Company registration number 00470607 (England and Wales)
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Annual report and financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2025
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Company information
Directors
Mr M R Davies
Mrs A J White
Mrs D M Davies
Mr A P Dyer
(Appointed 19 December 2025)
Mr D J Jones
(Appointed 19 December 2025)
Company number
00470607
Registered office
11 St Davids Road
Swansea Enterprise Park
Morriston
Swansea City
County Of Swansea
SA6 8QL
Auditor
DJH Audit Limited
The Glades
Festival Way
Festival Park
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST1 5SQ
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Contents
Page
Strategic report
1 - 3
Directors' report
4 - 5
Independent auditor's report
6 - 9
Income statement
10
Statement of comprehensive income
11
Statement of financial position
12
Statement of changes in equity
13
Notes to the financial statements
14 - 29
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Strategic report
For the year ended 31 December 2025
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Review of the business
W.G. Davies (Landore) Limited continues to operate as a franchised main dealer for MAN Truck & Bus Limited, providing specialist vehicle maintenance, servicing and spare parts supply. The company operates from three key locations across South Wales—Cardiff, Swansea and Sageston (Tenby)—and employs more than eighty skilled professionals.
Founded in 1949, W.G. Davies has developed from a family haulage business into a leading commercial vehicle service provider supporting customers across a wide range of sectors including logistics, construction, municipal services, petrochemicals and emergency services. The business remains firmly rooted in its family values, placing strong emphasis on long-term customer relationships, technical expertise and dependable service delivery.
During 2025 the company continued to trade in a competitive but stable commercial vehicle service market. Turnover for the year was £10,491,000 (2024: £10,804,440). Despite the slight reduction in revenue compared with the previous year, the business achieved an increase in gross profit to £2,914,101 (2024: £2,855,267), reflecting improved margin performance within the core parts and service operations.
Operating profit for the year was £530,405 (2024: £561,444). This reflects continued investment in facilities, systems and people to ensure the company maintains the high operational standards required within the MAN Truck & Bus dealer network and continues to deliver excellent service to its customers.
Leadership Transition
A significant milestone during the year was the retirement of Malcolm Jones, who had served as Operations Director and been closely associated with W.G. Davies for many years. Malcolm first became involved with the business in the mid-1990s and returned to the company in 2007 as Operations Director, playing a pivotal role during an important period in the company’s development.
Over the past two decades Malcolm has been instrumental in strengthening the operational foundations of the business, helping guide the company through periods of challenge while supporting its long-term growth. His leadership, experience and commitment to developing people within the organisation have made a lasting contribution to the culture and success of W.G. Davies.
Beyond his professional role, Malcolm has been a trusted colleague and friend to many within the business. His ability to build relationships, mentor colleagues and maintain a clear long-term vision for the company has been greatly valued by both employees and customers alike.
On behalf of the board, employees and customers, the directors would like to place on record their sincere appreciation for Malcolm’s dedication and many years of service, and wish him a long, healthy and well-deserved retirement.
Following Malcolm’s retirement, the company strengthened its leadership structure with the appointment of two new directors:
These appointments provide clear strategic focus across both commercial development and operational performance, supporting the next phase of the company’s continued growth.
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Strategic report (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
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Principal risks and uncertainties
W.G. Davies operates in a competitive and evolving commercial vehicle service sector. Key risks facing the business include inflationary pressures affecting labour, energy and operational costs, recruitment and retention of skilled technicians, supply chain constraints affecting parts availability and the increasing technological complexity of modern commercial vehicles.
The company mitigates these risks through strong operational management, continued investment in staff training and development, and maintaining close relationships with MAN Truck & Bus Ltd and key fleet customers.
Customer service remains central to the company’s strategy. Since 2009 the business has conducted more than 1,900 structured customer interviews, enabling continuous improvement in service delivery and helping maintain consistently high levels of customer satisfaction and customer retention.
Investment in People and Infrastructure
Workforce Development
The company continues to invest significantly in its workforce, recognising that its employees remain its most valuable asset. A large proportion of staff have long service within the organisation, reflecting the strong culture and stability of the business.
Ongoing investment in technical training, apprenticeships and professional development ensures that the company’s workforce remains highly skilled and capable of supporting the increasingly advanced technologies found in modern commercial vehicles.
Technological and Digital Development
Following the successful implementation of the X-Power dealer management system, the company continued to develop its digital capabilities during the year.
Improvements in operational systems have enhanced workshop scheduling, inventory management, service reporting and operational data analysis. These developments enable improved efficiency within the business while supporting better communication and service delivery to customers.
Infrastructure Investment
W.G. Davies continues to maintain modern facilities across its depots in Cardiff, Swansea and Sageston. Each site is equipped with advanced workshop equipment and specialist diagnostic tools, enabling the company to provide a comprehensive range of maintenance and repair services for commercial vehicles ranging from light vans to heavy articulated vehicles.
Ongoing investment ensures that the business continues to meet the operational standards required within the MAN dealer network while maintaining sufficient capacity to support customers across South Wales.
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Strategic report (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
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Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility
The company remains committed to reducing its environmental impact and operating responsibly within the communities it serves.
W.G. Davies continues to work towards its long-term objective of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. Investment in solar energy systems, biomass heating and energy-efficient lighting across its facilities continues to reduce energy consumption and improve environmental performance.
The company also promotes responsible waste management, recycling initiatives and sustainable procurement practices wherever possible.
Future Outlook
Looking ahead, the directors remain confident in the long-term prospects of the business.
The company will continue to focus on strengthening long-term service partnerships with fleet operators, improving operational efficiency across its workshop network and investing in digital systems that support data-driven management and customer service.
With a strong customer base, modern facilities and a highly experienced workforce, W.G. Davies is well positioned to continue delivering industry-leading service standards and supporting the needs of commercial vehicle operators across South Wales.
Key performance indicators
Despite a modest reduction in turnover, the improvement in gross profit margin reflects the strength of the company’s core service and parts operations and continued focus on operational efficiency.
Conclusion
2025 represented an important year of transition for W.G. Davies (Landore) Limited, marked by leadership change and continued operational development.
The appointment of new directors strengthens the company’s governance and strategic leadership while maintaining the values and service standards that have defined the business for more than seventy-five years.
The directors remain confident in the company’s financial stability and long-term growth prospects, supported by strong customer relationships, continued investment in people and technology, and a clear strategy for sustainable development.
Mr M R Davies
Director
23 June 2026
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Directors' report
For the year ended 31 December 2025
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company continued to be that of a truck dealership and maintenance provider.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 10.
Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £134,500. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
Mr M R Davies
Mr M R Jones
(Resigned 19 December 2025)
Mrs A J White
Mrs D M Davies
Mr A P Dyer
(Appointed 19 December 2025)
Mr D J Jones
(Appointed 19 December 2025)
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.
Strategic report
The company has chosen in accordance with Companies Act 2006, s. 414C(11) to set out in the company's strategic report information required by Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, Sch. 7 to be contained in the directors' report.
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Directors' report (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 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.
On behalf of the board
Mr M R Davies
Director
23 June 2026
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Independent auditor's report
To the members of W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 December 2025 which comprise the income statement, the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of financial position, the statement of changes in equity and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 December 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.
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Independent auditor's report (continued)
To the members of W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
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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.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the 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, 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.
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Independent auditor's report (continued)
To the members of W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
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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 partner ensured that the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence, capabilities and skills to identify or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
we identified the laws and regulations applicable to the company through discussions with directors and other management, and from our commercial knowledge and experience of the company;
we assessed the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations identified above through making enquiries of management and inspecting legal correspondence; and
identified laws and regulations were communicated within the audit team regularly and the team remained alert to instances of non-compliance throughout the audit.
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.
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; and
assessed whether judgements and assumptions made in determining the accounting estimates were indicative of potential bias.
In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to:
agreeing financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation;
enquiring of management as to actual and potential litigation and claims; and
reviewing correspondence with HMRC, relevant regulators and the company’s legal advisors.
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.
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Independent auditor's report (continued)
To the members of W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
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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 2006. Our 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 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 members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Stacey Parr FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of DJH Audit Limited, Statutory Auditor
Accountants
The Glades
Festival Way
Festival Park
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST1 5SQ
13 July 2026
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Income Statement
For the year ended 31 December 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
10,491,000
10,804,440
Cost of sales
(7,576,899)
(7,949,173)
Gross profit
2,914,101
2,855,267
Administrative expenses
(3,131,199)
(3,109,873)
Other operating income
747,503
816,050
Operating profit
4
530,405
561,444
Interest receivable and similar income
7
12,542
6,773
Interest payable and similar expenses
8
(368,260)
(327,588)
Profit before taxation
174,687
240,629
Tax on profit
9
(62,299)
(196,833)
Profit for the financial year
112,388
43,796
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Statement of comprehensive income
For the year ended 31 December 2025
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2025
2024
£
£
Profit for the year
112,388
43,796
Other comprehensive income
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
112,388
43,796
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Statement Of Financial Position
As at 31 December 2025
31 December 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
5,001,455
5,197,826
Current assets
Stocks
12
490,105
525,794
Debtors
13
1,681,975
1,245,783
Cash at bank and in hand
407
42,225
2,172,487
1,813,802
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
14
(2,982,294)
(3,044,659)
Net current liabilities
(809,807)
(1,230,857)
Total assets less current liabilities
4,191,648
3,966,969
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
15
(2,286,849)
(2,033,661)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
18
414,400
438,100
(414,400)
(438,100)
Net assets
1,490,399
1,495,208
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
21
50,000
50,000
Revaluation reserve
22
645,378
628,075
Profit and loss reserves
23
795,021
817,133
Total equity
1,490,399
1,495,208
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 23 June 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr M R Davies
Mrs A J White
Director
Director
Company registration number 00470607 (England and Wales)
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 31 December 2025
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Share capital
Revaluation reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2024
50,000
628,075
958,546
1,636,621
Year ended 31 December 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
43,796
43,796
Dividends
10
-
-
(185,209)
(185,209)
Balance at 31 December 2024
50,000
628,075
817,133
1,495,208
Year ended 31 December 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
112,388
112,388
Dividends
10
-
-
(134,500)
(134,500)
Other movements
-
17,303
-
17,303
Balance at 31 December 2025
50,000
645,378
795,021
1,490,399
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 11 St Davids Road, Swansea Enterprise Park, Morriston, Swansea City, County Of Swansea, SA6 8QL.
1.1
Basis of preparation
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of leasehold properties at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
This company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements, including this company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. The company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirements:
Section 7 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’: Presentation of a statement of cash flow and related notes and disclosures;
Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instrument Issues: Interest income/expense and net gains/losses for financial instruments not measured at fair value; basis of determining fair values; details of collateral, loan defaults or breaches, details of hedges, hedging fair value changes recognised in profit or loss and in other comprehensive income;
Section 26 ‘Share based Payment’: Share-based payment expense charged to profit or loss, reconciliation of opening and closing number and weighted average exercise price of share options, how the fair value of options granted was measured, measurement and carrying amount of liabilities for cash-settled share-based payments, explanation of modifications to arrangements;
Section 33 ‘Related Party Disclosures’: Compensation for key management personnel.
The financial statements of the company are consolidated in the financial statements of W.G. Davies Group Limited. These consolidated financial statements are available from its registered office, 11 St Davids Road, Swansea Enterprise Park, Morriston, Swansea City, County of Swansea, SA6 8QL.
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
Revenue
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on despatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
Revenue from contracts for the provision of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion when the stage of completion, costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is calculated by comparing costs incurred, mainly in relation to contractual hourly staff rates and materials, as a proportion of total costs. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that are recoverable.
1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Land and buildings
Over 125 year lease
Land and buildings improvements
5%, 10% and 20% straight line on cost
Plant and equipment
20%, 25% and 33% straight line on cost
Fixtures and fittings
25%, 33% and 50% straight line on cost
Motor vehicles
10% and 25% reducing balance on net book value
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
1.5
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible 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).
1.6
Stocks
Stocks and work in progress are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.
Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of replacement cost and cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.
Cost is calculated using an average basis.
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.7
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and at bank. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.8
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's statement of financial position when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Other financial assets
Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
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.
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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 bank loans, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.9
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.10
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the income statement 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.
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.
Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, 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.
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 18 -
1.11
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
1.12
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.13
Leases
As lessee
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the statement of financial position as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.
As lessor
When the company acts as a lessor, a lease is classified as a finance lease whenever it transfers substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the underlying asset to the lessee, either at the end of the lease term or for the major part of the economic life of the asset. All other leases are classified as operating leases. If an arrangement contains both lease and non-lease components, the company allocates the consideration in the contract to the two elements.
Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term.
1.14
Government grants
Biomass income is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the conditions will be met and the income will be received. Payments are made for 7 years and are based on the amount of renewable heat made by the heating system. This is paid through the Non-Domestic RHI scheme.
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
- 19 -
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.
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.
Property Valuation
As described in note 11, freehold and leasehold properties are measured using the revaluation method and as such this requires significant estimation. The valuation of the leasehold properties has been based on formal revaluations competed by property experts on 15th April 2025. The directors have considered changes in the valuation of freehold and leasehold land and buildings since the year end, and changes have been reflected accordingly.
3
Turnover and other revenue
An analysis of the company's turnover is as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Parts
5,076,630
5,673,442
Maintenance
4,944,057
4,864,553
Vehicle Rentals
238,608
266,445
Vehicle sales
231,705
-
10,491,000
10,804,440
2025
2024
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
12,542
6,773
Sundry income
701,829
770,058
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
- 20 -
4
Operating profit
2025
2024
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
25,200
25,200
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
382,880
441,141
Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
-
(65,263)
Operating lease charges
159,023
28,218
5
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Management
3
4
Administrators
42
30
Workshop
37
55
Total
82
89
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
2,665,752
2,824,799
Social security costs
360,106
319,730
Pension costs
151,628
171,856
3,177,486
3,316,385
6
Directors' remuneration
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
169,243
202,741
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
31,358
31,582
200,601
234,323
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
6
Directors' remuneration
(Continued)
- 21 -
Remuneration disclosed above include the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
n/a
83,072
As total directors' remuneration was less than £200,000 in the current year, no disclosure is provided for that year.
7
Interest receivable and similar income
2025
2024
£
£
Interest income
Other interest income
12,542
6,773
8
Interest payable and similar expenses
2025
2024
£
£
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
234,324
163,840
Interest on finance leases and hire purchase contracts
131,569
161,299
Other interest
2,367
2,449
368,260
327,588
9
Taxation
2025
2024
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
85,199
87,916
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(22,900)
108,917
Total tax charge
62,299
196,833
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
9
Taxation
(Continued)
- 22 -
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
174,687
240,629
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2024: 25.00%)
43,672
60,157
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
11,493
13,834
Depreciation on assets not qualifying for tax allowances
10,652
20,803
Pension creditor movement
(660)
SBA - WDA claimed
(3,518)
(3,518)
Deferred Tax Under/(over) provided in prior year
106,217
Taxation charge for the year
62,299
196,833
10
Dividends
2025
2024
£
£
Interim paid
134,500
185,209
11
Tangible fixed assets
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
11
Tangible fixed assets
(Continued)
- 23 -
Land and buildings
Land and buildings improvements
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2025
3,699,339
1,741,283
723,952
411,021
1,007,428
7,583,023
Additions
8,543
21,142
102,061
60,450
192,196
Disposals
(18,023)
(18,023)
Revaluation
(5,686)
(5,686)
At 31 December 2025
3,702,196
1,741,283
745,094
513,082
1,049,855
7,751,510
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
493,699
770,575
471,714
311,388
337,821
2,385,197
Depreciation charged in the year
25,599
89,000
56,737
52,557
158,987
382,880
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(18,022)
(18,022)
At 31 December 2025
519,298
859,575
528,451
363,945
478,786
2,750,055
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
3,182,898
881,708
216,643
149,137
571,069
5,001,455
At 31 December 2024
3,205,640
970,708
252,238
99,633
669,607
5,197,826
Included within tangible fixed assets are assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Plant and equipment
771,954
907,097
Motor vehicles
531,336
616,287
1,303,290
1,523,384
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
11
Tangible fixed assets
(Continued)
- 24 -
Included within Land and Buildings are two properties which are held at valuation. One property held is Freehold which has been revalued to £1,450,000 on 15/04/2025 by Certus Property Consultants, independent valuers not connected with the company. This property has a carrying value of at the year end of £1,438,400. The valuation conforms to RICS standards and was based on recent market transactions on arm's length terms for similar properties. The second property held is Leasehold and has been revalued to £1,750,00 on 15/04/2025 by Certus Property Consultants, independent valuers not connected with the company. This property has a carrying value of at the year end of £1,727,502. The valuation conforms to RICS standards and was based on recent market transactions on arm's length terms for similar properties.
The following assets are carried at valuation. If the assets were measured using the cost model, the carrying amounts would be as follows:
Leasehold land and buildings
2025
2024
£
£
Cost
3,187,092
3,187,092
Accumulated depreciation
(606,437)
(517,975)
Carrying value
2,580,655
2,669,117
12
Stocks
2025
2024
£
£
Raw materials and consumables
418,194
385,785
Work in progress
71,911
140,009
490,105
525,794
13
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
756,991
467,015
Other debtors
808,995
645,643
Prepayments and accrued income
114,789
131,125
1,680,775
1,243,783
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
13
Debtors
(Continued)
- 25 -
2025
2024
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
£
£
Deferred tax asset (note 18)
1,200
2,000
Total debtors
1,681,975
1,245,783
14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
16
870,576
772,609
Obligations under finance leases
17
347,021
385,457
Trade creditors
786,617
775,263
Corporation tax
147,662
165,207
Other taxation and social security
504,116
664,718
Deferred income
19
1,800
1,800
Other creditors
179,690
199,621
Accruals and deferred income
144,812
79,984
2,982,294
3,044,659
Bank loans and overdrafts of £302,324 (2024 - £445,811) are secured by fixed and floating charges over the company's assets.
Also included within bank loans and overdrafts are amounts of £568,252 (2024 - £326,798) in respect of invoice discounting facilities. These amounts are secured by a fixed charge on all purchased debts.
Amounts due under hire purchase contracts are secured against the assets to which they relate.
15
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
16
1,897,130
1,367,330
Obligations under finance leases
17
312,469
587,281
Deferred income
19
77,250
79,050
2,286,849
2,033,661
Bank loans are secured by fixed and floating charges over the company's assets.
Amounts due under hire purchase contracts are secured against the assets to which they relate.
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
- 26 -
16
Loans and overdrafts
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans
2,748,311
2,139,939
Bank overdrafts
19,395
2,767,706
2,139,939
Payable within one year
870,576
772,609
Payable after one year
1,897,130
1,367,330
The bank loans are secured by a fixed and floating charge over the assets of the company.
Long term bank debt is in the form of nine secured loans which are monthly repayment (capital and interest) instruments with various banks. The loan is set to mature between April 2025 and July 2027 at an interest rate varying between 2.05% and 14.15% per annum.
17
Finance lease obligations
2025
2024
Amounts due:
£
£
Within one year
347,021
385,457
After more than one year
312,469
587,281
659,490
972,738
2025
2024
Future minimum lease payments due under finance leases:
£
£
Within one year
347,021
385,457
In two to five years
312,469
587,281
659,490
972,738
Finance lease payments represent rentals payable by the company for certain items of plant and machinery. 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 3 years. All leases are on a fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments.
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
- 27 -
18
Deferred taxation
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:
Liabilities
Liabilities
Assets
Assets
2025
2024
2025
2024
Balances:
£
£
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
414,400
438,100
1,200
2,000
2025
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 January 2025
436,100
Credit to profit or loss
(22,900)
Liability at 31 December 2025
413,200
19
Deferred income
2025
2024
£
£
Other deferred income
79,050
80,850
Included in the financial statements as follows:
Current liabilities
1,800
1,800
Non-current liabilities
77,250
79,050
79,050
80,850
20
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
151,628
171,856
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
- 28 -
21
Share capital
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
Ordinary-A shares of £1 each
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
Ordinary shares carry full voting, dividend and capital distribution rights with no right of redemption.
Ordinary A shares carry full voting, dividend and capital distribution rights with no right of redemption.
22
Revaluation reserve
Revaluation reserve is a non-distributable reserve that includes the revaluation of leasehold property performed in 2025.
23
Profit and loss reserves
The retained earnings reserve holds the retained earnings of the company, after the deduction of any dividends paid in the period.
24
Operating lease commitments
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 one year
172,488
203,201
Between two and five years
43,352
215,949
215,840
419,150
25
Directors' transactions
The advance is unsecured, repayable on demand and interest is charged at HMRC's official rate of interest per annum, where the balance exceeds £10,000.
The director has made a personal guarantee of £50,000 in respect of loans held by the company.
W.G.Davies(Landore) Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
25
Directors' transactions
(Continued)
- 29 -
Advances
% Rate
Opening balance
Amounts advanced
Interest charged
Amounts repaid
Closing balance
£
£
£
£
£
Directors Loan Account
2.25
345,448
419,761
12,441
(354,840)
422,810
345,448
419,761
12,441
(354,840)
422,810
26
Ultimate controlling party
The ultimate controlling party is considered to be Mr M R Davies by virtue of his majority shareholding in the company.
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