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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED










ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
Mr L G Mills - Chairman 
Mrs Y E V Mills 
Mr A G Fawkes 
Mr M C Mills 




Company secretary
Mrs Y E V Mills



Registered number
06479864



Registered office
Plantation House
Newark Road

Peterborough

PE1 5UA




Independent auditors
MHA
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

1 The Forum

Minerva Business Park

Lynch Wood

Peterborough

PE2 6FT





 
MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Group Strategic Report
 
1 - 2
Directors' Report
 
3 - 6
Independent Auditors' 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 - 19
Consolidated Analysis of Net Debt
 
20
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
21 - 53


 
MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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

The principal activities of Masteroast Holdings Limited and its subsidaires ("the Group") during the year were those of coffee roasters, tea blenders. distribution and wholesalers.

Principal activities and business review
 
The principal activities of the Group during the year were those of coffee roasters, tea blenders and wholesalers.

A business review is provided in the Chairman's statement within the Directors' report.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The directors generate an annual budget which is monitored on a monthly basis. However the key risks to the Group remain that of the fluctuations in coffee bean prices and the US dollar exchange rate. Both of these can have a major impact on the margins made as well as giving rise to exchange rate variances. 

The Group constantly monitors the coffee price and exchange rates, and changes prices when it is considered commercial to do so.

The Group has various financial instruments including but not limited to the bank overdraft and loans, the main purpose of which is to raise finance for the Group's operations. In addition, the Group has various other financial assets and liabilities such as trade debtors and trade creditors arising directly from its operations. 

The Group's specific risks in connection with financial instruments are set out below;

i) Liquidity risk and cashflow risk

The Group manages its cash and borrowing requirements to optimise interest income and minimise expense, whilst ensuring that the Group has sufficient liquid resources to meet the operating needs of its business.

ii) Interest rate risk

The Group is exposed to cash flow interest rate risk on floating rate deposits, bank overdrafts and loans.

iii) Foreign currency risk

The Group is exposed to foreign currency risk and manages it by continual monitoring of the US dollar exchange rate.

iv) Credit risk

Investments of cash surpluses are made through banks and companies which must fulfil credit rating criteria approved by a director.

Receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis and provision is made for doubtful debts where necessary.

v) Price risk

Wherever possible we look to pass on any increases in costs. Where suppliers give any advance notice of increases, we often bulk buy to secure lower prices. 

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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

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

Financial key performance indicators
 
The directors consider the key performance indicators applicable to the Group to be production quantities, customer feedback and cash resources which are all measured on a regular basis. Furthermore the directors consider gross profit to be a financial key performance indicator which can be seen in the Group Statement of Comprehensive Income.

Subsequent events

On 11 July 2025, the Company acquired 100% of the share capital of Whiteheads (1858) Limited, please see Note 36 for further details.


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



................................................
Mr L G Mills - Chairman
Director

Date: 6 December 2025

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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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

Directors' responsibilities statement

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

state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

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

Chairman's statement (Inclusive of business review and future developments)

I am happy to report a 5% revenue increase to £34.6m (£32.9m in 2023) for the Masteroast Holdings 2024 trading year. However, the underlying increase for coffee roasted and sold, along with other products and services within the group, translated to an underlying 11% growth. To explain, through skilful purchasing of green coffee contracts during the previous year and into 2024, we were able to hold prices to protect our customers from the exceptionally high levels to which the international coffee markets had reached.
 
We determined, rightly, that customers’ cost security, and maintaining and growing market share, overrode the temptation for making short-term, inflated profits.
 
Gross profits for the year rose by 2.1% to £8.1m (£6.8m in 2023), achieving nett profit of £2.8m (£1.9m in 2023), an increase of 2.4%. EBITDA was £3.8m (£2.8m in 2023), an increase of 2.5%.
 
Like any successful manufacturing business, Masteroast is continually monitoring our production and administrative costs. Likewise, to continue our persistent growth we regularly invest in, and upgrade, our equipment and processes, however, successive governments have found fit to annually increase the minimum wage. The result has been in 2024 a not insignificant 6% being added to the nation’s wage cost which, along with inflation, makes it hard for businesses, particularly manufacturing, to control their costs. 
 
During the year, Masteroast Holdings acquired a major shareholding in The Edinburgh Tea & Coffee Company (ET&CC), the successful and highly respected coffee roasting and tea blending company based in Scotland’s capital city.
 
We have had a long standing, two-way business relationship with ET&CC and are proud to have strengthened this relationship with such a well-managed company of enviable reputation. 
 
While we see this move as a further commitment to our investment in Scotland, with this acquisition, we will continue autonomously roasting and blending in the city, but will also benefit from the range of products and services Masteroast can bring to the table. Not least, access to Masteroast’s Europe leading, extensive inventory of green coffees, enabling a greatly enhanced offering of roasted coffee blends and origins to their Scottish customers. Moreover, Masteroast’s Scottish, private label customers, gain access to Scottish produced products. 

Our established customers throughout the country, will have access to this celebrated Scottish brand for export sales or an alternative brand offering in the rest of the UK.  We welcome them into the Masteroast family and are very confident that this union will be of significant benefit and value to both companies.  
 
Isurus Fulfilment Ltd, a subsidiary of the group, has gone through a period of consolidation during 2024, following 3 strong years of growth and successfully installing the latest processing systems which provide industry-leading informative access for customers’ stock and product information, while streamlining services, lead times and other benefits. The nett results being the same turnover as 2023, at £2.2m, with nett profit slightly down at £161,000 (£192,000 in 2023) reflecting increased distribution and mandatory costs as mentioned earlier.
 
Exports were somewhat static during the year at £1.74m (£1.71m), a not insignificant percentage of which was destined for the wider world. This was largely due to continuing actions in the EU, hampering the efforts of British exporters. However, due to some positive new arrangements and subsequent growth in international brands such as Marley Coffee, things are looking a little more favourable for 2025.
 
Coffee prices on the world market reached then unprecedented levels in 2024 of around $3.25 lb (lowest around $1.50 lb), causing significant difficulties throughout the trade, particularly for roasters and distributors. Fortunately, Masteroast, as these accounts attest, managed to both protect our customers as much as possible and at the same time, produce respectable profits while growing sales. 

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

At the time of writing this report, prices having since reached around $4.30 lb, have then dropped back to around last year’s highs and subsequently recovered, only to drop again. Tightening of supply in Brazil and amongst the world’s raw coffee producers generally are likely to remain into mid-late 2026 to early 2027, potentially even then finding a base level of around $3.00 lb. These fluctuations at previously unseen price levels, are causing extremely difficult trading conditions which are likely to adversely affect profitability. Coffee’s violent price swings combined with higher minimum wages, increased employers’ N.I. contributions, capital gains and corporation tax, do not suggest an optimistic future for British industry and Masteroast is unlikely to be immune from this decline.
 
Whatever the short-term economic difficulties thrust upon us, Masteroast’s intentions are to continue investing in growth. 2025 will see the installation of a new mid-range capacity coffee roaster, giving us greater batch roasting flexibility.  
 
The new Neuhaus Neotec coffee roaster, installed in early 2025, will complement the other three machines already in use from the same German manufacturer, providing the most flexible operating systems available, allowing an infinite range of bespoke roasted blends and flavour profiles with unrivalled quality of roasted product.  
 
The present economic climate has proved to be a difficult time for several businesses in the UK coffee industry, with a number of companies failing or deciding to retreat from the market. While this is an unfortunate reflection on the state of business in this country, not least for those connected to the hospitality industry, it does create an opportunity for Masteroast to acquire or invest in good, well managed businesses requiring investment or the advantages offered by the backing of an established and financially stable company. We hope to announce further developments in 2025’s annual accounts.
 
As ever, I have to thank and congratulate everyone in the exceptional Masteroast team for playing their part in creating these satisfying accounts.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation and minority interests, amounted to £1,735,225 (2023: £1,743,455).

Dividends paid in the year amounted to £176,160 (2023: £190,640) as seen in note 13 to these financial statements.

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


Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

Mr L G Mills - Chairman 
Mrs Y E V Mills 
Mr A G Fawkes 
Mr M C Mills 

Matters covered in the Group Strategic Report

The directors have chosen to include details concerning the subsequent events, financial instruments, included within principal risks and uncertainties, in the Strategic Report. 

Disclosure of information to auditors

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

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

Auditors

The auditor, MHA, previously traded through the legal entity MacIntyre Hudson LLP. In response to regulatory changes, MacIntyre Hudson LLP ceased to hold an audit registration with the engagement transitioning to MHA Audit Services LLP. 

MHA will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.  

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





................................................
Mrs Y E V Mills
Director

Date: 6 December 2025

Plantation House
Newark Road
Peterborough
PE1 5UA

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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

Opinion


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


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the Group's and of the parent Company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of the Group's 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 Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.


Conclusions relating to going concern


In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.


Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the parent Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.


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


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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Other information


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


We have nothing to report in this regard.


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.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 3, 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.


Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

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


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

•  Enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and    claims; 
•  Enquiry of entity staff in compliance functions to identify any instance of non-compliance with     laws and regulations; 
•  Performing audit work over the risk of management override of controls, including testing of journal    entries and other adjustment for appropriateness, and reviewing accounting estimates for bias. 
•  Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance  with applicable laws and regulations. 


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 Auditors' Report.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF MASTEROAST HOLDINGS 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 Auditors' Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.





Ian Jacobs BA FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of MHA, Statutory Auditor
Peterborough, United Kingdom
Date:
MHA is the trading name of MHA Audit Services LLP, a limited liability partnership in England and Wales (registered number OC455542). 

12 December 2025
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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Turnover
 4 
34,643,062
32,960,281

Cost of sales
  
(26,574,685)
(26,169,320)

Gross profit
  
8,068,377
6,790,961

Distribution costs
  
(140,163)
(165,046)

Administrative expenses
  
(5,288,821)
(4,698,021)

Other operating income
 5 
88,385
112,546

Operating profit
 6 
2,727,778
2,040,440

Income from associate interests
  
5,396
(340)

Interest receivable and similar income
 10 
4,370
47,174

Interest payable and similar expenses
 11 
(203,044)
(216,158)

Profit before taxation
  
2,534,500
1,871,116

Tax on profit
 12 
(786,638)
(145,038)

Profit for the financial year
  
1,747,862
1,726,078

Profit for the year attributable to:
  

Non-controlling interests
  
12,637
(17,377)

Owners of the parent Company
  
1,735,225
1,743,455

  
1,747,862
1,726,078

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 21 to 53 form part of these financial statements.

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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 06479864

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

As restated
2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 15 
600,815
-

Tangible assets
 16 
7,231,859
5,986,087

Investments
 17 
99,972
190,159

Investment property
 18 
2,130,045
3,179,369

  
10,062,691
9,355,615

Current assets
  

Stocks
 19 
5,760,909
4,771,023

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 20 
5,762,472
5,478,853

Cash at bank and in hand
 21 
1,025,608
274,370

  
12,548,989
10,524,246

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 22 
(7,553,772)
(6,814,672)

Net current assets
  
 
 
4,995,217
 
 
3,709,574

Total assets less current liabilities
  
15,057,908
13,065,189

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 23 
(1,456,210)
(1,392,648)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 26 
(565,761)
(499,173)

Other provisions
 27 
(65,000)
-

  
 
 
(630,761)
 
 
(499,173)

Net assets
  
12,970,937
11,173,368


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 28 
1,000
1,000

Investment property reserve
 29 
259,525
259,525

Profit and loss account
 29 
12,467,999
10,908,934

Equity attributable to owners of the parent Company
  
12,728,524
11,169,459

Non-controlling interests
  
242,413
3,909

  
12,970,937
11,173,368


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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 06479864
    
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

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




................................................
Mr L G Mills - Chairman
................................................
Mrs Y E V Mills
Director
Director


Date: 6 December 2025
Date: 6 December 2025

The notes on pages 21 to 53 form part of these financial statements.

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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 06479864

COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

As restated
2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 16 
3,951,213
2,653,982

Investments
 17 
833,634
191,434

Investment Property
 18 
2,130,045
3,179,369

  
6,914,892
6,024,785

Current assets
  

Stocks
 19 
3
3

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 20 
132,256
151,848

Cash at bank and in hand
 21 
360,902
7,195

  
493,161
159,046

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 22 
(5,494,643)
(4,536,609)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(5,001,482)
 
 
(4,377,563)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
1,913,410
1,647,222

  

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 23 
(1,442,667)
(1,385,164)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 26 
(40,260)
(63,049)

Other provisions
 27 
(65,000)
-

  
 
 
(105,260)
 
 
(63,049)

Net assets
  
365,483
199,009


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 28 
1,000
1,000

Investment property reserve
 29 
259,525
259,525

Profit and loss account brought forward
  
(61,516)
(90,071)

Profit for the year
  
342,634
219,195

Dividends paid

  

(176,160)
(190,640)

Profit and loss account carried forward
  
104,958
(61,516)

  
365,483
199,009


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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 06479864
    
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

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


................................................
Mr L G Mills - Chairman
................................................
Mrs Y E V Mills
Director
Director


Date: 6 December 2025
6 December 2025

The notes on pages 21 to 53 form part of these financial statements.

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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED


 

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



Called up share capital
Investment property revaluation reserve
Profit and loss account
Equity attributable to owners of parent Company
Non-controlling interests
Total equity


£
£
£
£
£
£



At 1 January 2023
1,000
259,525
9,356,119
9,616,644
21,286
9,637,930



Comprehensive income for the year


Profit for the year
-
-
1,743,455
1,743,455
(17,377)
1,726,078


Dividends declared
-
-
(190,640)
(190,640)
-
(190,640)





At 1 January 2024
1,000
259,525
10,908,934
11,169,459
3,909
11,173,368



Comprehensive income for the year


Profit for the year
-
-
1,735,225
1,735,225
12,637
1,747,862


On acquisition of subsidiary (see note 30)
-
-
-
-
225,867
225,867


Dividends declared
-
-
(176,160)
(176,160)
-
(176,160)



At 31 December 2024
1,000
259,525
12,467,999
12,728,524
242,413
12,970,937



The notes on pages 21 to 53 form part of these financial statements.

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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

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


Called up share capital
Investment property revaluation reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£


At 1 January 2023
1,000
259,525
(90,071)
170,454


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
219,195
219,195

Dividends declared
-
-
(190,640)
(190,640)



At 1 January 2024
1,000
259,525
(61,516)
199,009


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
342,634
342,634

Dividends declared
-
-
(176,160)
(176,160)


At 31 December 2024
1,000
259,525
104,958
365,483


The notes on pages 21 to 53 form part of these financial statements.

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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

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

2024
2023
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
1,747,862
1,726,078

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
42,915
-

Depreciation of tangible assets
811,175
678,131

Loss on disposal of tangible assets
(41,754)
(170)

Interest paid
203,044
216,158

Interest received
(4,370)
(47,174)

Taxation charge
786,638
145,038

(Increase)/decrease in stocks
(774,473)
814,139

Increase in debtors
75,715
(33,383)

Increase/(decrease) in creditors
1,328,324
(1,248,919)

Increase in provisions
65,000
-

Corporation tax paid
(193,395)
(568,396)

Net cash generated from operating activities

4,046,681
1,681,502


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(638,947)
(662,315)

Sale of tangible fixed assets
18,001
200

Purchase of investment properties
(338,650)
(3,700)

Associates loans repaid
95,583
209,417

(Profit)/loss from investments in related companies
(5,396)
340

Interest received
4,370
47,174

Interest paid
(24,373)
-

Cash in on business combinations
69,923
-

Cash out on business combinations
(732,287)
-

Net cash from investing activities

(1,551,776)
(408,884)

Cash flows from financing activities

New secured loans
2,100,000
-

Repayment of loans
(2,307,974)
(294,357)

Repayment of finance leases
(70,658)
(294,759)

Dividends paid
(176,160)
(190,640)

Bank interest paid
(178,671)
(186,058)

HP Interest
-
(30,100)

Net cash used in financing activities
(633,463)
(995,914)
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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

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


2024
2023

£
£


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
1,861,442
276,704

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
(835,834)
(1,112,538)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
1,025,608
(835,834)


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
1,025,608
274,370

Bank overdrafts
-
(1,110,204)

1,025,608
(835,834)


The notes on pages 21 to 53 form part of these financial statements.

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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024





At 1 January 2024
Cash flows
Acquisition and disposal of subsidiaries
At 31 December 2024
£

£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

274,370

1,483,625

(732,387)

1,025,608

Bank overdrafts

(1,110,204)

1,110,204

-

-

Debt due after 1 year

(1,385,164)

(71,046)

-

(1,456,210)

Debt due within 1 year

(343,930)

279,020

-

(64,910)

Finance leases

(118,077)

70,658

-

(47,419)


(2,683,005)
2,872,461
(732,387)
(542,931)

The notes on pages 21 to 53 form part of these financial statements.

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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

Masteroast Holdings Limited ("the Company") and its subsidiaries ("the Group") are private companies limited by shares, incorporated in England and Wales under the Companies Act.

The registration number and the address of the registered office is given in the Company information.

The nature of the Group's operations and its principal activities are set out in the Strategic report on page 1.

The functional and presentational currency of the Group and Company is pounds sterling (£) and rounded to the nearest whole pound.

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.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its own subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the Balance Sheet, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.

Therefore, the Group continues to recognise a merger reserve which arose on a past business combination that was accounted for as a merger in accordance with UK GAAP as applied at that time.

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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.3

Subsidiary guarantee

The Company Masteroast Holdings Limited with registered office Plantation House, Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5UA, United Kingdom shall fully guarantee for all the liabilities of subsidiary Isurus Fulfilment Limited with registered office Plantation House, Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5UA, United Kingdom, company number 10357412. The subsidiary Isurus Fulfilment Limited is therefore exempt from audit obligations in accordance with section 479A of the Companies Act.

The Company Masteroast Holdings Limited with registered office Plantation House, Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5UA, United Kingdom shall fully guarantee for all the liabilities of subsidiary OCC Holdings Limited with registered office 29 Brandon Street, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 6DA, company number SC473373. The subsidiary OCC Holdings Limited is therefore exempt from audit obligations in accordance with section 479A of the Companies Act.

The Company Masteroast Holdings Limited with registered office Plantation House, Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5UA, United Kingdom shall fully guarantee for all the liabilities of subsidiary Edinburgh Tea and Coffee Company Ltd. with registered office 29 Brandon Street, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 6DA, company number SC128500. The subsidiary Edinburgh Tea and Coffee Limited. is therefore exempt from audit obligations in accordance with section 479A of the Companies Act.

 
2.4

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Directors have
considered relevant information, including the annual budget, forecast future cash flows and the
impact of subsequent events in making their assessment. 

Based on these assessments and having regard to the resources available to the entity, the Directors have concluded that there is no material uncertainity and that they can continue to adopt the going
concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts. 

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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.5

Revenue

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

Sale of goods

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

Rendering of services

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

 
2.6

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

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

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

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss.

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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

Operating leases: the Group as lessor

Rental income from operating leases is credited to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Amounts paid and payable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised as a reduction to income over the lease term on a straight-line basis, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern over which the lessor's benefit from the leased asset is diminished.

 
2.8

Leased assets: the Group as lessee

Assets obtained under hire purchase contracts and finance leases are capitalised as tangible fixed assets. Assets acquired by finance lease are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives. Assets acquired by hire purchase are depreciated over their useful lives. Finance leases are those where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership are assumed by the company. Obligations under such agreements are included in creditors net of the finance charge allocated to future periods. The finance element of the rental payment is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the net obligation outstanding in each period.

 
2.9

Interest income

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

 
2.10

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. 

 
2.11

Borrowing costs

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

  
2.12

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 other creditors as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Group in independently administered funds.
 
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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


 
2.13

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.


 
2.14

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.
 



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
-
10
years

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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.15

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.

The Group adds to the carrying amount of an item of fixed assets the cost of replacing part of such an item when that cost is incurred, if the replacement part is expected to provide incremental future benefits to the Group. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. Repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the period in which they are incurred.

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 and on a reducing balance basis.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Land & Freehold property
-
Land is not depreciated. 5% and 3.33% on straight line method
Leasehold improvements
-
20% on straight line method
Plant and machinery
-
15% reducing balance basis
Motor vehicles
-
25% reducing balance basis
Fixtures and fittings
-
15% reducing balance basis
Other fixed assets
-
20% and 4.76% on straight line method

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.

 
2.16

Investment property

Investment property is carried at fair value determined regularly by external valuers and derived from the current market rents and investment property yields for comparable real estate, adjusted if necessary for any difference in the nature, location or condition of the specific asset. No depreciation is provided. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.17

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.18

Associates and joint ventures

An entity is treated as a joint venture where the Group is a party to a contractual agreement with one or more parties from outside the Group to undertake an economic activity that is subject to joint control.

An entity is treated as an associated undertaking where the Group exercises significant influence in that it has the power to participate in the operating and financial policy decisions.

In the consolidated accounts, interests in associated undertakings are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Under this method an equity investment is initially recognised at the transaction price (including transaction costs) and is subsequently adjusted to reflect the investors share of the profit or loss, other comprehensive income and equity of the associate. The Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income includes the Group's share of the operating results, interest, pre-tax results and attributable taxation of such undertakings applying accounting policies consistent with those of the Group. In the Consolidated Balance Sheet, the interests in associated undertakings are shown as the Group's share of the identifiable net assets, including any unamortised premium paid on acquisition.

 
2.19

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 weighted average basis. 

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.

 
2.20

Debtors

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

 
2.21

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.

 
2.22

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.

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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.23

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.

 
2.24

Financial instruments

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

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

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other 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.

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

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.24
Financial instruments (continued)


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 instruments

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.

 
2.25

Dividends

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

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

3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with FRS102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the Company's accounting policies. 

Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. 

Below is a summary of the key judgements and estimates included within these accounting policies:

a) Key judgments in applying accounting policies 

i) Lease classification
 

Management has exercised judgement in determining the classification of lease arrangements under the applicable accounting framework. In assessing whether the lease conveys substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership, consideration was given to factors such as the lease term relative to the asset’s economic life, the present value of minimum lease payments compared to the fair value of the asset, and the existence of any purchase options or residual value guarantees. This judgement has a material impact on the presentation of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and on the recognition of lease-related expenses.

ii) Investment property classification

Management has exercised significant judgement in determining the classification of property when classifying as an investment property. These properties are held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation and is not occupied by the entity for its own use nor held for sale in the ordinary course of business. In making this determination, management considered the strategic intent behind the acquisition along with the absence of owner-occupation. 


b)  Key accounting estimates and assumptions 

i) Determining useful economic lives of tangible fixed assets 

The Company depreciates tangible assets over their estimated useful lives. The estimation of the useful lives of assets is based on the historic performance as well as expectations about future use and therefore requires estimates and assumptions to be applied by management. The actual lives of these assets can vary depending on a variety of factors, including technology innovation, product life cycle and maintenance programmes.

ii) Goodwill impairment assessment

Management is required to assess goodwill for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist. This assessment involves significant estimation, particularly in forecasting future cash flows and determining the recoverable amount of the cash-generating units. These estimates are sensitive to changes in market conditions and business performance.

iii) Determining useful economic life of goodwill

The determination of the useful economic life of goodwill is a significant accounting estimate that requires management judgement. Goodwill is amortised over its estimated useful life, which reflects the period over which the future economic benefits from the business combination are expected to be realised.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

3.Judgements in applying accounting policies (continued)


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

4.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business as follows; Sale of goods £36.509,308 (2023: £32,616,861), rendering of services £569,859 (2023: £343,420).

Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2024
2023
£
£

United Kingdom
32,901,123
31,243,877

Rest of Europe
1,741,939
1,716,404

34,643,062
32,960,281



5.


Other operating income

2024
2023
£
£

Rents receivable
86,685
97,406

Other fees receivable
1,700
15,140

88,385
112,546



6.


Operating profit

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

2024
2023
£
£

Impairment of other debtors
118,075
-

Exchange differences
(79,867)
(67,707)

Profit on sale of tangible fixed assets
(41,754)
(170)

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

7.


Auditors' remuneration

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


2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the consolidated and parent Company's financial statements
40,000
36,250

Fees payable to the Company's auditors in respect of:

Taxation compliance services
17,145
6,800

All non-audit services not included above
19,626
35,000


8.


Employees

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


Group
Group
2024
2023
£
£


Wages and salaries
4,271,875
3,799,389

Social security costs
391,245
335,918

Cost of defined contribution scheme
288,875
214,660

4,951,995
4,349,967


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


        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Production staff
122
114



Sales and administration staff
21
22



Management staff
11
13

154
149

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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

9.


Directors' remuneration

2024
2023
£
£

Directors' emoluments
384,856
342,839

Group contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
171,680
94,830

556,536
437,669


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 2 directors (2023: 2) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The highest paid director received remuneration of £140,000 (2023: £171,999).

The value of the Group's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £65,600 (2023:  £75,850).


10.


Interest receivable

2024
2023
£
£


Other interest receivable
4,370
47,174


11.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
2023
£
£


Bank interest payable
177,600
186,058

Other loan interest payable
422
-

Finance leases and interest payable
24,373
30,100

Other interest payable
649
-

203,044
216,158

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

12.


Taxation


2024
2023
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
736,280
96,638

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
(14,912)
-


721,368
96,638


Total current tax
721,368
96,638

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
65,270
48,400

Total deferred tax
65,270
48,400


Taxation on profit on ordinary activities
786,638
145,038
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 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 - 25%). The differences are explained below:

2024
2023
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
2,446,387
2,534,500


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 25%)
616,673
467,864

Effects of:


Non-tax deductible amortisation of goodwill and impairment
10,729
-

Capital allowances for year (in credit)/in excess of depreciation
13,795
12,620

Utilisation of tax losses
(10,609)
-

Profit on disposal of assets
(5,939)
(1,802)

Non-taxable income less expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill and impairment
71,006
(168,951)

Change in the tax rate
-
(6,678)

Origination and reversal of timing differences
65,270
48,400

Changes in provisions leading to an decrease in the tax charge
40,625
-

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
(14,912)
-

Group relief
-
(206,415)

Total tax charge for the year
786,638
145,038


13.


Dividends

2024
2023
£
£


Dividends declared
176,160
190,640


14.


Parent company profit for the year

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. The profit after tax of the parent Company for the year was £342,634 (2023:  £219,195).

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

15.


Intangible assets

Group





Goodwill

£



Cost


Additions
643,730



At 31 December 2024

643,730



Amortisation


Charge for the year on owned assets
42,915



At 31 December 2024

42,915



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
600,815



At 31 December 2023
-

During the year, goodwill arose as a result of the acquisition of OCC Holdings Limited on 23 April 2024. Details of this combination can be found in note 30.



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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

16.


Tangible fixed assets

Group






Land & Freehold property
Restated Leasehold imp'ments
Plant & machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures & fittings

£
£
£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
4,846,139
104,130
7,045,616
286,307
767,598


Additions
1,002
48,976
556,829
(500)
38,913


Disposals
-
-
-
-
-


Transfers between classes
1,387,974
-
-
-
-



At 31 December 2024

6,235,115
153,106
7,602,445
285,807
806,511



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
1,797,206
29,082
4,773,244
55,288
548,463


Charge for the year on owned assets
202,244
26,523
442,905
54,501
35,915


Charge for the year on financed assets
-
-
39,087
-
-


Disposals
-
-
-
-
-



At 31 December 2024

1,999,450
55,605
5,255,236
109,789
584,378



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
4,235,665
97,501
2,347,209
176,018
222,133



At 31 December 2023
3,048,933
75,048
2,272,372
231,019
219,135
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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

           16.Tangible fixed assets (continued)


Other fixed assets
Total

£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
255,975
13,305,765


Additions
-
645,220


Disposals
(45,975)
(45,975)


Transfers between classes
-
1,387,974



At 31 December 2024

210,000
15,292,984



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
116,395
7,319,678


Charge for the year on owned assets
10,000
772,088


Charge for the year on financed assets
-
39,087


Disposals
(69,728)
(69,728)



At 31 December 2024

56,667
8,061,125



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
153,333
7,231,859



At 31 December 2023
139,580
5,986,087

Following a review of properties, by the directors, it has been noted that one property was incorrectly treated as Leasehold improvements but should be included within Investment Property. An adjustment has been made to restated the prior year by £200,951. Further details of this can be found in note 31.

During the year the use of a property has changed to be used in the main trade of the entity. As of this it has been transferred from investment property into Freehold property.


2024
2023
£
£


Plant and machinery
221,493
260,580

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

           16.Tangible fixed assets (continued)


Company






Land & Freehold property
Leasehold imp'ments
Plant & machinery
Fixtures & fittings
Other fixed assets
Total

£
£
£
£
£
£

Cost


At 1 January 2024
3,140,379
104,130
24,514
47,905
255,975
3,572,903


Additions
-
48,976
-
-
-
48,976


Disposals
-
-
-
-
(45,975)
(45,975)


Transfers between classes
1,387,974
-
-
-
-
1,387,974



At 31 December 2024

4,528,353
153,106
24,514
47,905
210,000
4,963,878



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
741,967
29,082
15,651
15,826
116,395
918,921


Charge for the year on owned assets
120,872
26,523
1,330
4,747
10,000
163,472


Disposals
-
-
-
-
(69,728)
(69,728)



At 31 December 2024

862,839
55,605
16,981
20,573
56,667
1,012,665



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
3,665,514
97,501
7,533
27,332
153,333
3,951,213



At 31 December 2023
2,398,412
75,048
8,863
32,079
139,580
2,653,982






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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

17.


Fixed asset investments

Group





Investments in associates
Loans to associates
Total

£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
94,576
95,583
190,159


Repayments
-
(95,583)
(95,583)


Share of profit
5,396
-
5,396



At 31 December 2024
99,972
-
99,972




Company





Investments in subsidiary companies
Investments in associates
Loans to associates
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
1,275
94,576
95,583
191,434


Additions
732,387
-
-
732,387


Repayments
-
-
(95,583)
(95,583)


Share of profit
-
5,396
-
5,396



At 31 December 2024
733,662
99,972
-
833,634




The Company has a 25% shareholding in the Colmbian entity BBKM Services SAS, with registered office of  CARRERA 4 69 A 22 AP 201 BOGOTA, Distrito Capital de Bogota Colombia.

On the 23 April 2024, the Company acquired 100% shareholding in OCC Holdings Limited at nominal value, and acquired 75% of Edinburgh Tea and Coffee Company Ltd. ordinary shares through ownership of OCC Holdings Limited. Details of this combination can be found in note 30.

On the 5th September 2024, the Company acquired 100% of the shareholding in Masterpac Limited.

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

Direct subsidiary undertakings


The following were direct subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Masteroast Coffee Co. Limited
Plantation House, Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5UA
Ordinary
100%
MCEU Limited
Plantation House, Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5UA
Ordinary
75%
Isurus Fulfilment Limited
Plantation House, Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5UA
Ordinary
100%
Mastertec Engineering Limited
Plantation House, Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5UA
Ordinary
100%
OCC Holdings Limited
29 Brandon Street, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 6DA
Ordinary
100%
Masterpac Limited
Plantation House, Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5UA
Ordinary
100%

The aggregate of the share capital and reserves as at 31 December 2024 and the profit or loss for the year ended on that date for the subsidiary undertakings were as follows:

Name
Aggregate of share capital and reserves
Profit/(Loss)
£
£

Masteroast Coffee Co. Limited
12,097,699
1,469,123

MCEU Limited
(42,516)
(51,845)

Isurus Fulfilment Limited
266,002
104,632

Mastertec Engineering Limited
100
-

OCC Holdings Limited
398,439
(20,304)

Masterpac Limited
100
-


Indirect subsidiary undertaking


The following was an indirect subsidiary undertaking of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Edinburgh Tea and Coffee Company Ltd. (subsidiary of OCC Holdings Limited)
29 Brandon Street, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 6DA
Ordinary
75%

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Indirect subsidiary undertaking (continued)

The aggregate of the share capital and reserves as at 31 December 2024 and the profit or loss for the year ended on that date for the subsidiary undertaking were as follows:

Name
Aggregate of share capital and reserves
Profit/(Loss)

Edinburgh Tea and Coffee Company Ltd. (subsidiary of OCC Holdings Limited)
607,423
122,697


18.


Restated investment property

Group and Company


Freehold investment properties
Long term leasehold investment property
Total

£
£
£



Valuation


At 1 January 2024
2,978,418
200,951
3,179,369


Additions at cost
338,650
-
338,650


Transfers between classes
(1,387,974)
-
(1,387,974)



At 31 December 2024
1,929,094
200,951
2,130,045

During the 2024 financial year, the directors have reconsidered both investment properties held and concluded that their likely market values have not moved significantly from their recent valuation and purchase prices.

During the year the use of a property has changed to be used in the main trade of the entity. As of this it has been transferred from investment property into Freehold property.

The 2024 valuations were made by the directors, on an open market value for existing use basis.



If the Investment properties had been accounted for under the historic cost accounting rules, the properties would have been measured as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Historic cost
1,330,919
1,330,919

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

19.


Stocks

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

Raw materials and consumables
5,461,945
4,512,351
-
-

Finished goods and goods for resale
298,964
258,672
3
3

5,760,909
4,771,023
3
3


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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

20.


Debtors

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


Trade debtors
5,278,842
4,844,349
-
-

Other debtors
272,031
258,451
120,286
140,820

Prepayments and accrued income
211,599
376,053
11,970
11,028

5,762,472
5,478,853
132,256
151,848



21.


Cash and cash equivalents

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

Cash at bank and in hand
1,025,608
274,370
360,902
7,195

Less: bank overdrafts
-
(1,110,204)
-
-

1,025,608
(835,834)
360,902
7,195


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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

22.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

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

Bank overdrafts
-
1,110,204
-
-

Bank loans
64,910
343,930
57,333
343,930

Trade creditors
6,099,304
4,478,334
-
-

Amounts owed to group undertakings
-
-
4,949,678
3,960,190

Corporation tax
531,215
3,242
162,028
874

Other taxation and social security
167,650
74,905
84,976
9,896

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
47,419
110,593
3,958
-

Other creditors
249,029
208,873
200,964
183,623

Accruals and deferred income
394,245
484,591
35,706
38,096

7,553,772
6,814,672
5,494,643
4,536,609


The bank overdraft balance outstanding at the balance sheet date is £Nil (2023 £1,110,204). The  facility is secured by a cross guarantee and debenture between Isurus Fulfilment Limited, Masteroast Coffee Co Limited & MCEU Limited.

Bank loans are secured by charge over company properties, interest accrues monthly interest at base rate plus 1.95%. The loan has a 15 year repayment profile, following a 12 month capital repayment holiday which ends in October 2025.

Amounts owed to group undertakings are unsecured, interest free, have no fixed date of repayment and are repayable on demand.

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts amounting to £47,419 (2023: £110,593) are secured against the assets to which they relate. 

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MASTEROAST HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

23.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

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

Bank loans
1,456,210
1,385,164
1,442,667
1,385,164

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
-
7,484
-
-

1,456,210
1,392,648
1,442,667
1,385,164


Bank loans are secured by charge over company properties, interest accrues monthly interest at base rate plus 1.95%. The loan has a 15 year repayment profile, following a 12 month capital repayment holiday which ends in October 2025.

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts amounting to £Nil (2023: £7,484) are secured against the assets to which they relate. 




24.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


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

Amounts falling due within 1 year

Bank loans
64,910
343,930
57,333
343,930

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
242,875
306,937
229,332
306,937

Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
687,996
397,741
687,996
397,741

Amounts falling due after more than 5 years

Bank loans
525,339
680,486
525,339
680,486

1,521,120
1,729,094
1,500,000
1,729,094


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

25.


Hire purchase and finance leases


Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:

Group
Group
2024
2023
£
£

Within 1 year
39,935
110,593

Between 1-5 years
7,484
7,484

47,419
118,077


26.


Deferred taxation


Group



2024
2023


£

£



At beginning of year
499,173
450,773


Charged to profit or loss
66,588
48,400



At end of year
565,761
499,173

Company


2024
2023


£

£



At beginning of year
63,049
-


(Credited)/charged to profit or loss
(22,789)
63,049



At end of year
40,260
63,049

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

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

Accelerated capital allowances
668,532
499,173
140,647
63,049

Short term timing differences
(14,881)
-
(12,120)
-

Losses and other deductions
(87,890)
-
(88,267)
-

565,761
499,173
40,260
63,049

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27.


Provisions

A Long Term Incentive Programme (LTIP) is in place for certain employees. Under this LTIP, the company will receive services from the employees in exchange for cash based on the growth of the company. The LTIP commenced during the year. The LTIP will continue and will mature at a future date agreed upon between relevant parties.

The total expenses recognised for the year and the total liabilities recognised at the end of the year are as follows:



Group and Company



Long term incentive programme

£





Charged to profit or loss
65,000



At 31 December 2024
65,000


28.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



950 (2023 - 950) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
950
950
50 (2023 - 50) Ordinary A shares of £1.00 each
50
50

1,000

1,000



29.


Reserves

Investment property revaluation reserve

The investment property revaluation reserve represents the cumulative effect of revaluations of investment property.

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss account represents cumulative profits or losses, net of dividends paid and other
adjustments.

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30.
 

Business combinations

On 23 April 2024, Masteroast Holdings Limited acquired 75% of the share capital of OCC Holdings Limited. Through this acquisition, the Group also gained control of Edinburgh Tea and Coffee Company Limited, which is 75% owned by OCC Holdings Limited, thereby strengthening its position in Scotland.

The total consideration amounted to £732,287. 

The total non-controlling interest arising on this acquisition amounted to £225,867.

The goodwill arising on consolidation of £643,730 has been included within intangible assets and is being amortised over a 10 year period.

Acquisition of the OCC Holdings Group

The following table summarises the consideration paid by the group, the fair value of assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at the acquisition date.

Book value
Fair value adjustments
Fair value
£
£
£

Fixed Assets

Tangible
6,273
-
6,273

6,273
-
6,273

Current Assets

Stocks
215,413
-
215,413

Debtors
359,334
-
359,334

Cash at bank and in hand
69,923
-
69,923

Total Assets
650,943
-
650,943

Creditors

Due within one year
(335,201)
-
(335,201)

Deferred taxation
(1,318)
-
(1,318)

Total Identifiable net assets
314,424
-
314,424


Non-controlling interests
(225,867)

Goodwill
643,730

Total purchase consideration
732,287

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30.Business combinations (continued)

Consideration

£


Cash
732,287

Total purchase consideration
732,287

Cash outflow on acquisition

£


Purchase consideration settled in cash, as above
732,287

732,287

Less: Cash and cash equivalents acquired
(69,923)

Net cash outflow on acquisition
662,364

The results of both OCC Holdings Limited and Edinburgh Tea and Coffee Company Ltd. since acquisition are as follows:

Current period since acquisition
£

Turnover
959,581

Profit for the period since acquisition
102,393


31.


Prior year adjustment

A correction has been accounted for in the financial statements to restate the prior year figures with regards to the treatment of leasehold improvements and investment property. As a result, leasehold improvements have fallen by £200,951, from £305,081 to £104,130 and Investment Property has increased by £200,951, from £2,978,418 to £3,179,369. This adjustment has had no affect on net assets or profit for the year.

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32.


Capital commitments




At 31 December 2024 the Group and Company had capital commitments as follows:


Group
Group
2024
2023
£
£

Plant and machinery
-
476,644


33.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held
separately of those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge
represents contributions payable by the Company to the fund and amounted to £460,555 (2023: £309,490). Contributions totalling £22,815 (2023: £nil) were outstanding at the year end and this balance is included within other creditors.


34.


Transactions with directors

During the year, advances of £24,722 (2023: £39,137) were made to the director Mr M Mills, of which £28,868 (2023: £453,496) was repaid. At the year end £2,665 (2023: £6,811) was owed by Mr M Mills to the Company. Interest has been charged on this loan at a commercial rate totalling £NIL (2023: £8,265). This balance is shown within other debtors. 

During the year, advances of £142,703 (2023: £86,044) were made to the director Mr L G Mills, of which £81,484 (2023: £146,188) was repaid. At the year end £31,937 (2023: £93,156) was owed to Mr L G Mills. Interest has been charged on this loan at a commercial rate totalling £NIL (2023: £NIL). This balance is shown within other creditors. 

During the year, advances of £114,298 (2023: £79,394) were made to the director Mrs Y E V Mills, of which £204,500 (2023: £97,326) was repaid. At the year end £168,829 (2023: £78,627) was owed to Mrs Y E V Mills. This balance is shown within other creditors.

During the year, advances of £43,649 (2023: £17,920) were made to the director Mr A G Fawkes, of which £45,731 (2023: £21,147) was repaid. At the year end £507 (2023: £2,589) was owed to Mr A G Fawkes by the Company. Interest has been charged on this loan at a commercial rate totalling £NIL (2023: £NIL). This balance is shown within other debtors.

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35.


Related party transactions

The total remuneration for key management personnel for the year, including directors totalled £605,191 (2023: £492,571).

During the year, subsidiary Masteroast Coffee Co. Limited sold goods totalling £361,339 (2023: £447,276) and purchased goods totalling £123 (2023: £11,371) from MCEU Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Group. At the Balance sheet date Masteroast Coffee Co. Limited was owed £202,944 (2023: £175,074) from MCEU Limited.

During the year, sales totalling £Nil (2023: £23,713) and purchases totalling £Nil (2023: £89,755) were made to Plantation Management LLP by the Group, of which directors Mr L G Mills, Mrs Y E V Mills and Mr A G Fawkes are sole members. At the balance sheet date the Group was owed £Nil (2023: £NIL) from Plantation Management LLP, These directors ceased acting for the entity following dissolution on the 9th July 2024.

During the year, rent of £19,200 (2023: £19,200) was charged by the Group to Casewick Stud Equestrian Limited, a company in which Miss N L Mills, daughter of the majority shareholder of the Group Mr L G Mills, is a director and sole shareholder. 

During the year, there were dividends of £176,160 (2023: £190,640) paid to the shareholders of the Group. 

In the prior year a sale of a fixed asset took place to Casewick Stud Equestrian Limited, a company of which the Mills directors are closely connected. Proceeds of £10,000 where received for the asset, the directors were unable to confirm this transaction was at arm’s length.


36.


Subsequent events

On 11 July 2025, the Company acquired 100% of the share capital of Whiteheads (1858) Limited. At the date of signing these financial statements, it is not yet possible to reliably estimate the full financial impact of the acquisition. The Company does not expect to obtain any additional external financing to complete the transaction.


37.


Controlling party

The Company is controlled by its majority shareholder, Mr L G Mills. 

 
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