Company registration number 01806258 (England and Wales)
ALUTRADE LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
ALUTRADE LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Mr M J George
Mr K D Pugh
Company number
01806258
Registered office
Langley Forge House
Tat Bank Road
Oldbury
Warley
West Midlands
B69 4NH
Auditor
Sumer Auditco Limited
Acre House
11-15 William Road
London
NW1 3ER
Business address
Langley Forge House
Tat Bank Road
Oldbury
Warley
West Midlands
B69 4NH
Bankers
Lloyds TSB Bank Plc
114-116 Colmore Row
Birmingham
B3 3BD
ALUTRADE LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3
Directors' responsibilities statement
4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 7
Profit and loss account
8
Statement of comprehensive income
9
Balance sheet
10
Statement of changes in equity
11
Notes to the financial statements
12 - 25
ALUTRADE LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 30 November 2025.

Review of the business

The Directors are pleased to report that the Company has continued to trade successfully during

the year, delivering a profitable performance despite the challenging economic environment.

Turnover has remained resilient, reflecting stable demand within our core markets, whilst ongoing

investment in plant and machinery has ensured that our manufacturing processes remain efficient,

competitive and capable of supporting future growth.

 

The business has adapted well to the challenges presented by continued global economic

uncertainty, including volatility in energy costs, fuel prices and supply chains. Through prudent

financial management and a disciplined approach to operations, the Company has maintained

profitability and continues to benefit from a strong balance sheet.

 

Principal risks and uncertainties

The business continues to operate against a backdrop of political and economic uncertainty, both

within the UK and internationally. Whilst these factors have affected trading conditions, the

Company has remained resilient and continues to focus on its long-term strategy. The Directors

remain committed to protecting the long-term future of the business, with employee retention and

workforce stability remaining key priorities.

 

The Company continues to adapt proactively to the evolving post-Brexit trading environment,

ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. We have successfully strengthened our

position within both domestic and non-European export markets, helping to diversify revenue

streams and reduce reliance on any single market.

 

Rising interest rates, inflationary pressures, fluctuations in exchange rates and volatility in metal

prices continue to represent key commercial risks. The timing of material purchases and customer

sales remains critical to protecting margins. These risks are actively managed by an experienced

management team with extensive knowledge of both the aluminium market and customer demand.

Operating within a highly regulated industry, the Company remains fully committed to maintaining

the highest standards of compliance. Health, Safety and Environmental performance continues to

be a key priority, supported through the successful maintenance of our BSI ISO 45001

(Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) certifications.

 

Development and performance

The Company has continued to invest in its operations to improve productivity, efficiency and long-term

competitiveness. Investment in machinery, technology and operational processes remains

central to our strategy of continuous improvement.

 

Whilst fluctuations in commodity prices have continued to place pressure on turnover and profit

margins, the business has demonstrated resilience through careful cost management and

operational efficiency improvements.

 

The Directors continue to monitor market conditions closely and have taken appropriate measures

to ensure the business remains agile and well positioned to respond to future challenges.

Throughout the year, employee wellbeing and workplace safety have remained a priority, with

continued investment in training, systems and safe working practices.

 

ALUTRADE LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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Key performance indicators

The Company's principal Key Performance Indicators ("KPIs") continue to be turnover (2025: £34,118,675 - 2024: £32,549,193), gross profit margin (2025: 18.24% - 2024: 18.20%) and operational efficiency (2025: 7.90 - 2024: 6.50).

 

Although commodity price movements have influenced reported turnover, the business has

remained focused on sustainable profitability rather than simply increasing volume. Trading activity

has therefore been managed within the Company's operational capacity to maintain quality, service

standards and financial stability.

 

Gross profit margins have continued to come under pressure from increased costs across

transport, energy, labour and raw materials. Despite these challenges, the Company has remained

committed to supporting its workforce and maintaining employment levels wherever possible.

 

The Directors continue to focus on improving operational efficiency through investment in

equipment, process improvements and lean manufacturing initiatives. These measures, together

with the dedication and experience of our employees, position the Company well for continued

sustainable growth.

 

On behalf of the board

Mr M J George
Director
11 August 2026
ALUTRADE LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2025.

Principal activities

The principal activity of the company continued to be that of reprocessing of scrap aluminium products.

Results and dividends

The results for the year are set out on page 8.

Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £630,000. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.

Directors

The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:

Mr M George
(Resigned 30 September 2025)
Mr M J George
Mr K D Pugh
Auditor

The auditor, Sumer Auditco Limited, is deemed to be reappointed under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006.

Strategic report

The company has chosen in accordance with Companies Act 2006, s. 414C(11) to set out in the company's strategic report information required by Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, Sch. 7 to be contained in the directors' report.

Statement of disclosure to auditor

So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.

On behalf of the board
Mr M J George
Director
11 August 2026
ALUTRADE LIMITED
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). 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:

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

ALUTRADE LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF ALUTRADE LIMITED
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Alutrade Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 30 November 2025 which comprise the profit and loss account, the statement of comprehensive income, the balance sheet, the statement of changes in equity and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

 

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

 

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

 

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:

ALUTRADE LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF ALUTRADE LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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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:

Responsibilities of directors

As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

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.

The key procedures we undertook to detect irregularities including fraud during the course of the audit included:

 

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 from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to be 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 is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

ALUTRADE LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF ALUTRADE LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Use of our report

This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Mr Mark Eden FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Sumer Auditco Limited, Statutory Auditor
Chartered Certified Accountants
Lumaneri House
Blythe Gate
Blythe Valley Park
Solihull
West Midlands
B90 8AH
11 August 2026
ALUTRADE LIMITED
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Turnover
4
34,118,675
32,549,193
Cost of sales
(27,895,037)
(26,624,396)
Gross profit
6,223,638
5,924,797
Distribution costs
(1,108,827)
(1,224,295)
Administrative expenses
(4,185,213)
(3,445,944)
Operating profit
5
929,598
1,254,558
Interest receivable and similar income
9
18,288
12,550
Interest payable and similar expenses
10
(96,081)
(86,490)
Profit before taxation
851,805
1,180,618
Tax on profit
11
(438,555)
(236,949)
Profit for the financial year
413,250
943,669

The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.

ALUTRADE LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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2025
2024
£
£
Profit for the year
413,250
943,669
Other comprehensive income
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
413,250
943,669
ALUTRADE LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 NOVEMBER 2025
30 November 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
13
4,320,376
5,009,002
Current assets
Stocks
14
1,603,514
1,137,197
Debtors
15
3,600,082
4,242,827
Cash at bank and in hand
1,887,564
2,090,861
7,091,160
7,470,885
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
16
(5,535,295)
(5,849,291)
Net current assets
1,555,865
1,621,594
Total assets less current liabilities
5,876,241
6,630,596
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
17
(2,042,940)
(2,530,213)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
19
836,591
886,923
(836,591)
(886,923)
Net assets
2,996,710
3,213,460
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
21
5
5
Share premium account
22
58,372
58,372
Revaluation reserve
23
-
0
104,728
Profit and loss reserves
24
2,938,333
3,050,355
Total equity
2,996,710
3,213,460

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized companies.

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 11 August 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr M J George
Director
Company registration number 01806258 (England and Wales)
ALUTRADE LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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Share capital
Share premium account
Revaluation reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 December 2023
5
58,372
178,111
2,981,115
3,217,603
Year ended 30 November 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
-
943,669
943,669
Dividends
12
-
-
-
(947,812)
(947,812)
Transfers
-
-
-
73,383
73,383
Other movements
-
-
(73,383)
-
(73,383)
Balance at 30 November 2024
5
58,372
104,728
3,050,355
3,213,460
Year ended 30 November 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
-
413,250
413,250
Dividends
12
-
-
-
(630,000)
(630,000)
Transfers
-
-
-
104,728
104,728
Other movements
-
-
(104,728)
-
(104,728)
Balance at 30 November 2025
5
58,372
-
0
2,938,333
2,996,710
ALUTRADE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Alutrade Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Langley Forge House, Tat Bank Road, Oldbury, Warley, West Midlands, B69 4NH.

1.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £1.

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of tangible assets and to include these and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

This company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements, including this company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. The company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirements:

 

 

The financial statements of the company are consolidated in the financial statements of Alutrade Management Team Investments Limited. These consolidated financial statements are available from its registered office, Langley forge House, Tat Bank Road, Oldbury, England, B69 4NH.

1.2
Going concern

Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Turnover

Turnover is recognised upon despatch and represents amounts receivable for goods and services net of VAT and trade discounts.

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

 

Weighted goods are delivered to the customer along with a delivery note to be signed from which a sales invoice is raised based on the agreed weight.

ALUTRADE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.4
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Land and buildings leasehold
5% straight line
Plant and machinery
10-20% straight line
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
15% straight line
Motor vehicles
15% straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

1.5
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

 

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

1.6
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.

1.7
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

ALUTRADE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.8
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.

 

Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.

 

If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.

Classification of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

ALUTRADE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade payables are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Other financial liabilities

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.9
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

1.10
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

ALUTRADE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.11
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.

 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.12
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.13
Leases

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

 

Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

1.14
Foreign exchange

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are taken to profit and loss account.

2
Change in accounting policy

In the current year, a change in accounting policy was adopted by the company with regard to the depreciation rate for tangible assets.

 

During the year the directors reviewed the depreciation method applied to certain tangible fixed assets. As a result of this review, the depreciation method was changed from 10% straight line to 10-20% straight line for Plant & Machinery only, as this is considered to better reflect the pattern in which the assets future economic benefits are expected to be consumed.

ALUTRADE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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3
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

Key sources of estimation uncertainty

The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.

Useful lives of depreciable assets

The annual depreciation charge depends primarily on the estimated useful life of the asset and circumstances. The directors annually review the asset life and adjust as necessary to reflect current thinking on the remaining life in light of technological change, prospective economic utilisation and physical condition of the asset concerned. Changes in asset lives can have a significant impact on depreciation charges for the period. It is not practical to quantify the impact of changes to asset lives on an overall basis, as asset lives are individually determined.

Purchases provision

Purchases and liabilities can be incurred and not recorded due to the self-billing system. A provision is provided on a monthly basis for all waste transfer notes not yet invoiced. Once an invoice is received and paired with the waste transfer notes they are removed from the provision.

4
Turnover and other revenue

An analysis of the company's turnover is as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Turnover
34,118,675
32,549,193
2025
2024
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
United Kingdom
24,585,344
18,822,535
Europe
7,651,759
8,493,027
Rest of World
1,881,572
5,233,631
34,118,675
32,549,193
2025
2024
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
18,288
12,550
ALUTRADE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
- 18 -
5
Operating profit
2025
2024
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Exchange (gains)/losses
(56,428)
40,374
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
15,200
14,280
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
925,509
1,059,013
Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(196,202)
(204,366)
6
Auditor's remuneration
2025
2024
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
£
£
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the company
15,200
14,280
7
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2025
2024
Number
Number
Management and administration
14
15
Production and distribution
50
54
Total
64
69

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
2,942,248
2,352,673
Social security costs
366,101
244,647
Pension costs
109,421
103,149
3,417,770
2,700,469
8
Directors' remuneration
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
886,198
305,328
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
39,221
30,739
925,419
336,067
ALUTRADE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
8
Directors' remuneration
(Continued)
- 19 -

The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 2 (2024 - 3).

Remuneration disclosed above include the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
653,650
123,349
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
4,610
-
9
Interest receivable and similar income
2025
2024
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
16,819
10,475
Other interest income
1,469
2,075
Total income
18,288
12,550
10
Interest payable and similar expenses
2025
2024
£
£
Interest on invoice finance arrangements
9,910
9,593
Interest on finance leases and hire purchase contracts
67,646
76,897
Other interest
18,525
-
0
96,081
86,490
ALUTRADE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
- 20 -
11
Taxation
2025
2024
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
400,152
366,551
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
88,735
-
0
Total current tax
488,887
366,551
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(50,332)
(129,602)
Total tax charge
438,555
236,949

The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Profit before taxation
851,805
1,180,618
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2024: 25.00%)
212,951
295,155
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
240,743
302,722
Adjustments in respect of prior years
88,735
-
0
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
(4,491)
(180,235)
Deferred tax charge
(50,332)
(129,602)
Profit on sale of fixed assets
(49,051)
(51,091)
Taxation charge for the year
438,555
236,949
12
Dividends
2025
2024
£
£
Interim paid
630,000
947,812
ALUTRADE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
- 21 -
13
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings leasehold
Plant and machinery
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 December 2024
1,576,906
7,453,694
21,988
1,620,362
10,672,950
Additions
28,516
630,589
3,788
117,139
780,032
Disposals
-
0
(839,024)
-
0
(172,310)
(1,011,334)
At 30 November 2025
1,605,422
7,245,259
25,776
1,565,191
10,441,648
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 December 2024
694,523
4,395,655
15,367
558,403
5,663,948
Depreciation charged in the year
67,111
623,068
1,877
233,453
925,509
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
(374,699)
-
0
(93,486)
(468,185)
At 30 November 2025
761,634
4,644,024
17,244
698,370
6,121,272
Carrying amount
At 30 November 2025
843,788
2,601,235
8,532
866,821
4,320,376
At 30 November 2024
882,383
3,058,039
6,621
1,061,959
5,009,002

Included within tangible fixed assets are assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Plant and machinery
1,079,104
1,442,261
Motor vehicles
755,533
1,006,177
1,834,637
2,448,438

Plant and machinery and motor vehicles with a carrying amount of £3,308,881 were revalued in March 2016 by independent valuers not connected with the company on the basis of market value. The valuation conforms to International Valuation Standards and was based on recent market transactions on arm's length terms for similar assets.

ALUTRADE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
13
Tangible fixed assets
(Continued)
- 22 -

If the assets were measured using the cost model, the carrying amounts would be as follows:

Plant & Machinery
Motor Vehicles
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
Cost
6,864,426
7,004,861
1,565,191
1,583,212
Accumulated depreciation
(4,263,191)
(4,051,550)
(698,370)
(521,253)
Carrying value
2,601,235
2,953,311
866,821
1,061,959
14
Stocks
2025
2024
£
£
Finished goods and goods for resale
1,603,514
1,137,197
15
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
3,325,659
3,599,708
Other debtors
48,286
490,707
Prepayments and accrued income
226,137
152,412
3,600,082
4,242,827
16
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
18
402,872
487,521
Trade creditors
4,344,979
4,567,137
Corporation tax
158,604
144,247
Other taxation and social security
67,567
60,642
Other creditors
426,975
400,000
Accruals and deferred income
134,298
189,744
5,535,295
5,849,291
ALUTRADE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
- 23 -
17
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
18
483,008
691,201
Trade creditors
1,559,932
1,433,497
Other creditors
-
0
405,515
2,042,940
2,530,213
18
Finance lease obligations
2025
2024
Amounts due:
£
£
Within one year
402,872
487,521
After more than one year
483,008
691,201
885,880
1,178,722
2025
2024
Future minimum lease payments due under finance leases:
£
£
Within one year
402,872
487,521
In two to five years
483,008
691,201
885,880
1,178,722

Finance lease payments represent rentals payable by the company for certain items of plant and machinery. Leases include purchase options at the end of the lease period, and no restrictions are placed on the use of the assets. The average lease term is 4 years. All leases are on a fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments.

19
Deferred taxation

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where the company has a legally enforceable right to do so. The following is the analysis of the deferred tax balances (after offset) for financial reporting purposes:

Liabilities
Liabilities
2025
2024
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
836,591
886,923
ALUTRADE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
19
Deferred taxation
(Continued)
- 24 -
2025
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 December 2024
886,923
Credit to profit or loss
(50,332)
Liability at 30 November 2025
836,591

Deferred tax liability relates to accelerated capital allowances. £95,903 of the deferred tax liability set out above is expected to reverse within 12 months.

20
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
109,421
103,149

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.

21
Share capital
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of 5p each
100
100
5
5
22
Share premium account
2025
2024
£
£
At the beginning and end of the year
58,372
58,372
23
Revaluation reserve
2025
2024
£
£
At the beginning of the year
104,728
178,111
Other movements
(104,728)
(73,383)
At the end of the year
-
0
104,728
ALUTRADE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
- 25 -
24
Profit and loss reserves
2025
2024
£
£
At the beginning of the year
3,050,355
2,981,115
Adjusted balance
3,050,355
2,981,115
Profit for the year
413,250
943,669
Dividends declared and paid in the year
(630,000)
(947,812)
Transfer from revaluation reserve
104,728
73,383
At the end of the year
2,938,333
3,050,355

 

25
Related party transactions

Pension Scheme SSAS

During the period the company paid rent of £290,000 (year ended November 2024 - £247,833) to the pension scheme Alutrade LTD SSAS of which Mr M J George, a Director of Alutrade Limited, is a member of.

 

Subsidiary Disclosure Exemption

The company has taken advantage of the exemption available in accordance with FRS102 'Section 33 Paragraph 33.1A' not to disclose transactions entered into between two or more members of a group, as the company is a wholly owned subsidiary undertaking of the group to which it is party to the transactions.

26
Ultimate controlling party

The ultimate parent company is Alutrade Management Limited following a management buyout on 28 October 2024 whereby Alutrade Management Limited acquired 100% of the share capital of Alutrade Management Team Investments Limited.

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