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Registered number: 04167837 FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors | P Samuel
| S Mackay (resigned 31 January 2025)
| J Mackay (resigned 31 January 2025)
| A Bull (appointed 1 May 2025)
Registered number | 04167837
Registered office | 6 Old Parkbury Lane
| Colney Street
| St Albans
| Hertfordshire
| AL2 2DL
Independent auditors | Hillier Hopkins LLP
| Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
| Radius House
| 51 Clarendon Road
| Watford
| Hertfordshire
| WD17 1HP
FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED CONTENTS
| Page
Strategic Report | 1 - 3
Directors' Report | 4 - 5
Independent Auditors' Report | 6 - 9
Statement of Income and Retained Earnings | 10
Balance Sheet | 11
Notes to the Financial Statements | 12 - 25
FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED STRATEGIC REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Introduction
This Strategic Report outlines the objectives and priorities of Forward Trucking Services Limited and The FTS Group as a whole for the 2025 financial year. Following a period of significant transition, including a management buyout the Group now enters 2026 with a stable platform and a clear focus on consolidation, operational excellence, and selective growth. The report reviews current market conditions, summarises business performance, identifies principal risks, and sets out strategic initiatives designed to strengthen the Group’s position as a high-quality, customer-focused provider of warehousing and haulage solutions across the UK.
Business review
The UK freight, warehousing, and logistics market continues to experience structural change driven by: • E-commerce growth and evolving distribution models • Increased cost pressures across fuel, labour, insurance, and finance • Greater customer focus on resilience, visibility, and service quality • Growing regulatory and customer expectations around sustainability While competition remains intense and price pressure persists, the market also presents opportunities for well-run operators capable of delivering reliable service, flexible solutions, and long-term partnerships. Performance Overview The Group’s financial and operational performance during 2025 represented a major improvement on prior years and confirmed the success of recent strategic decisions. The business delivered: • Improved operational controls • Strong customer retention and engagement • Continued performance in excess of budget expectations post year-end The focus for 2026 is to convert this momentum into sustainable, repeatable performance. Strengths • Energised and aligned leadership team following the management buyout • Strong customer relationships built on service and responsiveness • Investment in modern assets, technology, and infrastructure • Ability to offer integrated warehousing and transport solutions • Proven willingness to challenge traditional operating models Weaknesses • Continued exposure to elevated staffing costs • High finance costs relative to historical norms • Margin pressure arising from highly competitive pricing in certain sectors Management actions are in place to mitigate these risks through efficiency improvements, cost discipline, and careful contract selection. Page 1
FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Technology and Innovation Digitisation remains central to the Group’s strategy. During 2026, FTS will continue to: • Develop and refine route optimisation and telematics systems • Improve real-time shipment visibility and proof-of-delivery capability • Automate administrative and reporting processes where practical • Use data to support pricing discipline, utilisation, and cost control Technology investment will remain focused on measurable operational benefit rather than complexity for its own sake. Sustainability FTS Group continues to align its strategy with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Key initiatives include: • Ongoing evaluation and trials of electric and low-emission vehicles • A fully electric forklift truck fleet • Site-wide LED lighting and sensor-based energy controls • Waste reduction and recycling programmes During 2026, the Group will focus on embedding sustainability into procurement, fleet planning, and customer engagement in a commercially responsible manner.
Principal risks and uncertainties
Financing and Interest Rates The Group operates with finance leases and hire purchase contracts. Although interest rates remain elevated, management continues to actively manage funding arrangements, ensuring competitive terms through due diligence and lender negotiation. Competitive Pressure The sector remains highly competitive, with some operators continuing to trade at unsustainable rates. The failure of several competitors during the past year highlights the importance of financial discipline. FTS Group’s strategy prioritises service quality, reliability, and long-term customer relationships over unprofitable volume. Customer Credit Risk Credit risk is an inherent feature of the sector. Robust credit control procedures, regular management review, and close customer engagement remain in place. There have been no material bad debt issues in recent years.
Financial key performance indicators
The Group measures and monitors a broad range of KPIs, including: • Turnover • Gross profit • Net profit • Fleet utilisation • Cost per mile • On-time delivery performance • Health and safety metrics KPIs for 2026 will focus increasingly on quality of margin, cash generation, and operational efficiency rather than top-line growth alone. Page 2
FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Other key performance indicators
Operational Excellence • Further optimisation of routes, assets, and driver utilisation • Continued investment in driver training, safety, and retention • Active fuel procurement and cost-management strategies • Reduction of avoidable overheads through automation and process improvement Service Development • Refinement and expansion of niche and specialist service offerings • Collaboration with customers to design bespoke logistics solutions • Selective onboarding of customers aligned with margin and operational criteria Technology Integration • Enhanced tracking and communication systems • Improved internal reporting and management information • Practical application of data analytics to support decision-making People and Culture • Ongoing investment in staff development and wellbeing • Clear accountability and empowerment within the management structure • Reinforcement of a professional, safety-led, customer-focused culture Financial Discipline • Continued focus on cash flow management • Careful control of capital expenditure • Diversification of revenue streams where commercially justified • Conservative approach to leverage and funding commitments Future Outlook Forward Trucking Services Limited and The FTS Group enter 2026 in a significantly stronger position than in previous years. With a stable leadership team, improving financial performance, and a clearly defined strategy, Forward Trucking Services is well positioned to manage ongoing market challenges while pursuing sustainable growth. By maintaining discipline, investing selectively, and continuing to differentiate through service, technology, and people, Forward Trucking Services aims to strengthen its reputation as a dependable, forward-thinking logistics partner. This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
................................................ P Samuel Director
Date: 21 July 2026
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FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED DIRECTORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Directors' responsibilities statement
The directors are responsible for preparing the 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; ∙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 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Results and dividends
The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £8,256 (2024 - £217,341). Total dividends of £150,000 (2024: £nil) were paid in the current year.
Directors
The directors who served during the year were:
P Samuel
S Mackay (resigned 31 January 2025)
J Mackay (resigned 31 January 2025)
A Bull (appointed 1 May 2025)
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FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Disclosure of information to auditors
Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that: ∙so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company'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.
Auditors
The auditors, Hillier Hopkins LLP, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006. This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
................................................ P Samuel Director
Date: 21 July 2026
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FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Forward Trucking Services Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 December 2025, which comprise the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings, the Balance Sheet and the related notes, 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 Company's affairs as at 31 December 2025 and of its profit for the year then ended; ∙have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and ∙have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
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 Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 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. Page 6
FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED (CONTINUED)
Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' Report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual 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.
Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: ∙the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and ∙the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Directors' Report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: ∙adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or ∙the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or ∙certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or ∙we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 4, 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. Page 7
FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED (CONTINUED)
Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: ∙assess the nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business performance including the remuneration incentives and pressures of key management; ∙assess the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with both those charged with governance of the entity and management. We consider the results of our enquiries of management about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities; ∙any matters we identified having obtained and reviewed the Company’s documentation of their policies and procedures relating to: °identifying, evaluating and complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of non-compliance; °detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud; °the internal controls established to mitigate risks of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations; ∙the matters discussed among the audit engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in ∙the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud. Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' Report. Page 8
FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED (CONTINUED)
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 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 Auditors' Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Louise Cherry ACA (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Hillier Hopkins LLP Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditors Radius House 51 Clarendon Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 1HP 21 July 2026 Page 9
FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| 31 December | 7 months ended 31 December
| 2025 | 2024
| £ | £
Turnover | 4 | 11,214,155 | 5,995,058
Cost of sales |  | (10,466,375) | (5,421,976)
Gross profit |  | 747,780 | 573,082
Administrative expenses |  | (613,661) | (398,975)
Operating profit | 5 | 134,119 | 174,107
Interest payable and similar expenses | 9 | (129,640) | (15,802)
Profit before tax |  | 4,479 | 158,305
Tax on profit | 10 | 3,777 | 59,036
Profit after tax |  | 8,256 | 217,341
Retained earnings at the beginning of the year |  | 1,727,868 | 1,510,527
Profit for the year |  | 8,256 | 217,341
Dividends declared and paid |  | (150,000) | -
Retained earnings at the end of the year |  | 1,586,124 | 1,727,868
There were no recognised gains and losses for 2025 or 2024 other than those included in the statement of income and retained earnings.
The notes on pages 12 to 25 form part of these financial statements.
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FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED REGISTERED NUMBER: 04167837 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
|  | 2025 |  | 2024
Note |  | £ |  | £
Fixed assets |  |  |  |  |
Tangible assets | 12 |  | 124,524 |  | 138,773
Current assets |  |  |  |  |
Debtors: amounts falling due within one year | 13 | 3,653,149 |  | 2,807,761 |
Cash at bank and in hand | 14 | 36,600 |  | 14,683 |
|  | 3,689,749 |  | 2,822,444 |
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 15 | (2,092,263) |  | (1,197,008) |
Net current assets |  |  | 1,597,486 |  | 1,625,436
Total assets less current liabilities |  |  | 1,722,010 |  | 1,764,209
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year | 16 |  | (103,322) |  | -
Provisions for liabilities |  |  |  |  |
Deferred tax | 19 |  | (32,464) |  | (36,241)
Net assets |  |  | 1,586,224 |  | 1,727,968
Capital and reserves |  |  |  |  |
Called up share capital |  |  | 100 |  | 100
Profit and loss account |  |  | 1,586,124 |  | 1,727,868
|  |  | 1,586,224 |  | 1,727,968
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
................................................ P Samuel
Director
Date: 21 July 2026
The notes on pages 12 to 25 form part of these financial statements. Page 11
FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1. | General information
Forward Trucking Services Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 6 Old Parkbury Lane, Colney Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 2DL and its registration number is 04167837. The Company's principal activity is that of freight transport by road. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the Company and rounded to the nearest £. The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated. 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).
| 2.2 | Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions
The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland": ∙the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows; ∙the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d); ∙the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44 to 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c); ∙the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments paragraphs 12.26 to 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A; ∙the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7. This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of FTS Group Holdings Ltd as at 31 December 2025 and these financial statements may be obtained from the Company's registered office address. Page 12
FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED 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, which assumes that the Company will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, being at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements. During the year, the Company has experienced cashflow pressures which have impacted its ability to meet liabilities as they fall due. These have primarily arisen from the ongoing servicing of debt within the group related to the MBO. The directors review cashflow forecasts in the short, medium and long term to ensure all future payments can either be made on time or that arrangements have been made with creditors to extend credit terms. In assessing the appropriateness of the going concern basis, the directors have carefully considered these cashflow forecasts and constraints together with the growth the group is experiencing and the wider current economic conditions. The directors have also taken into account the continued financial support available from the parent company, FTS Group Holdings Ltd. The parent has confirmed that, in the event the Company is unable to settle its liabilities as they fall due, it will provide the necessary financial support to enable the Company to continue trading. There can be no certainty in relation to these matters. However, 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 Income and Retained Earnings within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'. Page 13
FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.5 | Revenue
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the 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: Rendering of services Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied: ∙the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; ∙it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the contract; ∙the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and ∙the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract 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. Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.
| 2.7 | 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.
| 2.8 | Borrowing costs
All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.
| 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. Page 14
FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED 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.
| 2.11 | Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management. Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method and on a reducing balance basis. Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
|  |  |  | Short-term leasehold property | - | Over the term of the lease
|  |  |  | Motor vehicles | - | Straight line over 7 to 10 years
|  |  |  | Fixtures and fittings | - | 25% reducing balance
|  |  |  | Computer equipment | - | 25% reducing balance
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. Page 15
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| 2.12 | 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.
| 2.13 | Cash and cash equivalents
Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.
| 2.14 | Creditors
Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
| 2.15 | Provisions for liabilities
Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties. Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.
| 2.16 | Dividends
Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting. Page 16
FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
3. | Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the directors to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results in the future could differ from those estimates. In this regard, the directors believe that the critical accounting policies where judgments or estimations are necessarily applied are summarised below. Depreciation and residual value The directors have reviewed the asset lives and associated residual values of all fixed assets, and have concluded that asset lives and residual values are appropriate. Provision for bad debt The recoverability of trade debtors has been assessed as at the balance sheet date and up to the date of approval of these financial statements. The directors have made provisions where there are significant doubts concerning recoverability. The directors have based this decision on their judgement of all the available information, and their experience of the trade debtors in question
4. | Turnover
The whole of the turnover is attributable to the primary business activity.
| All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.
5. | Operating profit
| The operating profit is stated after charging:
|  |  |  |  | 31 December | 7 months ended 31 December
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | 16,520 | 9,682
| Exchange differences | (7) | -
| Other operating lease rentals | 151,315 | 82,696
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FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
6. | Auditors' remuneration
| During the year, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditors:
|  |  |  |  | 31 December | 7 months ended 31 December
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the Company's financial statements | 12,250 | 11,250
| The Company has taken advantage of the exemption not to disclose amounts paid for non-audit services as these are disclosed in the consolidated accounts of the parent Company.
7. | Employees
| Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:
|  |  |  |  | 31 December | 7 months ended 31 December
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Wages and salaries | 3,040,541 | 1,869,255
| Social security costs | 363,360 | 194,690
| Cost of defined contribution scheme | 69,167 | 42,055
|  | 3,473,068 | 2,106,000
| The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:
|  |  | 31 December | 7 months ended 31 December
|  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  | No. | No.
|  | Average number of employees including directors | 83 | 86
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FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
8. | Directors' remuneration
|  |  |  |  | 31 December | 7 months ended 31 December
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Directors' emoluments | 74,000 | 65,024
9. | Interest payable and similar expenses
|  |  |  |  | 31 December | 7 months ended 31 December
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Other loan interest payable | 116,677 | -
| Finance leases and hire purchase contracts | 12,963 | 15,621
| Other interest payable | - | 181
|  | 129,640 | 15,802
10. | Taxation
|  |  |  |  | 31 December | 7 months ended 31 December
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Total current tax | - | -
| Deferred tax |  |
| Origination and reversal of timing differences | (3,777) | (59,036)
| Total deferred tax | (3,777) | (59,036)
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FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 10.Taxation (continued)
| Factors affecting tax charge for the year/period
| The tax assessed for the year/period is lower than (2024 - lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%). The differences are explained below:
|  |  |  |  | 31 December | 7 months ended 31 December
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Profit on ordinary activities before tax | 4,479 | 158,305
| Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%) | 1,120 | 39,576
| Effects of: |  |
| Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment | 2,443 | (454)
| Capital allowances for year/period in excess of depreciation | 3,562 | (760)
| Utilisation of tax losses | (7,125) | (40,362)
| Capitalised revenue expenditure | - | 2,000
| Movement in deferred tax | (3,777) | (59,036)
| Total tax charge for the year/period | (3,777) | (59,036)
| Factors that may affect future tax charges
There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.
11. | Dividends
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Dividends declared and paid | 150,000 | -
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FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
12. | Tangible fixed assets
|  | Short-term leasehold property | Fixtures and fittings | Office equipment | Total
|  | £ | £ | £ | £
| Cost or valuation |  |  |  |
| At 1 January 2025 | 124,203 | 56,066 | 45,408 | 225,677
| Additions | - | 641 | 1,630 | 2,271
| At 31 December 2025 | 124,203 | 56,707 | 47,038 | 227,948
| Depreciation |  |  |  |
| At 1 January 2025 | 17,197 | 36,771 | 32,936 | 86,904
| Charge for the year on owned assets | 8,280 | 4,896 | 3,344 | 16,520
| At 31 December 2025 | 25,477 | 41,667 | 36,280 | 103,424
| Net book value |  |  |  |
| At 31 December 2025 | 98,726 | 15,040 | 10,758 | 124,524
| At 31 December 2024 | 107,006 | 19,295 | 12,472 | 138,773
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FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
13. | Debtors
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Trade debtors | 788,425 | 863,163
| Amounts owed by group undertakings | 2,532,789 | 1,785,305
| Other debtors | 4,461 | 59,040
| Prepayments and accrued income | 327,474 | 100,253
|  | 3,653,149 | 2,807,761
14. | Cash and cash equivalents
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Cash at bank and in hand | 36,600 | 14,683
15. | Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Other loans | 137,000 | -
| Trade creditors | 1,001,251 | 546,675
| Amounts owed to group undertakings | 226,923 | -
| Other taxation and social security | 454,602 | 368,196
| Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts | 43,213 | 58,147
| Proceeds of factored debts | 153,648 | 136,723
| Other creditors | 54,759 | 56,744
| Accruals and deferred income | 20,867 | 30,523
|  | 2,092,263 | 1,197,008
| Hire purchase contracts are secured on the assets to which they relate. Invoicing discount facility is secured by fixed and floating charges over the assets of the Company.
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FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
16. | Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Other loans | 14,760 | -
| Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts | 88,562 | -
|  | 103,322 | -
| Hire purchase contracts are secured on the assets to which they relate.
17. | Loans
| Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Amounts falling due within one year |  |
| Other loans | 137,000 | -
| Amounts falling due 1-2 years |  |
| Other loans | 14,760 | -
|  | 151,760 | -
| During the year, the company entered into a loan agreement with Iwoca Ltd dated 7 January 2025. The facility is a revolving credit arrangement under which the company may draw down funds over a period of 24 months. On 7 January 2025, the company drew down £215,000 from the loan account. Interest at a rate of 5.15% per month is charged on the outstanding principal balance and accrues daily. Monthly repayments are made in accordance with the agreed repayment schedule. At the reporting date, the outstanding loan balance was £151,760.
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FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
18. | Hire purchase and finance leases
| Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Within one year | 43,213 | 58,147
| Between 1-5 years | 88,562 | -
|  | 131,775 | 58,147
| Hire purchase liabilities relate to assets with a net book value of £164,678 which are recognised in the financial statements of a fellow Group company. Although the related assets are not held by the company, the obligations under the finance agreements are in the company’s name.
19. | Deferred taxation
|  | 2025 | 2024
|  | £ | £
| At beginning of year | 36,241 | 95,277
| Charged to profit or loss | (3,777) | (59,036)
| At end of year | 32,464 | 36,241
| The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Accelerated capital allowances | 32,464 | 36,241
20. | Share capital
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
|  | Allotted, called up and fully paid |  |
|  | 100 (2024 - 100) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each | 100 | 100
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FORWARD TRUCKING SERVICES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
21. | Reserves
Profit and loss account Includes all current and previous periods' retained profits and losses.
22. | Pension commitments
The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the fund and amounted to £69,167 (2024 - £42,055). The amount outstanding at the year end amounted to £12,858 (2024 - £14,962).
23. | 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 | 264,583 | 634,614
| Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years | 192,074 | 264,583
| Later than 5 years | 131,675 | 323,749
|  | 588,332 | 1,222,946
24. | Related party transactions
| The Company has taken advantage of the exemption conferred by the FRS 102 not to disclose transactions with members or investees of the group headed by Pantrad Limited on the grounds that all of the voting rights in the company are controlled within that group and the Company is included in consolidated financial statements. During the period under review, the Company made purchases totalling £589,524 (2024: £77,915) and sales totalling £377,489 (2024: £528,124) with "Other" related parties. At the year end, £226,923 (2024: £nil) was owed by the Company, and £2,490,581 (2024: £nil) was owed to the Company. See Note 8 for disclosure of the directors' remuneration and key management compensation.
25. | Controlling party
The Company's immediate parent company is FTS Group Holdings Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales. The Company's ultimate parent company and controlling party is Pantrad Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales.
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