Company registration number 01184641 (England and Wales)
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
COMPANY INFORMATION
Director
J Samsa
Company number
01184641
Registered office
5 Technology Park
Colindeep Lane
Colindale
London
United Kingdom
NW9 6BX
Auditor
Xeinadin Audit Limited
5 Technology Park
Colindeep Lane
Colindale
London
United Kingdom
NW9 6BX
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Director's report
3 - 4
Director's responsibilities statement
5
Independent auditor's report
6 - 8
Statement of comprehensive income
9
Statement of financial position
10
Statement of changes in equity
11
Notes to the financial statements
12 - 25
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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The director presents the strategic report for the year ended 30 September 2025.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company in the year under review was that of manufacturing trailers, mobile welfare units and associated sustainable power and welfare solutions, operating through its AJC EasyCabin and AJC Power Solutions brands.
Review of the business
The Company delivered a strong financial recovery during the year ended 30 September 2025. Turnover for the year was £13,495,698 (2024: £14,361,217). Despite a marginal reduction in revenue year-on-year, the Company achieved a significant improvement in profitability, driven by enhanced gross margins, tighter cost control, and improved operational efficiency.
Gross profit increased to £3,308,288 (2024: £2,671,545), reflecting improved pricing discipline, product mix optimisation, and better control of material and production costs. Administrative expenses were reduced to £2,299,536 (2024: £2,618,766), demonstrating the benefits of overhead rationalisation and operational restructuring implemented during the year.
As a result, operating profit increased substantially to £1,023,062 (2024: £54,303), with profit before taxation rising to £1,011,816 (2024: £19,350). This represents a material strengthening of the Company’s financial performance and resilience. The balance sheet remains robust, supported by strong cash generation and disciplined working capital management.
Business development and market position
Throughout the year, the Company continued to operate in a competitive and evolving market environment. Demand for sustainable, low-carbon welfare and power solutions remained a key driver, with customers increasingly focused on environmental compliance, emissions reduction, and total cost of ownership.
The AJC EasyCabin brand continued to supply eco-friendly mobile welfare units to the construction, rail, infrastructure, and events sectors. These products remain critical to customers due to their compliance with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements, alignment with environmental regulations, and contribution to reducing on-site carbon emissions.
The AJC Power Solutions brand continued to expand its range of hybrid, solar-assisted, and energy-efficient power products. Increased adoption of renewable and hybrid technologies supported improved margins and reinforced the Company’s position within the sustainable welfare and power solutions market.
The Company continues to generate revenue through research-driven and innovative products, supported by strong customer relationships developed through direct engagement, responsiveness, and consistent aftersales support.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The principal risks and uncertainties the Company facing include fluctuations in raw material costs, particularly steel and electronic components, which may impact margins. Supply chain disruption remains a risk due to supplier capacity and global logistics challenges. Regulatory change, particularly in relation to environmental and emissions legislation, may affect product design and demand.
The Company also faces increasing competition within the welfare cabin and green energy sectors, alongside the need to continuously invest in technological development to remain competitive.
Liquidity risk is managed through prudent cash flow forecasting, controlled use of overdraft facilities, and selective debt factoring. Trade debtor risk is mitigated through robust credit control procedures and regular monitoring of customer balances. Trade creditor liquidity is managed to ensure obligations are met as they fall due.
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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Key performance indicators
The company's key financial and other performance indicators during the year were as follows:
2025
2024
Change
£
£
%
Revenue
13,495,698
14,361,217
-6%
Profit for the financial year
655,548
23,151
2732%
Gross profit margin
25%
19%
6%
The director monitors the following key performance indicators to assess performance and strategic progress:
• Profitability – significant improvement in operating and pre-tax profit during the year
• Gross margin – improved through product mix optimisation and cost control
• Overhead efficiency – reduction in administrative expenses year-on-year
• Operational efficiency – improved production discipline and cost management
• Product development – continued investment in hybrid and solar-powered solutions
Future outlook
The director remains cautiously optimistic about the Company’s prospects for the year ahead. Demand for sustainable welfare and power solutions is expected to strengthen as customers respond to tightening environmental regulation and increasing focus on emissions reduction and total cost of ownership.
The Company will continue to prioritise margin-led growth, focusing on pricing discipline, operational efficiency, and product mix rather than volume alone. Further benefits are expected from the cost control measures and operational improvements implemented during the 2024 and 2025 financial years.
Ongoing investment in product development, particularly in hybrid, solar-assisted, and energy-efficient solutions, will remain a strategic priority. The Company will also continue to strengthen supply chain resilience, improve production planning, and enhance aftersales support to protect customer satisfaction and long-term relationships.
While macroeconomic uncertainty and supply chain pressures remain, the director believes the Company is well positioned, with a strong balance sheet, improving profitability, and a clear strategic focus, to support continued stability and sustainable growth in the medium term.
J Samsa
Director
29 April 2026
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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The director presents his annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2025.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 9.
Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £246,000 (2024: £159,000). The director does not recommend payment of a final dividend.
Director
The director who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements was as follows:
J Samsa
Financial instruments
Liquidity risk
The objective of the company in managing liquidity risk is to ensure that it can meet its financial obligations as and when they fall due.
Credit risk
Due to the nature of the business and prevailing market conditions, payment collection can be challenging. The Company mitigates this risk by assessing customers’ creditworthiness prior to accepting orders, enforcing strict payment terms, and ensuring that all debts exceeding normal limits are regularly reviewed by management. Where necessary, customer assessments may result in deposits being required before production commences.
Research and development
Research and development (R&D) remain at the core of the company's strategy for its two brands, AJC EasyCabin and AJC Power Solutions’, to maintain a competitive edge. Significant efforts have been made to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the company's welfare units and power solutions. This includes research into advanced battery systems, hybrid power integration, and energy storage, all aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions. During the year the focus was on building on our current technology resulting in immaterial expenditure in new R&D. However, the R&D team continues to innovate in the design and technology behind welfare units, ensuring they are not only environmentally friendly but also user-focused and efficient in operation and the expectations of the company are for R&D to return to historic levels in the near future. These advancements reflect the company's commitment to driving innovation in line with industry trends and customer needs.
Future developments
Looking forward, the company with its two brands, AJC EasyCabin and AJC Power Solutions, plan to continue investing in the development of more sustainable and efficient products. Both brands are committed to advancing their renewable energy solutions, with a particular focus on integrating solar power, battery storage, and hybrid technologies into their welfare and power units. Additionally, the company aims to expand its market reach, potentially entering new geographical territories to capitalise on the global push for greener, more sustainable industrial practices. Product diversification and enhancing the digital functionality of welfare units and generators are also key areas of focus for future development, aimed at addressing both customer demand and environmental regulations.
Auditor
A resolution to reappoint Xeinadin Audit Limited as auditors will be put to the members as the Annual General Meeting.
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.
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
DIRECTOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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On behalf of the board
J Samsa
Director
29 April 2026
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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The director is responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the director to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the director has 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 director must not approve the financial statements unless he is 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 director is 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 director is 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. He is 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.
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBER OF A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of A.J.C. Trailers Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 30 September 2025 which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Changes in Equity and Notes to the Financial Statements, including a summary of 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 30 September 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 director's 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 director with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors, but does not include the financial statements and our Report of the Auditors thereon.
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.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, 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 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 director's report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the strategic report and the director's report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBER OF A.J.C TRAILERS 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 director's 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 director's remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of director
As explained more fully in the director's 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 a going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Auditors 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.
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.
In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we considered the following:
- the nature of the industry and sector and whether the financial results of our client differed from the industry trends;
- the legal and regulatory framework that the Company operates in, focusing on provisions of those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements;
- the matters discussed among the audit engagement team during the planning process regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial statement and any potential indicators of fraud.
Audit procedures performed included reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing the supporting documentation to assess compliance with provisions of relevant laws and regulations described as having a direct effect on the financial statements; discussions with the directors' on their own assessment of the risks that irregularities may occur either as a result of fraud or error, their assessment of compliance with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of non-compliance, including any potential litigation or claims; performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud; in addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments; assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; inspection of relevant legal correspondence and board minutes; and evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBER OF A.J.C TRAILERS LTD (CONTINUED)
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As a result of our assessment, it is considered that there are no laws and regulations for which non-compliance may be fundamental to the operating aspects of the business. However, laws and regulations considered to have a direct effect on the financial statements included the UK Companies Act, Employment Laws, Tax and Pensions legislation and Health & Safety legislation.
No instances of material non-compliance were identified. However, the likelihood of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is limited by the inherent difficulty in detecting irregularities, the effectiveness of the entity's controls, and the nature, timing and extent of the audit procedures performed. Irregularities that result from fraud might be inherently more difficult to detect than irregularities that result from error. There is an unavoidable risk that material misstatements may not be detected, even though the audit has been planned and performed in accordance with ISAs (UK).
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 member 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 member those matters we are required to state to the member 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 member, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Gedalia Waldman BA FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Xeinadin Audit Limited, Statutory Auditor
Chartered Accountants
5 Technology Park
Colindeep Lane
Colindale
London
NW9 6BX
United Kingdom
30 April 2026
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
13,495,698
14,361,217
Cost of sales
(10,187,410)
(11,689,672)
Gross profit
3,308,288
2,671,545
Administrative expenses
(2,299,536)
(2,618,766)
Other operating income
14,310
1,524
Operating profit
4
1,023,062
54,303
Interest receivable and similar income
7
6,572
Interest payable and similar expenses
8
(17,818)
(34,953)
Profit before taxation
1,011,816
19,350
Tax on profit
9
(356,268)
3,801
Profit for the financial year
655,548
23,151
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT
30 SEPTEMBER 2025
30 September 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
99,587
194,817
Investments
12
2
99,587
194,819
Current assets
Stocks
14
2,391,851
2,679,174
Debtors
15
4,946,661
6,100,842
Cash at bank and in hand
830,387
121,789
8,168,899
8,901,805
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
16
(1,845,768)
(2,975,990)
Net current assets
6,323,131
5,925,815
Total assets less current liabilities
6,422,718
6,120,634
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
17
(52,785)
(160,249)
Net assets
6,369,933
5,960,385
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
21
11,000
11,000
Profit and loss reserves
6,358,933
5,949,385
Total equity
6,369,933
5,960,385
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized companies.
The financial statements were approved and signed by the director and authorised for issue on 29 April 2026
J Samsa
Director
Company registration number 01184641 (England and Wales)
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
Balance at 1 October 2023
11,000
6,085,234
6,096,234
Year ended 30 September 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
23,151
23,151
Dividends
10
-
(159,000)
(159,000)
Balance at 30 September 2024
11,000
5,949,385
5,960,385
Year ended 30 September 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
655,548
655,548
Dividends
10
-
(246,000)
(246,000)
Balance at 30 September 2025
11,000
6,358,933
6,369,933
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
A.J.C Trailers Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 5 Technology Park, Colindeep Lane, Colindale, London, United Kingdom, NW9 6BX.
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.
This company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements, including this company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. The company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirements:
Section 7 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’: Presentation of a statement of cash flow and related notes and disclosures;
Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instrument Issues: Interest income/expense and net gains/losses for financial instruments not measured at fair value; basis of determining fair values; details of collateral, loan defaults or breaches, details of hedges, hedging fair value changes recognised in profit or loss and in other comprehensive income;
Section 26 ‘Share based Payment’: Share-based payment expense charged to profit or loss, reconciliation of opening and closing number and weighted average exercise price of share options, how the fair value of options granted was measured, measurement and carrying amount of liabilities for cash-settled share-based payments, explanation of modifications to arrangements;
Section 33 ‘Related Party Disclosures’: Compensation for key management personnel.
The financial statements of the company are consolidated in the financial statements of Easycabin Holdings Limited. These consolidated financial statements are available from its registered office, 5 Technology Park, Colindeep Lane, Colindale, London, United Kingdom, NW9 6BX.
The company has taken advantage of the exemption under section 400 of the Companies Act 2006 not to prepare consolidated accounts. The financial statements present information about the company as an individual entity and not about its group.
1.2
Going concern
Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the director has a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the director continues to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3
Revenue
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company 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:
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Company 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 Company 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.
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 Company 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.
1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Plant and machinery
25% on cost
Fixtures and fittings
15% on cost
Office equipment
15% on cost
Motor vehicles
25% 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.
1.5
Fixed asset investments
Interests in subsidiary undertakings are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
1.6
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its 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.
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.7
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.
At each reporting 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.
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 statement of financial position 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.
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.
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Other financial liabilities
Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.
Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.10
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 statement of comprehensive income 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.
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 16 -
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 statement of comprehensive income, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.11
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.12
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.13
Leases
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 statement of financial position as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.
1.14
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.
1.15
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.
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 17 -
1.16
Research and development and patent expenditure
Expenditure on research and development and patents is written off in the year in which it is incurred.
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the director is 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.
Other than the valuation of stock which has been separately disclosed above, there are no material items in the financial statements where these judgements and estimates have been made.
3
Turnover
An analysis of the company's turnover is as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Sale of trailers and associated items
13,495,698
14,361,217
2025
2024
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
United Kingdom
13,007,516
14,050,908
Europe
488,182
310,309
13,495,698
14,361,217
4
Operating profit
2025
2024
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Exchange losses
118
Research and development costs
884,563
1,312,948
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
34,000
19,500
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
85,688
105,622
Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(375)
(2,076)
Operating lease charges
82,040
73,870
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
- 18 -
5
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Production
64
73
Administration
5
5
Total
69
78
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
2,526,821
2,787,802
Social security costs
297,714
278,597
Pension costs
46,811
48,523
2,871,346
3,114,922
6
Director's remuneration
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
82,624
82,624
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
1,321
1,321
83,945
83,945
The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 1 (2024 - 1).
Management deem the director included in the above analysis to be the only key management personnel within the entity, total remuneration to the key management personnel in the year was £94,840 (2024: £94,092) inclusive of employers national insurance contributions.
7
Interest receivable and similar income
2025
2024
£
£
Interest income
Other interest income
6,572
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
- 19 -
8
Interest payable and similar expenses
2025
2024
£
£
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
10,999
27,387
Interest on finance leases and hire purchase contracts
6,819
7,566
17,818
34,953
9
Taxation
2025
2024
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
259,438
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
96,830
Total current tax
356,268
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(3,801)
Total tax charge/(credit)
356,268
(3,801)
The actual charge/(credit) 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
1,011,816
19,350
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2024: 25.00%)
252,954
4,838
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
28,819
18,382
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
17,260
21,837
Deferred tax adjustments in respect of prior years
(3,801)
Patent box claim
(39,595)
(2,655)
Under provision of tax charge for the year
96,830
(42,402)
Taxation charge/(credit) for the year
356,268
(3,801)
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
- 20 -
10
Dividends
2025
2024
£
£
Interim paid
246,000
159,000
11
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Office equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 October 2024
142,018
124,706
62,524
471,338
800,586
Additions
1,333
1,333
Disposals
(26,100)
(26,100)
At 30 September 2025
142,018
124,706
63,857
445,238
775,819
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 October 2024
142,018
123,458
55,780
284,513
605,769
Depreciation charged in the year
190
1,936
83,562
85,688
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(15,225)
(15,225)
At 30 September 2025
142,018
123,648
57,716
352,850
676,232
Carrying amount
At 30 September 2025
1,058
6,141
92,388
99,587
At 30 September 2024
1,248
6,744
186,825
194,817
Included within tangible fixed assets are assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Motor vehicles
92,388
171,845
12
Fixed asset investments
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Investments in subsidiaries
13
2
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
12
Fixed asset investments
(Continued)
- 21 -
Movements in fixed asset investments
Shares in subsidiaries
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 October 2024
2
Disposals
(2)
At 30 September 2025
-
Carrying amount
At 30 September 2025
-
At 30 September 2024
2
13
Subsidiaries
During the year, the Company held a 50% interest in Easycabin Limited, which was treated as a subsidiary undertaking on the basis that the Company exercised effective control.
On 1 September 2025, the Company disposed of its shareholding in Easycabin Limited to a related party.
Easycabin Limited’s principal activity was that of the provision of client hospitality and promotional activities.
14
Stocks
2025
2024
£
£
Work in progress
286,297
141,287
Finished goods and goods for resale
2,105,554
2,537,887
2,391,851
2,679,174
During the year, no impairment provisions have been made against stock.
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
- 22 -
15
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
2,088,645
2,790,054
Corporation tax recoverable
167,054
Amounts owed by group undertakings
631,224
1,635,044
Other debtors
2,171,657
1,494,205
Prepayments and accrued income
55,135
14,485
4,946,661
6,100,842
During the year, no impairment provisions have been made against any class of debtors.
Amounts owed by group undertakings are unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand.
16
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans
18
76,716
402,816
Obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
19
30,778
49,222
Invoice discounting
18
751,681
Trade creditors
1,146,341
1,118,214
Corporation tax
217,288
Other taxation and social security
201,228
372,535
Other creditors
76,916
75,077
Accruals and deferred income
96,501
206,445
1,845,768
2,975,990
Details of security provided:
Bank loans for specific assets are secured over the assets to which they relate while general business loans are secured via fixed and floating charge over the company assets.
Hire purchase liabilities are secured over the individual assets to which they relate.
Discounted debts are secured via a fixed and floating charge over the assets of the Group in favour of National Westminster Bank Plc.
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
- 23 -
17
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
18
12,785
89,501
Obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
19
40,000
70,748
52,785
160,249
Details of security provided:
Bank loans for specific assets are secured over the assets to which they relate while general business loans are secured via fixed and floating charge over the company assets.
Hire purchase liabilities are secured over the individual assets to which they relate.
18
Loans and overdrafts
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans
89,501
492,317
Invoice discounting
751,681
89,501
1,243,998
Payable within one year
76,716
1,154,497
Payable after one year
12,785
89,501
19
Finance lease and hire purchase contract obligations:
2025
2024
Future minimum lease payments due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts:
£
£
Within one year
30,778
49,222
Within two to five years
40,000
70,748
70,778
119,970
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
- 24 -
20
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
46,811
48,523
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
11,000
11,000
11,000
11,000
22
Operating lease commitments
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 one year
22,339
17,618
Within two to five years
20,295
30,832
42,634
48,450
23
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
During the year, the Company paid rent to a related company of £25,000 (2024: £10,800).
Additionally included within debtors are amounts due from related companies of £1,441,336 (2024: £1,454,205). These balances relate to entities that the director has a material interest in and are interest free and repayable on demand.
The company has taken advantage of exemption, under the terms of Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', not to disclose related party transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the group.
24
Director's transactions
The balance owed is due to be repaid by the director within 9 months of the year end.
A.J.C TRAILERS LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
24
Director's transactions
(Continued)
- 25 -
Advances
% Rate
Opening balance
Amounts advanced
Interest charged
Amounts repaid
Closing balance
£
£
£
£
£
Loans advanced
3.00
(375)
446,596
6,572
(227,167)
225,626
(375)
446,596
6,572
(227,167)
225,626
25
Ultimate controlling party
The company's immediate parent undertaking is Easycabin Holdings Limited, incorporated in England & Wales. These consolidated financial statements are available upon request from 5 Technology Park, Colindeep Lane, Colindale, London, United Kingdom, NW9 6BX or Companies House.
The ultimate controlling party is Mr J Samsa who controls the majority of the shares in Easycabin Holdings Limited.
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