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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED









ANNUAL REPORT AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

 
PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
C G Clarke 
B Jardine 
M Martelli 
G J Thompson-Jones 




Company secretary
D Cousins



Registered number
09157376



Registered office
Unit 1 Hooton Road

Hooton

South Wirral

CH66 7PA




Independent auditors
WR Partners
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

3 Royal Court

Gadbrook Park

Northwich

Cheshire

CW9 7UT





 
PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Group strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 4
Independent auditors' report
5 - 8
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
9
Consolidated balance sheet
10 - 11
Company balance sheet
12
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
13 - 14
Company statement of changes in equity
15 - 16
Consolidated statement of cash flows
17 - 18
Notes to the financial statements
19 - 44


 
PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Introduction
 
The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Business review
 
The statement of comprehensive income is set out on page 9 and shows turnover for the year of £16,086,668 (2024 - £16,479,999) and a profit for the year after tax of £452,929 (2024 - £93,178).

The group continues to offer multiple options and products through our highly talented and dedicated teams who deliver exceptional service and solutions to our customers. Our entities based in the UK, France, Italy and the United States of America provide us with the platform to deliver across the globe with sales to over 60 countries across 6 continents in 2024.

The group continues to invest in capital expenditure to build a first-class manufacturing facility and research and development activities to be able to offer new and innovative solutions to the customers and market. In the year research and development spend was £172,923 (2024 - £217,785).

Gross margin has increased to 44.8% in 2025 from 43.1% in 2024.

The group buys and sells in multiple currencies. Administrative expenses include foreign exchange losses of £54,114 (2024 - £83,361).

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The market for the manufacture and distribution of Clay Pigeon Traps and associated products on a worldwide basis is competitive. The company is a market leader and seeks to manage the risk of losing market share to key competitors by the provision of better quality products with a wider range and market leading price competitiveness.

Sales to Europe are made in euros and to the USA in US dollars. The company also purchases products from around the globe in various currencies. The company is therefore exposed to movements in exchange rates.

The directors monitor the net exposure and take steps on pricing and sourcing to reduce the impact of currency movements.

The main financial risks arising from the company’s activities are credit risk and exchange rate risk. These are monitored by the board of directors and were not considered to be significant at the balance sheet date.

The company’s policy in respect of credit risk, is to require appropriate credit checks on potential customers before sales are made.

Other risks

Significant increases in labour costs coupled with a continued shortage of skills in the market.

It is the opinion of the management and the Board that the company has a level of resilience which can weather a recession (as supported by the financial modelling of different future states).

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Analysis based on key performance indicators
 
The key performance indicators for the business which include our EBITDA, order book, gross margin, cash generation and market mix analysis are all very positive for the year ahead.

In 2025 the group has achieved an EBITDA of £1,259,815 (2024 - £1,168,073).

There was an overall cash outflow during the year of £379,543 (2024 - £1,415,318).


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.



G J Thompson-Jones
Director

Date: 7 July 2026

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Group strategic report, the Directors' report and the consolidated 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 applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. 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 the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that period.

 In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:


select suitable accounting policies for the Group's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group 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 the Group and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Principal activity

The principal activity of the group continued to be that of manufacture and distribution of clay pigeon traps and associated products to global markets.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £452,929 (2024 - £93,178).

The results for the year are shown on pages 9 to 16.

No ordinary dividends were paid during the year and the directors do not recommend the payment of a final dividend.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

C G Clarke 
J Goodhart (resigned 6 November 2025)
B Jardine 
M Martelli 
J Moses (resigned 11 September 2025)
G J Thompson-Jones 

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company and the Group's auditors are unaware, and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company and the Group's auditors are aware of that information.

Auditors

The auditorsWR Partnerswill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 





G J Thompson-Jones
Director

Date: 7 July 2026

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Promatic Holdings Limited (the 'Parent Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 31 December 2025, which comprise the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Company Balance Sheet, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, the Company Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe 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 Group's and of the Parent Company's affairs as at 31 December 2025 and of the Group's 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.


Basis for opinion


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 Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council'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 Group's or the Parent 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.


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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual ReportOur 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.


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:


the information given in the Group 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 Group strategic report and the Directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group and the Parent Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Group strategic report or the Directors' report.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


adequate accounting records have not been kept by the Parent Company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the Parent Company 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.


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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' responsibilities statement set out on page 3, 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 Group's and the Parent 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 Group or the Parent Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


Auditors' 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 Auditors' 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 Group 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. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

The audit team obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable to the company and determined that the most significant are those that relate to the reporting framework (FRS 102 and the Companies Act 2006), the relevant tax compliance regulations and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We understood how the company is complying with these frameworks by making enquiries of management and those responsible for legal and compliance procedures. We also reviewed internal records and correspondence and the results of our testing in other areas to identify any recorded instances of irregularity or non compliance that might have a material impact on the financial statements.

We assessed the susceptibility of the company's financial statements to material misstatement, including how fraud might occur by meeting with key management to understand where they considered there may be susceptibility to fraud. Based on our understanding our procedures involved enquiries of management and those charged with governance, manual journal entry testing, cashbook reviews for large and unusual items and the challenge of significant accounting estimates used in preparing the financial statements.


Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.


A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' report.

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED (CONTINUED)



Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.


Fran Johnson BSc BFP FCA (Senior statutory auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
WR Partners
 
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditors
  
3 Royal Court
Gadbrook Park
Northwich
Cheshire
CW9 7UT

8 July 2026
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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
16,086,668
16,479,999

Cost of sales
  
(8,880,196)
(9,372,336)

Gross profit
  
7,206,472
7,107,663

Administrative expenses
  
(6,447,571)
(6,811,664)

Exceptional administrative expenses
 5 
-
(2,247)

Operating profit
 6 
758,901
293,752

Interest payable and similar expenses
 10 
(305,676)
(181,126)

Profit before taxation
  
453,225
112,626

Tax on profit
 11 
(296)
(19,448)

Profit for the financial year
  
452,929
93,178

  

Other comprehensive income
  
(199,609)
60,007

Total comprehensive income for the year
  
253,320
153,185

  

  

The notes on pages 19 to 44 form part of these financial statements.

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 09157376

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 12 
230,221
247,367

Tangible assets
 13 
1,953,510
1,447,163

  
2,183,731
1,694,530

Current assets
  

Stocks
 15 
3,566,858
3,035,316

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 16 
5,214,218
4,003,192

Cash at bank and in hand
 17 
509,330
-

  
9,290,406
7,038,508

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 18 
(5,424,777)
(3,683,236)

Net current assets
  
 
 
3,865,629
 
 
3,355,272

Total assets less current liabilities
  
6,049,360
5,049,802

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 19 
(2,865,528)
(2,119,289)

  

Net assets
  
3,183,832
2,930,513

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 09157376
    
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 23 
4,824
4,824

Share premium account
 24 
1,188,069
1,188,069

Capital redemption reserve
 24 
5,137
5,137

Foreign exchange reserve
 24 
270,059
469,669

Other reserves
 24 
771,780
771,780

Profit and loss account
 24 
943,963
491,034

  
3,183,832
2,930,513


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




G J Thompson-Jones
Director

Date: 7 July 2026

The notes on pages 19 to 44 form part of these financial statements.

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 09157376

COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Investments
 14 
8,699,861
8,699,861

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 16 
1,430,633
1,300,961

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 18 
(5,278,571)
(4,738,142)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(3,847,938)
 
 
(3,437,181)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
4,851,923
5,262,680

  

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 19 
(1,508,567)
(1,325,398)

  

Net assets
  
3,343,356
3,937,282


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 23 
4,824
4,824

Share premium account
 24 
1,188,069
1,188,069

Capital redemption reserve
 24 
5,137
5,137

Other reserves
 24 
771,780
771,780

Profit and loss account
 24 
1,373,546
1,967,472

  
3,343,356
3,937,282


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 


G J Thompson-Jones
Director

Date: 7 July 2026

The notes on pages 19 to 44 form part of these financial statements.

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED


 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025



Called up share capital
Share premium account
Capital redemption reserve
Foreign exchange reserve
Other reserves
Profit and loss account
Total equity


£
£
£
£
£
£
£


At 1 January 2025
4,824
1,188,069
5,137
469,669
771,780
491,034
2,930,513



Comprehensive income for the year


Profit for the year
-
-
-
-
-
452,929
452,929


Foreign exchange movement
-
-
-
(199,610)
-
-
(199,610)

Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
(199,610)
-
452,929
253,319



At 31 December 2025
4,824
1,188,069
5,137
270,059
771,780
943,963
3,183,832



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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED


 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024



Called up share capital
Share premium account
Capital redemption reserve
Foreign exchange reserve
Other reserves
Profit and loss account
Total equity


£
£
£
£
£
£
£


At 1 January 2024
4,824
1,188,069
5,137
409,662
771,780
397,856
2,777,328



Comprehensive income for the year


Profit for the year
-
-
-
-
-
93,178
93,178


Foreign exchange movement
-
-
-
60,007
-
-
60,007

Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
60,007
-
93,178
153,185



At 31 December 2024
4,824
1,188,069
5,137
469,669
771,780
491,034
2,930,513



The notes on pages 19 to 44 form part of these financial statements.

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED


 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025



Called up share capital
Share premium account
Capital redemption reserve
Other reserves
Profit and loss account
Total equity


£
£
£
£
£
£


At 1 January 2025
4,824
1,188,069
5,137
771,780
1,967,472
3,937,282



Comprehensive income for the year


Loss for the year
-
-
-
-
(593,926)
(593,926)

Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
-
(593,926)
(593,926)



At 31 December 2025
4,824
1,188,069
5,137
771,780
1,373,546
3,343,356



The notes on pages 19 to 44 form part of these financial statements.

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED


 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024



Called up share capital
Share premium account
Capital redemption reserve
Other reserves
Profit and loss account
Total equity


£
£
£
£
£
£


At 1 January 2024
4,824
1,188,069
5,137
771,780
(1,336,238)
633,572



Comprehensive income for the year


Profit for the year
-
-
-
-
3,303,710
3,303,710

Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
-
3,303,710
3,303,710



At 31 December 2024
4,824
1,188,069
5,137
771,780
1,967,472
3,937,282



The notes on pages 19 to 44 form part of these financial statements.

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
452,929
93,178

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
32,297
344,201

Depreciation of tangible assets
519,765
469,010

Loss on disposal of tangible assets
(50,987)
(47,843)

Interest paid
375,238
181,124

Taxation charge
296
19,448

(Increase)/decrease in stocks
(531,542)
187,160

(Increase) in debtors
(1,230,226)
(1,569,838)

Increase/(decrease) in creditors
816,791
(497,831)

Increase/(decrease) in provisions
-
(78,606)

Foreign exchange
(164,600)
(244,749)

Corporation tax (paid)/received
(26,640)
53,667

Net cash generated from operating activities

193,321
(1,091,079)


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of intangible fixed assets
(2,649)
-

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(1,233,673)
(569,632)

Sale of tangible fixed assets
211,139
266,484

Net cash from investing activities

(1,025,183)
(303,148)
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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025


2025
2024

£
£



Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from loans
1,904,845
1,179,771

Repayment of loans
(1,109,562)
(1,006,220)

Repayment of/new finance leases
32,274
(13,518)

Interest paid
(375,238)
(181,124)

Net cash used in financing activities
452,319
(21,091)

Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(379,543)
(1,415,318)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
(30,204)
1,385,114

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
(409,747)
(30,204)


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
509,330
-

Bank overdrafts
(919,077)
(30,204)

(409,747)
(30,204)


The notes on pages 19 to 44 form part of these financial statements.

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1.


General information

Promatic Holdings Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales under the Companies Act 2006. The address of the registered office is given on the company information page and the nature of the company's operations and its principal activities are set out in the strategic report.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.


The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires Group management to exercise judgement in applying the Group's accounting policies (see note 3).

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of comprehensive income in these financial statements.

In preparing the separate financial statements of the parent Company, advantage has been taken of the following disclosure exemptions available in FRS 102:

• No Statement of Cash Flows has been presented for the parent Company;
• Disclosures in respect of the parent Company's financial instruments have not been presented as equivalent disclosures have been provided in respect of the Company as a whole; and
• No disclosures have been given for the aggregate remuneration of the key management personnel of the parent Company as their remuneration is included in the totals for the Company as a whole.

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Income Statement in these financial statements.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its own subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the Balance sheet, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the group 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.

 
2.4

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

On consolidation, the results of overseas operations are translated into Sterling at rates approximating to those ruling when the transactions took place. All assets and liabilities of overseas operations are translated at the rate ruling at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on translating the opening net assets at opening rate and the results of overseas operations at actual rate are recognised in other comprehensive income.

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.5

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group 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:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Group has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Group 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 Group 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.

 
2.6

Operating leases: the Group as lessor

Rental income from operating leases is credited to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Amounts paid and payable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised as a reduction to income over the lease term on a straight-line basis, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern over which the lessor's benefit from the leased asset is diminished.

 
2.7

Operating leases: the Group as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

 
2.8

Leased assets: the Group as lessor

Where assets leased to a third party give rights approximating to ownership (finance lease), the lessor recognises as a receivable an amount equal to the net investment in the lease i.e. the minimum lease payments receivable under the lease discounted at the interest rate implicit in the lease. This receivable is reduced as the lessee makes capital payments over the term of the lease.

A finance lease gives rise to two types of income: profit or loss equivalent to the profit or loss resulting from outright sale of the asset being leased, at normal selling prices, reflecting any applicable discounts, and finance income over the lease term.

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.9

Research and development

In the research phase of an internal project it is not possible to demonstrate that the project will generate future economic benefits and hence all expenditure on research shall be recognised as an expense when it is incurred. Intangible assets are recognised from the development phase of a project if and only if certain specific criteria are met in order to demonstrate the asset will generate probable future economic benefits and that its cost can be reliably measured. The capitalised development costs are subsequently amortised on a straight-line basis over their useful economic lives, which range from 3 to 6 years.

If it is not possible to distinguish between the research phase and the development phase of an internal project, the expenditure is treated as if it were all incurred in the research phase only.

 
2.10

Finance costs

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. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.11

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

 
2.12

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Group operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Group has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Group in independently administered funds.

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.13

Intangible assets

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the difference between amounts paid on the cost of a business combination and the acquirer’s interest in the fair value of the Group's share of its identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree at the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a straight-line basis to the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income over its useful economic life.

Other intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.

 Amortisation is provided on the following bases:

Goodwill
-
10%
on cost
Intellectual property rights
-
20%
on cost
Brands
-
10%
on cost

 
2.14

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, on the following basis:.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property
-
10%
on cost
Long-term leasehold property
-
20%
on cost
Short-term leasehold property
-
10%
on cost or over the lease term if shorter
Plant and machinery
-
15%
-25% on cost
Motor vehicles
-
25%
on cost
Fixtures and fittings
-
20%
on cost
Assets held for leasing
-
20%
on cost

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.15

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the group. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

 
2.16

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 weighted average basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each balance sheet 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.

 
2.17

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.18

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

In the Consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group's cash management.

 
2.19

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.20

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.

Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.21

Financial instruments

The Group has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Group's Balance sheet when the Group 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 trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, 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.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Group's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. 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. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.21
Financial instruments (continued)

Basic 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 Group after the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans, other loans and loans due to fellow group companies are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Group transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Group will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.22

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity are classified according to the substance of the financial instrument's contractual obligations, rather than the financial instrument's legal form.

Financial liabilities within the scope of IAS 39 are initially classified as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, loans and borrowings, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate.

The Group determines the classification of its financial liabilities at initial recognition. All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and in the case of loans and borrowings, plus directly attributable transaction costs.

Subsequently, the measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification as follows:

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss includes financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss.

Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term. Derivatives, including separately embedded derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments. Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognised in profit or loss.

Interest bearing loans and borrowings

Obligations for loans and borrowings are recognised when the Group becomes party to the related contracts and are measured initially at the fair value of consideration received less directly attributable transaction costs.

After initial recognition, interest bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Gains and losses arising on the repurchase, settlement or otherwise cancellation of liabilities are recognised respectively in finance revenue and finance cost.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

A liability is derecognised when the contract that gives rise to it is settled, sold, cancelled or expires.

Where an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such as an exchange or modification, this is treated as a derecognition of the original liability, such that the difference in the respective carrying amounts together with any costs or fees incurred are recognised in profit or loss.

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.23

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 or to provide termination benefits.

 
2.24

Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expenses as they fall due. 

 
2.25

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company and the Group operate and generate income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits;
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met; and
Where they relate to timing differences in respect of interests in subsidiaries, associates, branches and joint ventures and the Group can control the reversal of the timing differences and such reversal is not considered probable in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.



3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the group’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
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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

3.Judgements in applying accounting policies (continued)

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.

Critical judgements

The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements. 

Leases

Determine whether leases entered into by the company either as a lessor or a lessee are operating or finance leases. These decisions depend on an assessment of whether the risk and rewards of ownership have been transferred from the lessor to the lessee on a lease by lease basis. The total of the tangible fixed assets held under hire purchase agreements is disclosed in note 14 and the value of the hire purchases liabilities is disclosed in note 22 to these financial statements.

Impairment

Determine whether there are indicators of impairment of the company's tangible and intangible fixed assets. Factors taken into consideration in reaching such a decision include the economic viability and expected future financial performance of the asset. There are no impairments against tangible and intangible fixed assets at the current or comparative balance sheet date.
 
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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

3.Judgements in applying accounting policies (continued)


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.

Intangible fixed assets

Intangible assets are amortised over their useful lives taking into account residual values, where appropriate. The expected useful life of intangible fixed assets are reviewed annually. The net book value of intangible fixed assets is disclosed in note 13 to these financial statements.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible assets are depreciated over their useful lives taking into account residual values, where appropriate. The expected useful life of the assets are reviewed annually taking into account their contribution to the order book and the revenue and profits which the assets are providing to the company. The net book value of tangible fixed assets is disclosed in note 14 to these financial statements.

Stocks

Where appropriate, slow moving stocks are written down to their net realisable value. The assessment of net realisable value takes account of factors such as the availability of outlet channels and the value realised, historically, for similar products at that stage of their life cycle. At the balance sheet date an impairment against stocks of £455,697 (2024 - £477,019) is recognised.

Debtors

In assessing the provision for doubtful debts, factors taken into account include debtors' age profile, their historical payment performance and available credit data. The value of doubtful debt provisions in these financial statements is £31,779 (2024 - £31,779).


4.


Turnover

The whole of the turnover is attributable to the principal activity.

Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2025
2024
£
£

United Kingdom
3,165,717
2,611,094

Rest of Europe
3,328,041
4,065,691

Rest of the world
9,592,910
9,803,214

16,086,668
16,479,999


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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

5.


Exceptional costs

2025
2024
£
£

Group restructure
-
2,247


Exceptional administrative expenses of £2,247 in the prior year relate to a group restructure in order to close down dormant group companies and simplify the reporting obligations of The Promatic Group.


6.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2025
2024
£
£

Research & development charged as an expense
172,923
217,785

Exchange differences
54,114
83,362

Operating lease charges
133,098
214,060

Amortisation of intangible assets
32,297
344,201

Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
519,765
469,010

(Profit) on disposals of tangible fixed assets
(50,988)
(47,843)


7.


Auditors' remuneration

During the year, the Group obtained the following services from the Company's auditors:


2025
2024
£
£

Audit of the financial statement of the group and the company
4,800
2,700

Audit of the financial statements of the company's subsidiaries
38,650
31,900

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption not to disclose amounts paid for non-audit services as these are disclosed in the consolidated accounts of the parent Company.

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

8.


Employees

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


Group
Group
Company
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£


Wages and salaries
3,802,718
4,078,099
525,125
498,624

Social security costs
475,754
505,070
21,845
60,339

Cost of defined contribution scheme
145,713
143,423
17,946
17,060

4,424,185
4,726,592
564,916
576,023


The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:



Group
Group
Company
Company
        2025
        2024
        2025
        2024
            No.
            No.
            No.
            No.









Production
58
59
-
-



Sales
9
5
-
-



Administration
23
29
3
2

90
93
3
2


9.


Directors' remuneration

2025
2024
£
£

Directors' emoluments
475,961
624,448

Group contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
13,473
17,060

489,434
641,508


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 3 directors (2024 - 4) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The highest paid director received remuneration of £228,735 (2024 - £162,766).

The value of the Group's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £7,150 (2024 - £6,539).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

10.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2025
2024
£
£


Bank Interest
77,646
2,025

Other loan interest paid
224,832
174,952

Finance leases and hire purchase contracts
3,198
4,149

305,676
181,126


11.


Taxation


2025
2024
£
£

Corporation tax


Adjustments in respect of previous periods
296
8,792


296
8,792

Foreign tax


Foreign tax on income for the year
-
89,262

Total current tax
296
98,054

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
-
(78,606)


Taxation on profit on ordinary activities
296
19,448
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
 
11.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2024 - lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%). The differences are explained below:

2025
2024
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
453,225
112,626


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%)
113,306
28,157

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
880
131,606

Depreciation in excess of capital allowances
18,366
103,972

Non-taxable consolidation adjustments
(51,279)
-

Double taxation relief
(15,202)
(113,189)

Foreign tax adjustment
-
15,629

Book profit on chargeable assets
(2,856)
-

Adjustment for unpaid interest
-
589

Utilisation of tax losses
(211,400)
(147,316)

Unutilised tax losses carried forward
148,487
-

Short-term timing differences
(6)
-

Total tax charge for the year
296
19,448


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

12.


Intangible assets

Group and Company





Patents
Trademarks
Goodwill
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2025
532,378
3,313,441
2,280,496
6,126,315


Additions
2,649
-
-
2,649


Foreign exchange movement
-
-
16,667
16,667



At 31 December 2025

535,027
3,313,441
2,297,163
6,145,631



Amortisation


At 1 January 2025
532,377
3,313,441
2,033,130
5,878,948


Charge for the year on owned assets
80
-
32,217
32,297


Foreign exchange movement
(3)
-
4,168
4,165



At 31 December 2025

532,454
3,313,441
2,069,515
5,915,410



Net book value



At 31 December 2025
2,573
-
227,648
230,221



At 31 December 2024
1
-
247,366
247,367



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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025


13.


Tangible fixed assets


Group



Freehold property
Long-term leasehold property
Short-term leasehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Other fixed assets
Total

£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2025
218,315
84,983
682,957
618,507
841,711
721,789
1,151,441
4,319,703


Additions
67,301
617,146
-
1,749
98,153
62,990
386,334
1,233,673


Disposals
-
-
-
-
(150,093)
(467)
(329,008)
(479,568)


Exchange adjustments
11,644
(15,775)
-
4,630
(35,095)
(6,486)
(84,000)
(125,082)



At 31 December 2025

297,260
686,354
682,957
624,886
754,676
777,826
1,124,767
4,948,726



Depreciation


At 1 January 2025
88,347
84,983
532,095
539,386
652,407
610,756
364,566
2,872,540


Charge for the year on owned assets
45,019
14,794
62,914
29,527
81,567
30,821
255,123
519,765


Disposals
-
-
-
-
(117,409)
(272)
(201,735)
(319,416)


Exchange adjustments
5,685
(11,786)
-
2,181
(29,769)
(8,783)
(35,201)
(77,673)



At 31 December 2025

139,051
87,991
595,009
571,094
586,796
632,522
382,753
2,995,216
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

           13.Tangible fixed assets (continued)




Net book value



At 31 December 2025
158,209
598,363
87,948
53,792
167,880
145,304
742,014
1,953,510



At 31 December 2024
129,968
-
150,862
79,121
189,304
111,033
786,875
1,447,163

The net book value of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, included above, was £17,635 (2024 - £67,571).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

14.


Fixed asset investments

Company





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2025
8,699,861



At 31 December 2025
8,699,861





Direct subsidiary undertaking


The following was a direct subsidiary undertaking of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Elettronica Progretti S.r.l
Via Oros SNC, 00071 Pomezia (RM) Italy
Ordinary
100%


Indirect subsidiary undertakings


The following were indirect subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Promatic International Limited
Unit 1 Hooton Road, Hooton, Ellesmere Port CH66 7PA
Ordinary
100%
Promatic Inc
801 Mid America Drive, Plattsburg, MO 64477, USA
Ordinary
100%
Promatic France SAS
La Croix De Glatigny, Zone Artisanale, 61250, Lonrai, France
Ordinary
100%

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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

15.


Stocks

2025
2024
£
£

Raw materials and consumables
1,554,134
74,930

Finished goods and goods for resale
2,012,724
2,960,386

3,566,858
3,035,316


The difference between purchase price or production costs of stocks and their replacement cost is not material.


16.


Debtors

Group
Group
Company
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£


Trade debtors
1,889,609
1,317,444
-
-

Amounts owed by group undertakings
2,734,775
-
1,368,897
1,241,572

Other debtors
158,042
2,344,459
-
-

Prepayments and accrued income
219,777
205,654
9,014
6,667

Tax recoverable
76,380
-
-
-

Deferred taxation
135,635
135,635
52,722
52,722

5,214,218
4,003,192
1,430,633
1,300,961



17.


Cash and cash equivalents

Group
Group
2025
2024
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
509,330
-

Less: bank overdrafts
(919,077)
(30,204)

(409,747)
(30,204)


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

18.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£

Bank overdrafts
919,077
30,204
-
-

Bank loans
1,164,198
1,312,676
595,758
665,589

Deferred consideration
87,154
82,740
-
-

Trade creditors
1,235,092
1,485,385
-
-

Amounts owed to group companies
-
-
4,559,442
4,025,212

Corporation tax
-
35,109
-
-

Other taxation and social security
170,783
84,305
-
-

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
58,225
15,612
-
-

Other creditors
1,022,151
64,545
-
-

Accruals and deferred income
768,097
572,660
123,371
47,341

5,424,777
3,683,236
5,278,571
4,738,142



19.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£

Bank loans
1,970,220
1,026,733
824,567
641,398

Other loans
684,000
684,000
684,000
684,000

Accruals and deferred income
-
82,740
-
-

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
26,656
36,718
-
-

Other creditors
184,652
289,098
-
-

2,865,528
2,119,289
1,508,567
1,325,398




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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

20.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


Group
Group
Company
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
1,164,198
1,312,676
595,758
665,589


1,164,198
1,312,676
595,758
665,589

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
1,970,220
1,026,733
824,567
641,398

Other loans
684,000
684,000
684,000
684,000


2,654,220
1,710,733
1,508,567
1,325,398



3,818,418
3,023,409
2,104,325
1,990,987


£1,420,326 (2024 - £1,080,444) of bank loans in Promatic Inc are secured against assets purchased. Of this, £595,759 (2024 - £643,562) is due within one year and £824,567 (2024 - £436,883) is due after more than one year. Interest is charged between 1.9% - 5.85% depending on the individual agreement.

£684,000 (2024 - £684,000) series A loan notes have no fixed redeemable date.

The bank loan and loan notes are secured on the assets of the Group and rank in accordance with an "Intercreditors Deed" entered into by HSBC Bank Plc, Promatic Holdings Limited and subsidiaries, RAM (102) Limited and senior management.


21.


Hire purchase and finance leases


Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:

2025
2024
£
£


Within one year
58,225
67,303

Between 1-5 years
26,378
-

84,603
67,303

Finance lease payments represent rentals payable by the company or group for certain items of plant and machinery and motor vehicles. Leases include purchase options at the end of the lease period, and no restrictions are placed on the use of the assets. The average lease term is 5 years. All leases are on a fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

22.


Deferred taxation


Group



2025


£






At beginning of year
135,635



At end of year
135,635

Company


2025


£






At beginning of year
52,722



At end of year
52,722

Group
Group
Company
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£

Accelerated capital allowances
70,290
70,290
-
-

Tax losses carried forward
65,345
65,345
52,722
52,722

135,635
135,635
52,722
52,722


23.


Share capital

2025
2024
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



3,500 (2024 - 3,500) Ordinary shares of £1 each
3,500
3,500
1,324 (2024 - 1,324) Ordinary B shares of £1 each
1,324
1,324

4,824

4,824


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PROMATIC HOLDINGS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

24.


Reserves

Share premium account

The share premium reserve includes the premium on issue of equity shares, net of any issue costs.

Capital redemption reserve

The capital redemption reserve is a statutory, non-distributable reserve into which amounts are transferred following the redemption or purchase of a company's own shares out of distributable profits.

Foreign exchange reserve

The foreign exchange reserve includes exchange differences which arise on consolidation of the foreign subsidiary.

Merger Reserve

The merger reserve arose on a past group reconstruction that was accounted for as a merger in accordance with UK GAAP as applied at that time FRS 102 maintains the use of merger accounting for group reconstruction.

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss reserve represents cumulative profits and losses, net of any dividends paid and other adjustments.


25.


Pension commitments

The Group operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Group  in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Group  to the fund and amounted to £145,713 (2024 - £143,423). Contributions totalling £19,362 (2024 - £19,100) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.


26.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 2025 the Group and the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:


Group
Group
2025
2024
£
£

Not later than 1 year
157,552
222,373

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
199,786
349,149

Later than 5 years
-
14,400

357,338
585,922

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

27.Other financial commitments

The Group is party to cross guarantees in relation to various loan notes and bank facilities made available to other companies in the Group. The amounts outstanding in respect to guarantees as at 31 December 2025 are £1,973,718 (2024 - £1,726,189). 


28.


Related party transactions

The remuneration of key management personnel is as follows.

2025
2023
£
£

Aggregate compensation
489,434
645,959


29.


Ultimate parent company and controlling party

The immediate parent company is RAM (102) Limited, a company registered in England and Wales.

The ultimate controlling party is RAM (102) Limited, a company registered in England and Wales.

The largest group to which the company's results are consolidated is that of RAM (102) Limited.

The consolidated financial statements of RAM (102) Limited can be obtained from Companies House.

 
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