Company registration number 05989881 (England and Wales)
DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
COMPANY INFORMATION
Director
Mr D P Boswell
Company number
05989881
Registered office
Basepoint
Metcalf Way
Crawley
West Sussex
RH11 7XX
Auditor
Xeinadin Audit Limited
2 Upperton Gardens
Eastbourne
East Sussex
United Kingdom
BN21 2AH
Business address
Basepoint
Metcalf Way
Crawley
West Sussex
RH11 7XX
DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Director's report
3
Director's responsibilities statement
4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 7
Statement of income and retained earnings
8
Balance sheet
9
Statement of cash flows
10
Notes to the financial statements
11 - 22
DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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The director presents the strategic report for the year ended 30 November 2025.

Principal activities

The company's main activity remains that of providing security services for government contracts and private sector organisations, principally in the south of England.

Review of the business

The company has continued to perform well during the year. Turnover increased to £19,044,318 (2024: £18,310,453), representing an increase of approximately 4%. Profit before tax was £2,006,003 (2024: £2,583,360).

 

The reduction in profit before tax reflects increased operating and employment costs during the year, together with the continued investment required to support the company's operations and future growth.

 

The company's principal Government contract was extended during the year and is due to continue until 31 October 2026. During the year, the company, through a joint venture arrangement, was successful in securing the continuation of the Government contract from 1 November 2026.

 

The company continues to pursue growth within the security services sector, both through existing relationships and by actively tendering for new opportunities. The company has also engaged specialist business development contractors where appropriate to support the identification and development of new business opportunities.

Principal risks and uncertainties

The company's principal commercial risk is its historical reliance on a small number of significant contracts, including its principal government contract. The current direct contract is due to end on 31 October 2026.

 

The company has, however, secured the continuation of the government contract from 1 November 2026 through its participation in a joint venture. The company expects to benefit from its shareholding in the joint venture through its

entitlement to distributions arising from the new contract.

 

The company continues to tender for additional security services contracts and is actively pursuing opportunities to diversify its customer base and reduce its reliance on any individual contract.

 

The sustained success of the business also depends upon the recruitment, retention and development of suitably qualified and experienced employees. The company therefore continues to focus on employee engagement, recruitment and retention.

 

The company manages its cash resources prudently, maintaining appropriate liquidity to meet its operational requirements while seeking to utilise surplus funds effectively. Trade debtors and creditors are actively managed in accordance with the company's internal policies to mitigate credit, liquidity and cash-flow risks.

Key performance indicators

The Director actively contributes to and monitors the controlled growth of the business closely, supported by a capable management team. Where necessary, specialist contractors have been engaged to provide expertise and support the Director's strategic role in identifying and developing new business opportunities.

DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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Future Developments

The company remains focused on developing a broader and more diversified portfolio of security services contracts.

 

The successful award of the continuation of the government contract through the joint venture provides the company with an important platform for future growth and is expected to provide an additional source of income through the company's shareholding in the joint venture.

 

The company will continue to invest in business development and actively pursue new opportunities across the security services sector, with the objective of increasing the diversity and resilience of its revenue streams and reducing reliance on any single customer or contract.

 

The company has a strong reputation for the quality and reliability of its services and supported by an experienced management team, the director believes that the company is well positioned to pursue further growth and develop its business in the years ahead.

On behalf of the board

Mr D P Boswell
Director
28 August 2026
DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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The director presents his annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2025.

Results and dividends

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

Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £210,000. The director does not recommend payment of a final dividend.

Director

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

Mr D P Boswell
Disabled persons

Applications for employment by disabled persons are always fully considered, bearing in mind the aptitudes of the applicant concerned. In the event of members of staff becoming disabled, every effort is made to ensure that their employment within the company continues and that the appropriate training is arranged. It is the policy of the company that the training, career development and promotion of disabled persons should, as far as possible, be identical to that of other employees.

Employee involvement

The company's policy is to consult and discuss with employees, through unions, staff councils and at meetings, matters likely to affect employees' interests.

 

Information about matters of concern to employees is given through information bulletins and reports which seek to achieve a common awareness on the part of all employees of the financial and economic factors affecting the company's performance.

 

There is no employee share scheme at present, but the directors are considering the introduction of such a scheme as a means of further encouraging the involvement of employees in the company's performance.

Auditor

The auditors, Xeinadin Audit Limited, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual 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 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.

Medium-sized companies exemption

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the medium-sized companies exemption.

On behalf of the board
Mr D P Boswell
Director
28 August 2026
DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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The director is responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the director to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the director has 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 director must not approve the financial statements unless he is 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 director is required to:

The director is 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. He is 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.

DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBER OF DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Definitive PSA Ltd (the 'company') for the year ended 30 November 2025 which comprise the statement of income and retained earnings, the balance sheet, the 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 director's 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 director 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 director is 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:

DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBER OF DEFINITIVE PSA LTD (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 director's 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 director

As explained more fully in the director's responsibilities statement, the director is 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 director determines 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 director is 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 director either intends to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or has 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.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those

leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.

DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBER OF DEFINITIVE PSA LTD (CONTINUED)
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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 company's member 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 member those matters we are required to state to the member 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 member, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Andrew Hill FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Xeinadin Audit Limited, Statutory Auditor
Chartered Accountants
2 Upperton Gardens
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 2AH
United Kingdom
28 August 2026
DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
19,044,318
18,310,453
Cost of sales
(15,810,218)
(14,606,487)
Gross profit
3,234,100
3,703,966
Administrative expenses
(1,444,038)
(1,370,941)
Other operating income
36,638
133,123
Operating profit
4
1,826,700
2,466,148
Interest receivable and similar income
7
184,142
120,228
Interest payable and similar expenses
8
(4,839)
(3,016)
Profit before taxation
2,006,003
2,583,360
Tax on profit
9
(499,789)
(674,457)
Profit for the financial year
1,506,214
1,908,903
Retained earnings brought forward
4,807,952
3,065,049
Dividends
10
(210,000)
(166,000)
Retained earnings carried forward
6,104,166
4,807,952

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

DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
30 NOVEMBER 2025
30 November 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
11
143,060
117,460
Tangible assets
12
319,198
168,734
Investments
13
100
-
0
462,358
286,194
Current assets
Stocks
15
36,245
37,478
Debtors
16
2,543,677
2,384,151
Cash at bank and in hand
5,127,993
4,183,973
7,707,915
6,605,602
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
17
(2,044,152)
(2,019,738)
Net current assets
5,663,763
4,585,864
Total assets less current liabilities
6,126,121
4,872,058
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
18
(4,156)
(36,631)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
17,789
27,465
(17,789)
(27,465)
Net assets
6,104,176
4,807,962
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
21
10
10
Profit and loss reserves
22
6,104,166
4,807,952
Total equity
6,104,176
4,807,962

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

The financial statements were approved and signed by the director and authorised for issue on 28 August 2026
Mr D P Boswell
Director
Company registration number 05989881 (England and Wales)
DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
26
2,065,918
4,585,101
Interest paid
(4,839)
(3,016)
Income taxes paid
(676,655)
(717,776)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
1,384,424
3,864,309
Investing activities
Purchase of intangible assets
(25,600)
(15,000)
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(279,360)
(33,636)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
-
0
6,901
Purchase of associates
(100)
-
0
Loans advanced to directors
(49,352)
-
0
Interest received
184,142
120,228
Net cash (used in)/generated from investing activities
(170,270)
78,493
Financing activities
Payment of finance leases obligations
(60,134)
(62,004)
Dividends paid
(210,000)
(166,000)
Net cash used in financing activities
(270,134)
(228,004)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
944,020
3,714,798
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
4,183,973
469,175
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
5,127,993
4,183,973
DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Definitive PSA Ltd is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.

1.1
Basis of preparation

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
Turnover

The company's revenue arises from the provision of security services. Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes for the provision of services in the ordinary course of the company's activities. Revenue is recognised on an accrual basis.

1.3
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill

Intangible assets are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Amortisation begins once the asset is available for use in the manner intended by management.

Amortisation 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:

Computer software
Straight line over the useful life of the asset
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:

Plant and machinery
Straight line over 2 years
Fixtures and fittings
Straight line over 2-5 years
Computer equipment
Straight line over 3-4 years
Motor vehicles
Straight line over 4-5 years

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
Fixed asset investments

Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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An associate is an entity, being neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture, in which the company holds a long-term interest and where the company has significant influence. The company considers that it has significant influence where it has the power to participate in the financial and operating decisions of the associate.

1.6
Stocks

Stock represents company uniform and protective clothing as well as other items used within the delivering of services. Items are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete items..

1.7
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand and short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash. The carrying amount represents fair value.

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.

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.

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.

DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
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 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.

1.9
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.

 

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 when the company has 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.

1.10
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.

1.11
Retirement benefits

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

DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.12
Leases
As lessee

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.

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 leases asset are consumed.

1.13

Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables do not carry interest. They are initially recognised at fair value which represents the amount of consideration that is unconditional. They are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method less loss allowances.

1.14

Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables do not carry interest. They are initially recognised at fair value and they are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of the Company's accounting policies. These judgements, estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience, current and expected economic conditions as well as other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

 

The judgements, 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 and in any future periods affected

 

Although these judgements, estimates and associated assumptions are based on management's best knowledge of current events and circumstances, the actual results may differ.

Critical judgements

The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements.

Stock

There is an assumption that there will be a continued need for the uniform and protective clothing that has been held for use in continued and renewed contracts.

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.

Depreciation of assets

The appropriate depreciation rates for the Company's fixed assets, which have been determined based on the estimated expected life and residual values of the assets.

DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
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3
Turnover and other revenue

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

2025
2024
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Security services
19,044,318
18,310,453
2025
2024
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
184,142
120,228

Turnover arises wholly from the provision of security services for government contracts and private sector organisations in the United Kingdom.

4
Operating profit
2025
2024
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging:
£
£
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
10,500
9,500
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
125,229
117,600
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
3,667
-
Operating lease charges
59,323
16,718
5
Employees

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

2025
2024
Number
Number
Operational
334
332
Administration
17
13
Directors
1
1
Total
352
346
DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
5
Employees
(Continued)
- 16 -

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
12,721,836
12,210,623
Social security costs
1,520,155
1,215,708
Pension costs
330,612
206,419
14,572,603
13,632,750
6
Director's remuneration
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
90,000
142,500
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
110,000
16,000
200,000
158,500

The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 1 (2024 - 1).

7
Interest receivable and similar income
2025
2024
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
162,470
120,228
Other interest income
21,672
-
0
Total income
184,142
120,228
2025
2024
Investment income includes the following:
£
£
Interest on financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss
162,470
120,228
8
Interest payable and similar expenses
2025
2024
£
£
Other finance costs:
Interest on finance leases and hire purchase contracts
4,839
4,207
Other interest
-
0
(1,191)
4,839
3,016
DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
- 17 -
9
Taxation
2025
2024
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
511,299
651,787
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
(1,834)
18,757
Total current tax
509,465
670,544
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(9,676)
3,913
Total tax charge
499,789
674,457

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
2,006,003
2,583,360
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2024: 25.00%)
501,501
645,840
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
122
253
Research and development tax credit
-
0
(14,722)
Under/(over) provided in prior years
(1,834)
18,757
Tax relief in respect of gift aid
-
0
(200)
Origination and reversal of timing differences
-
0
24,529
Taxation charge for the year
499,789
674,457
10
Dividends
2025
2024
£
£
Interim paid
210,000
166,000
DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
- 18 -
11
Intangible fixed assets
Computer software
£
Cost
At 1 December 2024
117,460
Additions
25,600
At 30 November 2025
143,060
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 December 2024 and 30 November 2025
-
0
Carrying amount
At 30 November 2025
143,060
At 30 November 2024
117,460
12
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 December 2024
27,495
43,693
21,473
485,486
578,147
Additions
3,907
26,609
6,040
242,804
279,360
Disposals
-
0
-
0
-
0
(14,667)
(14,667)
At 30 November 2025
31,402
70,302
27,513
713,623
842,840
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 December 2024
15,133
22,768
8,542
362,970
409,413
Depreciation charged in the year
9,607
17,680
6,429
91,513
125,229
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
-
0
-
0
(11,000)
(11,000)
At 30 November 2025
24,740
40,448
14,971
443,483
523,642
Carrying amount
At 30 November 2025
6,662
29,854
12,542
270,140
319,198
At 30 November 2024
12,362
20,925
12,931
122,516
168,734
13
Fixed asset investments
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Investments in associates
14
100
-
0
DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
13
Fixed asset investments
(Continued)
- 19 -
Movements in fixed asset investments
Shares in associates
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 December 2024
-
Additions
100
At 30 November 2025
100
Carrying amount
At 30 November 2025
100
At 30 November 2024
-
14
Associates

Details of the company's associates at 30 November 2025 are as follows:

Name of undertaking
Registered office
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
MTC Definitive Limited
6-9 Snow Hill, London, EC1A 2AY
Ordinary shares
25.00
15
Stocks
2025
2024
£
£
Raw materials and consumables
36,245
37,478
16
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
1,703,902
1,785,832
Other debtors
476,880
310,563
Prepayments and accrued income
362,895
287,756
2,543,677
2,384,151
DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
- 20 -
17
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
19
20,207
47,866
Trade creditors
117,203
49,310
Corporation tax
207,694
374,884
Other taxation and social security
1,115,478
1,120,509
Other creditors
4,567
4,101
Accruals and deferred income
579,003
423,068
2,044,152
2,019,738
18
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
19
4,156
36,631
19
Finance lease obligations
2025
2024
Future minimum lease payments due under finance leases:
£
£
Within one year
20,207
47,866
In two to five years
4,156
36,631
24,363
84,497
20
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
330,612
206,419

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 of £1 each
10
10
10
10
DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
- 21 -
22
Profit and loss reserves
2025
2024
£
£
At the beginning of the year
4,807,952
3,065,049
Adjusted balance
4,807,952
3,065,049
Profit for the year
1,506,214
1,908,903
Dividends declared and paid in the year
(210,000)
(166,000)
At the end of the year
6,104,166
4,807,952
23
Related party disclosures

During the year, the company paid suppliers and creditors on behalf of two companies under common control totalling £164,100 (2024: £253,907) and made cash transfers to these companies totalling £150,000 (2024: received cash transfers totalling £206,866). The company recharged expenses to these companies totalling £99,288 (2024: £192,948) and was recharged expenses by these companies totalling £590,602 (2024: £393,015). The company also purchased services from these companies totalling £160,543 (2024: £184,260).

 

At the year end, £182,970 (2024: £165,902) was due to the company from these companies. The amounts are interest-free and repayable on demand.

 

24
Events after the reporting date

The company's principal contract is due to end on 31 October 2026. From 1 November 2026, the activities previously undertaken directly by the company under this contract will continue through the company's participation in a joint venture. The company will receive returns from the joint venture by way of dividends rather than deriving income directly from the contract.

 

The change represents a material change in the nature of the company's activities following the year end. As the future financial effect is dependent upon the performance and distributions of the joint venture, it is not practicable to reliably estimate the financial effect at the date of approval of these financial statements.

 

Subsequent to the year end, the company entered into a commitment for the acquisition of a new fleet of vehicles. The total capital commitment at the date of approval of these financial statements was £313,454, in addition to a deposit of £16,000 paid prior to the year end.

25
Directors' transactions

Dividends totalling £210,000 (2024 - £166,000) were paid in the year in respect of shares held by the company's directors.

Advances
% Rate
Opening balance
Amounts advanced
Amounts repaid
Closing balance
£
£
£
£
Advances
-
-
149,972
(100,000)
49,972
-
149,972
(100,000)
49,972
DEFINITIVE PSA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025
- 22 -
26
Cash generated from operations
2025
2024
£
£
Profit after taxation
1,506,214
1,908,903
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
499,789
674,457
Finance costs
4,839
3,016
Investment income
(184,142)
(120,228)
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
3,667
-
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
125,229
117,600
Movements in working capital:
Decrease in stocks
1,233
13,317
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(110,174)
2,120,170
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
219,263
(132,134)
Cash generated from operations
2,065,918
4,585,101
27
Analysis of changes in net funds
1 December 2024
Cash flows
30 November 2025
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
4,183,973
944,020
5,127,993
Lease liabilities
(84,497)
60,134
(24,363)
4,099,476
1,004,154
5,103,630
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