Company registration number 13045895 (England and Wales)
SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Mr R Willing
Mr B Olsen
Mr A Wessels
(Appointed 29 May 2026)
Company number
13045895
Registered office
Durite Works
Valley Road
Dovercourt
Essex
CO12 4RX
Auditor
Azets Audit Services Limited
Triune Court
Monks Cross Drive
York
YO32 9GZ
SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 4
Directors' responsibilities statement
5
Independent auditor's report
6 - 8
Group statement of comprehensive income
9
Group balance sheet
10
Company balance sheet
11
Group statement of changes in equity
12
Company statement of changes in equity
13
Group statement of cash flows
14
Notes to the financial statements
15 - 33
SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Fair review of the business

The principal activity of the company and group continued to be that of the supply of Durite branded electrical parts for the commercial vehicle aftermarkets, and designs and manufactures a wide range of Lab-Craft branded interior and exterior low voltage LED lighting solutions for the commercial vehicle sector. Durite Limited has been trading for over 80 years and Lab-Craft for over 65 years and both brands are synonymous with quality products and outstanding customer service.

The group has a strong focus on the UK market, with sales to UK based customers accounting for 89% (2024: 86%) of turnover in the period. The gross profit margin for the period was 43% (2024: 43%).

The group is committed to providing its customers with reliable high quality products that are competitively priced and ensuring very high levels of stock availability and customer service. The dedication of the group's staff has been instrumental in the continued development and growth of the group.

On 29 August 2024, the group sold the Lab-Craft business to a UK based sister company also within the Clarity Topco LLC worldwide group.

On 8 December 2025, the trade and some of the assets of the subsidiary, Durite Limited, were sold to ECCO Safety Group (UK) Limited, a fellow group company.

 

At the year end, Safe Fleet (UK) Limited has no trading subsidiaries remaining. The intention of the ultimate parent is to collect in all remaining debtors and settle all debts as they fall due.

Principal risks and uncertainties

The group supplies its products to a wide range of customers minimising the exposure to any one customer.

The group has a diversified supplier base in the UK, Continental Europe and the Far East which minimises the risk of disruption to supply. Purchases are in different currencies and are subject to exchange rate fluctuations.

The group no longer mitigates the impact on cost of sales of the volatility of Sterling against the US Dollar and the Euro through hedging exchange rates, but monitors changes in foreign exchange rates closely.

The group is exposed to the usual credit risks and cashflows associated with selling on credit and it manages these risks through credit control procedures.

Development and performance

The group made a pre-tax loss of $17,789,859 (2024: profit of $24,378,693) for the year on a turnover of $32,344,105 (2024: $47,527,415). This years loss is stated after a one off goodwill impairment of $23,117,522, without this charge a profit of $5,327,663 would have been shown. In the comparative year there was a one off credit of $19,637,922 following the sale of Lab-Craft Limited. Without this credit a profit of $4,740,771 would have been shown.

Group EBITDA was $10,122,383 (2024: $33,100,894). The comparative would have been $13,462,972 without the Lab-Craft Limited sale.

At 31 December 2025 the group had net assets of $17,851,447 (2024: $48,005,649).

Key performance indicators

The group uses a variety of key performance indicators to monitor the business, These key performance indicators include sales, margins, debtors, stock, cash, product quality and customer service. There is a particular focus on ensuring and monitoring product quality and maintaining high levels of customer service.

SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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On behalf of the board

Mr A Wessels
Director
7 September 2026
SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Principal activities

The principal activity of the company and group continued to be that of the supply of Durite branded electrical parts for the commercial vehicle aftermarkets, designs and manufactures a wide range of branded interior and exterior low voltage LED lighting solutions for the commercial vehicle sector. Durite Limited has been trading for over 80 years and Lab-Craft for over 65 years and both brands are synonymous with quality products and outstanding customer service.

 

On 29 August 2024, the group entered into a sale agreement to dispose of Lab-Craft Limited. The disposal was effected in order to rationalise the group structure and bring synergies within the UK group based businesses.

 

On 8 December 2025, the trade and some of the assets of the subsidiary, Durite Limited, were sold to ECCO Safety Group (UK) Limited, a fellow group company.

 

At the year end, Safe Fleet (UK) Limited has no trading subsidiaries remaining. The intention of the ultimate parent is to collect in all remaining debtors and settle all debts as they fall due.

Results and dividends

The results for the year are set out on page 9.

No interim ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a further dividend.

Directors

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

Mr S J Powell
(Resigned 29 May 2026)
Mr R Willing
Mr B Olsen
Mr A Wessels
(Appointed 29 May 2026)
Auditor

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

Statement of disclosure to auditor

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

Medium-sized companies exemption

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

SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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On behalf of the board
Mr A Wessels
Director
7 September 2026
SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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The directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

 

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the group and company, and of the profit or loss of the group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

 

 

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

SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Safe Fleet UK Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 December 2025 which comprise the group statement of comprehensive income, the group balance sheet, the company balance sheet, the group statement of changes in equity, the company statement of changes in equity, the group statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

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

Conclusions relating to going concern

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

 

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

 

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

Other information

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

 

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

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

SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception

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

 

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

Responsibilities of directors

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

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

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

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.

SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
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Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above and on the Financial Reporting Council’s website, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud.

 

We obtain and update our understanding of the entity, its activities, its control environment, and likely future developments, including in relation to the legal and regulatory framework applicable and how the entity is complying with that framework.  Based on this understanding, we identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.  This includes consideration of the risk of acts by the entity that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud.

 

In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, including fraud, we designed procedures which included:

 

 

Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation.  This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation 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 of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

Use of our report

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

Chris Woodroffe (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Azets Audit Services Limited, Statutory Auditor
Chartered Accountants
Triune Court
Monks Cross Drive
York
YO32 9GZ
7 September 2026
SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Continuing
Discontinued
31 December
Continuing
Discontinued
31 December
operations
operations
2025
operations
operations
2024
Notes
$
$
$
$
$
$
Turnover
3
-
32,344,105
32,344,105
-
47,527,415
47,527,415
Cost of sales
-
(18,342,495)
(18,342,495)
-
(27,214,836)
(27,214,836)
Gross profit
-
14,001,610
14,001,610
-
20,312,579
20,312,579
Distribution costs
-
(1,482,494)
(1,482,494)
-
(2,269,004)
(2,269,004)
Administrative expenses
(27,692,054)
(2,577,297)
(30,269,351)
(5,555,823)
(5,092,227)
(10,648,050)
Operating (loss)/profit
4
(27,692,054)
9,941,819
(17,750,235)
(5,555,823)
12,951,348
7,395,525
Interest receivable and similar income
7
1,608,842
-
1,608,842
-
78,644
78,644
Interest payable and similar expenses
8
(1,648,466)
-
(1,648,466)
(2,310,195)
-
(2,310,195)
Profit/(loss) on disposal of operations
Lab-Craft Limited
-
-
-
-
19,637,922
19,637,922
(Loss)/profit before taxation
(27,731,678)
9,941,819
(17,789,859)
(7,866,018)
32,667,914
24,801,896
Tax on (loss)/profit
9
-
(2,096,968)
(2,096,968)
-
(2,761,241)
(2,761,241)
(Loss)/profit for the financial year
(27,731,678)
7,844,851
(19,886,827)
(7,866,018)
29,906,673
22,040,655
Other comprehensive income
Currency translation differences
(252,275)
(687,331)
Total comprehensive income for the year
(20,139,102)
21,353,324
Total comprehensive income for the year is all attributable to the owners of the parent company.
SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
GROUP BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
$
$
$
$
Fixed assets
Goodwill
12
-
0
27,591,881
Other intangible assets
12
12,924
330,447
Total intangible assets
12,924
27,922,328
Tangible assets
13
1,928,780
1,994,173
Investments
14
-
0
7,942
1,941,704
29,924,443
Current assets
Stocks
15
-
9,238,105
Debtors
16
40,243,798
43,102,124
Cash at bank and in hand
2,618,896
3,517,464
42,862,694
55,857,693
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
18
(11,036,832)
(10,938,348)
Net current assets
31,825,862
44,919,345
Total assets less current liabilities
33,767,566
74,843,788
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
19
(15,679,159)
(26,079,159)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
20
243,463
335,777
(243,463)
(335,777)
Net assets
17,844,944
48,428,852
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
22
32,660,591
32,660,591
Revaluation reserve
470,235
470,235
Profit and loss reserves
(15,285,882)
15,298,026
Total equity
17,844,944
48,428,852

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

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 7 September 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
07 September 2026
Mr A  Wessels
Director
Company registration number 13045895 (England and Wales)
SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
$
$
$
$
Fixed assets
Investments
14
11,872,385
58,032,173
11,872,385
58,032,173
Current assets
Debtors
16
28,226,664
34,996,777
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
18
(7,950,235)
(6,207,754)
Net current assets
20,276,429
28,789,023
Total assets less current liabilities
32,148,814
86,821,196
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
19
(15,679,159)
(26,079,159)
Net assets
16,469,655
60,742,037
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
22
32,660,591
32,660,591
Profit and loss reserves
(16,190,936)
28,081,446
Total equity
16,469,655
60,742,037

As permitted by s408 Companies Act 2006, the company has not presented its own profit and loss account and related notes. The company’s loss for the year was $35,893,427 (2024 - $29,661,708 profit).

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

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 7 September 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
07 September 2026
Mr A  Wessels
Director
Company registration number 13045895 (England and Wales)
SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Share capital
Revaluation reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total
$
$
$
$
Balance at 1 January 2024
32,660,591
470,235
(6,055,298)
27,075,528
Year ended 31 December 2024:
Profit for the year
-
-
22,040,655
22,040,655
Other comprehensive income:
Currency translation differences
-
-
(687,331)
(687,331)
Total comprehensive income
-
-
21,353,324
21,353,324
Balance at 31 December 2024
32,660,591
470,235
15,298,026
48,428,852
Year ended 31 December 2025:
Loss for the year
-
-
(19,886,827)
(19,886,827)
Other comprehensive income:
Currency translation differences
-
-
(252,275)
(252,275)
Total comprehensive income
-
-
(20,139,102)
(20,139,102)
Other movements
-
-
(10,444,806)
(10,444,806)
Balance at 31 December 2025
32,660,591
470,235
(15,285,882)
17,844,944
SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
$
$
$
Balance at 1 January 2024
32,660,591
(1,580,262)
31,080,329
Year ended 31 December 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
29,661,708
29,661,708
Balance at 31 December 2024
32,660,591
28,081,446
60,742,037
Year ended 31 December 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
(35,893,427)
(35,893,427)
Other movements
-
(8,378,955)
(8,378,955)
Balance at 31 December 2025
32,660,591
(16,190,936)
16,469,655
SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
$
$
$
$
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations
28
11,605,721
(16,858,181)
Interest paid
(1,648,466)
(2,310,195)
Income taxes paid
(1,907,819)
(2,636,806)
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities
8,049,436
(21,805,182)
Investing activities
Proceeds from disposal of business
-
32,192,927
Purchase of intangible assets
(105,442)
(109,535)
Proceeds from disposal of intangibles
336,379
-
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(33,377)
(207,105)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
152,981
127,692
Proceeds from disposal of investments
-
7,250,002
Interest received
1,608,842
78,644
Net cash generated from investing activities
1,959,383
39,332,625
Financing activities
Repayment of borrowings
(10,400,000)
(20,550,000)
Net cash used in financing activities
(10,400,000)
(20,550,000)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(391,181)
(3,022,557)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
3,517,464
7,160,394
Effect of foreign exchange rates
(507,387)
(620,373)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
2,618,896
3,517,464
SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Safe Fleet UK Limited (“the company”) is a private limited company domiciled and incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Durite Works, Valley Road, Dovercourt, Essex, CO12 4RX.

 

The group consists of Safe Fleet UK Limited and all of its subsidiaries.

1.1
Accounting convention

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

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

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

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

 

 

The ultimate parent undertaking of the company is Clarity Topco LLC, a company incorporated in the United States, with registered office of 11111 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 2000, Los Angeles, California, 90025.

1.2
Business combinations

On 8 December 2025, the trade and some of the assets of the company were sold to ECCO Safety Group (UK) Limited, a fellow ultimate group company. As a result, the trade has been reclassified to discontinued operations in the profit and loss account.

 

The intention of the directors is to collect in the remaining receivables and settle the remaining liabilities as they fall due. Therefore, at the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.3
Basis of consolidation

The consolidated group financial statements consist of the financial statements of the parent company Safe Fleet UK Limited together with all entities controlled by the parent company (its subsidiaries) and the group’s share of its interests in joint ventures and associates.

 

All financial statements are made up to 31 December 2025. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used into line with those used by other members of the group.

 

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

Subsidiaries are consolidated in the group’s financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.

1.4
Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the group can continue to meet all current liabilities, being those which fall within 12 months, with existing reserves. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.5
Turnover

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

 

When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the fair value of the consideration is the present value of the future receipts. The difference between the fair value of the consideration and the nominal amount received is recognised as interest income.

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

1.6
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of a business over the fair value of net assets acquired. It is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is considered to have a finite useful life and is amortised on a systematic basis over its expected life, which is 10 years.

 

For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units expected to benefit from the acquisition. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit.

SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.7
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill

Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

 

Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.

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:

Software
20% straight line
1.8
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:

Freehold land and buildings
4% straight line, land element not depreciated
Plant and equipment
15% reducing balance / straight line
Fixtures and fittings
15% - 20% straight line
Motor vehicles
25% reducing balance

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

1.9
Fixed asset investments

Equity investments are measured at fair value through profit or loss, except for those equity investments that are not publicly traded and whose fair value cannot otherwise be measured reliably, which are recognised at cost less impairment until a reliable measure of fair value becomes available.

 

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

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

1.10
Impairment of fixed assets

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

 

The carrying amount of the investments accounted for using the equity method is tested for impairment as a single asset. Any goodwill included in the carrying amount of the investment is not tested separately for impairment.

SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 18 -

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

 

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

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

1.11
Stocks

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

 

Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.

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

1.12
Cash and cash equivalents

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

1.13
Financial instruments

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

 

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

 

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

Basic financial assets

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

SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 19 -
Other financial assets

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

Impairment of financial assets

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

 

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

 

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

Derecognition of financial assets

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

Classification of financial liabilities

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

Basic financial liabilities

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

 

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

 

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

SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 20 -
Other financial liabilities

Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.

 

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

Derecognition of financial liabilities

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

1.14
Equity instruments

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

1.15
Taxation

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

Current tax

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

Deferred tax

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

 

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

SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 21 -
1.16
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.

1.17
Retirement benefits

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

1.18
Leases

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

1.19
Foreign exchange

Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.

2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

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

 

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

SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
(Continued)
- 22 -
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.

Valuation of land and buildings

In accordance with the accounting standards adopted by the group, its property used for the trade of the business is stated at valuation with changes in fair value being recognised through other comprehensive income. The directors have consulted with external valuers to ascertain the fair value of the land and buildings. The most recent professional valuation took place on 7 July 2022.The professional valuation was determined by using recognised valuation techniques and taking into consideration any recent market transactions for similar properties in similar locations to the property held by the group. The valuation is inherently subjective, as the valuations are made on the basis of the assumptions made by the valuer and the directors which may not prove accurate. The directors estimate that there has been no change to the valuation at 31 December 2025 from the comparative period other than depreciation charged in the year and that their valuation is in line with the market value of the property at 31 December 2025. Deferred tax has been recognised on the revalued property, based on the estimated carrying value at the period end.

Amortisation of goodwill

The group acquired the entire share capital of Spring Topco Limited and its subsidiaries on 2 March 2021 from a third party. On acquisition, the group recognised $44,743,591 of goodwill.

 

The directors considered the period of amortisation for the goodwill and have concluded that the estimated useful life of the goodwill is 10 years based on the forecasts for the group acquired. An amortisation charge of $4,474,359 (2024 - $4,474,359) has been recognised in the profit and loss account during the year,

 

On the transfer of trade from Durite Limited to a fellow group company, the remaining goodwill was fully impaired.

3
Turnover and other revenue
2025
2024
$
$
Turnover analysed by class of business
Supply of parts
32,344,105
47,527,415
2025
2024
$
$
Turnover analysed by geographical market
United Kingdom
28,932,565
40,806,593
Europe
3,261,538
6,275,451
Rest of world
150,002
445,371
32,344,105
47,527,415
2025
2024
$
$
Other revenue
Interest income
1,608,842
78,644
SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 23 -
4
Operating (loss)/profit
2025
2024
$
$
Operating (loss)/profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
Exchange (gains)/losses
(1,500,257)
2,987
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
156,910
197,897
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
7,116
44,901
Amortisation of intangible assets
4,598,186
5,869,550
Impairment of intangible assets
23,117,522
-
0
Operating lease charges
16,855
136,878
5
Auditor's remuneration
2025
2024
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
$
$
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the group and company
16,814
49,854
Audit of the financial statements of the company's subsidiaries
67,753
57,642
84,567
107,496
6
Employees

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

Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
Number
Number
Number
Number
Directors
3
3
3
3
Sales staff
7
8
-
-
Administrative staff
17
21
-
-
Factory workforce
41
51
-
-
Total
68
83
3
3

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
$
$
$
$
Wages and salaries
4,241,214
5,563,299
-
0
-
0
Social security costs
484,523
516,322
-
-
Pension costs
112,877
231,440
-
0
-
0
4,838,614
6,311,061
-
0
-
0
SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 24 -
7
Interest receivable and similar income
2025
2024
$
$
Interest income
Other interest income
1,608,842
78,644
8
Interest payable and similar expenses
2025
2024
$
$
Interest payable to group undertakings
1,648,466
2,310,195
9
Taxation
2025
2024
$
$
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
2,173,371
2,692,393
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
-
0
(4,638)
Total current tax
2,173,371
2,687,755
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(76,403)
73,486
Total tax charge
2,096,968
2,761,241

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

2025
2024
$
$
(Loss)/profit before taxation
(17,789,859)
24,801,896
Expected tax (credit)/charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2024: 25.00%)
(4,447,465)
6,200,474
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
31,127
(4,908,458)
Adjustments in respect of prior years
-
0
(4,638)
Depreciation on assets not qualifying for tax allowances
9,157
86,764
Amortisation on assets not qualifying for tax allowances
1,118,589
1,435,355
Other
(398,679)
(48,256)
Impairment losses
5,784,239
-
0
Taxation charge
2,096,968
2,761,241
SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 25 -
10
Discontinued operations

Durite Limited

On 8 December 2025, the trade and some of the assets of the subsidiary, Durite Limited, were sold to ECCO Safety Group (UK) Limited, a fellow group company. As a result, the trade has been reclassified to discontinued operations in the profit and loss account.

 

The intention of the directors is to collect in the remaining receivables and settle the remaining liabilities as they fall due. Therefore, at the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

 

Lab-Craft Limited

During the prior year, on 29 August 2024, the group entered into a sale agreement to dispose of Lab-Craft Limited. The disposal was effected in order to rationalise the group structure and bring synergies within the UK group based businesses.

 

A profit of $19,637,922 arose on the disposal, being the proceeds of the sale, less the carrying amount of the business assets and attributable goodwill.

11
Impairments

Impairment tests have been carried out where appropriate and the following impairment losses have been recognised in profit or loss:

2025
2024
Notes
$
$
In respect of:
Goodwill
12
23,117,522
-
Recognised in:
Administrative expenses
23,117,522
-

The impairment losses in respect of financial assets are recognised in other gains and losses in the profit and loss account.

SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 26 -
12
Intangible fixed assets
Group
Goodwill
Software
Total
$
$
$
Cost
At 1 January 2025
44,743,591
882,582
45,626,173
Additions
-
0
105,442
105,442
Disposals
-
0
(1,052,973)
(1,052,973)
Exchange adjustments
-
0
99,466
99,466
At 31 December 2025
44,743,591
34,517
44,778,108
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
17,151,710
552,135
17,703,845
Amortisation charged for the year
4,474,359
123,827
4,598,186
Impairment losses
23,117,522
-
0
23,117,522
Disposals
-
0
(716,594)
(716,594)
Exchange adjustments
-
0
62,225
62,225
At 31 December 2025
44,743,591
21,593
44,765,184
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
-
0
12,924
12,924
At 31 December 2024
27,591,881
330,447
27,922,328
The company had no intangible fixed assets at 31 December 2025 or 31 December 2024.
SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 27 -
13
Tangible fixed assets
Group
Freehold land and buildings
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Total
$
$
$
$
$
Cost
At 1 January 2025
1,661,345
738,977
324,708
169,532
2,894,562
Additions
-
0
10,847
8,124
14,406
33,377
Disposals
-
0
(130,499)
(369,426)
(203,044)
(702,969)
Exchange adjustments
187,232
83,281
36,594
19,106
326,213
At 31 December 2025
1,848,577
702,606
-
0
-
0
2,551,183
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
106,146
466,296
284,143
43,804
900,389
Depreciation charged in the year
37,448
58,956
16,993
43,513
156,910
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
(110,957)
(333,159)
(92,253)
(536,369)
Exchange adjustments
11,963
52,551
32,023
4,936
101,473
At 31 December 2025
155,557
466,846
-
0
-
0
622,403
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
1,693,020
235,760
-
0
-
0
1,928,780
At 31 December 2024
1,555,199
272,681
40,565
125,728
1,994,173
The company had no tangible fixed assets at 31 December 2025 or 31 December 2024.

The land and buildings were revalued on 7 July 2022 by FennWright Chartered Surveyors. The land and buildings were valued at £1,400,000 at 7 July 2022 based on their freehold vacant possession interest. The Directors estimate that the valuation of the land and buildings at 31 December 2025 is £1,213,440 (2024 - £1,326,000) which translates to $1,521,682 (2024 - $1,555,199) at that date,

 

Land and buildings are carried at valuation. If land and buildings were measured using the cost model, the carrying amounts would have been approximately $1,031,487 (2024 - $1,092,787), being cost $1,226,000 (2024 - $1,226,000) and accumulated depreciation $194,513 (2024 - $133,213).

14
Fixed asset investments
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
Notes
$
$
$
$
Investments in subsidiaries
26
-
0
-
0
11,872,385
58,032,173
Unlisted investments
-
0
7,942
-
0
-
0
-
0
7,942
11,872,385
58,032,173
SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
14
Fixed asset investments
(Continued)
- 28 -
Movements in fixed asset investments
Group
Investments
$
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2025
7,942
Disposals
(7,942)
At 31 December 2025
-
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
-
At 31 December 2024
7,942

During the year the group disposed of investment paintings to ECCO Safety Group (UK) Limited along with Durite Limited's trade.

Movements in fixed asset investments
Company
Shares in subsidiaries
$
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2025
58,032,173
Impairment
(46,159,788)
At 31 December 2025
11,872,385
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
11,872,385
At 31 December 2024
58,032,173

During the year the investment in Durite Limited was impaired to the company's net assets at the year end date.

15
Stocks
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
$
$
$
$
Raw materials and consumables
-
4,482,999
-
-
Finished goods and goods for resale
-
0
4,755,106
-
0
-
0
-
9,238,105
-
-

As at the balance sheet date all stock holdings of Durite Limited have been transferred to ECCO Safety Group (UK) Limited as part of the sale of the trade and assets of the company.

SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 29 -
16
Debtors
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
$
$
$
$
Trade debtors
5,179,686
7,506,262
-
0
-
0
Corporation tax recoverable
134,363
415,826
-
0
-
0
Amounts owed by group undertakings
322,278
-
0
-
0
-
0
Other debtors
725,540
800,762
722,148
722,148
Prepayments and accrued income
132,547
104,645
-
0
-
0
6,494,414
8,827,495
722,148
722,148
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
Amounts owed by group undertakings
6,244,868
-
0
-
0
-
0
Amount owed by related parties
27,504,516
34,274,629
27,504,516
34,274,629
33,749,384
34,274,629
27,504,516
34,274,629
Total debtors
40,243,798
43,102,124
28,226,664
34,996,777

Amounts owed by group undertakings included within amounts falling due within one year are unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.

 

Amounts owed by related parties are owed by Truck-Lite Europe Limited, a connected company.

 

Amounts owed by related parties: amounts falling due after more than one year, are unsecured and are repayable before 29 August 2029. Interest is not charged on this balance and hence the $35,192,980 original balance has been discounted with $8,378,955 being reflected in retained earnings as a distribution.

 

Amounts owed by group undertakings; amounts falling due after more than one year, are unsecured and are repayable before December 2030. Interest is not charged on this balance and hence the $8,173,760 original balance has been discounted with $2,065,851 being reflected in retained earnings as a distribution.

17
Loans and overdrafts
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
$
$
$
$
Loans from group undertakings
15,679,159
26,079,159
15,679,159
26,079,159
Payable after one year
15,679,159
26,079,159
15,679,159
26,079,159

The group received an intragroup loan in a prior period of $32,000,000 for the purpose of acquisition. The loan is repayable by 1 March 2028. Interest accrues daily on the loan capital balance at 6%.

SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
17
Loans and overdrafts
(Continued)
- 30 -

The group received an intragroup loan in a prior period of $14,629,159 for the purpose of acquisition. The loan is repayable by 7 March 2029. Interest accrues daily on the loan capital balance at 7%.

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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
$
$
$
$
Trade creditors
2,357,759
1,416,663
-
0
-
0
Amounts owed to group undertakings
7,923,809
6,979,060
7,923,809
6,176,416
Other taxation and social security
632,713
1,477,451
-
0
-
0
Other creditors
2,525
10,004
-
0
-
0
Accruals and deferred income
120,026
1,055,170
26,426
31,338
11,036,832
10,938,348
7,950,235
6,207,754

Amounts owed to group undertakings are unsecured and repayable on demand.

19
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
Notes
$
$
$
$
Other borrowings
17
15,679,159
26,079,159
15,679,159
26,079,159

Other borrowings are repayable as detailed in note 17.

20
Deferred taxation

The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the group and company, and movements thereon:

Liabilities
Liabilities
2025
2024
Group
$
$
Revaluations
195,849
177,770
Fixed asset timing differences
67,928
183,007
Short term timing differences
(20,314)
(25,000)
243,463
335,777
The company has no deferred tax assets or liabilities.
SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Deferred taxation
(Continued)
- 31 -
Group
Company
2025
2025
Movements in the year:
$
$
Liability at 1 January 2025
335,777
-
Credit to profit or loss
(92,314)
-
Liability at 31 December 2025
243,463
-
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Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
$
$
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
112,877
231,440

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

22
Share capital
Group and company
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
$
$
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
23,217,530
23,217,530
32,660,591
32,660,591

The company holds 23,217,550 £1 shares with the difference to the aggregate value recognising the UK GBP to US $ exchange rate.

23
Operating lease commitments
Lessee

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

Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
$
$
$
$
Within one year
-
114,994
-
-
Between two and five years
-
57,185
-
-
-
172,179
-
-
SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
23
Operating lease commitments
(Continued)
- 32 -

As part of the sale of trade and assets of the subsidiary undertaking, Durite Limited, all operating lease agreements were either novated across to ECCO Safety Group (UK) Limited or cancelled.

24
Related party transactions

Following the disposal of Lab-Craft Limited during the prior year, a loan balance due from the purchaser, Truck-lite Europe Limited, was created. Included within other debtors due in more than one year is $27,504,516 (2024 - $34,274,629).

 

Loans were previously issued by Safe Fleet Acquisitions Corp and amounts owed to Safe Fleet Acquisitions Corp at the year end totalled $15,679,159 (2024 - $26,079,159). During the year repayments were made and interest was charged of $1,648,466 (2024 - $2,310,195). At the year end $7,824,882 (2024 - $6,176,416) was included in creditors due within one year in relation to accrued interest.

25
Controlling party

The immediate parent company is Safe Fleet Acquisition Corporation, a company incorporated in the United States, with registered office at 6800 East, 163rd Street , Bletom, Missori, 64012. The ultimate parent undertaking of the company is Clarity Topco LLC, a company incorporated in the United States, with registered office of 11111 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 2000, Los Angeles, California, 90025, USA.

 

The smallest group these accounts are consolidated into is Safe Fleet UK Limited and the largest group is Clarity Topco LLC. These group accounts for Safe Fleet UK Limited can be obtain from its registered office of Durite Works, Valley Road, Dovercourt, Essex, CO12 4RX. The group accounts for Clarity Topco LLC, with registered office in the USA, are not publicly available.

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Subsidiaries

Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 December 2025 are as follows:

Name of undertaking
Registered office
Nature of business
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Durite Limited
Durite Works, Valley Road, Dovercourt, Essex, CO12 4RX
Dormant
Ordinary Shares
100.00
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Directors' remuneration
2025
2024
$
$
Remuneration for qualifying services
391,694
369,170
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
26,171
25,436
417,865
394,606
SAFE FLEET UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
27
Directors' remuneration
(Continued)
- 33 -
Remuneration disclosed above includes the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2025
2024
$
$
Remuneration for qualifying services
391,694
369,170
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
26,171
25,436

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

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Cash generated from/(absorbed by) group operations
2025
2024
$
$
(Loss)/profit after taxation
(19,886,827)
22,040,655
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
2,096,968
2,761,241
Finance costs
1,648,466
2,310,195
Investment income
(1,608,842)
(78,644)
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
7,116
44,901
Gain on disposal of business
-
(19,637,922)
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets
27,678,478
5,869,550
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
156,910
197,897
Foreign exchange gains on cash equivalents
-
(2,987)
Movements in working capital:
Decrease in stocks
9,238,105
781,626
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
2,576,863
(32,837,878)
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
(10,301,516)
1,693,185
Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations
11,605,721
(16,858,181)
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Analysis of changes in net debt - group
1 January 2025
Cash flows
Exchange rate movements
31 December 2025
$
$
$
$
Cash at bank and in hand
3,517,464
(391,181)
(507,387)
2,618,896
Borrowings excluding overdrafts
(26,079,159)
10,400,000
-
(15,679,159)
(22,561,695)
10,008,819
(507,387)
(13,060,263)
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