director
Director
29 September 2025
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law, the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Marcon Construction Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 January 2025 which comprise the profit and loss account, the statement of comprehensive income, the balance sheet, the statement of changes in equity, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 January 2025 and of its 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.
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 company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the 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 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.
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 report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. 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.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:
the information given in the 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 strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report 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, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the 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, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor'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 financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also carried out audit procedures;
Consideration of the risk of fraud when documenting and reviewing internal controls and procedures;
Enquiring of management how they: assess the risk of fraud; and identify and respond to the risks of fraud, and whether they have any knowledge of actual or suspected frauds or non-compliance with laws and regulations;
Review of how those charged with governance exercise oversight of management's process for identifying and responding to the risk of fraud; and
Enquiry to management and those charged with governance and the entity's project management team around actual and potential litigation and claims;
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
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Substantive testing of revenue and debtors;
Reviewed areas for management override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, and evaluated the business rationale for significant transactions outside the normal course of business;
Enquiry of entity staff in tax and compliance functions to identify any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations;
Substantive testing on fixed assets including having sight of the assets to confirm existence;
Review of bank reconciliations for evidence of window dressing;
Recalculation of work in progress and profit margin to check accuracy
Evaluated the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management;
Reviewed financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above. We are less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations that are not closely related to events and transactions reflected in the financial statements. Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Date:
29 September 2025
Jonathan Walton BFP FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Calculo Tax Audit Limited
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
29-31 Castle Street
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
HP13 6RU
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
34,509,684
35,260,876
Cost of sales
(29,307,711)
(30,842,938)
Gross profit
5,201,973
4,417,938
Administrative expenses
(2,640,715)
(2,105,574)
Other operating income
12,887
73,634
Operating profit
4
2,574,145
2,385,998
Interest receivable and similar income
7
526
Interest payable and similar expenses
8
(15,623)
(11,803)
Profit before taxation
2,559,048
2,374,195
Tax on profit
9
(607,979)
(653,257)
Profit for the financial year
1,951,069
1,720,938
The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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2025
2024
£
£
Profit for the year
1,951,069
1,720,938
Other comprehensive income
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
1,951,069
1,720,938
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 JANUARY 2025
31 January 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
555
56,996
Current assets
Debtors
12
3,582,386
5,885,941
Cash at bank and in hand
2,168,290
4,596,102
5,750,676
10,482,043
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
13
(4,200,088)
(8,671,884)
Net current assets
1,550,588
1,810,159
Total assets less current liabilities
1,551,143
1,867,155
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
15
27,068
-
(27,068)
Net assets
1,551,143
1,840,087
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
17
420
760
Capital redemption reserve
18
380
40
Profit and loss reserves
1,550,343
1,839,287
Total equity
1,551,143
1,840,087
The notes on pages 13 to 25 form part of these financial statements.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized companies.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 29 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr Bryn Marsh
Mr Marcus Taylor
Director
Director
Company registration number 03224667 (England and Wales)
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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Share capital
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 February 2023
800
1,987,233
1,988,033
Year ended 31 January 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
1,720,938
1,720,938
Dividends
10
-
-
(1,718,884)
(1,718,884)
Own shares acquired
-
-
(150,000)
(150,000)
Redemption of shares
17
40
40
Reduction of shares
17
(40)
-
(40)
Balance at 31 January 2024
760
40
1,839,287
1,840,087
Year ended 31 January 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
1,951,069
1,951,069
Dividends
10
-
-
(240,013)
(240,013)
Own shares acquired
-
-
(2,000,000)
(2,000,000)
Redemption of shares
17
340
340
Reduction of shares
17
(340)
-
(340)
Balance at 31 January 2025
420
380
1,550,343
1,551,143
The notes on pages 13 to 25 form part of these financial statements.
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
23
444,280
5,547,987
Interest paid
(15,623)
(11,803)
Income taxes paid
(613,144)
(287,563)
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities
(184,487)
5,248,621
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(635)
(80,691)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
5,834
Interest received
526
Net cash used in investing activities
(109)
(74,857)
Financing activities
Repurchase of own shares
(2,000,000)
(150,000)
Repayment of bank loans
(50,000)
Payment of finance leases obligations
(3,203)
608
Dividends paid
(240,013)
(1,718,884)
Net cash used in financing activities
(2,243,216)
(1,918,276)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(2,427,812)
3,255,488
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
4,596,102
1,340,614
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
2,168,290
4,596,102
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Marcon Construction Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 29-31 Castle Street, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, HP13 6RU. The principal place of business is Unit 7 Redlands Centre, Redlands, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2HT.
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.
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 £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Going concern
Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence 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 in stages, upon valuation of current works undertaken on each project. A percentage of the contracted value (retention) is held by the customer and is recognised upon completion of the project, and after the warranty period has expired.
1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Plant and machinery
25% on cost
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
25% on cost
Motor vehicles
33% on cost
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
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.
1.5
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible 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.
1.6
Construction contracts
Where the outcome of a construction contract can be estimated reliably, revenue and costs are recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract activity at the reporting end date. Variations in contract work, claims and incentive payments are included to the extent that the amount can be measured reliably and its receipt is considered probable.
When it is probable that total contract costs will exceed total contract turnover, the expected loss is recognised as an expense immediately.
Where the outcome of a construction contract cannot be estimated reliably, contract costs are recognised as expenses in the period in which they are incurred and contract revenue is recognised to the extent of contract costs incurred where it is probable that they will be recoverable.
The “percentage of completion method” is used to determine the appropriate amount to recognise in a given period. The stage of completion is measured by the proportion of contract costs incurred for work performed to date compared to the estimated total contract costs. Costs incurred in the year in connection with future activity on a contract are excluded from contract costs in determining the stage of completion. These costs are presented as stocks, prepayments or other assets depending on their nature, and provided it is probable they will be recovered. Bank interest accruing on capital borrowed to fund the production of long term contracts is carried forward within long term contract balances.
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.7
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.
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.
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 limited liability partnership after deducting all of its 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.
1.8
Financial instruments
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.
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.
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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 company 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.
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 company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.9
Equity instruments
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.
1.10
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 17 -
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.
1.11
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.
1.12
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.13
Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
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.
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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2
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.
Critical judgements
The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements.
Depreciation rates
The company has an aggressive depreciation policy given the nature of its trade. Depreciation rates are shown in the notes to the accounts.
Amounts recoverable on contracts
Amounts recoverable on contracts are recorded in the accounting system and reconciled to the final account. At the year end date, the company reviews all contracts to ensure they will return the expected profit.
3
Turnover and other revenue
2025
2024
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
526
-
Royalty income
42
17
4
Operating profit
2025
2024
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging:
£
£
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
10,000
10,000
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
57,076
69,202
(Profit)/loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
-
8,743
Operating lease charges
91,871
101,327
5
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
33
28
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
5
Employees
(Continued)
- 19 -
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
2,014,745
1,875,634
Social security costs
265,856
201,949
Pension costs
50,580
47,780
2,331,181
2,125,363
6
Directors' remuneration
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
306,353
632,850
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
6,600
8,805
312,953
641,655
The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 4 (2024 - 4).
Remuneration disclosed above include the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
110,000
110,000
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
3,300
3,300
7
Interest receivable and similar income
2025
2024
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
526
2025
2024
Investment income includes the following:
£
£
Interest on financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss
526
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
- 20 -
8
Interest payable and similar expenses
2025
2024
£
£
Interest on financial liabilities measured at amortised cost:
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
-
364
Other finance costs:
Interest on finance leases and hire purchase contracts
4,658
3,283
Other interest
10,965
8,156
15,623
11,803
9
Taxation
2025
2024
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
672,192
613,096
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(64,213)
40,161
Total tax charge
607,979
653,257
The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Profit before taxation
2,559,048
2,374,195
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2024: 25.00%)
639,762
593,549
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
20,170
59,708
Under/(over) provided in prior years
(51,953)
Taxation charge for the year
607,979
653,257
10
Dividends
2025
2024
£
£
Interim paid
240,013
1,718,884
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
- 21 -
11
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 February 2024
14,425
22,222
200,566
237,213
Additions
348
287
635
At 31 January 2025
14,773
22,509
200,566
237,848
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 February 2024
10,945
22,222
147,050
180,217
Depreciation charged in the year
3,517
43
53,516
57,076
At 31 January 2025
14,462
22,265
200,566
237,293
Carrying amount
At 31 January 2025
311
244
555
At 31 January 2024
3,480
53,516
56,996
Tangible fixed assets includes assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Motor vehicles
41,102
12
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
1,623,194
4,718,455
Gross amounts owed by contract customers
1,892,878
1,013,177
Other debtors
27,569
38,271
Prepayments and accrued income
1,600
116,038
3,545,241
5,885,941
Deferred tax asset (note 15)
37,145
3,582,386
5,885,941
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
- 22 -
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
14
16,224
19,427
Trade creditors
691,315
3,554,147
Gross amounts owed to contract customers
252,522
2,840,615
Corporation tax
622,309
563,261
Other taxation and social security
338,878
1,279,693
Other creditors
15,063
194,005
Accruals and deferred income
2,263,777
220,736
4,200,088
8,671,884
14
Finance lease obligations
2025
2024
Future minimum lease payments due under finance leases:
£
£
Within one year
16,224
19,427
Finance lease payments represent rentals payable by the company for certain items of plant and machinery. Leases include purchase options at the end of the lease period. The average lease term is 3 years. All leases are on a fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments.
15
Deferred taxation
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:
Liabilities
Liabilities
Assets
Assets
2025
2024
2025
2024
Balances:
£
£
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
-
27,068
34,667
-
Other timing differences
-
-
2,478
-
-
27,068
37,145
-
2025
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 February 2024
27,068
Credit to profit or loss
(64,213)
Asset at 31 January 2025
(37,145)
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
15
Deferred taxation
(Continued)
- 23 -
The deferred tax asset set out above is expected to reverse within 12 months and relates to timing differences in relation to capital allowances on assets held by the company and on pension contributions paid.
16
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
50,580
47,780
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.
17
Share capital
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary A of £1 each
190
360
190
360
Ordinary B of £1 each
80
80
80
80
Ordinary C of £1 each
150
320
150
320
420
760
420
760
The holders of the Ordinary A, Ordinary B and Ordinary C shares have full rights in the company with regard to voting, dividend and capital distribution (including winding up rights). The Ordinary A, Ordinary B and Ordinary C class of shares shall rank pari passu in all respects except each share class shall rank independently for dividend purposes.
18
Capital redemption reserve
During the year the company repurchased 170 of its own Ordinary A shares and 170 of its own Ordinary C shares for a total consideration of £2,000,000.
19
Operating lease commitments
As lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Within 1 year
287,660
161,024
Years 2-5
399,173
270,800
686,833
431,824
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
- 24 -
20
Events after the reporting date
On 4th April 2025 the company repurchased 180 of its own Ordinary A shares and 150 of its own Ordinary C shares for total consideration of £2,500,000. The company had sufficient reserves at the time of purchase.
21
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
During the year the company has recognised management fees of £260,267 (excluding VAT) (2024: £321,240) charged by Marcon Building Services Ltd. No amounts were included in sales. Marcon Building Services is a connected company by virtue of common directors.
At the year end £14,467 (2024: nil) was due to Marcon Building Services Limited a connected company. No other amounts were due to connected companies at the year end date.
At the year end £388 (2024: £388) was due from Ideal Farm Management Limited, a connected company by virtue of common directors. No other amounts were due from connected companies at the year end date.
22
Fixed and Floating Charges
On the 23 March 2007 the company entered into a legal charge which related to a fixed charge over property. This legal charge was satisfied in the year on the 13th August 2024.
On the 18 September 2003 the company entered into a debenture which related to fixed and floating charges over assets and property. This debenture remained outstanding at the year end date.
23
Cash generated from operations
2025
2024
£
£
Profit after taxation
1,951,069
1,720,938
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
607,979
653,257
Finance costs
15,623
11,803
Investment income
(526)
(Gain)/loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
-
8,743
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
57,076
69,202
Movements in working capital:
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
2,340,700
(1,458,766)
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
(4,527,641)
4,542,810
Cash generated from operations
444,280
5,547,987
MARCON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
- 25 -
24
Analysis of changes in net funds
1 February 2024
Cash flows
31 January 2025
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
4,596,102
(2,427,812)
2,168,290
Lease liabilities
(19,427)
3,203
(16,224)
4,576,675
(2,424,609)
2,152,066
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