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Registered number: 03847035









FACI ECHEM LTD









ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

 
FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
F Rossi 
R D Macmillan 




Registered number
03847035



Registered office
Burley House
147 Kirkstall Road

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS3 1JN




Independent auditors
MHA                                                                                                      Statutory Auditors & Chartered Accountants

6th Floor

2 London Wall Place

London

EC2Y 5AU





 
FACI ECHEM LTD
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic Report
 
1 - 3
Directors' Report
 
4 - 5
Independent Auditors' Report
 
6 - 10
Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
9
Balance Sheet
 
10
Statement of Changes in Equity
 
11
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
12 - 27


 
FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

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

FACI eChem Ltd specialises in the production and distribution of high-performance chemical additives used in a wide range of industrial applications, including plastics, rubber, coatings, construction materials, pharmaceuticals and personal care products. The Company forms part of the FACI Group, an international oleochemical group operating through manufacturing and commercial subsidiaries across Europe, Asia and North America

Business review
 
The Company delivered a strong financial performance during 2025 despite a market environment characterised by continued uncertainty in the European manufacturing sector and ongoing volatility in raw material markets.

Turnover increased slightly from £9.6 million to £9.8 million, while profitability improved significantly. Profit before taxation increased from £559k to £1.1 million and profit after taxation increased from £406k to £816k. Net assets increased from £8.0 million to £8.8 million.

The improvement in profitability was supported by continued cost discipline, efficient management of working capital and a favourable contribution from financial income and foreign exchange movements.

As an export-oriented business, the Company generates a significant proportion of its sales in Euro while a substantial part of its operating cost base is denominated in Pound Sterling. During 2025, exchange rate movements had a positive impact on the Company's results and contributed to the improvement in profitability.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
Credit Risk

The Company maintains a diversified and well-established customer portfolio. Credit exposure is continuously monitored and customer credit limits are regularly reviewed. No significant bad debts were incurred during the year.

Liquidity Risk

The Company operates within the Group's treasury structure and continues to benefit from the financial support and cash management arrangements of the wider FACI Group. The Directors are satisfied that sufficient financial resources are available to support ongoing operations.

Foreign Exchange Risk

The Company is exposed to currency fluctuations arising from sales and purchases denominated in different currencies, principally EUR and GBP. Exchange rate movements are monitored continuously and managed through the Group treasury function.

Market Risk

The European manufacturing sector continues to face challenges linked to geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory developments and weak industrial demand. The Company mitigates these risks through product diversification, long-standing customer relationships and a focus on speciality products with higher added value.


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FACI ECHEM LTD
 

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

Research & development

Research and development activities are coordinated at Group level. The Company continues to benefit from technical knowledge, product development and regulatory support provided by other companies within the FACI Group.

Financial key performance indicators
 
The company's key financial and other performance indicators during the year were as follows:
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The Company recorded a modest increase in both turnover and sales volumes during the year. Whilst market conditions in the United Kingdom remained challenging, particularly in the industrial and manufacturing sectors, the Company benefited from a favourable product mix and from export sales that partially offset the continuing contraction of domestic demand.

The markets served by the Company continue to be influenced by a combination of economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and increasing competitive pressure from non-European producers. These factors have affected customers’ investment decisions and, more generally, the level of industrial activity across several sectors in which the Company operates.

Despite these challenges, the Company maintained satisfactory operating performance and profitability. The business continued to benefit from its established customer base, technical expertise and close integration within the wider FACI Group.

A particularly positive contribution to the result for the year arose from foreign exchange movements. The Company’s sales are predominantly denominated in Euro whilst a significant proportion of purchases are made in Pound Sterling. During 2025, exchange rate movements generated a favourable impact on profitability, contributing to the improvement in profit before tax compared with the previous year.

Raw material markets remained characterised by volatility throughout the year. Prices of vegetable oils, fatty acids and their derivatives continued to be influenced by geopolitical developments, transportation costs, regulatory requirements and uncertainty surrounding international trade policies. Whilst fluctuations were generally less extreme than in previous years, they remained frequent and difficult to predict.

The Company continues to operate within the Group cash pooling structure managed by Faci Corporate S.p.A. This centralised treasury system optimises liquidity management across the Group and provides financial flexibility to support working capital requirements and future development opportunities. The Directors remain satisfied with the overall financial strength of the Group and the Company's position within it.

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FACI ECHEM LTD
 

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

Business development in 2026
 
The Directors expect market conditions during 2026 to remain challenging and characterised by a high degree of uncertainty. Ongoing geopolitical tensions, changes in international trade policies and the continuing pressure on European industrial production are expected to influence customer demand and investment decisions.

The European chemical industry continues to face structural challenges, including high energy costs, increasing regulatory requirements and competition from producers operating in regions with lower production costs and less burdensome regulatory frameworks. These factors may continue to affect the markets served by the Company.

Despite these challenges, the Directors believe that the Company is well positioned to continue operating successfully. The business benefits from a diversified customer portfolio, strong technical know-how and the support of the wider FACI Group. The Company has also demonstrated resilience in adapting to changing market conditions and maintaining profitability despite a difficult economic environment.

The Directors expect export activity to continue to play an important role in supporting sales performance and partially mitigating the effects of the gradual decline in domestic industrial demand.

Although visibility remains limited and forecasting beyond the short term remains difficult, current trading and customer discussions provide grounds for cautious confidence. The Directors therefore believe that the Company is well placed to maintain satisfactory operating performance during 2026.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis for a period of at least twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements.

The Directors have assessed the Company's ability to continue as a going concern taking into consideration its financial performance, forecast cash flows, available financing arrangements and the continued support of the wider FACI Group.

As part of the Group's centralised treasury management arrangements, surplus cash balances are regularly transferred to the parent company, Faci Corporate S.p.A.The Directors are satisfied, by virtue of the involvement of F. Rossi in the board of the ultimate parent company, Euchemia S.p.A., which provides direct knowledge of the Group's financial position and strategic priorities, that the Group has both the intention and the ability to continue making available such funds as are needed by the Company for at least twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements and for the foreseeable future.

The Directors have reviewed the Company's forecasts and considered the principal risks and uncertainties affecting the business. Based on this assessment, together with the financial resources available within the Group, they have a reasonable expectation that the Company will continue to operate and meet its obligations as they fall due.

Accordingly, the Directors consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis.


This report was approved by the board on 16 July 2026 and signed on its behalf.



F Rossi
Director

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FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

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

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £816,004 (2024 - £406,143).

No dividends were paid during the year.

Proposed dividend

The directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

F Rossi 
R D Macmillan 

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' 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 applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and 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 for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgments 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;

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 to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Disclosure of information to auditors

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

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

Political contributions

The company made no political donations or incurred any political expenditure during the year.

Other information

An indication of likely future developments in the business and particulars of significant events which have occurred since the end of the financial year have been included in the strategic report.

Post balance sheet events

The Directors are not aware of any significant events occurring after the balance sheet date requiring disclosure in these financial statements.

Auditors

The auditorsMHA Audit Services LLPwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board on 16 July 2026 and signed on its behalf.
 





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F Rossi
Director

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FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF FACI ECHEM LTD
 

Opinion     
We have audited the financial statements of Faci Echem Ltd (the ‘company’) for the year ended 31 December 2025 which comprise the statement of comprehensive income, balance sheet, statement of changes in equity and notes to the financial statements, including material accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in the preparation of the company’s financial statements 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 the Company’s profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

Basis for opinion    
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor 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 ethical responsibilities in accordance with those 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 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.   
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FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF FACI ECHEM LTD
 

     
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 the directors’ report have 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 or the directors’ report. 

Matters on which we are required to report by exception    
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 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 aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The specific procedures for this engagement and the extent to which these are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:     
Enquiry of management, those charged with governance and the entity’s solicitors (or in-house legal team)
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FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF FACI ECHEM LTD
 

around actual and potential litigation and claims;     
Enquiry of entity staff in tax and compliance functions to identify any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations; 
Performing audit work over the risk of management override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for bias;
Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance; 
Performing substantive tests of detail over the completeness/existence of income within the financial system;
Performing substantive analytical review procedures reconciling expected income from corroborating evidence to that which had been recorded in the financial statements to ensure that income was complete;
Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.    
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the FRC’s website at:  . This description forms part of our auditor’s report.  

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. 
                  

  

Francesco Lepri ACA (Senior statutory auditor)
for and on behalf of MHA, Statutory Audit

London
United Kingdom
16 July 2026

MHA is the trading name of MHA Audit Services LLP, a limited liability partnership in England and Wales (registered number OC455542)
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FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
9,752,980
9,638,162

Cost of sales
  
(7,604,278)
(7,431,335)

Gross profit
  
2,148,702
2,206,827

Administrative expenses
  
(1,095,310)
(1,682,775)

Operating profit
 5 
1,053,392
524,052

Interest receivable and similar income
 9 
251,403
168,516

Interest payable and similar expenses
 10 
(200,551)
(133,781)

Profit before tax
  
1,104,244
558,787

Tax on profit
 11 
(288,240)
(152,644)

Profit for the financial year
  
816,004
406,143

There was no other comprehensive income for 2025 (2024 - £Nil).

The notes on pages 12 to 27 form part of these financial statements.

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FACI ECHEM LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 03847035

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible fixed assets
  
13,922
19,539

Tangible fixed assets
  
1,454,280
1,512,978

  
1,468,202
1,532,517

Current assets
  

Stocks
 14 
1,291,084
1,217,380

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 15 
12,643,475
9,698,269

Cash at bank and in hand
 16 
85,328
91,947

  
14,019,887
11,007,596

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
(6,548,618)
(4,408,954)

Net current assets
  
 
 
7,471,269
 
 
6,598,642

Total assets less current liabilities
  
8,939,471
8,131,159

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 18 
(134,022)
(141,714)

  
 
 
(134,022)
 
 
(141,714)

Net assets
  
8,805,449
7,989,445


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 19 
177,070
177,070

Share premium account
 20 
15,137
15,137

Revaluation reserve
 20 
551,266
551,266

Capital redemption reserve
 20 
24,362
24,362

Profit and loss account
 20 
8,037,614
7,221,610

  
8,805,449
7,989,445


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 16 July 2026.




F Rossi
Director

The notes on pages 12 to 27 form part of these financial statements.

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FACI ECHEM LTD
 

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


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

£
£
£
£
£
£


At 1 January 2024
177,070
15,137
24,362
551,266
6,815,467
7,583,302



Profit for the year
-
-
-
-
406,143
406,143



At 1 January 2025
177,070
15,137
24,362
551,266
7,221,610
7,989,445



Profit for the year
-
-
-
-
816,004
816,004


At 31 December 2025
177,070
15,137
24,362
551,266
8,037,614
8,805,449


The notes on pages 12 to 27 form part of these financial statements.

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FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1.


General information

Faci eChem Ltd is a private limited company, limited by shares, incorporated in England and Wales, registration number 03847035. The registered office is Burley House, 147 Kirkstall Road, Leeds, LS3 1JN.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

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

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

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

  
2.2

Financial Report Standard FRS 102 - reduced disclosure exemption

The Company’s parent undertaking, Euchemia Spa, includes the Company in its consolidated financial statements. The consolidated financial statements of Echemia Spa are prepared in accordance with Italian GAAP as adopted by the EU and are available to the public and may be obtained from Camera di Commercia, Genova. In these financial statements, the company is considered to be a qualifying entity (for the purposes of this FRS) and has applied the exemptions available under FRS 102 in respect of the following disclosures;
• Reconciliation of the number of shares outstanding from the beginning to end of the period;
• Cash Flow Statement and related notes; and
• Key Management Personnel compensation.
As the consolidated financial statements of Euchemia Spa include the disclosures equivalent to those required by FRS 102, the Company has also taken the exemptions available in respect of the following disclosures; 
Certain disclosures required by FRS 102.11 Basic Financial Instruments and FRS 102.12 Other Financial Instrument Issues in respect of financial instruments not falling within the fair value accounting rules of Paragraph 36(4) of Schedule 1.

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

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis for a period of at least twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements.

The Directors have assessed the Company's ability to continue as a going concern taking into consideration its financial performance, forecast cash flows, available financing arrangements and the continued support of the wider FACI Group.

As part of the Group's centralised treasury management arrangements, surplus cash balances are regularly transferred to the parent company, Faci Corporate S.p.A.The Directors are satisfied, by virtue of the involvement of F. Rossi in the board of the ultimate parent company, Euchemia S.p.A., which provides direct knowledge of the Group's financial position and strategic priorities, that the Group has both the intention and the ability to continue making available such funds as are needed by the Company for at least twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements and for the foreseeable future.

The Directors have reviewed the Company's forecasts and considered the principal risks and uncertainties affecting the business. Based on this assessment, together with the financial resources available within the Group, they have a reasonable expectation that the Company will continue to operate and meet its obligations as they fall due.

Accordingly, the Directors consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis.

 
2.4

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

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

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

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

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

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FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.5

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

 
2.6

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

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

  
2.7

Interest Income

Interest income is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income using the effective interest method. It arises on intercompany balances governed by the Group treasury arrangement, under which amounts are treated as short-term loans for both accounting and tax purposes.

 
2.8

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.9

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

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

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

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FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.10

Current and deferred taxation

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

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

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

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

The Company is out of scope of the OECD Pillar Two model rules.

 
2.11

Intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost and are subsequently carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

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

Amortisation is charged on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of each asset.


 Amortisation is provided on the following bases:

Reach registration
-
10%
straight line
Trademarks
-
10%
straight line
Computer Software
-
20%
straight line

 
2.12

Tangible fixed assets

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

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FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.12
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property
-
5%
straight line
Plant and machinery
-
10%
straight line
Motor vehicles
-
25%
straight line
Fixtures and fittings
-
10%
straight line

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

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

 
2.13

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

 
2.14

Debtors

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

  
2.15

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balance and call deposits.

 
2.16

Creditors

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

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FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.17

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are made where an event has taken place that gives the Company a legal or constructive
obligation that probably requires settlement by a transfer of economic benefit, and a reliable estimate
can be made of the amount of the obligation. 
Provisions are charged as an expense to profit or loss in the year that the Company becomes aware
of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the balance sheet date of the expenditure required to settle the obligation, taking into account relevant risks and uncertainties.
When payments are eventually made, they are charged to the provision carried in the Balance Sheet.
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

  
2.18

Financial instruments

The Company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions. Financial assets and liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Short-term financial assets and liabilities, including trade debtors, trade creditors and accruals, are measured at transaction price, being the undiscounted amount expected to be received or paid
.
Intercompany balances arising under the Group treasury arrangement are measured initially at transaction price and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Financial assets are assessed for objective evidence of impairment at each balance sheet date. Where impairment is identified, the carrying amount is reduced accordingly and the loss recognised in profit or loss.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheet only where there is a legally enforceable right of set-off and an intention to settle on a net basis or simultaneously.


3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies 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 future and current periods. 
There are no accounting estimate or judgements that directors believe require disclosing.

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FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

4.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:


2025
2024
£
£

Chemical manufacture and distribution
9,665,828
9,530,800

Other income
87,152
107,362

9,752,980
9,638,162


Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2025
2024
£
£

United Kingdom
6,582,922
6,003,030

Rest of Europe
1,440,475
2,074,245

Rest of World
1,729,583
1,560,887

9,752,980
9,638,162



5.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2025
2024
£
£

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
141,120
152,947

Amortisation of intangible assets, including goodwill
5,617
6,005

Exchange differences
(333,362)
265,239

Other operating lease rentals
12,562
12,508

Defined contribution pension cost
79,672
75,242


6.


Auditors' remuneration

2025
2024
£
£


 
Audit fees

8,600

15,104
 
8,600

15,104
 

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FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

7.

Directors' remuneration

2025
2024
        £
        £
Directors' emoluments

63,825

82,969
 

63,825

82,969
 


8.


Employees

Staff costs were as follows:


2025
2024
£
£

Wages and salaries
816,456
802,258

Social security costs
96,534
79,452

Cost of defined contribution scheme
79,672
75,242

992,662
956,952


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


        2025
        2024
            No.
            No.







Manufacturing
10
10



Office
11
11

21
21


9.


Interest receivable

2025
2024
£
£


Interest receivable from group companies
251,097
166,813

Other interest receivable
306
1,703

251,403
168,516

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FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

10.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2025
2024
£
£


Loans from group undertakings
200,551
133,781

200,551
133,781


11.


Taxation


2025
2024
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
295,932
156,664

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
-
2,350


295,932
159,014


Total current tax
295,932
159,014

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
(7,692)
(6,370)

Total deferred tax
(7,692)
(6,370)


Tax on profit
288,240
152,644
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FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
 
11.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

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

2025
2024
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
1,104,244
558,787


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%)
276,061
139,697

Effects of:


Fixed asset differences
12,179
665

Adjustment to tax charge in respect of previous periods
-
2,350

Movement in deferred tax not recognised
-
9,932

Total tax charge for the year
288,240
152,644

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FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

12.


Intangible assets




Trademarks
Computer software
Reach registration
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2025
10,506
46,786
205,147
262,439



At 31 December 2025

10,506
46,786
205,147
262,439



Amortisation


At 1 January 2025
10,116
41,553
191,231
242,900


Charge for the year on owned assets
390
1,847
3,380
5,617



At 31 December 2025

10,506
43,400
194,611
248,517



Net book value



At 31 December 2025
-
3,386
10,536
13,922



At 31 December 2024
390
5,233
13,916
19,539



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FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

13.


Tangible fixed assets





Freehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2025
836,041
3,331,352
75,350
215,494
4,458,237


Additions
-
105,675
-
872
106,547


Disposals
-
-
(38,600)
-
(38,600)


Transfers between classes
-
(3,208)
-
3,208
-



At 31 December 2025

836,041
3,433,819
36,750
219,574
4,526,184



Depreciation


At 1 January 2025
314,847
2,403,106
37,444
189,862
2,945,259


Charge for the year on owned assets
22,802
104,843
9,188
4,287
141,120


Disposals
-
-
(14,475)
-
(14,475)


Transfers between classes
-
(802)
-
802
-



At 31 December 2025

337,649
2,507,147
32,157
194,951
3,071,904



Net book value



At 31 December 2025
498,392
926,672
4,593
24,623
1,454,280



At 31 December 2024
521,194
928,246
37,906
25,632
1,512,978


14.


Stocks

2025
2024
£
£

Raw materials and consumables
433,073
540,105

Finished goods and goods for resale
858,011
677,275

1,291,084
1,217,380


Raw materials, consumables and changes in finished goods recognised as cost of sales in the year amounted to £5,954,176 (2024 - £5,781,128). Stocks are stated net of a provision for impairment of £65,673 (2024 — £70,502).

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FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

15.


Debtors

2025
2024
£
£


Trade debtors
1,365,386
1,690,021

Amounts owed by group undertakings
11,188,942
7,927,998

Other debtors
9,129
3,779

Prepayments and accrued income
80,018
76,471

12,643,475
9,698,269


Amounts owed by group undertakings represent the Company's net position under the cash pooling arrangement managed by Faci Corporate SpA. These amounts bear interest at 3.46%, are unsecured and repayable on demand.


16.


Cash and cash equivalents

2025
2024
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
85,328
91,947

85,328
91,947



17.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2025
2024
£
£

Trade creditors
1,023,324
910,723

Amounts owed to group companies
5,190,459
3,279,423

Corporation tax
146,053
156,664

Other taxation and social security
178,604
50,906

Accruals and deferred income
10,178
11,238

6,548,618
4,408,954


Amounts owed to group undertakings relate to cash pooling management with Faci Corporate SpA. These amounts bear interest at 5.21%, are unsecured and repayable on demand.

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FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

18.


Deferred taxation




2025
2024


£

£






At beginning of year
(141,714)
(148,084)


Charged to profit or loss
7,692
6,370



At end of year
(134,022)
(141,714)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2025
2024
£
£


Fixed asset timing differences
(153,613)
(161,922)

Short term timing differences
19,591
20,208

(134,022)
(141,714)


19.


Share capital

2025
2024
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



177,070 (2024 - 177,070) Ordinary Share shares of £1.00 each
177,070
177,070


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FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

20.


Reserves

Share premium account

The share premium account includes any premiums received on the issue of share capital. Any transaction costs associated with the issuing of shares are deducted from the share premium.

Revaluation reserve

On transition to FRS 102 in the financial year ended 31 December 2015 the Company opted to use the 3rd party revaluation undertaken in June 2010 as deemed cost. Subsequent to the transition to FRS 102 the Company holds freehold buildings at amortised cost. The revaluation reserve therefore represents revaluation of freehold buildings prior to the transition to FRS 102.

Capital redemption reserve

The capital redemption reserve records the nominal value of shares repurchased by the company.

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss accounts includes all brought forward retained earnings.


21.


Pension commitments

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.
Charge to the profit and loss during the year was £79,672 
(2024 - £75,242) and amount payable at year end was £12,690 (2024 - £10,330).


22.


Commitments under operating leases

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

2025
2024
£
£


Not later than 1 year
12,562
12,508

12,562
12,508

During the year £12,562 (2024 - £12,508) was recognised as an expense in the profit and loss account in respect of operating leases.

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FACI ECHEM LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

23.


Related party transactions


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24.


Post balance sheet events

No significant events have been recorded.


25.


Controlling party

The immediate parent company is FACI UK Chemicals Limited, a private company,limited by shares, domiciled in in England and Wales, registered number: 08987602. The company's registered office is Ashcroft Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Liverpool L33 7TW. The ultimate parent company is Euchemia Spa, a company domiciled in Italy. The company's registered office is Via Privata Devoto 36, Carasco (GE).
Euchemia Spa prepares group financial statements and copies can be obtained from Camera di Commercio, Genova. The company has taken the exemption available in s401 of the Companies Act from the requirement to prepare group financial statements. 

 
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