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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED





ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

 
T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 

COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
Neil Milne 
Helen Milne 
Karen Mcneil 
John Douglas 
Graeme Robertson (appointed 19 June 2024)




Company secretary
Shepherd & Wedderburn Secretaries Limited



Registered number
SC181456



Registered office
37 Albyn Place

Aberdeen

Aberdeen City

AB10 1YN




Independent auditor
Anderson Anderson & Brown Audit LLP

Kingshill View

Prime Four Business Park

Kingswells

Aberdeen

AB15 8PU





 
T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Group strategic report
1 - 3
Directors' report
4 - 5
Directors' responsibilities statement
6
Independent auditor's report
7 - 10
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
11
Consolidated balance sheet
12 - 13
Company balance sheet
14 - 15
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
16
Company statement of changes in equity
17
Consolidated statement of cash flows
18
Consolidated analysis of net debt
19
Notes to the financial statements
20 - 41


 
T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

Introduction
 
The Group supplies a comprehensive range of vital services and products to the international oil and gas, power generation, utilities, renewables, marine, defence and manufacturing markets.  These include low voltage and high voltage electric motor and generator repairs, high voltage electric motor and generator manufacturing, electrical inspection, repair and maintenance services, mechanical engineering services, control panel manufacturing, and condition monitoring services, with particular specialism in the inspection and repair of ‘Ex’ certified equipment.

Business review
 
During the financial year, the Group sustained its growth trajectory, continuing the momentum of previous years, achieving a 14% increase in turnover to £37,750,000 through organic expansion. This translated into a 19% rise in profit before tax to £2,708,000 reflecting disciplined cost management and enhanced project execution.
The Group maintained its strong growth trajectory by effectively mitigating macroeconomic risks, through the provision of a broad spectrum of equipment and services across multiple market sectors. This strategic diversification is reinforced by the dual advantage of having high voltage motor and generator OEM capabilities within the Group, alongside a comprehensive electro-mechanical services portfolio. The Group holds the well-established Parsons Peebles brand and retains the intellectual property for archived designs of a large installed base of equipment worldwide, dating back to the mid-20th century. This legacy not only drives significant aftermarket revenue but also creates opportunities for new orders, particularly for drop-in replacement machines.
Operational resilience is further supported by a highly skilled and adaptable workforce that can be deployed across the Group’s operations, as well as a robust global supply network that reduces dependency on individual vendors.
The Group’s strategy of related diversification and portfolio expansion has been instrumental in increasing market share, particularly within the oil and gas industry. In response to the UK energy sector’s transition from hydrocarbons to cleaner energy sources, the Group is actively pursuing contracts in the renewables market while maintaining strong support for oil and gas clients undergoing their own energy transitions.
The Group has also seen continued expansion in other markets, such as defence and nuclear power generation, following the award of several high value contracts during the financial year, from domestic and international customers. The Group also has an established customer base within the utilities industry and is continuing to focus on increasing business levels in this sector. 

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

Financial key performance indicators
 
The group's key financial performance indicators during the period were as follows:
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Gross profit rose by 20%, reaching 30% of turnover, while EBITDA increased by 18% compared to the previous financial year. These gains were driven by operational efficiencies and cost control initiatives, such as the centralisation of support functions, all while maintaining the delivery of high-quality customer services.
Workforce and Health & Safety
The average number of employees during the year grew by 11.4% to 254. Like many organisations in the engineering sector, the Group continues to face challenges in recruiting suitably qualified engineers. To address this, the Group increased its apprentice intake during the year, investing in future talent. Recognising that its people are its greatest asset and essential to long-term success, the Group also made substantial investments in staff training programmes throughout the year.
The directors remain focused on prioritising the safety and well-being of all employees, stakeholders, and third parties who may be affected by the Group’s operations. In support of this commitment, TDC Parsons Peebles Limited achieved ISO 45001:2018 accreditation in 2024, joining TDC (Aberdeen) Limited, which already held the certification. The remaining Group companies are actively working towards achieving this accreditation, reinforcing the Group’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards in occupational health and safety.

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The Group's operations expose it to a variety of financial risks that include competitive risk, market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The policies and management processes seek to mitigate any adverse effects of these on the financial performance of the Group. The key business risks and uncertainties affecting the Group are set below.
Competitive risk
The Group faces competition for both contracts and resources. With a broad range of services, the Group offers a variety of options to customers ranging from a single service through to fully integrated services. Focus is on project execution to deliver on time and budget. The board regularly monitor the market and its competitors in order to identify opportunities.
Market risk
The Group is continuing to target customers out with the oil and gas industry to reduce exposure to volatility in the market. As a result, the Group now operates in a number of UK and global markets, such as renewables, marine, defence, nuclear power, and electrical and water utilities.  The group has a small share of the market in most cases, and therefore, should not be restricted for future growth potential.
Credit risk
The Group's principal financial assets are bank balances and cash, trade and other receivables. Credit risk is primarily attributable to its trade and other receivables and is managed through maintaining good customer relationships and the monitoring of credit levels and settlement periods. The amounts presented in the balance sheet are net of allowances for doubtful receivables. In addition, the Group monitors the financial health of customers and sets credit terms and limits appropriate to the customers' financial strength.
Liquidity risk
In order to maintain liquidity and to ensure sufficient funds are available for ongoing and future developments, the Group monitors the timing of cash flows and aligns this with its strategic planning. The Group's primary source of finance is the operating cash flows it generates and through equity.  

Future developments
 
Moving into financial year 2025, the Group continues to identify opportunities with both existing and new clients to expand its market share and reduce reliance on the oil and gas industry. Since year ending 2024, the Group has secured several large contracts across a diverse range of sectors, both domestically and internationally, with additional awards currently pending.
In August 2025, TDC Parsons Peebles Limited successfully attained ISO 14001:2015, a certification already held by TDC (Aberdeen) Limited.  The Group is committed to protecting the environment and complies with all applicable environmental legislation and will continue working towards achieving accreditation across all Group companies.


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





Neil Milne
Director

Date: 10 October 2025

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024.

Principal activity

The principal activity of the group and parent company continued to be that of the provision of electrical, mechanical, and electronic engineering services.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £2,039,864 (2023 - £1,716,810).

During the year there were no dividends paid (2023 - £Nil).

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

Neil Milne 
Helen Milne 
Karen Mcneil 
John Douglas 
Graeme Robertson (appointed 19 June 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.

Infomation contained within Strategic Report

The group has chosen in accordance with Companies Act 2006, s. 414C(11) to set out in the group's strategic report information required by Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, Sch. 7 to be contained in the directors' report. It has done so in respect of future developments.

Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events affecting the Group since the year end.

Auditor

A resolution to appoint AAB Audit & Accountancy Limited as auditors of the Group and Company will be proposed at the next general meeting.

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 

DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

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





Neil Milne
Director

Date: 10 October 2025

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 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 judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;


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

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

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of T D C (Aberdeen) Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 30 September 2024, which comprise the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the Consolidated balance sheet, the Company balance sheet, the Consolidated statement of cash flows, the Consolidated statement of changes in equity, the Company statement of changes in equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the Group's and of the parent company's affairs as at 30 September 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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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF T D C (ABERDEEN) 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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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF T D C (ABERDEEN) 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 identified the greatest risk of material impact on the financial statements from irregularities including fraud to be:

Management override of controls to manipulate the group's key performance indicators to meet targets;
Timing and completeness of revenue recognition;
Management judgement applied in calculating provisions; and
Compliance with relevant laws and regulations which directly impact the financial statements and those that the company needs to comply with for the purpose of trading.

Our audit procedures to respond to these risks included:

Testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness;
Evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business;
Reviewing judgements made by management in their calculation of accounting estimates for potential management bias, includingestimates with regard to revenue recognition;
Enquiries of management about litigation and claims and inspection of relevant correspondence;
Reviewing legal and professional fees to identify indications of actual or potential litigation, claims and any non-compliance with laws and regulations; and
Performing a disclosure checklist on the financial statements to ensure Companies Act 2006 requirements are satisfied.

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 is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.


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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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF T D C (ABERDEEN) 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.





Graeme Penman (Senior statutory auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
Anderson Anderson & Brown Audit LLP
 
Statutory Auditor
  
Kingshill View
Prime Four Business Park
Kingswells
Aberdeen
AB15 8PU

10 October 2025
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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
37,749,721
33,243,077

Cost of sales
  
(26,394,800)
(23,793,456)

Gross profit
  
11,354,921
9,449,621

Administrative expenses
  
(8,586,486)
(7,100,474)

Other operating income
 5 
62,896
37,165

Operating profit
 6 
2,831,331
2,386,312

Interest receivable and similar income
 10 
1,881
1,250

Interest payable and similar expenses
 11 
(124,894)
(104,351)

Profit before taxation
  
2,708,318
2,283,211

Tax on profit
 12 
(668,454)
(566,401)

Profit for the financial year
  
2,039,864
1,716,810

  

Release of negative goodwill
  
4,363
4,363

Other comprehensive income for the year
  
4,363
4,363

Total comprehensive income for the year
  
2,044,227
1,721,173

Profit for the year attributable to:
  

Owners of the parent company
  
2,039,864
1,716,810

  
2,039,864
1,716,810

There were no recognised gains and losses for 2024 or 2023 other than those included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

The notes on pages 20 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:SC181456

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Goodwill
  
5,653
9,418

Negative goodwill
  
(84,469)
(88,832)

Tangible assets
 14 
2,425,369
2,300,033

  
2,346,553
2,220,619

Current assets
  

Stocks
 16 
1,668,823
1,677,758

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
12,606,291
12,058,671

Cash at bank and in hand
 18 
3,116,161
2,543,916

  
17,391,275
16,280,345

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 19 
(7,310,601)
(7,824,871)

Net current assets
  
 
 
10,080,674
 
 
8,455,474

Total assets less current liabilities
  
12,427,227
10,676,093

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 20 
(848,845)
(1,129,048)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 23 
(171,104)
(183,994)

  
 
 
(171,104)
 
 
(183,994)

Net assets
  
11,407,278
9,363,051


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 24 
783,380
783,380

Share premium account
 25 
75,042
75,042

Capital redemption reserve
 25 
400,000
400,000

Other reserves
 25 
8,338
8,338

Profit and loss account
 25 
10,140,518
8,096,291

  
11,407,278
9,363,051


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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:SC181456

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

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




Neil Milne
Director

Date: 10 October 2025

The notes on pages 20 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:SC181456

COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 14 
1,812,998
1,652,861

Investments
 15 
2,097,163
2,097,163

  
3,910,161
3,750,024

Current assets
  

Stocks
 16 
1,062,846
1,008,039

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
8,905,934
7,673,706

Cash at bank and in hand
 18 
1,448,096
1,086,798

  
11,416,876
9,768,543

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 19 
(3,820,252)
(4,009,999)

Net current assets
  
 
 
7,596,624
 
 
5,758,544

Total assets less current liabilities
  
11,506,785
9,508,568

  

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 20 
(803,845)
(1,024,048)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 23 
(72,180)
(81,584)

  
 
 
(72,180)
 
 
(81,584)

Net assets
  
10,630,760
8,402,936


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 24 
783,380
783,380

Share premium account
 25 
75,042
75,042

Capital redemption reserve
 25 
400,000
400,000

Other reserves
 25 
8,338
8,338

Profit and loss account brought forward
  
7,136,176
6,179,502

Profit for the year
  
2,227,824
956,674

Profit and loss account carried forward
  
9,364,000
7,136,176

  
10,630,760
8,402,936


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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:SC181456

COMPANY BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

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




Neil Milne
Director

Date: 10 October 2025

The notes on pages 20 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024


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

£
£
£
£
£
£


At 1 October 2022
783,380
75,042
400,000
8,338
6,375,118
7,641,878



Profit for the year
-
-
-
-
1,716,810
1,716,810

Release of negative goodwill
-
-
-
-
4,363
4,363



At 1 October 2023
783,380
75,042
400,000
8,338
8,096,291
9,363,051



Profit for the year
-
-
-
-
2,039,864
2,039,864

Release of negative goodwill
-
-
-
-
4,363
4,363


At 30 September 2024
783,380
75,042
400,000
8,338
10,140,518
11,407,278


The notes on pages 20 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024


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

£
£
£
£
£
£


At 1 October 2022
783,380
75,042
400,000
8,338
6,179,502
7,446,262



Profit for the year
-
-
-
-
956,674
956,674



At 1 October 2023
783,380
75,042
400,000
8,338
7,136,176
8,402,936



Profit for the year
-
-
-
-
2,227,824
2,227,824


At 30 September 2024
783,380
75,042
400,000
8,338
9,364,000
10,630,760


The notes on pages 20 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

2024
2023
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
2,039,864
1,716,810

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
3,765
3,765

Depreciation of tangible assets
306,652
284,330

Profit on disposal of tangible assets
(21,048)
(5,750)

Interest paid
124,894
104,351

Interest received
(1,881)
(1,250)

Taxation charge
668,454
566,401

Decrease/(increase) in stocks
8,935
(266,171)

(Increase) in debtors
(547,620)
(3,212,312)

(Decrease)/increase in creditors
(556,096)
3,042,932

Corporation tax (paid)
(639,518)
(228,595)

Net cash generated from operating activities

1,386,401
2,004,511


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(431,988)
(707,133)

Sale of tangible fixed assets
21,048
5,750

Interest received
1,881
1,250

Net cash from investing activities

(409,059)
(700,133)

Cash flows from financing activities

Repayment of bank loans
(280,203)
(299,859)

Interest paid
(124,894)
(104,351)

Net cash used in financing activities
(405,097)
(404,210)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
572,245
900,168

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
2,543,916
1,643,748

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
3,116,161
2,543,916


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
3,116,161
2,543,916

3,116,161
2,543,916


The notes on pages 20 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024




At 1 October 2023
Cash flows
At 30 September 2024
£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

2,543,916

572,245

3,116,161

Debt due after 1 year

(1,129,048)

280,203

(848,845)

Debt due within 1 year

(320,714)

-

(320,714)


1,094,154
852,448
1,946,602

The notes on pages 20 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

1.


General information

T D C (Aberdeen) Limited (the `parent company`) is a private limited company domiciled and incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is 37 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1YN. 
The parent company's principal place of business is Bankhead Industrial Estate, Bankhead Avenue, Bucksburn, Aberdeen, AB21 9ET. The nature of the group and parent company's operations and its principal activities are set out within the Strategic Report.
The group consists of T D C (Aberdeen) Limited and all of its subsidiaries.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

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

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

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

 
2.2

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements present the results of the parent company and its own subsidiaries (the `Group`) as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the Balance sheet, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.

 
2.3

Going concern

Based on operating forecasts prepared, the directors are satisfied that the group and parent company have adequate financial resources to continue to operate and meet its liabilities as they fall due for at least 12 months from the date of approving the financial statements. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis forpreparation of the financial statements.

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

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

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

 
2.5

Revenue

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

Sale of goods

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

Rendering of services

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

 
2.6

Operating leases: the Group as lessee

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

 
2.7

Interest income

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

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.8

Finance costs

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

 
2.9

Borrowing costs

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

 
2.10

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

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

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

 
2.11

Share-based payments

Where share options are awarded to employees, the fair value of the options at the date of grant is charged to profit or loss over the vesting period. Non-market vesting conditions are taken into account by adjusting the number of equity instruments expected to vest at each balance sheet date so that, ultimately, the cumulative amount recognised over the vesting period is based on the number of options that eventually vest. Market vesting conditions are factored into the fair value of the options granted. The cumulative expense is not adjusted for failure to achieve a market vesting condition.
The fair value of the award also takes into account non-vesting conditions. These are either factors beyond the control of either party (such as a target based on an index) or factors which are within the control of one or other of the parties (such as the Group keeping the scheme open or the employee maintaining any contributions required by the scheme).
Where the terms and conditions of options are modified before they vest, the increase in the fair value of the options, measured immediately before and after the modification, is also charged to profit or loss over the remaining vesting period.
Where equity instruments are granted to persons other than employees, profit or loss is charged with fair value of goods and services received.

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.12

Current and deferred taxation

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

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

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

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


 
2.13

Intangible assets

Goodwill

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

Other intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

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

 The estimated useful lives range as follows:

Goodwill
-
4 - 10 years

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.14

Tangible fixed assets

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

At each reporting date the Group assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

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

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property
-
3 - 4% straight line
Leasehold buildings
-
Nil until brought into use
Leasehold improvements
-
10 - 25% straight line
Plant & machinery
-
12.5 - 25% straight line
Motor vehicles
-
33% straight line
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
-
20 - 25% straight line

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

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

 
2.15

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

 
2.16

Stocks

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

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

 
2.17

Debtors

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

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.18

Cash and cash equivalents

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

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

 
2.19

Creditors

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

 
2.20

Holiday pay accrual

A liability is recognised to the extent of any unused holiday pay entitlement which is accrued at the balance sheet date and carried forward to future periods. This is measured at the undiscounted salary cost of the future holiday entitlement so accrued at the balance sheet date.

 
2.21

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.
 
 
2.22

Financial instruments

The Group has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Group's Balance sheet when the Group becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Group's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.



 
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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.22
Financial instruments (continued)


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

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

3.


Judgements 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.
Amounts recoverable on contracts
Management make judgements about the progress of jobs and recognise costs and revenue proportionally on that basis. This affects the valuation of amounts recoverable on contracts which was carried at £4,059,838 (2023 - £4,099,854).
Depreciation of fixed assets
The amount of depreciation charged is based on management’s assessment of the useful economic lives and estimated residual values of the related fixed assets. On the basis that the estimated residual value of leasehold properties is at least equal to their carrying value, no depreciation has been charged in these  accounts.
Carrying value of stocks
Management review the carrying value of stocks at the period end and assess whether there has been any impairment due to obsolescence. Management’s judgements around this would impact the valuation of stocks.

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

4.


Turnover

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


2024
2023
£
£

Derived from principal activity
37,749,721
33,243,077

37,749,721
33,243,077


Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2024
2023
£
£

United Kingdom
30,745,482
26,593,841

Rest of the world
7,004,239
6,649,236

37,749,721
33,243,077



5.


Other operating income

2024
2023
£
£

Sundry income
62,896
37,165

62,896
37,165



6.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2024
2023
£
£

Profit on sale of tangible fixed assets
(21,048)
(5,750)

Exchange differences
45,769
28,204

Other operating lease rentals
1,039,346
961,817

Depreciation
306,652
284,330

Amortisation
3,765
3,765


7.


Auditor's remuneration

2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable to the parent company's auditor for the audit of the consolidated and parent company's financial statements
65,500
58,000

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

8.


Employees

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


Group
Group
2024
2023
£
£

Wages and salaries
11,491,664
9,747,747

Social security costs
1,219,060
999,143

Cost of defined contribution scheme
809,148
656,108

13,519,872
11,402,998


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.









Operational
165
155
118
106



Management & administrative
89
73
56
51

254
228
174
157


9.


Directors' remuneration

2024
2023
£
£

Directors' emoluments
557,501
395,200

Group contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
-
18,962

557,501
414,162


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to no directors (2023 - 2) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The highest paid director received remuneration of £136,130 (2023 - £108,263).

The value of the Group's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £NIL (2023 - £8,962).

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

10.


Interest receivable

2024
2023
£
£


Bank interest receivable
1,768
1,250

Other interest receivable
113
-

1,881
1,250


11.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
2023
£
£


Bank interest payable
115,468
104,351

Other interest payable
9,426
-

124,894
104,351


12.


Taxation


2024
2023
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
697,676
464,978

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
(17,660)
(46)

Foreign tax


Foreign tax in respect of prior periods
1,328
28,986

Total current tax

681,344
493,918

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
(4,893)
71,330

Changes to tax rates
(6,621)
(161)

Effect of tax rate change on opening balance
(1,376)
1,314

Total deferred tax

(12,890)
72,483


Tax on profit
668,454
566,401
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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
 
12.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2023 - lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 22%). The differences are explained below:

2024
2023
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
2,708,318
2,283,211


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 22%)
677,080
502,494

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
7,881
13,499

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
5,620
(1,749)

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
(16,332)
28,940

Deferred tax adjustment in respect of prior years
(7,871)
(161)

Remeasurement of deferred tax rate
(1,375)
10,025

Other tax adjustments, relief's and transfers
14
14,616

Movement in deferred tax not recognised
3,437
(1,263)

Total tax charge for the year
668,454
566,401


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

13.


Intangible assets

Group and Company





Goodwill
Negative goodwill
Total

£
£
£



Cost


At 1 October 2023
58,278
(114,011)
(55,733)



At 30 September 2024

58,278
(114,011)
(55,733)



Amortisation


At 1 October 2023
48,860
(25,179)
23,681


Charge for the year on owned assets
3,765
(4,363)
(598)



At 30 September 2024

52,625
(29,542)
23,083



Net book value



At 30 September 2024
5,653
(84,469)
(78,816)



At 30 September 2023
9,418
(88,832)
(79,414)



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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

14.


Tangible fixed assets

Group






Freehold property
Leasehold buildings
Plant & machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 October 2023
215,000
1,943,696
3,289,814
152,561
437,620
6,038,691


Additions
-
176,977
227,043
1,468
26,500
431,988


Disposals
-
-
-
(50,360)
-
(50,360)



At 30 September 2024

215,000
2,120,673
3,516,857
103,669
464,120
6,420,319



Depreciation


At 1 October 2023
124,700
605,429
2,609,581
150,394
248,554
3,738,658


Charge for the year on owned assets
8,600
54,661
158,360
1,500
83,531
306,652


Disposals
-
-
-
(50,360)
-
(50,360)



At 30 September 2024

133,300
660,090
2,767,941
101,534
332,085
3,994,950



Net book value



At 30 September 2024
81,700
1,460,583
748,916
2,135
132,035
2,425,369



At 30 September 2023
90,300
1,338,267
680,233
2,167
189,066
2,300,033

Included within leasehold buildings are assets under construction of £1,154,118 (2023 - £1,154,118). The assets were brought into operational use subsequent to the balance sheet date.

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

           14.Tangible fixed assets (continued)


Company






Freehold property
Leasehold buildings
Plant & machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£
£

Cost or valuation


At 1 October 2023
215,000
1,822,472
2,363,908
120,761
183,609
4,705,750


Additions
-
171,999
97,282
1,468
13,118
283,867


Disposals
-
-
-
(18,560)
-
(18,560)



At 30 September 2024

215,000
1,994,471
2,461,190
103,669
196,727
4,971,057



Depreciation


At 1 October 2023
124,700
591,692
2,077,717
118,594
140,186
3,052,889


Charge for the year on owned assets
8,600
29,835
56,486
1,500
27,309
123,730


Disposals
-
-
-
(18,560)
-
(18,560)



At 30 September 2024

133,300
621,527
2,134,203
101,534
167,495
3,158,059



Net book value



At 30 September 2024
81,700
1,372,944
326,987
2,135
29,232
1,812,998



At 30 September 2023
90,300
1,230,780
286,191
2,167
43,423
1,652,861

Included within leasehold buildings are assets under construction of £1,154,118 (2023 - £1,154,118). The assets were brought into operational use subsequent to the balance sheet date.






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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

15.


Fixed asset investments

Company





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 October 2023
2,097,163



At 30 September 2024
2,097,163





Subsidiary undertakings


The following were subsidiary undertakings of the company:

Name

Registered office

Principal activity

Class of shares

Holding

Deebridge Electrical Engineers Limited
37 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1YN
Electrical engineering
Ordinary
100%
 
MCI Electrotechnics Limited
 
37 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1YN
 
Manufacture, installation & maintenance of low voltage electrical switchgear
 
Ordinary
 100%
T D C Parson Peebles Limited
Bankhead Industrial Estate, Bankhead Avenue, Bucksburn, Aberdeen AB21 9ET
Engineering activities
Ordinary
100%


16.


Stocks

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

Raw materials and consumables
164,972
-
-
-

Work in progress
274,165
411,116
-
-

Finished goods and goods for resale
1,229,686
1,266,642
1,062,846
1,008,039

1,668,823
1,677,758
1,062,846
1,008,039


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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

17.


Debtors

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

Trade debtors
8,415,803
7,611,641
5,784,843
4,700,335

Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
-
626,479
110,924

Other debtors
5,576
53,766
965
1,090

Prepayments and accrued income
125,074
132,119
16,661
16,668

Amounts recoverable on long-term contracts
4,059,838
4,261,145
2,476,986
2,844,689

12,606,291
12,058,671
8,905,934
7,673,706


Amounts owed by group undertakings are repayable on demand and interest free.


18.


Cash and cash equivalents

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

Cash at bank and in hand
3,116,161
2,543,916
1,448,096
1,086,798

3,116,161
2,543,916
1,448,096
1,086,798



19.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

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

Bank loans (note 21)
320,714
320,714
260,714
260,714

Trade creditors
2,363,576
2,294,451
1,312,811
981,354

Amounts owed to group undertakings
-
-
730,354
1,164,388

Corporation tax
441,330
399,504
346,874
166,040

Other taxation and social security
970,092
907,482
700,112
653,549

Other creditors
352,297
51,302
-
8,611

Accruals and deferred income
2,862,592
3,851,418
469,387
775,343

7,310,601
7,824,871
3,820,252
4,009,999


Amounts owed to group undertakings are repayable on demand and interest free.

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

20.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

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

Bank loans (note 21)
848,845
1,129,048
803,845
1,024,048

848,845
1,129,048
803,845
1,024,048





21.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


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

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
320,714
320,714
260,714
260,714

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
272,381
320,714
227,381
260,714

Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
182,143
377,143
182,143
332,143

Amounts falling due after more than 5 years

Bank loans
394,321
431,191
394,321
431,191

1,169,559
1,449,762
1,064,559
1,284,762


The group has various bank term loans repayable by equal monthly installments over a period between 5 and 15 years. The interest rates on these loans are a percentage between 1.7% and 3.3% over Bank of England base rate. 
The bank loans are secured by a bond and floating charge over the assets of the company to which they relate. The group also has a Cross Corporation Guarantee between the parent company and other group entites in place covering the bank borrowings of group companies. 

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

22.


Financial instruments

Group
Group
2024
2023
£
£

Financial assets

Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
3,116,161
2,543,916

Financial assets that are debt instruments measured at amortised cost
12,481,217
11,812,829


Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
(6,748,024)
(7,646,933)


Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss comprise of cash at bank.
Financial assets that are debt instruments measured at amortised cost comprise of trade debtors, amounts due from group undertakings, other debtors and amounts recoverable on long term contracts.
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost comprise of trade creditors, amounts due to group undertakings, other creditors, bank loans and accruals.


23.


Deferred taxation


Group



2024


£






At beginning of year
(183,994)


Charged to profit or loss
12,890



At end of year
(171,104)

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
 
23.Deferred taxation (continued)

Company


2024


£






At beginning of year
(81,584)


Charged to profit or loss
9,404



At end of year
(72,180)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

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

Accelerated capital allowances
(189,058)
(194,649)
(81,648)
(89,856)

Short term timing differences
17,954
10,655
9,468
8,272

(171,104)
(183,994)
(72,180)
(81,584)


24.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



83,380 (2023 - 83,380) Ordinary shares of £1 each
83,380
83,380
700,000 (2023 - 700,000) Preference shares of £1 each
700,000
700,000

783,380

783,380

The parent company have one class of ordinary shares which carry full voting, dividend and capital distribution rights.
The redeemable preference shares carry no voting and dividend rights but do confer rights to capital distribution and rights of redemption at the option of the company.
The Group has granted share options to certain members of the management team. The options were granted for 4,388 shares, carrying an exercise profit of £32.81. As at 30 September 2024, all 4,388 options remain outstanding. Certain options carry performance related conditions which require to be met prior to exercise.


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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

25.


Reserves

Share premium account

The share premium account represents the excess of par value received for the ordinary share capital on initial issue of shares. This reserve is non-distributable.

Capital redemption reserve

The capital redemption reserve represents amounts capitalised to maintain fixed capital following the  purchase or redemption of shares.

Other reserves

This reserve represents shares for options exercisable in the future. This reserve is non-distributable.

Profit and loss account

Profit and loss reserves represent cumulative distributable reserves.


26.


Pension commitments

The group's contributions to defined contribution pension schemes in the year were £809,148 (2023 - £656,108). Outstanding contributions accrued at the year end amounted to £90,991 (2023 - £70,797).


27.


Commitments under operating leases

At 30 September 2024, the group and the parent 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
1,046,412
907,246
843,912
704,746

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
3,447,422
3,187,812
2,637,422
2,377,812

Later than 5 years
10,142,250
10,420,000
8,927,250
9,002,500

14,636,084
14,515,058
12,408,584
12,085,058

Total lease commitments include lease agreements in relation to the operating premises of the group and parent company. Included with the analysis above are leases which have annual payments of £472,500 (parent company - £270,000) and are due to expire in September & October 2035. 
There are further leases which have annual payments of £200,000 and £60,000 (parent company - £200,000 and £60,000) and are due to expire in September 2037 and June 2120 respectively.

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T D C (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

28.


Related party transactions

During the year, the group paid rent of £699,250 (2023 - £472,500) to a pension fund which a director is a member of. As at the year end £8,500 (2023 - £84.000) was outstanding. 
During the year, the parent company paid rent of £496,750 (2023 - £270,000) to a pension fund which a director is a member of. As at the year end £nil (2023 - £nil) was outstanding. 
The company has taken advantage of exemptions under Financial Reporting Standard 102 s.33.1A not to disclose transactions with group undertakings within T D C (Aberdeen) Limited as it is a subsidiary whose results are included in publicly available consolidated accounts.  


29.


Controlling party

The group was under the control of director Neil Milne throughout the current and previous year.

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