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| Tangible assets | 4 |
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| Debtors | 5 |
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| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 6 | (
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| Net current liabilities | (6,102,223) | (5,173,497) | ||
| Total assets less current liabilities | (6,102,223) | (5,169,372) | ||
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| Called-up share capital | 7 |
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Directors' responsibilities:
The financial statements of SPEX Offshore (UK) Limited (registered number:
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Mr S R Craib
Director |
The principal accounting policies are summarised below. They have all been applied consistently throughout the financial year and to the preceding financial year, unless otherwise stated.
SPEX Offshore (UK) Limited (the Company) is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in the United Kingdom under the Companies Act 2006 and is registered in Scotland. The address of the Company's registered office is Blackwood House, Union Grove Lane, Aberdeen, AB10 6XU, United Kingdom. The trading address is First Floor, Unit 2, Dunnottar House, Howe Moss Drive, Kirkhill Industrial Estate, Aberdeen, AB21 0FN.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value, and in accordance with Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS 102) ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’ issued by the Financial Reporting Council and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling which is the functional currency of the Company and rounded to the nearest £.
On 30th June 2025 the entire share capital of the Company’s parent company Spex Group Holdings was purchased by Halliburton Global Holdings Limited “Halliburton”.
Since the date of acquisition, Halliburton have provided funding to the business and they have confirmed their willingness to continue to provide ongoing financial support to the group and its subsidiaries for at least the next 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements.
In relation to ongoing litigation previously disclosed, the Scottish Court case has exhausted the appeals process by the third party and is considered closed, with awards to the Spex Group Companies. The Directors do not believe any liability to the Spex Group Companies remains pertaining to this matter.
With regards to the ongoing US Civil Case alleging the breach of a license agreement, the US Federal District Court has lifted the stay and allowed a 5th amended complaint to be filled by the Plaintiff. The Defendants have filed a Motion to Dismiss and the parties await the Court’s ruling on the motion. The Company has not made a provision in the accounts for any related liability, as it does not believe any liability exists.
At the time of approving the financial statements, the Directors have reviewed trading and cashflow forecasts for the next 12 months through to December 2026 and are satisfied that the Company will have sufficient financial resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
On this basis, the Directors consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.
Short term benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised as an expense when the Company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
Defined contribution schemes
The Company operates a defined contribution scheme. The amount charged to the Profit and Loss Account in respect of pension costs and other post-retirement benefits is the contributions payable in the financial year. Differences between contributions payable in the financial year and contributions actually paid are included as either accruals or prepayments in the Balance Sheet.
Current tax is provided at amounts expected to be paid (or recoverable) using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the Balance Sheet date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax arises as a result of including items of income and expenditure in taxation computations in periods different from those in which they are included in the Company's financial statements. Deferred tax is provided in full on timing differences which result in an obligation to pay more or less tax at a future date, at the average tax rates that are expected to apply when the timing differences reverse, based on current tax rates and laws. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and a valuation allowance is set up against deferred tax assets so that the net carrying amount equals the highest amount that is more likely than not to be recovered based on current or future taxable profit.
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Assets, other than those measured at fair value, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each Balance Sheet date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account as described below.
Non-financial assets
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). The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
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. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
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.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
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.
Financial assets and liabilities are only offset in the Balance Sheet when, and only when there exists a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and the Company intends either 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 bank balances, are measured at transaction price including transaction costs.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and loans from fellow group companies, are recognised at transaction price.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less.
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the Company are recorded at the fair value of cash or other resources received or receivable, net of direct issue costs. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the Company.
Going concern:
Going concern assessment is a judgement exercised by management (see note 1.2).
Contingent Liability:
The directors have made a critical judgement regarding contingent liability (see note 8).
Recoverability of group receivables:
The company makes an assessment of the recoverable value of amounts due from fellow group undertakings. When assessing the recoverability of these amounts owed, management considers factors such as expected future trading performance of the group.
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| At 31 December 2023 | 4,125 | 4,125 |
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Contingent liabilities
With regards to the ongoing US Civil Case alleging the breach of a license agreement, the US Federal District Court has lifted the stay and allowed a 5th amended complaint to be filled by the Plaintiff. The Defendants have filed a Motion to Dismiss and the parties await the Court’s ruling on the motion. The Company has not made a provision in the accounts for any related liability, as it does not believe any liability exists.
Parent Company:
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