Company registration number 05159010 (England and Wales)
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
B P Rice
J K Adler
A M Williams
Company number
05159010
Registered office
509 - 510 Cotton Exchange
Bixteth Street
Liverpool
L3 9LQ
Auditor
Lonsdale & Marsh
509 - 510 Cotton Exchange
Bixteth Street
Liverpool
L3 9LQ
Business address
12 Tower Quays
Tower Road
Birkenhead
CH41 1BP
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 3
Directors' report
4
Directors' responsibilities statement
5
Independent auditor's report
6 - 8
Statement of income and retained earnings
9
Balance sheet
10 - 11
Statement of cash flows
12
Notes to the financial statements
13 - 24
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Review of the business
Aqualogic (WC) Ltd (“Aqualogic” or “the Company”) provides water-efficiency technology, engineering and data-led conservation services to UK water companies and commercial clients. The Company delivers programmes including digital leakage detection, field leakage repairs, metering, water-efficiency interventions and related consultancy services.
During the year the Company continued to grow strongly, supported by increased activity under existing framework agreements and mobilisation of new contracts ahead of the AMP8 regulatory period (2025–2030). Revenues have grown significantly over recent years, from c.£2.5m in FY21 to £8.5m in FY24, with nine-month FY25 revenues of £8.6m already exceeding the whole of FY24.
A key development in the period was the acquisition of a new operational centre in South Wales (“Ty Dwr”), providing regional capacity for an expanding workforce and improving resilience and customer proximity for the Southern region.
The directors consider the Company to be well positioned within the UK water sector, with strong relationships across multiple water companies and a growing reputation for digital water-efficiency solutions.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The principal risks and uncertainties facing the business include:
Customer concentration – The top three customers accounted for approximately 74% of turnover in FY24, with South West Water alone representing c.43%. Loss or reduction of volume from any of these customers would have a material impact. The Company mitigates this through strong operational performance, long-standing relationships and efforts to broaden its customer base.
Contract renewal and zero-value frameworks – Many contracts are framework-based with no guaranteed volume (“zero-value”). While activity has been consistent, there is a risk that renewals may not be secured or volumes may fall. Management closely monitors renewal timetables and seeks to demonstrate value through performance.
Regulatory and market risk – Aqualogic’s revenues are indirectly linked to regulatory determinations and water-company investment cycles under AMP8. Changes in regulatory priorities or funding could impact demand. This is mitigated by participating across multiple water companies and geographies.
Operational scaling and workforce – Rapid growth requires continued investment in recruitment, training and management capability. The expansion of the Southern operations centre at Ty Dwr is part of the response to this. Failure to maintain service quality during growth could damage relationships and margins.
Financial and funding risk – The Company uses asset-based lending and hire purchase to fund vehicles and equipment. Increases in interest rates or breach of covenants could affect liquidity. The board monitors cash-flow forecasts, headroom and covenant positions regularly.
IT and data risks – Increasing reliance on digital tools and data platforms creates risks around system resilience, cyber-security and data integrity. While not a primary focus of the FDD work, management recognises the need for continued investment and appropriate controls.
The directors consider these risks to be appropriately managed and not to cast doubt on the going-concern basis of preparation.
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Development and performance
Financial performance
According to the Financial Due Diligence report prepared in March 2025, the Company’s turnover and EBITDA for the last financial years were as follows (figures rounded):
For the nine months to December 2024, revenue was £8.6m and EBITDA £2.9m (margin 33%), indicating a strong step-up in profitability due to operational gearing and improved utilisation of the workforce.
Final audited results for FY25 will replace these forecast figures in the statutory accounts when available.
Operational performance
Operational progress in the year included:
Mobilisation and scaling of major frameworks with South West Water, Morrison Water Services and other water-company partners.
Significant growth in digital leakage and smart-meter related programmes.
Expansion of fleet and equipment through hire-purchase funding, supporting field deployment at scale.
The Company also purchased Ty Dwr in March 2025, providing a long-term base for Southern operations and enabling workforce expansion.
Key performance indicators
The directors monitor a range of financial and non-financial KPIs, including:
Financial KPIs
Revenue growth – year-on-year and versus budget.
EBITDA and EBITDA margin – measuring operating profitability.
Gross margin – including analysis of labour and materials as a percentage of sales.
Cash generation and net cash / debt – monitored through monthly cash-flow forecasting.
Operational KPIs
Jobs completed per engineer per day.
First-time-fix rates for field visits.
Programme delivery against water-company KPIs and SLAs.
Health and safety incident rates.
The significant increase in EBITDA margin in FY24 and YTD25 reflects improved utilisation of the workforce, more efficient delivery models and the scaling of higher-margin digital services.
All aspects of performance are reviewed monthly by the board / SLT.
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Future developments
Key areas of focus for the next period include:
Securing and mobilising AMP8-related contracts across multiple water companies.
Completing the fit-out of Ty Dwr, including HVAC, IT, insulation and renewable energy measures (planned capital expenditure of approximately £250k).
Scaling the workforce towards c.250 employees by FY26, with around 70% of growth in the region served by Ty Dwr.
Continued investment in digital leakage, smart-metering and data-driven efficiency services.
The directors believe the Company is well positioned to continue its growth trajectory, while acknowledging the need to manage concentration and funding risks carefully.
B P Rice
Director
23 December 2025
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company continued to be that of the provision of services related to water conservation.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 9.
The directors consider the company’s performance for the year to be satisfactory and reflective of continued growth in revenues, improved operating margins and strong demand for the company’s services.
Further commentary on the company’s development, performance, principal risks and future prospects is set out in the Strategic Report.
No ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
B P Rice
M P Rice
(Resigned 27 March 2025)
J K Adler
A M Williams
Research and development
The company undertakes ongoing development of operational processes, service delivery methods and digital tools in support of its activities. Expenditure on research and development during the year was not material and has been expensed as incurred.
Future developments
The Directors anticipate continued growth in activity during the next financial year, supported by increased investment by UK water companies under the AMP8 regulatory period and the Company’s expanding service offering.
During March 2025, the Company acquired a new operational centre in South Wales (“Ty Dwr”). This facility will support the expansion of the Company’s workforce and enhance operational capacity and resilience in the Southern region. Planned investment during the next financial year includes the modernisation and upgrade of Ty Dwr, including improvements to building fabric, IT infrastructure, HVAC systems, insulation and sustainability measures.
Statement of disclosure to auditor
So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.
On behalf of the board
B P Rice
Director
23 December 2025
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law, the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Aqualogic (WC) Ltd (the 'company') for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the statement of income and retained earnings, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:
the information given in the strategic report and the directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD (CONTINUED)
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors' report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intends to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable to the company and determined that the significant risks are those that relate to the laws and regulations that have direct impact on the financial statements such as the Companies Act 2006 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). Other risks include existence and valuation of stock, existence and valuation of debtors and validity of expenditure.
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD (CONTINUED)
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Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, included the following:
the engagement partner ensured the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence, capabilities and skills to identify or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
discussions with senior management;
identified laws and regulations were communicated within the audit team who remained alert to instances of non-compliance throughout the audit.
We evaluated management’s incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements (including override of controls) and addressed the risk through:
making enquires of those charged with governance as to their knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged instances of fraud;
considering the internal controls in place to mitigate the risks of fraud.
In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed our audit procedures which included, but was not limited to:
agreeing financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation;
reviewing the minutes of meetings of those charged with governance;
reviewing for any transactions undertaken with related parties such as those charged with governance and/or directors;
examining purchase invoices and reviewing old, slow moving stock;
ensuring the recoverability of trade debtors, reviewing cash receipts after date and assessing the accuracy of the bad debt provision;
examining purchase invoices and ensuring expenses are bona fide transactions of the company.
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 regulations. 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 is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Nicholas James O'Donovan (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Lonsdale & Marsh, Statutory Auditor
Chartered Accountants
509 - 510 Cotton Exchange
Bixteth Street
Liverpool
L3 9LQ
23 December 2025
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
12,401,183
8,453,513
Cost of sales
(6,521,117)
(5,289,773)
Gross profit
5,880,066
3,163,740
Administrative expenses
(2,030,501)
(1,729,205)
Operating profit
4
3,849,565
1,434,535
Interest receivable and similar income
7
184
Interest payable and similar expenses
8
(75,988)
(39,871)
Profit before taxation
3,773,761
1,394,664
Tax on profit
9
(949,641)
(382,197)
Profit for the financial year
2,824,120
1,012,467
Retained earnings brought forward
1,928,648
916,181
Retained earnings carried forward
4,752,768
1,928,648
The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Goodwill
10
2
2
Tangible assets
11
2,011,285
1,090,262
2,011,287
1,090,264
Current assets
Stocks
12
112,889
156,930
Debtors
13
4,939,874
3,492,052
Cash at bank and in hand
1,365,710
999,916
6,418,473
4,648,898
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
14
(2,350,065)
(2,651,853)
Net current assets
4,068,408
1,997,045
Total assets less current liabilities
6,079,695
3,087,309
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
15
(963,734)
(900,439)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
18
362,393
257,422
(362,393)
(257,422)
Net assets
4,753,568
1,929,448
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
21
800
800
Profit and loss reserves
4,752,768
1,928,648
Total equity
4,753,568
1,929,448
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized companies.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 23 December 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
B P Rice
Director
Company registration number 05159010 (England and Wales)
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
24
1,702,422
1,270,576
Interest paid
(75,988)
(39,871)
Income taxes paid
(150,142)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
1,476,292
1,230,705
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(574,919)
(142,504)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
25,150
116,605
Interest received
184
Net cash used in investing activities
(549,585)
(25,899)
Financing activities
Repayment of borrowings
(200,000)
Repayment of bank loans
(10,160)
(9,870)
Payment of finance leases obligations
(350,753)
(204,362)
Net cash used in financing activities
(560,913)
(214,232)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
365,794
990,574
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
999,916
9,342
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
1,365,710
999,916
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Aqualogic (WC) Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 509 - 510 Cotton Exchange, Bixteth Street, Liverpool, L3 9LQ.
1.1
Basis of preparation
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Going concern
Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3
Revenue
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.
1.4
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of unincorporated businesses over the fair value of net assets acquired. It is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is considered to have a finite useful life and is amortised on a systematic basis over its expected life.
1.5
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold land and buildings
2% on cost
Plant and equipment
20% on cost
Computers and general equipment
33% on cost and 25% on reducing balance
Motor vehicles
20% on cost
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
1.6
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.7
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.
Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.
1.8
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Other financial assets
Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less.
Other financial liabilities
Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.
Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.10
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.11
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.12
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
Where relevant the cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Where relevant termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.13
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.14
Leases
As lessee
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 17 -
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.
1.15
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
3
Turnover and other revenue
2025
2024
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Services
11,973,462
7,182,371
Other
427,721
1,271,142
12,401,183
8,453,513
2025
2024
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
184
-
4
Operating profit
2025
2024
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
7,000
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
369,573
139,638
Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(11,660)
(20,824)
Operating lease charges
440,579
432,334
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 18 -
5
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Management and admin
12
12
Services
135
98
Total
147
110
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
4,937,841
3,812,374
Pension costs
99,120
62,415
5,036,961
3,874,789
6
Directors' remuneration
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
361,914
393,640
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
15,075
11,380
376,989
405,020
The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 3 (2024 - 3).
Remuneration disclosed above include the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
129,687
150,434
7
Interest receivable and similar income
2025
2024
£
£
Interest income
Other interest income
184
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 19 -
8
Interest payable and similar expenses
2025
2024
£
£
Interest on financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
489
779
Other interest on financial liabilities
20,000
489
20,779
Other finance costs
Interest on finance leases and hire purchase contracts
75,499
19,092
75,988
39,871
9
Taxation
2025
2024
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
844,670
150,142
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
104,971
232,055
Total tax charge
949,641
382,197
The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Profit before taxation
3,773,761
1,394,664
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2024: 25.00%)
943,440
348,666
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
6,201
73,873
Tax effect of utilisation of tax losses not previously recognised
(40,342)
Taxation charge for the year
949,641
382,197
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 20 -
10
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025
2
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
2
At 31 March 2024
2
11
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land and buildings
Plant and equipment
Computers and general equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024
2,159
273,861
1,068,379
1,344,399
Additions
440,863
134,056
729,167
1,304,086
Disposals
(51,495)
(51,495)
At 31 March 2025
440,863
2,159
407,917
1,746,051
2,596,990
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
2,159
103,581
148,397
254,137
Depreciation charged in the year
735
77,015
291,823
369,573
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(38,005)
(38,005)
At 31 March 2025
735
2,159
180,596
402,215
585,705
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
440,128
227,321
1,343,836
2,011,285
At 31 March 2024
170,280
919,982
1,090,262
Included within tangible fixed assets are assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Motor vehicles
1,319,341
883,314
Computers and general equipment
51,587
81,965
1,370,928
965,279
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 21 -
12
Stocks
2025
2024
£
£
Finished goods and goods for resale
112,889
156,930
13
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
1,914,152
3,449,460
Amounts owed by group undertakings
2,894,061
Other debtors
11,393
90
Prepayments and accrued income
120,268
42,502
4,939,874
3,492,052
14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans
16
10,375
10,119
Obligations under finance leases
17
331,002
226,299
Trade creditors
280,440
650,683
Corporation tax
844,670
150,142
Other taxation and social security
563,758
684,913
Deferred income
19
25,000
4,667
Other creditors
6,747
126,757
Accruals and deferred income
288,073
798,273
2,350,065
2,651,853
Creditors due within one year includes hire purchase liabilities of £331,002 (2024 - £226,299) which are secured by the assets to which they relate.
15
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
16
5,245
15,661
Obligations under finance leases
17
958,489
684,778
Other borrowings
16
200,000
963,734
900,439
Creditors due after one year includes hire purchase liabilities of £958,489 (2024 - £684,778) which are secured by the assets to which they relate.
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 22 -
16
Loans and overdrafts
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans
15,620
25,780
Other loans
200,000
15,620
225,780
Payable within one year
10,375
10,119
Payable after one year
5,245
215,661
The loan is repayable by instalments over a five year period from the date of drawdown. Interest is calculated on a fixed rate basis of 2.5 percent per annum.
17
Finance lease obligations
2025
2024
Amounts due:
£
£
Within one year
331,002
226,299
After more than one year
958,489
684,778
1,289,491
911,077
2025
2024
Future minimum lease payments due under finance leases:
£
£
Within one year
331,002
226,299
In two to five years
958,489
684,778
1,289,491
911,077
Finance lease payments represent rentals payable by the company for certain items of motor vehicles and general equipment. Leases include purchase options at the end of the lease period, and no restrictions are placed on the use of the assets. All leases are on a fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments.
18
Deferred taxation
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:
Liabilities
Liabilities
2025
2024
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
362,393
257,422
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
18
Deferred taxation
(Continued)
- 23 -
2025
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 April 2024
257,422
Charge to profit or loss
104,971
Liability at 31 March 2025
362,393
The deferred tax liability set out above is expected to reverse within 12 months and relates to accelerated capital allowances that are expected to mature within the same period.
19
Deferred income
2025
2024
£
£
Other deferred income
25,000
4,667
20
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
99,120
62,415
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.
21
Share capital
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
760
800
760
800
Ordinary B shares of £1 each
40
0
40
800
800
800
800
During the current financial year 40 ordinary shares of £1 each were redesignated as 40 ordinary B shares of £1 each.
AQUALOGIC (WC) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 24 -
22
Operating lease commitments
As lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Within 1 year
53,425
24,914
Years 2-5
54,823
43,568
108,248
68,482
23
Ultimate controlling party
The company is controlled by Sustec Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales, which purchased 95% of the company's issued share capital during the current financial year. B P Rice and A M Williams (directors) are also directors of Sustec Ltd.
24
Cash generated from operations
2025
2024
£
£
Profit after taxation
2,824,120
1,012,467
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
949,641
382,197
Finance costs
75,988
39,871
Investment income
(184)
Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(11,660)
(20,824)
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
369,573
139,638
Movements in working capital:
Decrease/(increase) in stocks
44,041
(51,006)
Increase in debtors
(1,447,822)
(2,133,187)
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
(1,121,608)
1,896,753
Increase in deferred income
20,333
4,667
Cash generated from operations
1,702,422
1,270,576
25
Analysis of changes in net funds/(debt)
1 April 2024
Cash flows
New leases
31 March 2025
£
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
999,916
365,794
-
1,365,710
Borrowings excluding overdrafts
(225,780)
210,160
-
(15,620)
Lease liabilities
(911,077)
350,753
(729,167)
(1,289,491)
(136,941)
926,707
(729,167)
60,599
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