| REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169 (England and Wales) |
| GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT, |
| REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND |
| CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| FOR |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD |
| REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169 (England and Wales) |
| GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT, |
| REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND |
| CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| FOR |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169) |
| CONTENTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| Page |
| Company Information | 1 |
| Group Strategic Report | 2 |
| Report of the Directors | 3 |
| Report of the Independent Auditors | 4 |
| Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income | 7 |
| Consolidated Balance Sheet | 9 |
| Company Balance Sheet | 10 |
| Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | 11 |
| Company Statement of Changes in Equity | 12 |
| Consolidated Cash Flow Statement | 13 |
| Notes to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement | 14 |
| Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | 15 |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD |
| COMPANY INFORMATION |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| DIRECTORS: |
| REGISTERED OFFICE: |
| REGISTERED NUMBER: |
| AUDITORS: |
| Chartered Accountants & |
| Registered Auditors |
| Mercury House |
| 19-21 Chapel Street |
| Marlow |
| Buckinghamshire |
| SL7 3HN |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169) |
| GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| The directors present their strategic report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 28 February 2026 and the group for the year ended 28 February 2026. |
| REVIEW OF BUSINESS |
| The Group delivered another year of strong performance, with turnover of £24.1m (2025: £24.6m) and gross profit for the year of £5.6m (2025: £6.1m), reflecting operational efficiencies, improved purchasing, and effective cost control. |
| During the year, the Group continued to implement its strategy of growth by acquring new commercial property and expansion into new product categories and channels has contributed to the positive trend, supported by prudent financial management and ongoing operational improvements. |
| PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES |
| - Market conditions- competitive pressures within food distribution and logistics sectors. Mitigated through brand strength, product diversification, and maintaining strong customer and supplier relationships. |
| - Foreign exchange risk - exposure from trading in USD and EUR. Managed through forward contracts, careful pricing, and monitoring of exchange movements. |
| - Operational integration- challenges in integrating new acquisitions. Addressed by investment in IT Systems, experienced management teams, and strong internal controls. |
| - Liquidity and credit risk- managed through prudent treasury management, robust cash flow forecasting, and effective credit control procedures. |
| FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS |
| The directors will continue to focus on both organic growth and strategic acquisitions to enhance the Group's market presence. Key priorities include: |
| - Expanding Mikado Foods' retail and foodservice penetration. |
| - Driving operational efficiency at Clearfast Freight. |
| - Exploring further property opportunities to provide additional long-term value. |
| - Continuing to strengthen the Group's ESG strategy with measurable targets for emissions, packaging reduction, and community engagement. |
| ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169) |
| REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 28 February 2025 and the group for the year ended 28 February 2025. |
| DIVIDENDS |
| An interim dividend of £750 per share was paid on 15 July 2025. The directors recommend that no final dividend be paid. |
| The total distribution of dividends for the year ended 28 February 2026 will be £ 750,000 . |
| DIRECTORS |
| The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from 1 March 2025 to the date of this report. |
| POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS |
| There have been no material post balance sheet events requiring disclosure. |
| FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS |
| This disclosure has been included in the Strategic report on page 2 as it is deemed of strategic importance. |
| STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES |
| The directors are responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Report of the Directors and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. |
| Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and the group and of the profit or loss of the group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to: |
| - | select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; |
| - | make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; |
| - | prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. |
| The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's and the group's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and the group and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. |
| STATEMENT AS TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS |
| So far as the directors are aware, there is no relevant audit information (as defined by Section 418 of the Companies Act 2006) of which the group's auditors are unaware, and each director has taken all the steps that he or she ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself or herself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the group's auditors are aware of that information. |
| AUDITORS |
| The auditors, Richardson Jones, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. |
| ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
| REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD |
| Opinion |
| We have audited the financial statements of MDH Group Holdings Ltd (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 28 February 2026 which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Company Balance Sheet, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, Company Statement of Changes in Equity, Consolidated Cash Flow Statement and Notes to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement, Notes to the Financial Statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). |
| In our opinion the financial statements: |
| - | give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and of the parent company affairs as at 28 February 2026 and of the group's profit for the year then ended; |
| - | have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and |
| - | have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. |
| Basis for opinion |
| We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the 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 group's and the parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. |
| Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. |
| Other information |
| The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Group Strategic Report and 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 Group Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and |
| - | the Group Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. |
| REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD |
| Matters on which we are required to report by exception |
| In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and the parent company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Group Strategic Report or the Report of the Directors. |
| We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: |
| - | adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or |
| - | the parent company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or |
| - | certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or |
| - | we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. |
| Responsibilities of directors |
| As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors' Responsibilities set out on page three, 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 necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. |
| In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the group's and the parent company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the group or the parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. |
| Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements |
| Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue 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. |
| We gained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to MDH Group Ltd and the industry in which it operates, and considered the risk of acts by the company that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud. We designed audit procedures to respond to the risk, recognising that the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion. |
| We focused on laws and regulations which could give rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements. Our procedures included: |
| - agreeing the financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation |
| - enquiries with management |
| - understanding of management's internal controls designed to prevent and detect irregularities. |
| There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the further removed 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. As in all our audits, we also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including testing journals and evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by the directors that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud. |
| 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. |
| REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD |
| 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 a Report of the Auditors 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 |
| Chartered Accountants & |
| Registered Auditors |
| Mercury House |
| 19-21 Chapel Street |
| Marlow |
| Buckinghamshire |
| SL7 3HN |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169) |
| CONSOLIDATED |
| STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE |
| INCOME |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| TURNOVER | 24,104,852 | 24,560,363 |
| Cost of sales | 18,488,395 | 18,061,648 |
| GROSS PROFIT | 5,616,457 | 6,498,715 |
| Distribution costs | 450,667 | 384,956 |
| Administrative expenses | 2,233,644 | 2,092,849 |
| 2,684,311 | 2,477,805 |
| 2,932,146 | 4,020,910 |
| Other operating income | 58,839 | 74,355 |
| Gain/loss on revaluation of investment property |
71,937 |
- |
| OPERATING PROFIT | 4 | 3,062,922 | 4,095,265 |
| Profit/loss on sale of invest | 5 | 18,169 | - |
| 3,044,753 | 4,095,265 |
| Income from interest in associated undertakings |
121,675 |
- |
| Interest receivable and similar income | 43,184 | 37,980 |
| 164,859 | 37,980 |
| 3,209,612 | 4,133,245 |
| Interest payable and similar expenses | 6 | 15,660 | 25,492 |
| PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION | 3,193,952 | 4,107,753 |
| Tax on profit | 7 | 892,737 | 997,265 |
| PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR |
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
| Reanalysis of investment in associate | (138,534 | ) | - |
| Reanalysis of other reserves | (1,051 | ) | - |
| Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income |
- |
- |
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR, NET OF INCOME TAX |
(139,585 |
) |
- |
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR |
2,161,630 |
3,110,488 |
| Profit attributable to: |
| Owners of the parent | 2,301,215 | 3,110,488 |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: |
| Owners of the parent | 2,216,223 | 3,080,656 |
| Non-controlling interests | (54,593 | ) | 29,832 |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169) |
| CONSOLIDATED |
| STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE |
| INCOME |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| £ | £ |
| 2,161,630 | 3,110,488 |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169) |
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET |
| 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| FIXED ASSETS |
| Intangible assets | 10 | 81,241 | 593,942 |
| Tangible assets | 11 | 624,863 | 629,020 |
| Investments | 12 |
| Interest in associate | 258,302 | - |
| Investment property | 13 | 1,393,943 | 178,062 |
| 2,358,349 | 1,401,024 |
| CURRENT ASSETS |
| Stocks | 14 | 3,083,078 | 4,249,092 |
| Debtors | 15 | 2,356,494 | 2,478,552 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 3,552,651 | 2,453,271 |
| 8,992,223 | 9,180,915 |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due within one year | 16 | 1,851,242 | 2,772,439 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 7,140,981 | 6,408,476 |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
9,499,330 |
7,809,500 |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due after more than one year |
17 |
(314,522 |
) |
- |
| PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES | 19 | (24,443 | ) | (6,172 | ) |
| NET ASSETS | 9,160,365 | 7,803,328 |
| CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
| Called up share capital | 20 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Other reserves | 21 | - | 1,051 |
| Retained earnings | 21 | 9,159,365 | 7,746,684 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS | 9,160,365 | 7,748,735 |
| NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS | 22 | - | 54,593 |
| TOTAL EQUITY | 9,160,365 | 7,803,328 |
| The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 31 July 2026 and were signed on its behalf by: |
| Mr J S Howe - Director |
| Mrs O Howe - Director |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169) |
| COMPANY BALANCE SHEET |
| 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| FIXED ASSETS |
| Intangible assets | 10 |
| Tangible assets | 11 |
| Investments | 12 |
| Investment property | 13 |
| CURRENT ASSETS |
| Debtors | 15 |
| Cash at bank |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due within one year | 16 |
| NET CURRENT LIABILITIES | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due after more than one year |
17 |
( |
) |
| PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES | 19 | ( |
) |
| NET ASSETS |
| CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
| Called up share capital | 20 |
| Retained earnings |
| SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS |
| Company's (loss)/profit for the financial year | (886,322 | ) | 3,302,968 |
| The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169) |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| Called up |
| share | Retained | Other |
| capital | earnings | reserves |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Balance at 29 February 2024 | - | 5,377,580 | 1,051 |
| Changes in equity |
| Issue of share capital | 1,000 | - | - |
| Dividends | - | (741,384 | ) | - |
| Total comprehensive income | - | 3,110,488 | - |
| Balance at 28 February 2025 | 1,000 | 7,746,684 | 1,051 |
| Changes in equity |
| Dividends | - | (750,000 | ) | - |
| Total comprehensive income | - | 2,162,681 | (1,051 | ) |
| Balance at 28 February 2026 | 1,000 | 9,159,365 | - |
| Non-controlling | Total |
| Total | interests | equity |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Balance at 29 February 2024 | 5,378,631 | 24,761 | 5,403,392 |
| Changes in equity |
| Issue of share capital | 1,000 | - | 1,000 |
| Dividends | (741,384 | ) | - | (741,384 | ) |
| Total comprehensive income | 3,110,488 | 29,832 | 3,140,320 |
| Balance at 28 February 2025 | 7,748,735 | 54,593 | 7,803,328 |
| Changes in equity |
| Dividends | (750,000 | ) | - | (750,000 | ) |
| Total comprehensive income | 2,161,630 | (54,593 | ) | 2,107,037 |
| Balance at 28 February 2026 | 9,160,365 | - | 9,160,365 |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169) |
| COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| Called up |
| share | Retained | Total |
| capital | earnings | equity |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Changes in equity |
| Issue of share capital | - |
| Total comprehensive income | - |
| Balance at 28 February 2025 |
| Changes in equity |
| Dividends | - | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| Total comprehensive income | - | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| Balance at 28 February 2026 |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169) |
| CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| Notes | £ | £ |
| Cash flows from operating activities |
| Cash generated from operations | 1 | 4,358,882 | 3,268,963 |
| Interest paid | (15,660 | ) | (25,492 | ) |
| Reanalysis of interest in associate | (138,534 | ) | - |
| Reanalysis of non-controlling interest | (54,593 | ) | - |
| Reanalysis of other reserves | (1,051 | ) | - |
| Tax paid | (1,186,107 | ) | (1,774,310 | ) |
| Net cash from operating activities | 2,962,937 | 1,469,161 |
| Cash flows from investing activities |
| Purchase of tangible fixed assets | (17,021 | ) | (10,061 | ) |
| Purchase of fixed asset investments | (258,302 | ) | - |
| Purchase of investment property | (1,143,944 | ) | - |
| Sale of tangible fixed assets | - | 143,207 |
| Cash acquired with subsidiary | - | 1,987,487 |
| Purchase of a subsidiary | - | (3,267,321 | ) |
| Interest received | 43,184 | 37,980 |
| Dividends received | 121,675 | - |
| Net cash from investing activities | (1,254,408 | ) | (1,108,708 | ) |
| Cash flows from financing activities |
| New loans in year | 388,188 | - |
| Share issue | - | 1,000 |
| Amounts repaid to group companies | (363,289 | ) | - |
| Amounts advanced from associate company | 115,952 | - |
| Equity dividends paid | (750,000 | ) | (741,384 | ) |
| Net cash from financing activities | (609,149 | ) | (740,384 | ) |
| Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 1,099,380 | (379,931 | ) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
2 |
2,453,271 |
2,833,202 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
2 |
3,552,651 |
2,453,271 |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| 1. | RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION TO CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS |
| 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| £ | £ |
| Profit before taxation | 3,193,952 | 4,107,753 |
| Depreciation charges | 472,047 | 43,367 |
| Loss/(profit) on disposal of fixed assets | 61,832 | (143,207 | ) |
| Gain on revaluation of fixed assets | (71,937 | ) | - |
| Stock write off | - | 80,593 |
| Bad debt write off | - | (1,159 | ) |
| Movement in deferred tax provision | 18,271 | - |
| Finance costs | 15,660 | 25,492 |
| Finance income | (164,859 | ) | (37,980 | ) |
| 3,524,966 | 4,074,859 |
| Decrease/(increase) in stocks | 1,166,014 | (1,164,736 | ) |
| Increase in trade and other debtors | (341,446 | ) | (253,645 | ) |
| Increase in trade and other creditors | 9,348 | 612,485 |
| Cash generated from operations | 4,358,882 | 3,268,963 |
| 2. | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
| The amounts disclosed on the Cash Flow Statement in respect of cash and cash equivalents are in respect of these Balance Sheet amounts: |
| Year ended 28 February 2026 |
| 28.2.26 | 1.3.25 |
| £ | £ |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3,552,651 | 2,453,271 |
| Year ended 28 February 2025 |
| 28.2.25 | 29.2.24 |
| £ | £ |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,453,271 | 2,833,202 |
| 3. | ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS |
| At 1.3.25 | Cash flow | At 28.2.26 |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Net cash |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 2,453,271 | 1,099,380 | 3,552,651 |
| 2,453,271 | 1,099,380 | 3,552,651 |
| Debt |
| Debts falling due within 1 year | - | (73,666 | ) | (73,666 | ) |
| Debts falling due after 1 year | - | (314,522 | ) | (314,522 | ) |
| - | (388,188 | ) | (388,188 | ) |
| Total | 2,453,271 | 711,192 | 3,164,463 |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| 1. | STATUTORY INFORMATION |
| MDH Group Holdings Ltd is a |
| 2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
| Basis of preparing the financial statements |
| Basis of consolidation and business combination |
| The consolidated financial statements comprise MDH Group Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries. The Company was incorporated on 20 November 2023. Mikado Foods UK Limited and 49% of Clearfast Freight Services Limited were acquired on 15 May 2024 by way of share-for-share exchange. Mikado Foods UK Ltd and has been accounted for using merger accounting under FRS102, with assets and liabilities recognised at their existing carrying amounts and no goodwill arising. Highgrove Food Distribution Limited was acquired on 31 July 2024 and accounted for under the acquisition method, with assets and liabilities recognised at fair value and goodwill recognised where applicable. On 24 October 2024, 2 Manor Courtyard Limited was purchased and accounted for under the acquisition method, with goodwill arising on consolidation. All intra-group balances, transactions, income and expenses are eliminated on consolidation. |
| In 2025 distributions from Highgrove Food Distribution Ltd, were used to finance the purchase. This carrying value of investments was not impaired down to its new market value. Further distributions have been made in 2026 and the value of the investment has been impaired down to the balance sheet of Highgrove Food Distribution Ltd. (See Note 12 ) |
| MDH Group Ltd owns 49% of Clearfast Freight Services Ltd. Clearfast has been consolidated as an associate company with its share of the profit coming into MDH Group Holdings Ltd on the face of the profit and loss and its share of the balance sheet included in interest in associates undertakings. The 49% share of the balance sheet is shown under fixed assets investments, see Note 12. This is a change from the 2025 accounts where the accounts for Clearfast were consolidated using merger accounting. The non-controlling interests has been moved to other reserves in 2026. (See note 22) |
| Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty |
| Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in preparing the financial statements it is necessary to make certain judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts recognised in the financial statements. These assumptions are reassessed annually as part of the accounts preparation process. |
| The critical judgements that the directors have made in the process of applying the company's accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the statutory financial statements are discussed below: |
| i. Depreciation of fixed assets |
| The company establishes depreciation policies to write off assets over their useful economic life. |
| ii. Recoverability of Debtors |
| The company establishes a provision for debtors that are estimated not to be recoverable. When assessing recoverability, the directors have considered factors such as the ageing of debtors, experience of recoverability and the credit profile of individual or groups of customers. |
| iii. Value of Stock |
| Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. |
| Turnover |
| Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. |
| Goodwill |
| Goodwill being the amount paid in connection with the acquisition of the business Highgrove Food Distribution Ltd, is amortised down to its balance sheet value. |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| 2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
| Intangible assets |
| Intangible assets are initially measured at cost. After initial recognition, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. |
| Tangible fixed assets |
| Freehold property | - |
| Plant and machinery | - |
| Fixtures and fittings | - |
| Computer equipment | - |
| Investments in associates |
| Investment in associate undertakings are recognised at cost in the parent company and share of balance value is brought into the consolidated accounts |
| Investment property |
| Investment property is shown at most recent valuation. Any aggregate surplus or deficit arising from changes in fair value is recognised in profit or loss. |
| Stocks |
| Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items. |
| Foreign currencies |
| Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of transaction. Exchange differences are taken into account in arriving at the operating result. |
| Hire purchase and leasing commitments |
| Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. |
| Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits |
| The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the group's pension scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relate. |
| 3. | EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS |
| 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| £ | £ |
| Wages and salaries | 987,141 | 1,016,727 |
| Social security costs | 128,996 | 138,704 |
| Other pension costs | 63,332 | 203,755 |
| 1,179,469 | 1,359,186 |
| The average number of employees during the year was as follows: |
| 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| Admin | 6 | 7 |
| Technical | 3 | 4 |
| Sales | 4 | 6 |
| Logistics | 2 | 2 |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| 3. | EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS - continued |
| 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| £ | £ |
| Directors' remuneration | 416,500 | 505,146 |
| Directors' pension contributions to money purchase schemes | 36,000 | 76,000 |
| Information regarding the highest paid director is as follows: |
| 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| £ | £ |
| Emoluments etc | 208,250 | 208,167 |
| Pension contributions to money purchase schemes | 18,000 | 34,000 |
| 4. | OPERATING PROFIT |
| The operating profit is stated after charging/(crediting): |
| 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| £ | £ |
| Hire of plant and machinery | 635 | 2,360 |
| Other operating leases | - | 39,000 |
| Depreciation - owned assets | 8,802 | 10,286 |
| Loss/(profit) on disposal of fixed assets | 17,202 | (108,613 | ) |
| Goodwill amortisation | 463,245 | 33,575 |
| Patents and licences amortisation | - | 1,798 |
| Auditors' remuneration | 18,700 | 28,500 |
| Foreign exchange differences | 39,576 | 16,740 |
| 5. | EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS |
| 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| £ | £ |
| Profit/loss on sale of invest | (18,169 | ) | - |
| This represents a profit on the ultimate winding down of 2 Manor Courtyard Ltd which was dissolved during the year. |
| 6. | INTEREST PAYABLE AND SIMILAR EXPENSES |
| 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| £ | £ |
| Bank interest | - | 32 |
| Mortgage fee | 6,000 | - |
| Mortgage | 5,312 | - |
| Loan | 4,348 | 25,460 |
| 15,660 | 25,492 |
| 7. | TAXATION |
| Analysis of the tax charge |
| The tax charge on the profit for the year was as follows: |
| 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| £ | £ |
| Current tax: |
| UK corporation tax | 873,140 | 998,372 |
| Deferred tax | 19,597 | (1,107 | ) |
| Tax on profit | 892,737 | 997,265 |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| 7. | TAXATION - continued |
| Reconciliation of total tax charge included in profit and loss |
| The tax assessed for the year is higher than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK. The difference is explained below: |
| 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| £ | £ |
| Profit before tax | 3,193,952 | 4,107,753 |
| Profit multiplied by the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25 % (2025 - 25 %) |
798,488 |
1,026,938 |
| Effects of: |
| Expenses not deductible for tax purposes | 6,598 | 637,982 |
| Income not taxable for tax purposes | (48,403 | ) | (676,451 | ) |
| Depreciation in excess of capital allowances | 113,755 | 8,595 |
| Utilisation of tax losses | 2,548 | - |
| Adjustments to tax charge in respect of previous periods | 154 | - |
| Deferred Tax Movements | 19,597 | 201 |
| Total tax charge | 892,737 | 997,265 |
| Tax effects relating to effects of other comprehensive income |
| 28.2.26 |
| Gross | Tax | Net |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Reanalysis of investment in associate | (138,534 | ) | - | (138,534 | ) |
| Reanalysis of other reserves | (1,051 | ) | - | (1,051 | ) |
| (139,585 | ) | - | (139,585 | ) |
| 8. | INDIVIDUAL STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
| As permitted by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the Income Statement of the parent company is not presented as part of these financial statements. |
| 9. | DIVIDENDS |
| 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| £ | £ |
| Ordinary shares of 1 each |
| Final | - | 2,744,672 |
| Interim | 750,000 | (2,003,288 | ) |
| 750,000 | 741,384 |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| 10. | INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
| Group |
| Patents |
| and |
| Goodwill | licences | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ |
| COST |
| At 1 March 2025 | 616,933 | 39,233 | 656,166 |
| Disposals | (38,872 | ) | (39,233 | ) | (78,105 | ) |
| At 28 February 2026 | 578,061 | - | 578,061 |
| AMORTISATION |
| At 1 March 2025 | 33,575 | 28,649 | 62,224 |
| Amortisation for year | 463,245 | - | 463,245 |
| Eliminated on disposal | - | (28,649 | ) | (28,649 | ) |
| At 28 February 2026 | 496,820 | - | 496,820 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 28 February 2026 | 81,241 | - | 81,241 |
| At 28 February 2025 | 583,358 | 10,584 | 593,942 |
| 11. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
| Group |
| Fixtures |
| Freehold | Plant and | and | Computer |
| property | machinery | fittings | equipment | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| COST |
| At 1 March 2025 | 599,030 | 7,657 | 21,606 | 31,856 | 660,149 |
| Additions | - | - | 11,095 | 5,926 | 17,021 |
| Disposals | - | - | (12,309 | ) | (19,394 | ) | (31,703 | ) |
| At 28 February 2026 | 599,030 | 7,657 | 20,392 | 18,388 | 645,467 |
| DEPRECIATION |
| At 1 March 2025 | - | 2,632 | 6,407 | 22,090 | 31,129 |
| Charge for year | - | 1,256 | 3,004 | 4,542 | 8,802 |
| Eliminated on disposal | - | - | (3,929 | ) | (15,398 | ) | (19,327 | ) |
| At 28 February 2026 | - | 3,888 | 5,482 | 11,234 | 20,604 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 28 February 2026 | 599,030 | 3,769 | 14,910 | 7,154 | 624,863 |
| At 28 February 2025 | 599,030 | 5,025 | 15,199 | 9,766 | 629,020 |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| 11. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued |
| Company |
| Freehold |
| property |
| £ |
| COST |
| At 1 March 2025 |
| and 28 February 2026 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 28 February 2026 |
| At 28 February 2025 |
| 12. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS |
| Group |
| Interest |
| in |
| associate |
| £ |
| COST |
| Additions | 258,302 |
| At 28 February 2026 | 258,302 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 28 February 2026 | 258,302 |
| Company |
| Shares in | Interest |
| group | in |
| undertakings | associate | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ |
| COST |
| At 1 March 2025 | - | 3,284,515 |
| Additions | 1,049 |
| Disposals | ( |
) | (211,291 | ) |
| Impairments | ( |
) | (2,991,983 | ) |
| At 28 February 2026 | 82,290 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 28 February 2026 | 82,290 |
| At 28 February 2025 | 3,284,515 |
| Within the Fixed Assets Investments is the carrying amount of Highgrove Food Distribution which was acquired in 2025. In 2025 the carrying value of the investment was not impaired to its market value. In 2026 the value of the investment has been impaired by £2,991,983 down to the balance sheet value of Highgrove Food Distribution Ltd. |
| Also included within Fixed Assets Investments is the addition of the interest in associate as a result of the changes in consolidation for the 49% shareholding in Clearfast Freight Services Ltd. |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| 13. | INVESTMENT PROPERTY |
| Group |
| Total |
| £ |
| FAIR VALUE |
| At 1 March 2025 | 178,062 |
| Additions | 1,143,944 |
| Revaluations | 71,937 |
| At 28 February 2026 | 1,393,943 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 28 February 2026 | 1,393,943 |
| At 28 February 2025 | 178,062 |
| Fair value at 28 February 2026 is represented by: |
| £ |
| Valuation in 2026 | 1,393,943 |
| Company |
| Total |
| £ |
| FAIR VALUE |
| At 1 March 2025 |
| Additions |
| Revaluations | 71,937 |
| At 28 February 2026 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 28 February 2026 |
| At 28 February 2025 |
| Fair value at 28 February 2026 is represented by: |
| £ |
| Valuation in 2026 | 1,393,944 |
| 14. | STOCKS |
| Group |
| 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| £ | £ |
| Stocks | 3,083,078 | 4,211,752 |
| Finished goods | - | 37,340 |
| 3,083,078 | 4,249,092 |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| 15. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
| Group | Company |
| 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 | 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Trade debtors | 1,920,058 | 2,165,617 |
| Amounts owed by associates | - | - |
| Other debtors | 29,293 | 60,697 |
| Tax | 263,674 | 171,726 |
| VAT | 50,626 | 58,717 |
| Prepayments and accrued income | 92,843 | 21,795 |
| 2,356,494 | 2,478,552 |
| 16. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
| Group | Company |
| 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 | 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 18) | 73,666 | - |
| Trade creditors | 1,550,958 | 2,310,829 |
| Amounts owed to group undertakings | - | - |
| Amounts owed to associates | 115,952 | - | - | - |
| Tax | (8,095 | ) | 201,027 |
| Social security and other taxes | 48,589 | 34,321 |
| VAT | - | - | 8,858 | - |
| Other creditors | 19,597 | 207,927 |
| Accruals and deferred income | 9,498 | - |
| Accrued expenses | 41,077 | 18,335 |
| 1,851,242 | 2,772,439 |
| 17. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR |
| Group | Company |
| 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 | 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Bank loans (see note 18) | 314,522 | - |
| 18. | LOANS |
| An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: |
| Group | Company |
| 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 | 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Amounts falling due within one year or on | demand: |
| Bank loans | 73,666 | - |
| Amounts falling due between one and two | years: |
| Bank loans - 1-2 years | 77,533 | - |
| Amounts falling due between two and five | years: |
| Bank loans - 2-5 years | 236,989 | - |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| 19. | PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES |
| Group | Company |
| 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 | 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Deferred tax | 24,443 | 6,172 | 17,984 | - |
| Group |
| Deferred |
| tax |
| £ |
| Balance at 1 March 2025 | 6,172 |
| Provided during year | 18,271 |
| Balance at 28 February 2026 | 24,443 |
| Company |
| Deferred |
| tax |
| £ |
| Provided during year |
| Balance at 28 February 2026 |
| 20. | CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL |
| Allotted, issued and fully paid: |
| Number: | Class: | Nominal | 28.2.26 | 28.2.25 |
| value: | £ | £ |
| Ordinary | 1 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 21. | RESERVES |
| Group |
| Retained | Other |
| earnings | reserves | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ |
| At 1 March 2025 | 7,746,684 | 1,051 | 7,747,735 |
| Profit for the year | 2,301,215 | 2,301,215 |
| Dividends | (750,000 | ) | (750,000 | ) |
| Reanalysis of interest in asso | (138,534 | ) | (1,051 | ) | (139,585 | ) |
| At 28 February 2026 | 9,159,365 | - | 9,159,365 |
| 22. | NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS |
| In 2025 MDH Group Ltd acquired 49% of Clearfast Freight Services Ltd which was consolidated using merger accounting. In 2026 Clearfast has been consolidated as an associated company. As a result the non-controlling interest balance of £54,593 has been moved to other reserves. |
| 23. | ULTIMATE PARENT COMPANY |
| MDH Group Holdings Ltd is regarded by the directors as being the ultimate parent company. |
| MDH GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15296169) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2026 |
| 24. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
| During the financial year, the company entered into various transactions with related parties, which are disclosed in accordance with the applicable accounting standards. Applicable exemptions have been applied for transactions between wholly owned subsidiaries. |
| Clearfast Freight Services Ltd |
| Mikado Foods UK Ltd engaged Clearfast Freight Services Ltd for freight services and customs clearance. Purchase transactions for the year amounted to €1,255,825 (2025: €1,318,229) and £496,706 (2025:£665,968). |
| Additionally, Mikado Foods UK Ltd made sales to Clearfast Freight Services Ltd of €Nil (2025 €900) and £487 (2025: £3,649). |
| I.Schmidt Handelsges. mbH |
| Mikado Foods UK Ltd paid $Nil (2025: $61,736) for goods for resale and €Nil (2025: €81,217) for warehouse charges, commission, and customs. |
| Mikado Foods UK Ltd also made sales to I.Schmidt Handelsges. mbH, of €9,639.01 (2025: Nil). |
| The Company received a loan from I.Schmidt Handelsges. mbH totalling €1,000,000 in December 2025. This loan was fully repaid in January 2026. Interest of €4978 (£4,348) was paid on this loan. |
| Mikado Foods UK Ltd paid £74,571, I.Schmidt Handelsges. mbH to for the non-exclusive license to use the "Hazlemere Fine Foods" brand name, trademark and logos. |
| Mikado Foods Europe Limited |
| Mikado Europe invoiced Mikado Foods UK Ltd €54,017 (2025: €81,537) for the sale of goods. Mikado Foods UK Ltd invoiced Mikado Europe €2,167 (2025: €10,938) for the sale of goods. |
| During the year, Mikado Foods UK Ltd received a loan of €300,000 from Mikado Foods Europe Limited. This loan was fully repaid in January 2026. There was no interest charge on this loan. |
| Hazlemere Fine Foods Ltd |
| Mikado Foods UK Ltd paid £50,000 to Hazlemere Fine Foods Ltd for the non-exclusive license to use the "Hazlemere Fine Foods" brand name, trademark and logos. |
| Mikado Organic & Foods GmbH |
| Mikado Foods UK Ltd paid £74,571 to Mikado Organic and Industrial Foods GmbH for the non-exclusive license to use the "Mikado Organic" brand. |
| All companies listed above are considered related parties as they share common directors and shareholders with Mikado Foods UK. |