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COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 03711047
Wittenstein High Integrity Systems Limited
Filleted Financial Statements
31 March 2026
Wittenstein High Integrity Systems Limited
Financial Statements
Year ended 31 March 2026
Contents
Pages
Balance sheet
1 to 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 to 10
Wittenstein High Integrity Systems Limited
Balance Sheet
31 March 2026
2026
2025
Note
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
5
1,562,778
1,369,585
Tangible assets
6
3,856,845
164,126
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5,419,623
1,533,711
Current assets
Stocks
470,929
174,005
Debtors
7
1,565,042
1,969,586
Cash at bank and in hand
1,507,042
1,122,595
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3,543,013
3,266,186
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
8
1,799,255
1,683,451
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Net current assets
1,743,758
1,582,735
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Total assets less current liabilities
7,163,381
3,116,446
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
9
2,674,895
Provisions
Taxation including deferred tax
166,768
41,031
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Net assets
4,321,718
3,075,415
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Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
650,000
650,000
Profit and loss account
3,671,718
2,425,415
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Shareholders funds
4,321,718
3,075,415
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These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime and in accordance with Section 1A of FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'.
In accordance with section 444 of the Companies Act 2006, the profit and loss has not been delivered.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
Wittenstein High Integrity Systems Limited
Balance Sheet (continued)
31 March 2026
These financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 18 May 2026 , and are signed on behalf of the board by:
Mr A K Longhurst
Director
Company registration number: 03711047
Wittenstein High Integrity Systems Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year ended 31 March 2026
1. General information
The company is a private company limited by shares, registered in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 3 Rivergate, 1st Floor Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6EW. The company registration number is 03711047 .
2. Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 Section 1A - The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (2024) and the Companies Act 2006. The company has early adopted the Amendments to FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and other FRSs Periodic Review 2024 (FRS 102 periodic review amendments 2024) contained within FRS 102 (2024) which, if not early adopted, are applicable for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026.
3. Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
Changes in accounting policies
The company has adopted FRS 102 periodic review amendments 2024 with effect from 1 April 2025 with the amendments being applied retrospectively subject to exceptions set out in the standard. In accordance with the transitional provisions of the standard, comparatives have not been restated. The accounting policies for Leases and Revenue Recognition have been impacted as a result of the adoption of FRS 102 (2024). See Leases and Revenue Recognition accounting policies to understand the revised accounting policies.
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
Accounting estimates and assumptions are made concerning the future and, by their nature, will rarely equal the related actual outcome. The key assumptions and other sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are as follows: As described in the accounting policies of the financial statements, depreciation of tangible fixed assets and amortisation of intangible assets has been based on estimated useful lives and residual values deemed appropriate by the directors. Estimated useful lives are reviewed annually and revised as appropriate. Revisions take in to account actual asset lives and residual values as evidenced by disposals during current and prior accounting periods.
Revenue recognition
Turnover comprises the value of sales (exclusive of VAT and discounts) of services provided in the normal course of business. Revenue is recognised in accordance with the five-step model (FRS 102 Section 23, 2024 Amendments) when the company satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control of a promised service to a customer. There is a material financial impact on the revenue of the company resulting from the application of the revised revenue accounting policy on the early adoption of the FRS 102 periodic review amendments 2024. There are now two performance obligations within contracts with customers and revenue is recognised as 50% of the contract value when each one is met.
Income tax
The taxation expense represents the aggregate amount of current and deferred tax recognised in the reporting period. Tax is recognised in profit or loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, tax is recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively. Current tax is recognised on taxable profit for the current and past periods. Current tax is measured at the amounts of tax expected to pay or recover using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date. Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all material timing differences at the reporting date. Unrelieved tax losses and other 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. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.
Foreign currencies
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Group transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at a standard company rate. Other non group transactions are translated at the spot rate of the invoice date. All differences are taken to profit and loss account.
Amortisation
Amortisation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful life of that asset as follows:
Development projects
-
Straight line over 5 - 7 years
If there is an indication that there has been a significant change in amortisation rate, useful life or residual value of an intangible asset, the amortisation is revised prospectively to reflect the new estimates.
Research and development
Research expenditure is written off in the period in which it is incurred. Development expenditure incurred is capitalised as an intangible asset only when all of the following criteria are met: - It is technically feasible to complete the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or sale; - There is the intention to complete the intangible asset and use or sell it; - There is the ability to use or sell the intangible asset; - The use or sale of the intangible asset will generate probable future economic benefits; - There are adequate technical, financial and other resources available to complete the development and to use or sell the intangible asset; and - The expenditure attributable to the intangible asset during its development can be measured reliably. Expenditure that does not meet the above criteria is expensed as incurred.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Right of use assets held under leases are depreciated in the same way as owned assets.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
Right of use asset
-
10% straight line
Land and buildings
-
10% straight line
Plant and machinery
-
33% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
-
25% - 33% straight line
Equipment
-
33% straight line
Impairment of fixed assets
A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date. For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets.
Stock and work in progress
Stock and work in progress have been valued at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to sell. In respect of work in progress, cost includes a relevant proportion of overheads according to the stage of completion.
Leases
The revised FRS 102 Section 20 Leases changes how the company recognises leases which were previously classified as operating leases. With the exception of short-term leases and leases for low-value assets, the company now recognises right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet, initially measured at the present value of the future lease payments. The depreciation of the right-of-use asset and interest charges on the outstanding lease liability replace the straight-line rental expense previously booked to operating costs. Right-of-use assets will be tested for impairment in accordance with Section 27 Impairment of Assets. This replaces the previous requirement to recognise a provision for onerous lease contracts. The company is not a party to any leases where it acts as a lessor, but it does contract as a lessee for office buildings. At the inception of the contract, the company assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. It recognises a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability with respect to all lease arrangements in which it is the lessee, except for those which are short-term or low-value leases as explained below. The right-of-use assets and the lease liabilities are presented as separate line items in the Balance Sheet. The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the rate implicit in the lease. If this rate cannot be readily determined, the company uses its incremental or obtainable borrowing rate. The lease liability is subsequently measured by increasing the carrying amount to reflect interest in the lease liability (using the effective interest method) and by reducing the carrying amount to reflect the lease payments made. The company takes advantage of the practical expedients available in respect of leases of low- value items and short-term leases. This means that short-term leases less than 12 months and low-value asset leases are not recognised as lease liabilities and right -of -use asset but are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Low-value assets are any assets below the cost of £10,000 but excluding all cars, vans, lorries, land and buildings and production line equipment. The expenses are recognised within administrative expenses. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at an amount equal to the corresponding lease liability, plus lease payments made on or before the commencement day, less any lease incentives received and plus any initial direct costs. The right-of-use asset is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Depreciation on the right-of-use asset is recognised using the straight-line basis and starts at the commencement date of the lease. At each balance sheet date, the company reviews the carrying amount of its right-of-use assets to determine whether there is any indication that any items have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of an 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 the asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the entity has an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that the entity will be required to transfer economic benefits in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. Provisions are recognised as a liability in the balance sheet and the amount of the provision as an expense. Provisions are initially measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date and subsequently reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate of the amount that would be required to settle the obligation. Any adjustments to the amounts previously recognised are recognised in profit or loss unless the provision was originally recognised as part of the cost of an asset. When a provision is measured at the present value of the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period it arises.
Financial instruments
Financial instruments are classified and accounted for, according to the substance of the contractual arrangement, as either financial assets, financial liabilities or equity instruments. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities. The basic financial instruments of the company are as follows: Debtors Debtors do not carry any interest and are stated at their nominal value. Appropriate allowances for estimated irrecoverable amounts are recognised in the Profit and Loss account when there is objective evidence that the asset is impaired. Cash at bank and in hand This comprises cash at bank and cash in hand. Trade creditors Trade creditors are not interest bearing and are stated at their nominal value.
Defined contribution plans
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund. When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.
4. Employee numbers
The average number of persons employed by the company during the year amounted to 57 (2025: 47 ).
5. Intangible assets
Development costs
£
Cost
At 1 April 2025
1,917,119
Additions
382,291
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At 31 March 2026
2,299,410
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Amortisation
At 1 April 2025
547,534
Charge for the year
189,098
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At 31 March 2026
736,632
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Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
1,562,778
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At 31 March 2025
1,369,585
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6. Tangible assets
Right of use asset
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Equipment
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 Apr 2025
4,650
20,513
111,911
592,613
729,687
Additions
2,956,079
741,812
250,517
69,246
4,017,654
Disposals
( 4,650)
( 3,996)
( 51,642)
( 24,631)
( 84,919)
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At 31 Mar 2026
2,956,079
741,812
16,517
310,786
637,228
4,662,422
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Depreciation
At 1 Apr 2025
4,650
20,513
88,844
451,554
565,561
Charge for the year
197,072
12,364
20,089
92,624
322,149
Disposals
( 4,650)
( 3,996)
( 48,856)
( 24,631)
( 82,133)
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At 31 Mar 2026
197,072
12,364
16,517
60,077
519,547
805,577
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Carrying amount
At 31 Mar 2026
2,759,007
729,448
250,709
117,681
3,856,845
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At 31 Mar 2025
23,067
141,059
164,126
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7. Debtors
2026
2025
£
£
Trade debtors
1,211,788
1,209,835
Amounts owed by group undertakings and undertakings in which the company has a participating interest
10,468
314,166
Other debtors
342,786
445,585
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1,565,042
1,969,586
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The debtors above include the following amounts falling due after more than one year:
2026
2025
£
£
Other debtors
17,697
9,580
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8. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2026
2025
£
£
Trade creditors
191,209
281,027
Amounts owed to group undertakings and undertakings in which the company has a participating interest
7,275
29,834
Corporation tax
114,991
Social security and other taxes
108,433
85,034
Other creditors
1,377,347
1,287,556
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1,799,255
1,683,451
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9. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2026
2025
£
£
Other creditors
2,674,895
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10. Finance leases and hire purchase contracts
The total future minimum lease payments under finance leases and hire purchase contracts are as follows:
2026
2025
£
£
Not later than 1 year
283,773
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
1,011,863
Later than 5 years
1,663,032
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2,958,668
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On 22 July 2025, the company signed a lease for an office building. Having considered the clauses within the lease with regards to renewal or termination the directors have made a judgement that the lease term is ten years. Lease rentals amount to £463,056 per annum, payable quarterly. The lease previously met the operating lease criteria in FRS 102 (January 2022). No upfront fees were payable at the start of the lease, two rent free periods were granted. The company's obtainable borrowing rate is 6.25% There are no restrictions imposed by the lease. Lease-related expenses recognised in the profit and loss include:
2026 2025
£ £
Depreciation of right of use assets 197,072
Interest on lease liabilties 109,472
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Total 306,544
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11. Operating leases
The total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
2026
2025
£
£
Not later than 1 year
49,195
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12. Summary audit opinion
The auditor's report dated 23 June 2026 was unqualified .
The senior statutory auditor was Andrew Pountney , for and on behalf of Dean Statham .
13. Related party transactions
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Wittenstein SE, the company is exempt from the requirements of FRS 102 to disclose transactions with the other members of the group headed by Wittenstein SE.
14. Controlling party
The immediate and ultimate parent undertaking is Wittenstein SE, a company incorporated in Germany, as a 100% shareholder. The Wittenstein family are the majority shareholders in the ultimate parent undertaking, Wittenstein SE.