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| DIRECTORS | S Hansen |
| P Tait | |
| W W Tait Jnr | |
| A Tait Jnr | |
| A P Tait | |
| R Tait Jnr | |
| N Tait | |
| R J Tait | |
| W W Tait Snr |
| SECRETARY | Brown & McRae LLP |
| REGISTERED OFFICE | Anderson House |
| 9/11 Frithside Street | |
| Fraserburgh | |
| AB43 9AB | |
| United Kingdom |
| BUSINESS ADDRESS | Steamboat Quay |
| North Breakwater | |
| Fraserburgh | |
| Aberdeenshire | |
| AB43 9EE |
| COMPANY NUMBER | SC076707 (Scotland) |
| AUDITOR | Hall Morrice LLP |
| Statutory Auditor | |
| 6 & 7 Queens Terrace | |
| Aberdeen | |
| AB10 1XL |
| SOLICITORS | Brown & McRae LLP |
| 9-11 Frithside Street | |
| Fraserburgh | |
| Fraserburgh | |
| AB43 9AB |
The directors present their Strategic Report for the financial year ended 30 June 2025.
REVIEW OF THE BUSINESS
Against the background of difficult world events the Company recorded a very strong financial performance in this reporting year. The Directors are satisfied with the performance of the Company and its future prospects.
RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE
The results for the year and the financial position of the company are shown in the annexed financial statements.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ('KPIS')
The key performance indicators used to monitor the business are as follows: -
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| Turnover (£) | 55,117,035 | 41,760,586 | |
| Gross profit margin (%) | 74 | 71 | |
| EBITDA (£) | 35,914,714 | 25,272,859 | |
| Profit before tax (£) | 36,930,911 | 26,460,962 | |
| Net assets (£) | 67,783,378 | 60,085,973 |
PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The management of the business and execution of the company's objectives are subject to a number of risks. The key business risks and uncertainties affecting the company relate to fluctuations in annual quota allocations and market prices for mackerel and herring, both of which will have a considerable effect on the company's revenue. These risks are formally reviewed by the board and processes are put in place to monitor and mitigate them as far as possible.
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The company's financial instruments comprise cash and short-term deposits, and various items such as trade debtors and trade creditors that arise directly from its operations. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to fund the company's operations as well as to manage its working capital, liquidity and invest surplus funds.
The company's operations expose it to a variety of financial risks that include the effects of changes in credit risk, liquidity risk and interest rate risk. The company has in place a risk management programme that seeks to limit the adverse effects on the financial performance of the company by monitoring levels of debt finance and related finance costs. The company does not use derivative financial instruments.
Given the size of the company, the directors have not delegated the responsibility of monitoring financial risk management to a sub-committee of the board. The policies set by the board of directors are implemented by the company's finance department.
Price risk
The company is exposed to price risk due to normal inflationary increases in the purchase price of the goods and services it purchases in the UK and to fluctuations in the market price of mackerel and herring. The company has no exposure to equity securities price risk as it holds no listed or other equity investments.
Credit risk
The company has implemented policies that require appropriate credit checks on the potential customers before sales are made. The amount of exposure to any individual counterparty is subject to a limit, which is reassessed annually by the board.
Foreign currency risk
The company has exposure to foreign currency risk. The amount of exposure is closely monitored by the board in order to minimise this risk and to mitigate it as far as possible
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
The Board continue to believe that opportunities exist to develop the Company’s core activity
The future outlook for the pelagic fishery remains buoyant and the company is well placed to take advantage of this and expectations are for continued satisfactory trading performance.
SECTION 172 STATEMENT
This section describes how we have engaged with and had regard to the interests of our key stakeholders when exercising our duty to promote the success of the company under section 172(1) of the Companies Act 2006. Sometimes decisions must be made based on competing priorities of stakeholders. We describe below how the Directors seeks to understand what matters to stakeholders and carefully considers all the relevant factors when selecting the appropriate course of action.
EMPLOYEE INTERESTS
The Directors of the Company devote the relevant resources to facilitate the necessary development of its staff and the continued growth of the business. This includes close attention to succession planning.
The Company is an equal opportunities employer and maintains Company procedures that guarantees all employees with equal access to employment opportunity.
The Company policies relating to employee involvement continue to be reviewed in light of best practice. Employees and their representatives are briefed, consulted and provided with information in many ways designed to ensure that they are kept fully informed about developments in Company including health and safety
COMMUNITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
We recognise the environmental impact of the use of energy, water and generation of waste, as well as the use and disposal of our products. We are committed to reducing our impact on the environment. The Company takes very seriously its responsibility seriously. The Company is involved in various local initiatives that are aimed at delivering tangible benefits to our community.
STAKEHOLDERS
The Directors of the Company believe it is important that the values and principles which guide the Company are clearly defined, both internally and externally, in order to ensure that all Company activities are in implemented in compliance with the relevant laws and in the context of fair competition, honesty, integrity, fairness and in good faith which would promote the success of the Company for the benefit of its members having regard to the interest of all its stakeholders; shareholders , workforce , suppliers, customers , government / tax authorities , community and environment.
Approved by the Board of Directors and signed on its behalf by:
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W W Tait Snr
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The directors present their annual report on the affairs of the company, together with the financial statements and auditors’ report, for the financial year ended 30 June 2025.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
REVIEW OF THE BUSINESS
Sales for the financial year amounted to £55,083,390 (2024: £41,760,586). The company earned a profit after taxation totalling £27,697,491 (2024: £19,845,379).
The net current asset position of the company as at the financial year end amounted to £37,590,506 (2024: net current asset £36,861,825).
The net asset position of the company as at the financial year end amounted to £67,783,464 (2024: net asset £60,085,973).
DIVIDENDS
The directors paid a dividend of £20,000,000 in the current financial year (2024: £8,000,000).
DIRECTORS
The directors, who served during the financial year and to the date of this report except as noted, were as follows:
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ENERGY AND CARBON REPORT
Energy efficiency actions
The company has taken the following measures to increase energy efficiency:
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
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| Energy consumption used to calculate emissions | 29,960,000 | 30,250,000 | |
| TCO₂e | TCO₂e | ||
| Emissions from combustion of fuel for transport purposes | 7,096 | 7,431 | |
Intensity Ratio
The chosen intensity measurement ratio 129.0 (2024: 181.2) is total gross emissions in metric tonnes CO2e per million of turnover, the recommended ratio for the sector.
Methodology
We have followed the 2019 HM Government Environmental Reporting Guidelines. We have also used the GHG Reporting Protocol – Corporate Standard and have used the 2020 UK Government’s Conversion Factors for Company Reporting.
The Company continues to seek to reduce its carbon emission by monitoring its operations closely. The new vessel contract for delivery in late 2026 with improved efficiencies will lower emissions.
Charitable Donations
During the year, the company made charitable donations of £213,222 (2024 - £210,761).
AUDITOR
Each of the persons who is a director at the date of approval of this report confirms that:
* So far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditor is 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's auditor is aware of that information.
This confirmation is given and should be interpreted in accordance with the provisions of s418 of the Companies Act 2006.
Hall Morrice LLP have expressed their willingness to continue in office as auditor and appropriate arrangements have been put in place for them to be deemed reappointed as auditors in the absence of an Annual General Meeting.
Approved by the Board of Directors and signed on its behalf by:
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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), including FRS 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 of the profit or loss of the company for that financial 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;
* State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; 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. The directors 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.
We have audited the financial statements of Klondyke Fishing Company Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2025, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity, the Statement of Cash Flows, the accounting policies, and the related notes 1 to 22, 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 of Klondyke Fishing Company Limited (the ‘company’):
* Give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 30 June 2025 and of its profit for the financial year then ended;
* Have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland"; 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)). 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.
Other information
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Report of the Directors, but does not include the financial statements and our Report of the Auditors thereon.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the 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 Directors' Report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters 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.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
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 Report of the Auditors.
Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
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.
In identifying and assessing the risk of material misstatement due to non-compliance with laws and regulations we have:
* Ensured that the engagement team had the appropriate competence, capabilities and skills to identify or recognise non-compliance with laws and regulations;
* Identified the laws and regulations applicable to the entity through discussions with directors and management and through our own knowledge of the sector;
* Focused on the specific laws and regulations we consider may have a direct effect on the financial statements, including FRS 102, the Companies Act 2006 and tax compliance regulations;
* Focused on the specific laws and regulations we consider may have an indirect effect on the financial statements that are central to the entity's ability to trade including those relating to fishing, marine and port safety and GDPR;
* Reviewed the financial statement disclosures and tested to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
* Made enquiries of management and inspected legal correspondence;
* Reviewed minutes of meetings of those charged with governance; and
* Ensured the engagement team remained alert to instances of non-compliance throughout the audit.
In identifying and assessing the risk of material misstatement due to irregularities, including fraud and how it may occur, and the potential for management bias and the override of controls we have:
* Obtained an understanding of the entity's operations, including the nature of its revenue sources and of its objectives and strategies, to understand the classes of transactions, account balances, expected financial disclosures and business risks that may result in risk of material misstatement;
* Obtained an understanding of the internal controls in place to mitigate risks of irregularities, including fraud;
* Vouched balances and reconciling items in key control account reconciliations to supporting documentation;
* Carried out detailed testing, on a sample basis, to verify the completeness, occurrence, existence and accuracy of transactions and balances;
* Carried out detailed testing to verify the completeness, occurrence, validity, existence and accuracy of income including cut-off testing and ensuring income recognition is in line with stated accounting policies;
* Made enquiries of management as to where they consider there was a susceptibility to fraud, and their knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud;
* Tested journal entries to identify any unusual transactions;
* Performed analytical procedures to identify any significant or unusual transactions;
* Investigated the business rationale behind any significant or unusual transactions; and
* Evaluated the appropriateness of accounting policies and the reasonableness of accounting estimates.
We did not identify any matters relating to non-compliance with laws and regulations, or relating to fraud.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is inherently more difficult than detecting those that result from error as fraud may involve intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation. In addition, the further removed any non-compliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of it.
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 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.
For and on behalf of
Statutory Auditor
Aberdeen
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| Net current assets | 37,590,506 | 36,861,825 | ||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 71,115,964 | 63,408,039 | ||
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| Net assets | 67,783,464 | 60,085,973 | ||
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| Total shareholders' funds | 67,783,464 | 60,085,973 |
The financial statements of Klondyke Fishing Company Limited (registered number:
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The principal accounting policies are summarised below. They have all been applied consistently throughout the financial year and to the preceding financial year, unless otherwise stated.
Klondyke Fishing Company Limited (the company) is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in the United Kingdom under the Companies Act 2006 and is registered in Scotland. The address of the company's registered office is Anderson House, 9/11 Frithside Street, Fraserburgh, AB43 9AB, United Kingdom. The principal place of business is Steamboat Quay, North Breakwater, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, AB43 9EE.
The principal activities are set out in the Strategic Report.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain items at fair value, and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS 102) applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued by the Financial Reporting Council and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling which is the functional currency of the company and rounded to the nearest £.
At 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 at least twelve months from the date of signing the financial statements. Thus the directors have continued to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
Exchange differences are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in the period in which they arise except for:
* exchange differences on transactions entered into to hedge certain foreign currency risks (see above); and
* exchange differences arising on gains or losses on non-monetary items which are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Revenue from the sale of fish is recognised after landings have been weighed and deductions agreed, 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.
Short term benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the Balance Sheet date where transactions or events that result in an obligation to pay more tax in the future or a right to pay less tax in the future have occurred at the Balance Sheet date. Timing differences are differences between the company's taxable profits and its results as stated in the financial statements that arise from the inclusion of gains and losses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in the financial statements.
Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that, on the basis of all available evidence, it can be regarded as more likely than not that there will be suitable taxable profits from which the future reversal of the underlying timing differences can be deducted.
When the amount that can be deducted for tax for an asset that is recognised in a business combination is less (more) than the value at which it is recognised, a deferred tax liability (asset) is recognised for the additional tax that will be paid (avoided) in respect of that difference. Similarly, a deferred tax asset (liability) is recognised for the additional tax that will be avoided (paid) because of a difference between the value at which a liability is recognised and the amount that will be assessed for tax.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for timing differences arising from investments in subsidiaries and associates, except where the company is able to control the reversal of the timing difference and it is probable that it will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference. Deferred tax relating to property, plant and equipment is measured using the revaluation model and investment property is measured using the tax rates and allowances that apply to the sale of the asset.
Where items recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income or equity are chargeable to or deductible for tax purposes, the resulting current or deferred tax expense or income is presented in the same component of comprehensive income or equity as the transaction or other event that resulted in the tax expense or income.
Current tax assets and liabilities are offset only when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the amounts and the company intends either to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only if: a) the company has a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities; and b) the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on the company and the company intends either to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis, or to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously, in each future period in which significant amounts of deferred tax liabilities or assets are expected to be settled or recovered.
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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.
Assets, other than those measured at fair value, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each Balance Sheet date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income as described below.
Non-financial assets
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). The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Financial assets
Where indicators exist for a decrease in impairment loss, the prior impairment loss is tested to determine reversal. An impairment loss is reversed on an individual impaired asset to the extent that the revised recoverable value does not lead to a revised carrying amount higher than the carrying value had no impairment been recognised.
For financial assets carried at amortised cost, the amount of impairment is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate.
For financial assets carried at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the best estimate of the amount that would be received for the asset if it were to be sold at the reporting date.
Where indicators exist for a decrease in impairment loss, and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the prior impairment loss is tested to determine reversal. An impairment loss is reversed on an individual impaired financial asset to the extent that the revised recoverable value does not lead to a revised carrying amount higher than the carrying value had no impairment been recognised.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
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.
Financial assets and liabilities are only offset in the Balance Sheet when, and only when there exists a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and the company intends either 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.
Financial assets are derecognised when and only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or are settled, or the company transfers to another party substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, or the company, despite having retained some, but not all, significant risks and rewards of ownership, has transferred control of the asset to another party.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the fair value of cash or other resources received or receivable, net of direct issue costs. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
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.
Other financial liabilities
Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.
Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.
The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the Balance Sheet date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows (when the effect of the time value of money is material).
When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, a receivable is recognised as an asset if it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and the amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.
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 financial year in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the financial year of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
Critical judgements in applying the company’s accounting policies
The following are the critical judgements, apart from those involving estimations (which are dealt with separately below), that the directors have made in the process of applying the company’s accounting policies and that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements.
The directors make an assessment at the end of each financial year of whether there is objective evidence that a debtor is impaired. When assessing impairment of debtors and other amounts receivable, the directors consider factors including the nature of the debtor, the age profile of outstanding amounts receivable, recent correspondence and historical experience in cash collected from debtors.
The annual depreciation charge for tangible fixed assets is sensitive to changes in the estimated useful economic lives and residual values of the assets. Determination of appropriate useful economic lives is a key judgement and the useful economic lives and residual values are re-assessed annually. They are amended when necessary to reflect current estimates, based on technological advancement, future investments, economic utilisation and the physical condition of the assets.
Turnover represents the fair value of goods/services provided to customers during the financial year excluding value added tax.
Breakdown by geographical market:
An analysis of the company's turnover by geographical market is set out below.
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| £ | £ | ||
| United Kingdom | 40,921,385 | 35,279,108 | |
| Europe | 14,162,005 | 6,481,478 | |
| 55,083,390 | 41,760,586 |
Profit before taxation is stated after charging/(crediting):
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An analysis of the auditor's remuneration is as follows:
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| Fees payable to the company’s auditor and its associates for the audit of the company's annual financial statements: | 12,700 | 11,000 | |
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Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
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| 200,912 | 194,200 |
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The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2024: higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK:
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| Profit before taxation | 36,930,910 | 26,460,962 | |
| Tax on profit at standard UK corporation tax rate of 25% (2024: 25%) |
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| Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit | 580 | 135 | |
| Fixed asset differences | 197 | 207 | |
| Total tax charge for year | 9,233,419 | 6,615,583 |
Interest income
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| Interest on bank deposits | 1,016,768 | 1,179,776 | |
| Other interest income | 0 | 8,327 | |
| 1,016,768 | 1,188,103 |
Other finance costs:
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| Other interest | (571) | 0 |
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| Amounts recognised as distributions to equity holders in the financial year: | |||
| Final paid | 20,000,000 | 8,000,000 | |
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| At 30 June 2025 | 25,760 | 159 | 33,499,539 | 33,525,458 | |||
| At 30 June 2024 | 27,116 | 212 | 26,493,873 | 26,521,201 |
Included within other property, plant and equipment are assets under construction totalling £9,450,346 (2024 - £1,178,933).
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HSBC UK Bank PLC hold security in the form of a floating charge over all assets and undertakings.
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| Charged to the Profit and Loss Account |
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Deferred tax
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| Called-up share capital presented as equity | 610,000 | 610,000 |
The share premium reserve contains the premium arising on issue of equity shares, net of issue expenses.
The profit and loss reserve represents cumulative profits or losses, net of dividends paid and other adjustments.
Commitments
Capital commitments are as follows:
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| Contracted for but not provided for: | |||
| Tangible fixed assets | 29,131,234 | 37,256,818 |
| Balance at 01 July 2024 | Cash flows | Balance at 30 June 2025 | |||
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| Cash at bank and in hand | 23,685,754 | 2,318,340 | 26,004,094 | ||
| 23,685,754 | 2,318,340 | 26,004,094 | |||
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Transactions with related parties or connected persons
Amounts owed by related parties
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Amounts owed to related parties
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Transactions with the entity’s directors (or members of its governing body)
Amounts owed by directors
As at 30 June 2025, the company was due the directors £204,296 (2024 - £230,658). The loans are interest free and there are no set repayment terms.
All the directors are crew members on the company's fishing vessels and they were paid a total of £2,089,447 (2024 - £1,722,708) for their services as crew members.