Company registration number 00836280 (England and Wales)
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
R T Roberts (Chairman)
S James
I J Marchant
D B Newman
M G Roberts
S J Saganowski
S K Drake (Non-Executive)
Secretary
S J Saganowski
Company number
00836280
Registered office
Unit 4
Crest Distribution Park
Crest Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 1WT
Auditor
BK Plus Audit Limited
Oakingham House
Frederick Place
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 1JU
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3
Directors' responsibilities statement
4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 7
Group profit and loss account
8
Group statement of comprehensive income
9
Group balance sheet
10
Company balance sheet
11
Group statement of changes in equity
12
Company statement of changes in equity
13
Group statement of cash flows
14
Notes to the financial statements
15 - 32
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 January 2026 in respect of the group, comprising Constant Air Systems Limited (CAS), Emtec Products Limited and Casaire Limited.

Principal activities

The principal activity of the company and the group continues to be that of engineers, contractors and designers in the air conditioning, ventilation and heating industry. The company also holds a small stock of residential flats that are held for re-sale.

Review of the business

The directors are satisfied with the overall trading performance of the group, reporting a decrease in group turnover of 11% to £15,247,090. Gross margins of 38% (2025: 34%) are within the expected range and consistent with a five year average. Group overheads have remained under close control resulting in an operating profit of £488,126 (2025: £797,347). Pre-tax profit for the year is reported at £591,841 (2025: £902,226).

Carried forward orders for the Group are in excess of £9.7M and we are on target to increase our turnover and maintain margins. Current order intake of £8.7M in secured orders provides us with re-assurance for the next 12 months and the budgeted sales of £19M is looking very achievable.

CAS enters the second quarter of 2026 with unprecedented momentum. Our ability to simultaneously manage the Airline Cargo cooling upgrades, multiple Elite Motorsport site contracts, and large-scale healthcare / education infrastructure projects—such as the pioneering double-stacked builds at Secure Confinement London location—demonstrates our industry-leading versatility.

Soon to transition into the Aerospace project, our focus remains fixed on operational excellence and the expansion of our decarbonisation partnerships with Tier 1 main contractors.

 

Performance & Key Project Wins

1. Healthcare & Pharmaceutical (The 2026 Backbone)

Healthcare remains our strongest sector, underpinned by strategic partnerships with Tier 1 contractors:

2. Innovation & High-Security Infrastructure

3. Long-Term Pipeline

Site Contracting & Specialist Sectors

Our site-based division has seen a significant resurgence, driven by high-prestige clients and consistent demand:

Strategic Outlook: "The Aerospace Milestone" Looking toward Summer 2026, CAS is poised for its most significant milestone to date: the expected order for a Aerospace client.

This project represents the largest single plantroom build in the history of CAS. Successfully delivering this will move the company into a "different league," requiring a scaling of our internal processes, logistics, and assembly capabilities. This is more than a build; it is a proof-of-concept for CAS as a top-tier package plantroom manufacturer.

CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
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Emtec have now moved into their new self-contained, modern factory and offices at Unit 8 Merlin Centre and have invested in a new multi-directional forklift and high – bay racking to improve factory logistics. Emtec are using their new product brochures and data sheets along with the delivery of CPD sessions for architects and specifiers, to enhance the company's branding and elevate their position in the marketplace. Sales continue to be strong with a current order book in excess of £6M. Some excellent longer term projects have been secured, with work programmed in for 2027-28. In terms of fire safety, they are continuing to work with industry leaders to stay abreast of the latest product testing and accreditations from their supply chain partners. Also they continue to successfully maintain their third-party accreditations from FIRAS via site and office audits to safeguard their reputation as a reliable and experienced sub-contractor in this field.

Principal risks and uncertainties

The principal risks and uncertainties that arise in the conduct of the group's business are kept under regular review by the directors. The main risks and uncertainties are considered to be the retention of certain key customers and skilled employees, also recruitment and environmental improvements to our products and services. Due to the active day to day involvement of the major shareholders in the management of the company, the directors consider that key performance indicators of turnover and gross margin are currently adequate to understand the development and performance of the group.

Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies

The group is exposed to various financial risks that arise as a normal part of its trading activities. The main such risks are considered to be cash flow, credit, price risk and foreign currency exposure.

The group's major financial assets are its trade debtors and cash at bank. The efficiency of collection of the trade debtors and the extension of credit to those customers are carefully controlled in order to minimise cash flow and credit risks. Cash balances are only placed with major prime rated banks where the credit risk is negligible.

There is a potential price risk if oil or steel prices increase rapidly, but it is not considered to be cost effective to operate any commodity price financial instrument.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 15 July 2026 and signed on behalf of the board by:

R T Roberts (Chairman)
Director
10 August 2026
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2026.

Results and dividends

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

Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £100,000 (2025: £200,000). 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:

R T Roberts (Chairman)
S James
I J Marchant
D B Newman
M G Roberts
S J Saganowski
S K Drake (Non-Executive)
Auditor

In accordance with the company’s articles, a resolution proposing that BK Plus Audit Limited be reappointed as auditor of the company will be put at a General Meeting.

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 auditor of the company 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 auditor of the company is aware of that information.

 

 

 

On behalf of the board
R T Roberts (Chairman)
Director
10 August 2026
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
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The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

United Kingdom company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law, the directors have elected to prepare the group and parent company 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 group and parent company, and of the profit or loss of the group 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 group’s and parent company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the group and parent 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 group and parent company, and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Constant Air Systems Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 January 2026 which comprise the group profit and loss account, the group statement of comprehensive income, the group balance sheet, the company balance sheet, the group statement of changes in equity, the company statement of changes in equity, the group statement of cash flows 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 group's and parent company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

 

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

Other information

The 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:

CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and parent company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the directors' report.

 

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

 

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 parent company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the parent 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.

Explanation to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud

From the preliminary stage of the audit, we ensure our understanding of the entity is up to date. This includes, but is not limited to, current knowledge of their activities, the business and control environments, and their compliance with the applicable legal and regulatory frameworks. This information supports our risk identification and the subsequent design of audit procedures to mitigate those risks; ensuring that the audit evidence obtained is sufficient and appropriate to support our opinion.

 

In response to the risks identified, specific to this entity, we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to:

 

 

CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
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There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations are from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of it. Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusions. There is always the unavoidable risks that material misstatements in the financial statements may not be detected despite the audit being properly performed in accordance with UK Auditing standards.

 

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.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the parent 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 parent 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 parent company and the parent company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

David Hynes (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of BK Plus Audit Limited
10 August 2026
Statutory Auditor
Oakingham House
Frederick Place
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 1JU
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
GROUP PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
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2026
2025
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
15,247,090
16,951,593
Cost of sales
(9,527,725)
(11,211,893)
Gross profit
5,719,365
5,739,700
Administrative expenses
(5,288,078)
(5,048,952)
Other operating income
3
56,839
106,599
Operating profit
4
488,126
797,347
Interest receivable and similar income
8
103,715
104,936
Interest payable and similar expenses
9
-
0
(57)
Profit before taxation
591,841
902,226
Tax on profit
11
(129,467)
(242,959)
Profit for the financial year
462,374
659,267
The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
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2026
2025
£
£
Profit for the year
462,374
659,267
Other comprehensive income
Actuarial gain on defined benefit pension schemes
498,000
(996,000)
Tax relating to other comprehensive income
(129,750)
245,750
Other comprehensive income for the year
368,250
(750,250)
Total comprehensive income for the year
830,624
(90,983)
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
GROUP BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2026
31 January 2026
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2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
1,065,020
311,737
1,065,020
311,737
Current assets
Stocks
15
960,176
1,423,999
Debtors
16
2,880,453
2,091,262
Cash at bank and in hand
4,211,643
4,272,091
8,052,272
7,787,352
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
17
(2,458,349)
(1,831,865)
Net current assets
5,593,923
5,955,487
Total assets less current liabilities
6,658,943
6,267,224
Provisions for liabilities
Provisions
19
-
0
100,000
Deferred tax liability
18
162,761
12,416
(162,761)
(112,416)
Net assets excluding pension liability
6,496,182
6,154,808
Defined benefit pension liability
21
(1,543,500)
(1,932,750)
Net assets
4,952,682
4,222,058
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
20
50,000
50,000
Profit and loss reserves
4,902,682
4,172,058
Total equity
4,952,682
4,222,058
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 15 July 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
15 July 2026
R T Roberts (Chairman)
Director
Company registration number 00836280 (England and Wales)
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2026
31 January 2026
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2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
602,768
189,316
Investments
13
201
201
602,969
189,517
Current assets
Stocks
15
714,818
1,067,716
Debtors
16
1,500,912
1,166,183
Cash at bank and in hand
2,993,101
3,015,932
5,208,831
5,249,831
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
17
(1,368,581)
(1,285,272)
Net current assets
3,840,250
3,964,559
Total assets less current liabilities
4,443,219
4,154,076
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
18
88,103
11,766
(88,103)
(11,766)
Net assets excluding pension liability
4,355,116
4,142,310
Defined benefit pension liability
21
(1,543,500)
(1,932,750)
Net assets
2,811,616
2,209,560
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
20
50,000
50,000
Profit and loss reserves
2,761,616
2,159,560
Total equity
2,811,616
2,209,560

As permitted by section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the company has not presented its own profit and loss account and related notes. The company’s profit for the year was £333,806 (2025 - £742,411 profit).

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 15 July 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
15 July 2026
R T Roberts (Chairman)
Director
Company registration number 00836280 (England and Wales)
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Note
£
£
£
Balance at 1 February 2024
50,000
4,463,041
4,513,041
Year ended 31 January 2025:
Profit for the year
-
659,267
659,267
Other comprehensive income:
Actuarial (loss) on defined benefit plans
-
(996,000)
(996,000)
Tax relating to other comprehensive income
-
245,750
245,750
Total comprehensive income
-
(90,983)
(90,983)
Dividends
10
-
(200,000)
(200,000)
Balance at 31 January 2025
50,000
4,172,058
4,222,058
Year ended 31 January 2026:
Profit for the year
-
462,374
462,374
Other comprehensive income:
Actuarial gain on defined benefit plans
-
498,000
498,000
Tax relating to other comprehensive income
-
(129,750)
(129,750)
Total comprehensive income
-
830,624
830,624
Dividends
10
-
(100,000)
(100,000)
Balance at 31 January 2026
50,000
4,902,682
4,952,682
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Note
£
£
£
Balance at 1 February 2024
50,000
2,367,399
2,417,399
Year ended 31 January 2025:
Profit for the year
-
742,411
742,411
Other comprehensive income:
Actuarial (loss) on defined benefit plans
-
(996,000)
(996,000)
Tax relating to other comprehensive income
-
245,750
245,750
Total comprehensive income
-
(7,839)
(7,839)
Dividends
10
-
(200,000)
(200,000)
Balance at 31 January 2025
50,000
2,159,560
2,209,560
Year ended 31 January 2026:
Profit for the year
-
333,806
333,806
Other comprehensive income:
Actuarial gain on defined benefit plans
-
498,000
498,000
Tax relating to other comprehensive income
-
(129,750)
(129,750)
Total comprehensive income
-
702,056
702,056
Dividends
10
-
(100,000)
(100,000)
Balance at 31 January 2026
50,000
2,761,616
2,811,616
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
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2026
2025
Note
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
25
893,065
1,060,098
Interest paid
-
0
(57)
Income taxes paid
(79,058)
(327,082)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
814,007
732,959
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(880,661)
(162,458)
Proceeds on disposal of tangible fixed assets
2,491
42,183
Interest received
103,715
104,936
Net cash used in investing activities
(774,455)
(15,339)
Financing activities
Dividends paid to equity shareholders
(100,000)
(200,000)
Net cash used in financing activities
(100,000)
(200,000)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(60,448)
517,620
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
4,272,091
3,754,471
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
4,211,643
4,272,091
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Constant Air Systems Limited (“the company”) is a private limited company domiciled and incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Unit 4, Crest Distribution Park, Crest Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1WT.

 

The group consists of Constant Air Systems Limited and all of its subsidiaries.

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 £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Basis of consolidation

In the parent company financial statements, the cost of a business combination is the fair value at the acquisition date of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed, plus costs directly attributable to the business combination. The excess of the cost of a business combination over the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired is recognised as goodwill.

The consolidated group financial statements consist of the financial statements of the parent company, Constant Air Systems Limited, and all of its subsidiaries.

 

All financial statements are made up to 31 January 2026.

 

All intra-group transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated on consolidation. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred.

1.3
Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The directors have reviewed and considered relevant information, including the annual budget and future cash flows in making their assessment. Based on these assessments, given the measures that could be undertaken to mitigate the current adverse conditions, and the current resources available, the directors have concluded that they can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts.

1.4
Turnover

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.

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.

Revenue from contracts for the provision of professional services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion when the stage of completion, costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is calculated by comparing costs incurred, mainly in relation to contractual hourly staff rates and materials, as a proportion of total costs. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that are recoverable.

CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
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:

Leasehold land and buildings
10% straight line
Leasehold improvements
over the length of the lease
Plant and equipment
10% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
25% straight line
Computers
25% straight line
Motor vehicles
25% 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 recognised in the profit and loss account.

1.6
Fixed asset investments

In the parent company financial statements, investments in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the group. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

1.7
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible 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.

1.8
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.

CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 17 -

At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.

1.9
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.

1.10
Financial instruments

The group 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 group's balance sheet when the group becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and 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 group 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.

CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 18 -
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 group after deducting all of its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

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

 

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

Other financial liabilities

Other financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, with interest expense recognised on an effective yield basis.

 

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial liability and of allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments through the expected life of the financial liability to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.11
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the group 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 group.

1.12
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 group’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.

CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 19 -

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if, and only if, there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

1.13
Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the group has a legal or constructive present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the group will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

 

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation is recognised at present value. When a provision is measured at present value, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.

1.14
Employee benefits

The cost of providing benefits under defined benefit plans is determined separately for each plan using the projected unit credit method, and is based on actuarial advice.

 

The change in the net defined benefit liability arising from employee service during the year is recognised as an employee cost. The cost of plan introductions, benefit changes, settlements and curtailments are recognised as an expense in measuring profit or loss in the period in which they arise.

1.15
Retirement benefits

The cost of providing benefits under defined benefit plans is determined separately for each plan using the projected unit credit method, and is based on actuarial advice.

 

The change in the net defined benefit liability arising from employee service during the year is recognised as an employee cost. The cost of plan introductions, benefit changes, settlements and curtailments are recognised as an expense in measuring profit or loss in the period in which they arise.

The net interest element is determined by multiplying the net defined benefit liability by the discount rate, taking into account any changes in the net defined benefit liability during the period as a result of contribution and benefit payments. The net interest is recognised in profit or loss as other finance revenue or cost.

 

Remeasurement changes comprise actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the asset ceiling and the return on the net defined benefit liability excluding amounts included in net interest. These are recognised immediately in other comprehensive income in the period in which they occur and are not reclassified to profit and loss in subsequent periods.

The net defined benefit pension asset or liability in the balance sheet comprises the total for each plan of the present value of the defined benefit obligation (using a discount rate based on high quality corporate bonds), less the fair value of plan assets out of which the obligations are to be settled directly. Fair value is based on market price information, and in the case of quoted securities is the published bid price. The value of a net pension benefit asset is limited to the amount that may be recovered either through reduced contributions or agreed refunds from the scheme.

CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 20 -
1.16
Leases

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed.

Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term.

2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the group’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.

 

Revenue and margin recognition

 

In accordance with FRS 102, management is required to estimate both the total expected costs of a contract and the stage of completion to determine the appropriate recognition of revenue and profit. The group and company has implemented formal control and review mechanisms to systematically monitor and assess the reliability and appropriateness of these estimates. This process includes regular independently certified valuations of work completed, progress tracking against contractual timelines, and comparison of actual costs incurred with budgeted figures.

 

Depreciation

 

Tangible fixed assets are depreciated over their estimated useful economic lives, taking into account estimated residual values. These estimates are based on management’s experience with similar assets, consideration of anticipated technological changes, expected usage, and other relevant factors.

 

Bad debt provisions

 

The group and company establishes provisions for receivables that are considered unlikely to be collected. These provisions are based on management’s assessment of the probability of recovery, considering factors such as the customer’s financial position, past payment history, current economic conditions, and specific knowledge of individual debtors.

 

Stock provisions

 

The group and company makes provisions to reduce the carrying amount of stock to net realisable value where items are obsolete, slow-moving or damaged. These provisions are based on management’s assessment of forecast demand, current market conditions, historical usage, and the physical condition of stock.

CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
- 21 -
3
Turnover and other revenue
2026
2025
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Sales of goods and services
15,247,090
16,951,593

The whole of the turnover is attributable to the principal activity of the group wholly undertaken in the United Kingdom.

2026
2025
£
£
Other operating income
Rental income
56,839
106,599
56,839
106,599
4
Operating profit
2026
2025
£
£
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
127,378
102,018
Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(2,491)
(20,672)
Operating lease charges
797,216
472,502
5
Employees

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

Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
Number
Number
Number
Number
Employees
65
70
35
35

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
£
£
£
£
Wages and salaries
2,871,053
3,022,149
1,308,921
1,501,976
Social security costs
515,137
445,332
296,875
256,278
Pension costs
358,616
307,761
192,841
173,149
3,744,806
3,775,242
1,798,637
1,931,403
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
- 22 -
6
Directors' remuneration
2026
2025
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
494,008
597,210
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
21,510
20,261
515,518
617,471

The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined benefit schemes amounted to 2 (2025 - 3).

Remuneration disclosed above includes the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2026
2025
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
146,665
184,042
7
Auditor's remuneration
2026
2025
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
£
£
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the group and company
14,520
12,250
Audit of the financial statements of the company's subsidiaries
14,600
14,600
29,120
26,850
For other services
All other non-audit services
6,625
6,625
8
Interest receivable and similar income
2026
2025
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
103,715
104,936
9
Interest payable and similar expenses
2026
2025
£
£
Other finance costs:
Other interest
-
57
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
- 23 -
10
Dividends
2026
2025
Recognised as distributions to equity holders:
£
£
Interim paid
100,000
200,000
11
Taxation
2026
2025
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
(20,653)
242,959
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
150,120
-
0
Total tax charge
129,467
242,959

The current tax credit arises primarily from the utilisation of available tax reliefs and capital allowances during the year. 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:

2026
2025
£
£
Profit before taxation
591,841
902,226
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2025: 25.00%)
147,960
225,557
Deferred tax not previously recognised
(18,493)
17,402
Taxation charge
129,467
242,959

In addition to the amount charged to the profit and loss account, the following amounts relating to tax have been recognised directly in other comprehensive income:

2026
2025
£
£
Deferred tax arising on:
Actuarial differences recognised as other comprehensive income
129,750
(245,750)
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
- 24 -
12
Tangible fixed assets
Group
Leasehold land and buildings
Leasehold improvements
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 February 2025
277,828
-
0
475,060
11,674
34,990
459,956
1,259,508
Additions
415,782
256,095
137,152
29,412
7,220
35,000
880,661
Disposals
(277,828)
-
0
-
0
-
0
-
0
(44,100)
(321,928)
At 31 January 2026
415,782
256,095
612,212
41,086
42,210
450,856
1,818,241
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 February 2025
250,045
-
0
394,177
11,674
28,337
263,538
947,771
Depreciation charged in the year
27,783
-
0
16,276
-
0
1,699
81,620
127,378
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(277,828)
-
0
-
0
-
0
-
0
(44,100)
(321,928)
At 31 January 2026
-
0
-
0
410,453
11,674
30,036
301,058
753,221
Carrying amount
At 31 January 2026
415,782
256,095
201,759
29,412
12,174
149,798
1,065,020
At 31 January 2025
27,783
-
0
80,883
-
0
6,653
196,418
311,737
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
- 25 -
Company
Leasehold land and buildings
Plant and equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 February 2025
277,828
304,064
158,896
740,788
Additions
415,782
68,050
-
0
483,832
Disposals
(277,828)
-
0
-
0
(277,828)
At 31 January 2026
415,782
372,114
158,896
946,792
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 February 2025
250,045
243,932
57,495
551,472
Depreciation charged in the year
27,783
10,683
31,914
70,380
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(277,828)
-
0
-
0
(277,828)
At 31 January 2026
-
0
254,615
89,409
344,024
Carrying amount
At 31 January 2026
415,782
117,499
69,487
602,768
At 31 January 2025
27,783
60,132
101,401
189,316
13
Fixed asset investments
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
Note
£
£
£
£
Investments in subsidiaries
14
-
0
-
0
201
201
Movements in fixed asset investments
Company
Shares in subsidiaries
£
Cost
At 1 February 2025 and 31 January 2026
201
Carrying amount
At 31 January 2026
201
At 31 January 2025
201
14
Subsidiaries

Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 January 2026 are as follows:

CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
14
Subsidiaries
(Continued)
- 26 -
Name of undertaking
Registered office
Nature of business
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Casaire Limited
England and Wales
Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning
Ordinary shares
100.00
Emtec Products Limited
England and Wales
Construction of commercial buildings
Ordinary shares
100.00
Lindsay Court Management (High Wycombe) Limited
England and Wales
Property management
Ordinary shares
28.00

The company owns the issued ordinary share capital of Casaire Ltd and Emtec Products Ltd and the minority of the share capital of Lindsay Court Management (High Wycombe) Ltd. All subsidiaries are UK registered. Both Casaire Ltd and Emtec Products Ltd trade successfully within the heating, ventilation and acoustics industries. Lindsay Court Management (High Wycombe) Ltd is a small, non-trading, flat management company, whose minority interest is immaterial.

15
Stocks
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
£
£
£
£
Raw materials and consumables
11,858
71,485
-
-
Work in progress
259,665
325,617
121,038
149,756
Finished goods and goods for resale
688,653
1,026,897
593,780
917,960
960,176
1,423,999
714,818
1,067,716

Included within finished goods and goods for resale is a small portfolio of developed residential flats held for sale. The development was undertaken by the company in 2010 with 23 one and two bedroom flats being built. The company has now sold 17 flats with the development cost of the remaining 6 flats held within stock at lower of cost and realisable value. The unsold flats are all let, on short term tenancy agreements, at open market rents. The primary objective is to dispose of the remaining flats and every effort is made by the directors to market the flats for sale when tenancy agreements expire.

16
Debtors
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
£
£
Trade debtors
2,225,027
1,886,034
1,022,039
1,074,808
Corporation tax recoverable
21,751
-
0
21,752
-
0
Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
0
-
0
14,568
5,425
Other debtors
500,414
76,767
344,681
1,770
Prepayments and accrued income
133,036
128,461
97,872
84,180
2,880,228
2,091,262
1,500,912
1,166,183
Deferred tax asset (note 18)
225
-
0
-
0
-
0
2,880,453
2,091,262
1,500,912
1,166,183
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
- 27 -
17
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
£
£
£
£
Trade creditors
1,641,253
1,153,566
790,289
664,160
Amounts owed to group undertakings
-
0
-
0
519
131,908
Corporation tax payable
-
77,959
-
0
47,267
Other taxation and social security
156,887
187,754
94,789
130,055
Other creditors
55,903
52,262
26,100
17,900
Accruals and deferred income
604,307
360,324
456,884
293,982
2,458,350
1,831,865
1,368,581
1,285,272
18
Deferred taxation

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where the group and 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
Assets
Assets
2026
2025
2026
2025
Group
£
£
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
162,761
12,416
225
-
Liabilities
Liabilities
Assets
Assets
2026
2025
2026
2025
Company
£
£
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
88,103
11,766
-
-
Group
Company
2026
2026
Movements in the year:
£
£
Liability at 1 February 2025
12,416
11,766
Charge to profit or loss
150,120
76,337
Liability at 31 January 2026
162,536
88,103

 

19
Provisions for liabilities
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
£
£
£
£
Provision for onerous contracts
-
100,000
-
-
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
19
Provisions for liabilities
(Continued)
- 28 -
Movements on provisions:
Provision for onerous contracts
Group
£
At 1 February 2025
100,000
Utilisation of provision
(100,000)
At 31 January 2026
-
20
Share capital
Group and company
2026
2025
2026
2025
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
21
Retirement benefit schemes
2026
2025
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
223,616
232,761

A defined contribution pension scheme is operated for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund.

Defined benefit scheme - group and company

The most recent actuarial valuations of plan assets and the present value of the defined benefit obligation were carried out at 31 January 2026 by professionally qualified actuary, Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries. The present value of the defined benefit obligation, the related current service cost and past service cost were measured using the projected unit credit method.

 

The company expects to contribute approximately £165,000 to the scheme during the year ending 31 January 2027.

2026
2025
Key assumptions
%
%
Discount rate
5.7
5.4
Expected rate of increase of pensions in payment
2.6
2.7
Expected rate of salary increases
3.0
3.2
Deferred pension revaluation
2.6
2.7
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
21
Retirement benefit schemes
(Continued)
- 29 -
Mortality assumptions
2026
2025

Assumed life expectations on retirement at age 65:

Years
Years
Retiring today
- Males
86.2
86.1
- Females
88.7
88.6
Retiring in 20 years
- Males
87.2
87.1
- Females
89.8
89.8

The amounts included in the balance sheet arising from the company's obligations in respect of defined benefit plans are as follows:

Group and company
2026
2025
£
£
Present value of defined benefit obligations
8,773,000
9,296,000
Fair value of plan assets
(6,715,000)
(6,719,000)
Deficit in scheme
2,058,000
2,577,000
Associated deferred taxation balance
(514,500)
(644,250)
Total liability recognised
1,543,500
1,932,750
Group and company
2026
2025

Amounts recognised in the profit and loss account

£
£
Net interest on net defined benefit liability
135,000
75,000
Other costs
-
12,000
Total costs
135,000
87,000
Group and company
2026
2025

Amounts taken to other comprehensive income

£
£
Actual return on scheme assets
(511,000)
(101,000)
Less: calculated interest element
349,000
328,000
Return on scheme assets excluding interest income
(162,000)
227,000
Actuarial changes related to obligations
(336,000)
769,000
Total income
(498,000)
996,000
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
21
Retirement benefit schemes
(Continued)
- 30 -
Group and company
2026

Movements in the present value of defined benefit obligations

£
Liabilities at 1 February 2025
9,296,000
Benefits paid
(671,000)
Actuarial gains
(336,000)
Interest cost
484,000
At 31 January 2026
8,773,000
Group and company
2026

Movements in the fair value of plan assets

£
Fair value of assets at 1 February 2025
6,719,000
Interest income
349,000
Actuarial losses
162,000
Benefits paid
(671,000)
Contributions by the employer
156,000
At 31 January 2026
6,715,000

The actual return on plan assets was £349,000 (2025 - £328,000).

Group and company
2026
2025

Fair value of plan assets at the reporting period end

£
£
Equity instruments
2,848,000
2,409,000
Debt instruments
1,110,000
1,434,000
Cash
485,000
242,000
Insured Annuities
4,000
4,000
Gilts
1,938,000
2,185,000
Property
330,000
445,000
6,715,000
6,719,000
CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
- 31 -
22
Operating lease commitments
Lessee

At the reporting end date the group had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
£
£
£
£
Within one year
524,913
-
394,557
-
Between two and five years
2,799,534
-
2,104,302
-
In over five years
3,149,476
-
2,367,340
-
6,473,923
-
4,866,199
-
The group had no operating lease commitments at 31 January 2025.

The Company has provided a guarantee in respect of the lease commitments of its subsidiary undertaking, Emtec Products Limited. Under the terms of the agreement, the company may be required to meet the subsidiary's obligations should the subsidiary fail to do so. The directors consider the likelihood of any payment arising under the guarantee to be remote and therefore no provision has been recognized.

23
Related party transactions

The group's key management personnel are considered to be the directors.

 

In accordance with FRS102 the company has taken advantage of the exemption available to the parent of wholly owned subsidiaries not to disclose transactions within the group.

24
Controlling party

The company remained under the control of the directors throughout the year. No shareholder has ultimate control and as such we consider the board of directors to be the ultimate controlling party.

CONSTANT AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
- 32 -
25
Cash generated from group operations
2026
2025
£
£
Profit for the year after tax
462,374
659,267
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
129,467
242,959
Finance costs
-
0
57
Investment income
(103,715)
(104,936)
Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(2,491)
(20,672)
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
127,378
102,018
Pension scheme non-cash movement
(21,000)
(13,000)
(Decrease)/increase in provisions
(100,000)
100,000
Movements in working capital:
Decrease in stocks
463,823
176,138
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(767,215)
1,060,006
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
704,444
(1,141,739)
Cash generated from operations
893,065
1,060,098
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