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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED










ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

 
TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
M Mcgeough 
J Wilkie 
R N Burke (resigned 31 December 2025)




Company secretary
M Mcgeough



Registered number
04003353



Registered office
Unit 1-1a Stockton Close
Walsall

West Midlands

WS2 8LH




Independent auditor
MHA
Statutory Auditor

11 Merus Court

Meridian Business Park

Leicester

LE19 1RJ





 
TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic Report
 
1 - 4
Directors' Report
 
5 - 10
Independent Auditor's Report
 
11 - 14
Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
15
Balance Sheet
 
16 - 17
Statement of Changes in Equity
 
18
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
19 - 34

 
TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Introduction
 
The Directors present their Strategic Report for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Principal activity

The principal activity of the Company is the wholesale distribution of meat, meat products and provisions.

Business review
 
During the year to 31 December 2025, the Company experienced steady growth in sales revenue, increasing sales turnover by £4,547,751 (5.7%) to £84,572,913 compared to the previous year (2024 - £80,025,162).  

Gross profit margin increased from 12.2% in 2024 to 13.3% in 2025 contributing to an increase in gross profit of £1,468,770. Improved operational efficiencies partly helped mitigate inflationary pressure on distribution and administration costs. 

Operating profit margin before exceptional items improved from 1.7% in 2024 to 2.6% in 2025 and following an exceptional write off of intercompany balance, a profit before tax of £6,005,525 in 2025 was achieved (2024 - £2,181,460).  Net assets increased to £14,890,837 (2024 - £8,885,312).

Principal risks and uncertainties

The management of the business and the execution of the Company’s strategy are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties; the principle risks and uncertainties identified by the board together with the actions taken to mitigate them are as follows:

Financial Risks

Credit Risk

Description - Possibility of financial loss arising from a customer’s failure to settle trade receivables as they fall due.

Action - Credit risk is mitigated through the use of trade credit insurance where available. In addition, formal credit control policies are in place, including appropriate credit checks prior to approving new customers. Exposure to individual counterparties is monitored and subject to limits approved by the Board.

Liquidity Risk

Description - Possibility that the Company will be unable to meet its financial obligations as they fall due.

Action - The Company is primarily funded through cash generated from its own operations, which is considered sufficient to manage short-term fluctuations in cash flows. In addition, the Company has access to group financing facilities provided by Premium Food Group ApS & Co. KG, providing further liquidity support when required.


 
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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025


Strategic Risks

Political and Regulatory Risk

Description - Possibility that changes in legislation, regulation, or political events may adversely affect the Company’s profitability or ability to operate effectively.

Action - The Company works closely with relevant trade bodies and professional advisers to monitor potential changes in the regulatory environment. The Board regularly assesses the impact of such changes and agrees appropriate implementation strategies designed to minimise cost and operational disruption.

Operational Risks

Labour Availability Risk

Description - Possibility that the Company is unable to secure sufficient skilled labour to support effective operations.

Action - The Company operates a comprehensive recruitment and retention programme, including robust recruitment processes, competitive pay and benefits, employee assistance programmes, and ongoing training and development. Agency workers are also used to manage short-term fluctuations in labour demand where necessary.

Fuel & Energy Price Risk

Risk - Arising from volatility in fuel and energy costs, which could significantly increase the Company’s operating
cost base.

Action - The Company mitigates this risk through a flexible operational strategy, including operating a mixed vehicle fleet to improve fuel efficiency, the use of alternative fuel types (such as gas, hybrid, and electric vehicles), hedging fuel and energy prices, and reducing fleet mileage through improved route planning and optimisation.

Future developments

The Company will maintain its strategic focus on customer development and growth by product development and expanding sales channels. Continued investment in the fleet, infrastructure and IT systems will support cost reduction and operational efficiency. The directors remain confident that 2026 will build on the strong, profitable performance achieved in 2025.

Financial key performance indicators ("KPIs")
 
KPIs continue to be a corner stone of the analysis of the business, some of the key KPI's used to monitor performance include route tonnages, contribution margin, gross profit margin, earnings ratio, debtor days, creditor days and cash conversion. Each department is given a range of initiatives that have been identified to have a mid and long term benefit to the profitability of the business. These initiatives are reviewed and reported on at the highest level to ensure that the benefits are delivered to the Company's profitability.

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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Directors' statement of compliance with duty to promote the success of the Company
 
Section 172 (1) Statement

In accordance with section 172 of the Companies Act 2006, the Board acknowledges its duties and responsibilities to act, individually and collectively, in good faith, on behalf of the Company in a way to promote the success of the Company for the benefit of its key stakeholders. 

a. The likely consequences of any decision in the long term;

b. The interests of the Company’s employees;

c. The need to foster the Company’s business relationships with suppliers, customers and others;

d. The impact of the Company’s operations on the community and the environment;

e. The desirability of the Company maintaining a reputation for high standards of business conduct; and

f. The need to act fairly between members of the Company.

The Directors also take into account the views and interests of a wider set of stakeholders when making decisions.

The Directors regard to these matters is embedded in their decision-making process, through the Company’s business strategy, culture, governance framework, management information flows and stakeholder engagement processes.

The Board acknowledges that not every decision will necessarily result in a positive outcome for all stakeholders and that there is frequently a need to make difficult and complex decisions based on balancing any number of competing priorities. By considering the Company’s strategic priorities, purpose, values and culture and ensuring a robust decision-making process is in place, it does however, aim to balance those different perspectives, in order to promote the success of the Company for the benefit of its stakeholders.

The Directors consider the likely consequences of any decision in the long-term. The Company is bound by policies consistent with the organisation’s culture in key areas including, but not limited to, supplier management, customer conduct, human resources and the environment.

The Board regularly receives information to enable them to consider the impact of the Company’s decisions on its key stakeholders. This information can be in a variety of different formats, covering financial and operational performance, key risks and issues. KPIs, both financial and non-financial, and risk indicators. In FY25 no key strategic changes or decisions were made by the Company.

The Director’s and management ensure the business is operated in a responsible manner with the aim of ensuring that the Company maintains its reputation for high standards of business conduct, quality of both product and service, as well as good governance.

The Company’s business strategy is focused on achieving success for the Company in the long-term. In setting this strategy the Board takes into account the impact of relevant factors and stakeholder interests on the Company’s performance. Furthermore the Board also identifies principal risks facing the business and sets risk management objectives.

The Board promotes a culture of upholding the highest standards of both business and regulatory conduct and standards. It commits these core values are communicated to the Company’s employees and embedded in the Company’s policies and procedures, employee induction and training and its risk control framework.


 
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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

The Board also recognises that building strong and lasting relationships with all stakeholders will help deliver our strategy in line with our long-term values, and furthermore, a sustainable business. The Director’s endeavour to ensure the applicable the importance of fully understanding their duties and obligations under all relevant and current legislations.


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.



................................................
J Wilkie
Director

Date: 22 April 2026
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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

The Directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £6,005,525 (2024 - £1,622,958).

During the year there were no dividends paid (2024 - £11,918k).

Future developments

Going forward the directors aim to continue to grow the business whilst keeping a tight control over costs. 

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

M Mcgeough 
J Wilkie 
R N Burke (resigned 31 December 2025)

Directors' indemnities

The Company maintains throughout the year, and at the date of approval of the financial statements, liability insurance for its directors and officers. This is a qualifying provision for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006.

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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Engagement with employees, customers and other relationships

The Board understands the importance of engagement with all its stakeholders and gives appropriate weighting to the outcome of its decisions for the relevant stakeholders in weighing up how best to progress the outcome. 

The Board regularly discusses issues associated with stakeholders such as employees, customers, suppliers, community and environment, and regulators, which it takes into account in its discussions and in its decision making process. Below summarises the stakeholders and how we engage with each.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Employees

Our employees contribute to a positive working culture and healthy working environment and are paramount to the success of the business. The Company strives to be a responsible employer in our approach to pay and benefits, consistency in engaging with the team as well as individual employees and providing opportunities to build the available employee engagement through a variety of engagement initiatives that allow staff to contribute fully to business growth.

Employee appraisal programmes are being introduced which encourage employee feedback and facilitate the opportunity for both employees and managers to agree on setting performance goals on a regular basis. Our culture invites different perspectives, new ideas and opportunities for growth. We work hard to ensure employees feel welcome and are valued and recognised for their work.

Customers

Customers are at the centre of our business and it is essential that the commercial sales teams focus on building long-term partnerships with current and potential customers in order to fully understand their objectives and requirements.

Suppliers

The Company works with a wide range of suppliers both UK and continental and remains committed to being fair and transparent in dealings with all suppliers. The Company has procedures requiring due diligence of suppliers so as to ensure internal governance. The Company payment systems and processes in place to ensure suppliers are paid in a fair and timely manner.

Community and Environment

The Board’s approach to social responsibility, diversity and the community is of high importance. Corporate social responsibility principles are part of our culture and decision-making processes and we take a consultative approach focused on building long-term relationships and solving business problems.

Regulators

We work closely with all industry sector regulators, Trade Associations and relevant government departments in an open and proactive manner in order to help develop robust approaches to meeting the needs of all our stakeholders. The Board’s intention is to behave responsibly and to ensure that the management team operates the business in a responsible manner, acting with the high standards and good governance expected of a business like Tican (Chilled) Ltd.

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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Environmental matters

The Company will seek to minimise adverse impacts on the environment from its activities, whilst continuing to address health, safety and economic issues. The Company has complied with all applicable legislation and regulations.

The Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulation 2018 requires Tican (Chilled) Limited to disclose annual UK energy consumption and Greenhouse Gas emissions from SECR regulated sources. Energy and Greenhouse Gas emissions have been independently calculated by CLS Energy (Consultancy) Ltd.

Guidance followed in the production of this report have been the Greenhouse Gas Protocol with observations from ISO 14064. Relevant UK government conversion factors have been used throughout. Government Emissions Factor Database 2025 version 1.0 has been used, utilising the published kWh gross Calorific Value (CV) and kgCO2e emissions factors relevant for the reporting period 01/01/2025 – 31/12/2025.

5 principles are observed during the production of this report:
 
Consistent methodologies have been used to allow for meaningful comparisons of environmental impact data over time;
Data has been recorded in CO2e (greenhouse gas emissions) utilising government conversion factors;
Any changes to the data, changes in the organisational boundary, methods, or any other relevant factors are to be documented following this baseline'
Environmental impacts – the report assesses energy consumption and associated emissions; and
Change in baseline year – any significant changes to operations that affect baseline emissions are noted, with adjustments made as appropriate.

The report has been compiled from spreadsheets, half hourly data, invoice data, inspection reports, metre reads, extrapolation of gas bills, and fuel card data. The operation in the UK operates from a UK head quarter site in Walsall and a similar operational site in Boston. Scope 3 data grey fleet have been captured separately from the scope 1 fleet data. 

Scope

The scope of this report is the (scope 1, 2 alongside a portion of scope 3) greenhouse gas emissions that result from Tican Chilled business activities. This is primarily from ownership or operations of the following: 

Buildings
Industrial or other processes
Transport

It has been agreed that scope 1 and 2 emissions be assessed along with the following scope 3 aspects:

Mileage reimbursement (grey fleet)

Other scope 3 emissions have been excluded, in accordance with SECR guidance.

Time period

Tican (Chilled) Limited's financial reporting year is 1st January to 31st December 2025. This is the reporting period for the Company and serves as the sixth full reporting year, following the Company’s baseline year for SECR reporting in calendar year 2020. 


 
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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025


Total Carbon Emissions:

Total carbon emissions: 2,220.22 (2024 - 2,781.91) tCO2e
YOY percentage change (tCO2e): - 20.2%

Overall Carbon Intensity:

Intensity Metric: 26.25 (2024 - 34.77) tCO2e per £m turnover
YOY percentage change (tCO2e): - 24.5%

The following tables show the location-based and associated emissions for financial years ending December 2025 and December 2024 for operations. Tican (Chilled) Limited have chosen to disclose consumption and emissions data below. The mandatory UK requirements. Total consumption and location-based emissions are reported in Tables 2 and 3. Scope 1 consumption and emissions include direct combustion of natural gas, and fuels utilised for transportation operations, for example company vehicle fleets. Scope 2 consumption and emissions cover indirect emissions associated with company purchased electricity in day-to-day business operations. Scope 3 emissions for grey fleet have been recorded this year for the first time and account for 2.38 tonnes CO
2e.

Emissions and energy consumption

Table 1: Total Emissions Intensity Metric:

Intensity Metrics
2025
2024
Total £m Turnover
85
80
All Scopes tCO2e per £m Turnover
26.25
34.77
YOY % change
-24.5%
-16.8%

Table 2: Total Energy Consumption (kWh):

Intensity Metrics
2025
2024
Scope 1 Total:
8,168,274
11,267,233
Gaseous and other fuels
54,002
41,344
Transportation
8,114,272
11,225,889
Scope 2 Total:
634,762
684,149
Grid-Supplied Electricity
582,895
641,791
Self-Generation (Scope 2)
Scope 3 Total:
Mileage reimbursement (grey fleet)
51,867
10,210
10,210
42,358
-
-
Total
8,813,246
11,951,381

Table 3: Total Location-based Emissions (tCO2e):

Intensity Metrics
2025
2024
Scope 1 Total:
2,114.67
2,649.03
Gaseous and other fuels
10.63
7.56
Transportation
2,104.04
2,641.46
Scope 2 Total:
103.17
132.88
Grid-Supplied Electricity
Scope 3 Total:
Mileage reimbursement (grey fleet)
103.17
2.38
2.38
132.88
-
-
Total
2,220.22
2,781.91


 
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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025


Energy Efficiency Actions

Tican Chilled has committed to achieving carbon net zero across all operational scopes by 2050. The Company is developing measurable near-term and medium-term targets based on opportunities identified in the ESOS Phase 3 report. These interim milestones will be formalised as individual projects are implemented and their impacts quantified.

Initial opportunities for carbon and energy reduction include:

Transitioning to commercial electrified fleet;
Capital investment in energy-efficient equipment and building upgrades;
Behaviour changes initiatives and staff energy awareness training;
Optimisation of logistics and transport planning;
Evaluation and integration of renewable energy sources; and
Improved operational controls and energy management practices.

From 1st April 2025, Tican (Chilled) Limited commenced procurement of all electricity from renewable sources. This has reduced their market-based emissions.

Tican (Chilled) Limited are aware of their impacts on the environment and have invested heavily to energy improvements at their premises in Walsall and Boston. This includes the repowering of the solar array at Boston to 60kWp and the agreement to install commercial EV charge points at their Boston site.  Investment decisions made at Tican Chilled are typically well founded on energy conscious solutions.
 
Disclosure of information to auditor

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditor is unaware; and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditor is aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end.

Auditor

The auditor, MHAwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

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DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.

 In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:


select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.

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

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 





................................................
J Wilkie
Director

Date: 22 April 2026

Unit 1-1a Stockton Close
Walsall
West Midlands
WS2 8LH
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Tican (Chilled) Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 December 2025, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 31 December 2025 and of its profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the 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 United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.


Conclusions relating to going concern


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


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


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


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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED (CONTINUED)


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


We have nothing to report in this regard.


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

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


the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Directors' Report.


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


adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 10, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED (CONTINUED)


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:

Enquiry of management and those charged with governance regarding actual, potential, or suspected litigation, claims, non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and fraud;
Enquiry of the entity’s staff in tax and compliance functions to identify any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations;
Performing audit procedures addressing the risk of management override, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business, and reviewing accounting estimates for bias;
Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and
Discussions amongst the engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud.

Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.


A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditor's Report.


Use of our report
 

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


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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED (CONTINUED)





Shelley Harvey FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
  
for and on behalf of MHA, Statutory Auditor

Leicester, United Kingdom
 



22 April 2026

MHA is the trading name of MHA Audit Services LLP, a limited liability partnership in England and Wales (registered number OC455542).
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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
84,572,913
80,025,162

Cost of sales
  
(73,365,995)
(70,287,014)

Gross profit
  
11,206,918
9,738,148

Distribution costs
  
(5,585,365)
(5,353,565)

Administrative expenses
  
(3,387,936)
(3,037,716)

Exceptional administrative expenses
 13 
3,216,747
-

Operating profit
 5 
5,450,364
1,346,867

Interest receivable and similar income
 9 
557,775
838,571

Interest payable and similar expenses
 10 
(2,614)
(3,978)

Profit before tax
  
6,005,525
2,181,460

Tax on profit
 11 
-
(558,502)

Profit for the financial year
  
6,005,525
1,622,958

There were no recognised gains and losses for 2025 or 2024 other than those included in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

There was no other comprehensive income for 2025 (2024 - £NIL).

The notes on pages 19 to 34 form part of these financial statements.
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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 04003353

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 14 
301,801
418,748

  
301,801
418,748

Current assets
  

Stocks
 15 
1,765,969
1,383,576

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 16 
8,960,196
9,024,181

Cash at bank and in hand
 17 
17,232,000
13,128,953

  
27,958,165
23,536,710

Current liabilities
  

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 18 
(12,804,171)
(14,680,297)

Net current assets
  
 
 
15,153,994
 
 
8,856,413

Total assets less current liabilities
  
15,455,795
9,275,161

Provisions for liabilities
  

Other provisions
 19 
(564,958)
(389,849)

  
 
 
(564,958)
 
 
(389,849)

Net assets
  
14,890,837
8,885,312


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 20 
100,000
100,000

Profit and loss account
  
14,790,837
8,785,312

  
14,890,837
8,885,312

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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 04003353
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




................................................
M Mcgeough
Director

Date: 22 April 2026

The notes on pages 19 to 34 form part of these financial statements.
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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£


At 1 January 2024
100,000
19,080,030
19,180,030


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
1,622,958
1,622,958

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(11,917,676)
(11,917,676)



At 1 January 2025
100,000
8,785,312
8,885,312


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
6,005,525
6,005,525


At 31 December 2025
100,000
14,790,837
14,890,837


The notes on pages 19 to 34 form part of these financial statements.

Profit and loss account

Includes all current and prior year retained profits and losses. 
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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1.


General information

Tican (Chilled) Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in England and Wales, with registered number 04003353. The registered office of the Company is Unit 1-1a, Stockton Close, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8LH.

The principal activity of the Company during the year continued to be the wholesale distribution of meat, meat products, and provisions.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d);
the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44 to 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments paragraphs 12.26 to 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A;
the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of CPC Foods Limited as at 31 December 2025 and these financial statements may be obtained from Oak House, Heyford Close, Aldermans Green, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2QB.

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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Going concern

After reviewing the Company’s forecasts and management’s assessment, the directors have a  reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational  existence for the foreseeable future. The directors have not identified any material uncertainty in  relation to going concern and the Company continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing  its financial statements. 

The immediate parent, CPC Foods Limited has received confirmation from the ultimate parent  undertaking, Premium Food Group Gmbh & Co. KG, that it will not seek repayment of intercompany  balances until the Group is in a position to settle those liabilities. The immediate parent, CPC Foods  Limited, has also received confirmation that such support will be made available as required for a  period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements, and have a  reasonable expectation that this support will continue for the foreseeable future. A multi-lateral  guarantee is in place across the UK group, and CPC Foods Limited will ensure that this support is  made available across the group, as required, to maintain sufficient financial headroom and support  the continued operation of the Company. 

 
2.4

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

 
2.5

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income using the effective interest method.

 
2.6

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in the Statement of Comprehensive Income when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 
2.8

Taxation

Tax is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.


 
2.9

Exceptional items

Exceptional items are transactions that fall within the ordinary activities of the Company but are presented separately due to their size or incidence.

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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.10

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

At each reporting date the Company assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property
-
Over shorter of lease term and 15 years
Plant and machinery
-
Over 10 years straight line
Motor vehicles
-
Over 3 years straight line
Office equipment
-
Over 5 years straight line

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

 
2.11

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

 
2.12

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at transaction price, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.13

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value. 

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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.14

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at transaction price, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.15

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.

Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Deferred tax liabilities are also presented within provisions but are measured in accordance with the accounting policy on taxation.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

 
2.16

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” 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 trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, 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.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.
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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.16
Financial instruments (continued)


Impairment of financial assets

At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. 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 the Statement of Comprehensive Income. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

Basic 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 the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

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

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

Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.16
Financial instruments (continued)

Derecognition of financial liabilities

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

 
2.17

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.


3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

The Company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are addressed below.

(i) Useful economic lives of tangible assets

The annual depreciation charge for tangible assets is sensitive to changes in the estimated useful economic lives and residual values of the assets. The useful economic lives and residual values are reassessed annually. They are amended when necessary to reflect current estimates, based on technological advancement, future investments, economic utilisation, and the physical condition of the assets.

(ii) Stocks provisioning

The Company continues a trade of wholesale distribution of meat. When calculating the stocks provision, management considers the nature and condition of the stocks, as well as assumptions around anticipated saleability of finished goods and future usage of raw materials.

(iii) Impairment of assets

The Company makes an estimate of the recoverable value of trade and other debtors. When assessing impairment of trade and other debtors, management considers factors including the current credit rating of the debtor, the ageing profile of debtors, and historical experience.
 

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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

4.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:


2025
2024
£
£

Sale of goods
84,572,913
80,025,162

84,572,913
80,025,162


Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2025
2024
£
£

United Kingdom
84,572,913
80,025,162

84,572,913
80,025,162



5.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2025
2024
£
£

Depreciation
177,672
167,229

Loss/(Profit) on disposal of property, plant and equipment
3,184
(7,830)


6.


Auditor's remuneration

During the year, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditor and its associates:


2025
2024
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditor and its associates for the audit of the Company's financial statements
22,500
20,000

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption not to disclose amounts paid for non-audit services as these are disclosed in the consolidated accounts of the parent Company.

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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

7.


Employees

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


2025
2024
£
£

Wages and salaries
3,653,849
3,432,239

Social security costs
476,811
357,923

Cost of defined contribution scheme
163,984
104,140

4,294,644
3,894,302


The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:


        2025
        2024
            No.
            No.







Administration and support
15
15



Sales
17
18



Distribution
63
67

95
100


8.


Directors' remuneration

2025
2024
£
£

Directors' emoluments
470,481
379,060

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
80,150
28,000

550,631
407,060


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 3 directors (2024 - 3) in respect of defined benefit pension schemes.

The highest paid director received remuneration of £173,492 (2024 - £163,000).

The value of the Company's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £11,550 (2024 - £14,000).

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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

9.


Interest receivable

2025
2024
£
£


Other interest receivable
557,775
838,571

557,775
838,571


10.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2025
2024
£
£


Bank interest payable
2,614
3,978

2,614
3,978


11.


Taxation


2025
2024
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
-
558,502


-
558,502


Total current tax
-
558,502

Deferred tax

Total deferred tax
-
-


Tax on profit
-
558,502
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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
 
11.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2024 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%). The differences are explained below:

2025
2024
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
6,005,525
2,181,460


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%)
1,501,381
545,365

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
2,474
13,137

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
14,421
-

Non-taxable income in relation to Intercompany balances written off
(802,213)
-

Other differences leading to an increase (decrease) in the tax charge
6,537
-

Group relief
(722,600)
-

Total tax charge for the year
-
558,502


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There are no factors to note that may affect future tax changes. 

BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two Legislation 

Tican (Chilled) Limited is part of a group that operates in a number of jurisdictions. The effective tax rate for the financial year 2025 was 0% (2024 - 25.6%) as a result of  Capital allowances, Utilised tax losses and Group relief claims.

For periods that commenced on or after 1 January 2024, new tax legislation has been applied to ensure the effective tax rate of the UK companies within the group will be at least 15%, subject to various complex calculations. This is in line with the minimum taxation rules announced by the G7 and progressed by the OECD Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting. These rules have been implemented in the UK via the Domestic Top Up Tax legislation during the year.

The Company has assessed its exposure to Domestic Top Up Tax to be immaterial. In addition, Tican (Chilled) Limited is taking advantage of the temporary deferred tax exemption within the “International Tax Reform — Pillar Two Model Rules (Amendments to IAS 12)” in relation to the current year and retrospectively in accordance with IAS 8. This means the Company does not recognise deferred tax assets and liabilities related to OECD pillar two income taxes and does not disclose information about them.

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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

12.


Dividends

2025
2024
£
£


Ordinary dividends
-
11,917,676

-
11,917,676
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TICAN (CHILLED) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

13.


Exceptional items

2025
2024
£
£


Intercompany balances written off
3,216,747
-

3,216,747
-


14.


Tangible fixed assets





Freehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Office equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2025
42,006
590,781
516,464
1,017,249
2,166,500


Additions
1,787
-
605
58,333
60,725



At 31 December 2025

43,793
590,781
517,069
1,075,582
2,227,225



Depreciation


At 1 January 2025
18,181
590,781
406,536
732,254
1,747,752


Charge for the year on owned assets
1,961
-
93,147
82,564
177,672



At 31 December 2025

20,142
590,781
499,683
814,818
1,925,424



Net book value



At 31 December 2025
23,651
-
17,386
260,764
301,801



At 31 December 2024
23,825
-
109,928
284,995
418,748

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

15.


Stocks

2025
2024
£
£

Goods for resale
1,765,969
1,383,576

1,765,969
1,383,576




 


16.


Debtors

2025
2024
£
£


Trade debtors
7,700,826
8,232,676

Amounts owed by group undertakings
22,593
97,874

Other debtors
163,241
198,262

Prepayments and accrued income
207,639
105,154

Tax recoverable
865,897
390,215

8,960,196
9,024,181



17.


Cash and cash equivalents

2025
2024
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
17,232,000
13,128,953

17,232,000
13,128,953


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

18.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2025
2024
£
£

Trade creditors
9,733,753
8,225,622

Amounts owed to group undertakings
2,179,761
5,820,785

Other taxation and social security
99,540
104,959

Accruals and deferred income
791,117
528,931

12,804,171
14,680,297


The Company is party to a cross guarantee agreement with HSBC between CPC Foods Limited, Pro-Pak Foods Limited, Tican (Chilled) Limited, Beckett's Foods Limited, Riverway Foods Limited, C&K Meats Limited, Cheale Meats Limited, Peddars Pigs Limited and Direct Table Foods Limited. The cross guarantee covers the net overdraft facility of the aforementioned entities and is secured by a debenture including a fixed and floating charge over the assets of the Company.


19.


Provisions




Other provision

£





At 1 January 2025
389,849


Charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income
175,109



At 31 December 2025
564,958


20.


Share capital

2025
2024
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



100,000 (2024 - 100,000) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
100,000
100,000



21.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for its employees. The pension cost for the year represents the contribution payable by the Company into fund and amounted to £163,984 (2024 - £104,140). 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

22.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 2025 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2025
2024
£
£


Not later than 1 year
1,061,026
923,110

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
1,012,338
1,388,474

Later than 5 years
186,340
248,340

2,259,704
2,559,924


23.


Related party transactions

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption available under FRS 102 section 33.1A not to disclose transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries of the Group.

Amounts paid to key management personnel during the year totalled £549,573.


24.


Controlling party

The immediate parent company is CPC Foods Limited, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom, which holds the controlling interest in the Company.

CPC Foods Limited is controlled by Premium Food Group GmbH & Co. KG, a company incorporated in Germany.

CPC Foods Limited prepares consolidated financial statements which are publicly available at Oak House, Heyford Close, Aldermans Green, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2QB.
 
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