Company registration number 01721363 (England and Wales)
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
P. V. McDonald
P. M. McDonagh
C. J. Morgan
Company number
01721363
Registered office
55 Station Road
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
HP9 1QL
Auditor
Rouse Audit LLP
55 Station Road
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 1QL
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 7
Statement of comprehensive income
8
Balance sheet
9
Statement of changes in equity
10
Notes to the financial statements
11 - 21
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 30 September 2025.
Review of the business
The results for the year and the financial position at the year end were considered satisfactory by the directors in light of the continually challenging economic environment.
The company has experienced a solid year given trading conditions and has a healthy balance sheet at the year end. The company invested heavily in new plant, machinery and vehicles in the year which has resulted in increased depreciation charges. Despite this, the company has reported an operating profit. The company is in a good position to capitalise on any future opportunities which may materialise in order to grow the business further.
The company continues to explore and seek opportunities to secure new contracts and partnerships within the industry.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The company is exposed to a variety of financial risks which include liquidity risk and credit risk. Regular risk management reviews are undertaken in an attempt to limit the adverse effects on the financial performance of the company. Policies set by the board of directors are implemented by the company's finance department.
Liquidity Risk
The company monitors and reviews liquidity risks regularly on an ongoing basis and also as part of the planning process. The board considers short term requirements against available sources of funding, taking into account cash flow and responds to any identified needs as necessary to support the business.
Credit Risk
The company's credit risk relates to the recovery of amounts owed by the customers for invoiced sales. The credit risk is managed by regular monitoring of outstanding amounts and thorough credit checks.
Development and performance
Our performance and the progress we have made against our strategic aims and against the objectives we have set ourselves are described below. We measure the achievement of our objectives both through the use of qualitative assessments and through monitoring of quantitative indicators. To provide a full and rounded view of our business, we use non-financial as well as financial measures. Although all these measures are important, some are considered to be more significant than others, and these more significant measures are designated as KPIs. KPIs are used as our primary measures whether we are achieving our principal strategic aims of sustainable growth, superior financial performance and funding for future growth.
Gross profit margin for the period for the company was 20% (2024: 14%) and operating profit margin was 8% (2024: 1%). We seek to provide growth in earnings through improved efficiencies and operations in light of market conditions. The generation of earnings is essential to deliver growth and to fund future growth in the business, however margins continue to be under pressure.
Key performance indicators
30 September 2025
30 September 2024
Turnover
£34,996,874
£33,287,141
Gross profit (%)
20%
14%
Operating profit (%)
8%
1%
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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P. M. McDonagh
Director
22 June 2026
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2025.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company continued to be that of the sale of motor spares and second hand motor vehicles and automotive recycling.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 8.
Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £1,000,000. The directors do not recommend payment of a further dividend.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
P. V. McDonald
P. M. McDonagh
C. J. Morgan
Financial instruments
The risk management objectives and the exposure to risks are discussed within the strategic report on pages 1 to 2 in accordance with S414C(11).
Future developments
The future development of the company is discussed within the Strategic Report on page 1 to 2 in accordance with s414C (11).
Statement of directors' responsibilities
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.
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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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.
Medium-sized companies exemption
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the medium-sized companies exemption.
On behalf of the board
P. M. McDonagh
Director
22 June 2026
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBER OF ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of ASM Auto Recycling Ltd. (the 'company') for the year ended 30 September 2025 which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the 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 FRS 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 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.
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBER OF ASM AUTO RECYCLING 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 and the directors' report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where 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 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 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.
Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, was as follows:
the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence, capabilities and skills to identify or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
through discussions with the directors and other management and from our commercial knowledge and experience of the industry sector, we identified the laws and regulations applicable to the company; and
focusing on the specific laws and regulations which we considered may have a direct material effect on the financial statements or the operations of the company, we assessed the extent of compliance with those laws and regulations identified above through making enquiries of management and inspecting relevant correspondence.
We assessed the susceptibility of the company’s financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by:
making enquiries of management as to where they considered there was susceptibility to fraud, their knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud; and
considering the internal controls in place to mitigate risks of fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations.
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBER OF ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD. (CONTINUED)
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To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we:
performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships;
tested journal entries to identify unusual transactions;
assessed whether judgements and assumptions made in determining the accounting estimates detailed in the accounting policies were indicative of potential bias; and
investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual bank transactions;
In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to:
There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any.
Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion.
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.
David Sharp (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Rouse Audit LLP, Statutory Auditor
Chartered Accountants
55 Station Road
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 1QL
22 June 2026
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
34,996,874
33,287,141
Cost of sales
(28,079,214)
(28,569,499)
Gross profit
6,917,660
4,717,642
Administrative expenses
(4,175,051)
(4,548,715)
Operating profit
4
2,742,609
168,927
Interest receivable and similar income
6
6,514
Profit before taxation
2,742,609
175,441
Tax on profit
7
(691,539)
(341,955)
Profit/(loss) for the financial year
2,051,070
(166,514)
The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
30 September 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
9
57,914
66,272
Tangible assets
10
5,652,342
5,873,320
Investments
11
1
5,710,257
5,939,592
Current assets
Stocks
13
4,736,501
4,659,642
Debtors
14
1,604,632
1,681,765
Cash at bank and in hand
2,197,122
782,825
8,538,255
7,124,232
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
15
(3,662,408)
(3,567,724)
Net current assets
4,875,847
3,556,508
Total assets less current liabilities
10,586,104
9,496,100
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
16
1,135,135
1,096,201
(1,135,135)
(1,096,201)
Net assets
9,450,969
8,399,899
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
18
950
950
Profit and loss reserves
9,450,019
8,398,949
Total equity
9,450,969
8,399,899
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 22 June 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
P. M. McDonagh
Director
Company registration number 01721363 (England and Wales)
ASM AUTO RECYCLING 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
950
8,565,463
8,566,413
Year ended 30 September 2024:
Loss and total comprehensive income
-
(166,514)
(166,514)
Balance at 30 September 2024
950
8,398,949
8,399,899
Year ended 30 September 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
2,051,070
2,051,070
Dividends
8
-
(1,000,000)
(1,000,000)
Balance at 30 September 2025
950
9,450,019
9,450,969
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
ASM Auto Recycling Ltd. is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 55 Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, HP9 1QL. Its principal place of business is Menlo Industrial Park, Rycote Lane, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2JB.
1.1
Accounting convention
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:
The financial statements of the company are consolidated in the financial statements of Tasmar Limited. These consolidated financial statements are available from its registered office, 55 Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1QL.
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
Turnover
Turnover represents amounts receivable for goods net of VAT and trade discounts and is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Income is recognised on despatch of the goods.
1.4
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, which is 10 years.
1.5
Intangible fixed assets
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Software
10 years, straight line
Franchise areas
10 years, straight line
1.6
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:
Improvements to property
10% straight line
Plant and machinery
15% reducing balance
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
15% reducing balance
Motor vehicles
25% reducing balance
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.
1.7
Fixed asset investments
Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities 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.
An associate is an entity, being neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture, in which the company holds a long-term interest and where the company has significant influence. The company considers that it has significant influence where it has the power to participate in the financial and operating decisions of the associate.
1.8
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.
1.9
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Provisions are made for slow moving and obsolete stock.
1.10
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.
Financial assets are classified into specified categories. The classification depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of recognition.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised. Other financial assets classified as fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value.
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 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 and loans from fellow group companies are initially recognised at transaction price. 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. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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.
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
1.13
Retirement benefits
The company operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees. Contributions payable are charged to the profit and loss account in the year they are payable.
1.14
Leases
Rentals payable under operating leases are charged against income on a straight line basis over the lease term.
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.
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
(Continued)
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Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
The company establishes a reliable estimate of the depreciation of tangible fixed assets. This estimate is based on the expected useful life of the assets held.
Stock provision
Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. A provision for slow moving stock is included in line with the group policy.
3
Turnover and other revenue
An analysis of the company's turnover is as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Sales
34,996,874
33,287,141
2025
2024
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
-
6,514
The total turnover of the company for the year has been derived from its principal activity wholly undertaken in the United Kingdom.
4
Operating profit
2025
2024
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Exchange (gains)/losses
(3,584)
965
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
16,200
15,410
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
1,069,625
947,244
Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(205,942)
(168,876)
Amortisation of intangible assets
8,358
8,358
Operating lease charges
7,800
48,675
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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5
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Office
19
19
Sales & distribution
131
126
Total
150
145
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
4,705,370
4,499,756
Social security costs
519,842
434,583
Pension costs
130,269
125,391
5,355,481
5,059,730
6
Interest receivable and similar income
2025
2024
£
£
Interest income
Other interest income
6,514
7
Taxation
2025
2024
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
652,605
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
38,934
341,955
Total tax charge
691,539
341,955
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
7
Taxation
(Continued)
- 17 -
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
2,742,609
175,441
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2024: 25.00%)
685,652
43,860
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
1,429
2,614
Group relief
289,880
Fixed asset timing differences
4,970
5,601
Other tax adjustments
(512)
Taxation charge for the year
691,539
341,955
8
Dividends
2025
2024
£
£
Final paid
1,000,000
9
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
Software
Franchise areas
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 October 2024 and 30 September 2025
45,000
86,312
81,651
212,963
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 October 2024
45,000
20,040
81,651
146,691
Amortisation charged for the year
8,358
8,358
At 30 September 2025
45,000
28,398
81,651
155,049
Carrying amount
At 30 September 2025
57,914
57,914
At 30 September 2024
66,272
66,272
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
- 18 -
10
Tangible fixed assets
Improvements to property
Plant and machinery
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 October 2024
2,715,709
3,865,162
1,677,193
3,349,498
11,607,562
Additions
35,068
411,747
71,674
463,716
982,205
Disposals
(246,142)
(453,942)
(700,084)
At 30 September 2025
2,750,777
4,030,767
1,748,867
3,359,272
11,889,683
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 October 2024
1,457,052
2,002,965
715,827
1,558,398
5,734,242
Depreciation charged in the year
141,672
288,747
151,200
488,006
1,069,625
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(176,404)
(390,122)
(566,526)
At 30 September 2025
1,598,724
2,115,308
867,027
1,656,282
6,237,341
Carrying amount
At 30 September 2025
1,152,053
1,915,459
881,840
1,702,990
5,652,342
At 30 September 2024
1,258,657
1,862,197
961,366
1,791,100
5,873,320
11
Fixed asset investments
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Investments in associates
12
1
Movements in fixed asset investments
Shares in associates
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 October 2024
-
Additions
1
At 30 September 2025
1
Carrying amount
At 30 September 2025
1
At 30 September 2024
-
12
Associates
Details of the company's associates at 30 September 2025 are as follows:
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
12
Associates
(Continued)
- 19 -
Name of undertaking
Registered office
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
NSG Limited
United Kingdom
Ordinary
20.00
13
Stocks
2025
2024
£
£
Finished goods and goods for resale
4,736,501
4,659,642
14
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
481,240
287,390
Corporation tax recoverable
167,014
Amounts owed by group undertakings
432,285
481,050
Other debtors
1,024
5,649
Prepayments and accrued income
690,083
740,662
1,604,632
1,681,765
15
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Trade creditors
301,890
589,608
Amounts owed to group undertakings
1,457,322
1,187,822
Corporation tax
188,105
Other taxation and social security
540,530
450,978
Other creditors
1,035,785
1,172,921
Accruals and deferred income
138,776
166,395
3,662,408
3,567,724
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
- 20 -
16
Deferred taxation
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where the company has a legally enforceable right to do so. The following is the analysis of the deferred tax balances (after offset) for financial reporting purposes:
Liabilities
Liabilities
2025
2024
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
1,137,777
1,098,751
Short term timing differences
(2,642)
(2,550)
1,135,135
1,096,201
2025
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 October 2024
1,096,201
Charge to profit or loss
38,934
Liability at 30 September 2025
1,135,135
17
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
130,269
125,391
The company contributes to 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.
18
Share capital
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
950
950
950
950
19
Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities
The company is part of a VAT group registration scheme with its fellow group undertakings, ASM Metal Recycling Ltd., Tasmar Limited, Totternhoe Metal Recycling Limited, SMD Property Management Limited, and McDonagh Investments Limited. All companies are therefore jointly and severally liable for all VAT liabilities of the group.
There is a fixed and floating charge over all assets of the company whereby the company guarantees all amounts due to Barclays Bank Plc by ASM Metal Recycling Ltd. and Tasmar Limited. At the balance sheet date the amount due to Barclays Bank Plc was £nil (2024: £nil).
ASM AUTO RECYCLING LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
- 21 -
20
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
7,800
7,800
Years 2-5
9,280
17,082
17,080
24,882
21
Related party transactions
The company has taken advantage of the exemption available whereby it has not disclosed transactions with the ultimate parent undertaking or any wholly owned subsidiary undertaking of the group.
During the year the company made sales of £5,197,175 (2024: £6,691,091) to, and purchases of £123,560 (2024: £400,697) from, a fellow group undertaking not wholly owned by the group. At the balance sheet date an amount of £440,951 (2024: £481,050) was due from the fellow group undertaking.
22
Ultimate controlling party
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tasmar Limited, a company registered in England and Wales.
The smallest and largest group into which the company is consolidated is that headed up by Tasmar Limited. These group accounts are publicly available from 55 Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1QL.
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