Company registration number 09874998 (England and Wales)
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Mr F G Ciaurro
Mrs C Hardy
Mr G Morley
Mr R D Sharpe
Mr R A Hill
Mr O Ciaurro
Company number
09874998
Registered office
White House
Wollaton Street
Nottingham
NG1 5GF
Auditor
Higson & Co (Nottingham) Limited
White House
Wollaton Street
Nottingham
NG1 5GF
Business address
Pintail Close
Victoria Business Park
Colwick
Nottingham
NG4 2SJ
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1
Directors' report
2 - 3
Independent auditor's report
4 - 7
Group statement of comprehensive income
8
Group statement of financial position
9 - 10
Company statement of financial position
11
Group statement of changes in equity
12
Company statement of changes in equity
13
Group statement of cash flows
14
Company statement of cash flows
15
Notes to the financial statements
16 - 34
CEMA GROUP 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.
Review of the business
The group has had a satisfactory trading year in line with the previous year. Profits for the year are as forecasted.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The principal risk that could materially affect the group's business, revenues, operating income, net income, net assets or liquidity is general economic risk. This risk is managed by regularly forecasting future cashflows and monitor banking facilities to ensure sufficient funds are available to meet the group's financial obligations for the foreseeable future.
The group have also considered the risks if the pandemic was to continue, this risk has been managed by the group looking at the supply chain especially for special items such as PPE equipment, they have also increased stock levels of certain items due to concerns of not being able to get specific materials on time.
Development and performance
The objective of the directors is to continue to grow the turnover of the group within the water industry, but also looking into opportunities to expand outside of this sector. The directors consider the sector they work in and those they intend to expand into as being low risk, largely due to the group's experience in technology utilised in these sectors.
The group have secured at least 3 Framework's on sites for the next 5 years and are waiting to hear back on 4 others. The directors are confident of the group's ability to manage through the current challenges and to continue to be stronger in its chosen markets.
Key performance indicators
Mr F G Ciaurro
Director
17 September 2026
CEMA GROUP 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.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 8.
No 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 F G Ciaurro
Mrs C Hardy
Mr G Morley
Mr R D Sharpe
Mr R A Hill
Mr O Ciaurro
Financial instruments
Financial assets measured at cost comprise amounts owed by customers on installations contracts; cash; trade debtors and other debtors.
Financial liabilities measured at amortised costs comprise other loans; trade creditors; other taxes and social security costs.
Disabled persons
Applications for employment by disabled persons are always fully considered, bearing in mind the aptitudes of the applicant concerned. In the event of members of staff becoming disabled, every effort is made to ensure that their employment within the group continues and that the appropriate training is arranged. It is the policy of the group that the training, career development and promotion of disabled persons should, as far as possible, be identical to that of other employees.
Employee involvement
The group welcomes suggestions from employees that will benefit both the company and its employees.
Post reporting date events
Particulars of events after the reporting period are detailed in note 29 to the financial statements.
Future developments
The Cema group of companies has obtained new contracts throughout 2026, which will increase the turnover of the group and the group's profitability. The directors of the Group and of the subsidiary companies continue to explore new contracts within the water industry and to expand in to new market sectors utilising their current expertise.
Auditor
In accordance with the company's articles, a resolution proposing that Higson & Co (Nottingham) Limited be reappointed as auditor of the company will be put at a General Meeting.
Energy and carbon report
As the group has not consumed more than 40,000 kWh of energy in this reporting period, it qualifies as a low energy user under these regulations and is not required to report on its emissions, energy consumption or energy efficiency activities.
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Statement of directors' responsibilities
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 prepared the group and parent company financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law, the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the group and parent company, and of the profit or loss of the group for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable United Kingdom 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 group and parent company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the group’s and parent company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the group and parent company, and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the group and parent company, and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Strategic report
The truegroup has chosen in accordance with Companies Act 2006, s. 414C(11) to set out in the group's strategic report information required by Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, Sch. 7 to be contained in the directors' report.
Statement of disclosure to auditor
So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the auditor of the company is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the auditor of the company is aware of that information.
On behalf of the board
Mr F G Ciaurro
Director
17 September 2026
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF CEMA GROUP LIMITED
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Cema Group 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 statement of financial position, the company statement of financial position, the group statement of changes in equity, the company statement of changes in equity, the group statement of cash flows, the company 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:
give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and the parent company's affairs as at 31 December 2025 and of the group's 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.
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
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the ISAs (UK) require us to report to you where;
the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is not appropriate; or
the directors have not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
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:
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.
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF CEMA GROUP 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:
adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the parent company 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, 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 group's and 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 group or parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF CEMA GROUP LIMITED
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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:
Based on our understanding of the company and industry, we identified that the principal risk of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations related to:
management bias in respect of accounting estimates and judgements made;
management override of control;
posting of unusual journals or transactions
non-compliance with bank loan covenants
We focussed on those area that could give rise to a material misstatement in the Company financial statements. Our procedures included, but were not limited to:
Enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims, including instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations and fraud;
Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance where available;
Reviewing legal expenditure in the year to identify instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations and fraud
Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Performing audit work over the risk of management override of controls, 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. In particular allowance for bad debt provisions and insurance claim liabilities.
It is the primary responsibility of management, with the oversight of those charged with governance, to ensure that the entity's operations are conducted in accordance with the provisions of laws and regulations and for the prevention and detection 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 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.
This report is made solely to the parent company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the parent company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the parent company and the parent company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF CEMA GROUP LIMITED
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David Wallwork BA FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Higson & Co (Nottingham) Limited, Statutory Auditor
Chartered Accountants
White House
Wollaton Street
Nottingham
NG1 5GF
17 September 2026
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
55,981,921
57,913,240
Cost of sales
(43,375,625)
(46,624,342)
Gross profit
12,606,296
11,288,898
Distribution costs
(9,481)
(1,656)
Administrative expenses
(8,375,691)
(5,663,580)
Other operating income
130,481
179,876
Operating profit
4
4,351,605
5,803,538
Interest receivable and similar income
8
130,708
14,999
Interest payable and similar expenses
9
(106,967)
(212,605)
Amounts written off investments
10
28,000
-
Profit before taxation
4,403,346
5,605,932
Tax on profit
11
(1,314,830)
(1,405,145)
Profit for the financial year
28
3,088,516
4,200,787
Profit for the financial year is attributable to:
- Owners of the parent company
3,122,228
4,176,861
- Non-controlling interests
(33,712)
23,926
3,088,516
4,200,787
Total comprehensive income for the year is attributable to:
- Owners of the parent company
3,122,228
4,176,861
- Non-controlling interests
(33,712)
23,926
3,088,516
4,200,787
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Goodwill
13
703
28,000
Negative goodwill
13
(7,026)
Net goodwill
(6,323)
28,000
Total intangible assets
(6,323)
28,000
Tangible assets
14
2,532,897
2,346,378
Investment property
15
4,990,681
1,683,472
Investments
16
15,000
60,500
7,532,255
4,118,350
Current assets
Stocks
20
317,951
285,494
Debtors
21
18,454,439
22,684,621
Cash at bank and in hand
5,082,233
3,312,150
23,854,623
26,282,265
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
22
(11,619,824)
(13,908,425)
Net current assets
12,234,799
12,373,840
Total assets less current liabilities
19,767,054
16,492,190
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
23
(308,300)
(164,220)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
24
367,098
324,830
(367,098)
(324,830)
Net assets
19,091,656
16,003,140
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
27
6,954
6,954
Share premium account
28
2,968
2,968
Profit and loss reserves
28
19,093,154
15,970,326
Equity attributable to owners of the parent company
19,103,076
15,980,248
Non-controlling interests
(11,420)
22,892
Total equity
19,091,656
16,003,140
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 17 September 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
17 September 2026
Mr F G Ciaurro
Director
Company registration number 09874998 (England and Wales)
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
14
15,001
3,916
Investment property
15
3,981,181
583,270
Investments
16
2,235,163
1,635,163
6,231,345
2,222,349
Current assets
Debtors
21
1,657,158
2,968,008
Cash at bank and in hand
587,974
25,710
2,245,132
2,993,718
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
22
(420,078)
(597,728)
Net current assets
1,825,054
2,395,990
Total assets less current liabilities
8,056,399
4,618,339
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
24
979
-
(979)
Net assets
8,056,399
4,617,360
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
27
6,954
6,954
Profit and loss reserves
28
8,049,445
4,610,406
Total equity
8,056,399
4,617,360
As permitted by section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the company has not presented its own profit and loss account and related notes. The company’s profit for the year was £3,439,039 (2024 - £450,865 profit).
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 17 September 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
17 September 2026
Mr F G Ciaurro
Director
Company registration number 09874998 (England and Wales)
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss reserves
Total controlling interest
Non-controlling interest
Total
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2024
6,862
2,968
11,795,465
11,805,295
(1,034)
11,804,261
Year ended 31 December 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
4,176,861
4,176,861
23,926
4,200,787
Dividends
12
-
-
(2,000)
(2,000)
-
(2,000)
Other movements
92
-
-
92
-
92
Balance at 31 December 2024
6,954
2,968
15,970,326
15,980,248
22,892
16,003,140
Year ended 31 December 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
3,122,228
3,122,228
(33,712)
3,088,516
Balance at 31 December 2025
6,954
2,968
19,092,554
19,102,476
(10,820)
19,091,656
CEMA GROUP 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
Notes
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2024
6,862
4,164,041
4,170,903
Year ended 31 December 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
450,865
450,865
Dividends
12
-
(4,500)
(4,500)
Other movements
92
-
92
Balance at 31 December 2024
6,954
4,610,406
4,617,360
Year ended 31 December 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
3,439,039
3,439,039
Balance at 31 December 2025
6,954
8,049,445
8,056,399
CEMA GROUP 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 operations
31
7,242,045
5,405,854
Interest paid
(106,967)
(212,605)
Income taxes paid
(1,567,908)
(469,692)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
5,567,170
4,723,557
Investing activities
Purchase of intangible assets
(363,169)
-
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(779,451)
(739,728)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
864,577
24,502
Purchase of investment property
(3,469,990)
(595,523)
Proceeds from disposal of investment property
247,667
-
Purchase of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired
(585,000)
-
Proceeds from disposal of associates
(15,000)
-
Repayment of loans
28,000
-
Interest received
73,404
14,999
Dividends received
57,304
Net cash used in investing activities
(3,941,658)
(1,295,750)
Financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares
92
-
Redemption of shares
92
Repayment of borrowings
(50,000)
(2,106,211)
Repayment of bank loans
(14,220)
(134,663)
Payment of finance leases obligations
208,699
208,001
Dividends paid to equity shareholders
(2,000)
Net cash generated from/(used in) financing activities
144,571
(2,034,781)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
1,770,083
1,393,026
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
3,312,150
1,919,124
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
5,082,233
3,312,150
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
COMPANY 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 operations
30
66,226
687,180
Interest paid
(7,564)
(4,680)
Income taxes paid
(152,969)
(89,380)
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities
(94,307)
593,120
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(20,000)
Purchase of investment property
(3,397,911)
(583,270)
Proceeds from disposal of subsidiaries
(585,000)
Proceeds from disposal of associates
(15,000)
Repayment of loans
(27,024)
Interest received
9,701
Dividends received
4,691,805
Net cash generated from/(used in) investing activities
656,571
(583,270)
Financing activities
Purchase of share capital
-
92
Dividends paid to equity shareholders
-
(4,500)
Net cash used in financing activities
-
(4,408)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
562,264
5,442
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
25,710
20,268
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
587,974
25,710
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Cema Group Limited (“the company”) is a private limited company domiciled and incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is White House, Wollaton Street, Nottingham, NG1 5GF. The principal place of business is Pintail Close, Victoria Business Park, Colwick, Nottingham, NG4 2SJ.
The group consists of Cema Group Limited and all of its subsidiaries.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Basis of consolidation
The consolidated group financial statements consist of the financial statements of the parent company Cema Group 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.
Entities in which the group holds an interest and which are jointly controlled by the group and one or more other venturers under a contractual arrangement are treated as joint ventures. Entities other than subsidiary undertakings or joint ventures, in which the group has a participating interest and over whose operating and financial policies the group exercises a significant influence, are treated as associates.
Investments in joint ventures and associates are carried in the group statement of financial position at cost plus post-acquisition changes in the group’s share of the net assets of the entity, less any impairment in value. The carrying values of investments in joint ventures and associates include acquired goodwill.
If the group’s share of losses in a joint venture or associate equals or exceeds its investment in the joint venture or associate, the group does not recognise further losses unless it has incurred obligations to do so or has made payments on behalf of the joint venture or associate.
Unrealised gains arising from transactions with joint ventures and associates are eliminated to the extent of the group’s interest in the entity.
CEMA GROUP 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
Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the group and parent company have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.4
Turnover
Revenue comprises sales of goods or services provided to customers net of value added tax and other sales taxes, less an appropriate deduction for actual and expected returns and discounts. Revenue is recognised when performance obligations are satisfied and the control of goods or services is transferred to the buyer. Where the performance obligation is satisfied over time, revenue is recognised in accordance with its progress towards complete satisfaction of that performance obligation.
When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the promised consideration is adjusted for the effects of the time value of money, which 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.
1.5
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.
1.6
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
2% straight line
Plant and equipment
15% to 25% reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
15% to 25% reducing balance
Motor vehicles
25% to 33% 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 income statement.
1.7
Investment properties
Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation, is initially recognised at cost, which includes the purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure. Subsequently it is measured at fair value at the reporting end date. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.
1.8
Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Listed investments are measured at fair value with changes in fair value being recognised in profit or loss.
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 18 -
1.9
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.
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.
1.10
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.
1.11
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 statement of financial position 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.
CEMA GROUP 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.
CEMA GROUP 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.
1.12
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.
1.13
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 income statement 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.
1.14
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.
1.15
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 21 -
1.16
Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the statement of financial position as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed.
Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term.
1.17
Government grants
Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.
A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability.
1.18
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.
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 22 -
3
Turnover and other revenue
2025
2024
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Sale of goods
55,225,392
56,814,222
Interest
756,529
1,099,018
55,981,921
57,913,240
2025
2024
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
73,404
14,999
Dividends received
57,304
-
Grants received
1,000
-
Rental income
-
145,219
4
Operating profit
2025
2024
£
£
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
Government grants
(1,000)
-
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
586,701
522,865
Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(2,228)
(10,971)
Loss on disposal of investment property
21,512
Amortisation of intangible assets
27,297
28,000
Operating lease charges
228,521
229,434
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
6,900
6,000
Audit of the financial statements of the company's subsidiaries
49,814
39,333
56,714
45,333
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 23 -
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
Production staff
399
304
11
10
Distribution staff
15
15
-
-
Administrative staff
70
70
-
-
Total
484
389
11
10
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
Wages and salaries
18,769,966
16,986,949
668,628
395,472
Social security costs
1,845,311
1,453,598
90,827
44,108
Pension costs
643,495
(4,160)
140,500
122,165
21,258,772
18,436,387
899,955
561,745
7
Directors' remuneration
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
558,184
284,310
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
81,973
80,313
640,157
364,623
The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 5 (2024 - 5).
Remuneration disclosed above includes the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
142,688
116,112
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 24 -
8
Interest receivable and similar income
2025
2024
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
15,214
5,969
Other interest income
58,190
9,030
Total interest revenue
73,404
14,999
Other income from investments
Dividends received
57,305
Total income
130,708
14,999
2025
2024
Investment income includes the following:
£
£
Interest on financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss
15,214
5,969
9
Interest payable and similar expenses
2025
2024
£
£
Interest on financial liabilities measured at amortised cost:
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
195
4,139
Interest payable to group undertakings
(9,454)
Other interest on financial liabilities
45,070
197,435
35,811
201,574
Other finance costs:
Interest on finance leases and hire purchase contracts
18,067
6,352
Other interest
53,089
4,680
Total finance costs
106,967
212,605
10
Amounts written off investments
2025
2024
£
£
Amounts written back to current loans
28,000
-
11
Taxation
2025
2024
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
1,272,695
1,346,404
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
218
Total current tax
1,272,913
1,346,404
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
11
Taxation
2025
2024
£
£
(Continued)
- 25 -
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
41,917
58,741
Total tax charge
1,314,830
1,405,145
The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Profit before taxation
4,403,346
5,605,932
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024: 25%)
1,100,837
1,401,483
Effects of:
Expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
220,918
2,142
Utilisation of tax losses not previously recognised
(6,743)
Adjustments in respect of prior years
218
Group relief
15,150
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
(61,695)
(72,628)
Amortisation on assets not qualifying for tax allowances
7,000
7,000
Dividend income
(14,326)
-
Deferred taxation
41,917
58,741
Research and development enhanced expenditure
19,961
Taxation charge in the financial statements
1,314,830
1,405,145
12
Dividends
2025
2024
Recognised as distributions to equity holders:
£
£
Final paid
-
4,500
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 26 -
13
Intangible fixed assets
Group
Goodwill
Negative goodwill
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025
188,588
188,588
Additions
(7,026)
(7,026)
At 31 December 2025
188,588
(7,026)
181,562
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
160,588
160,588
Amortisation charged for the year
27,297
27,297
At 31 December 2025
187,885
187,885
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
703
(7,026)
(6,323)
At 31 December 2024
28,000
28,000
The company had no intangible fixed assets at 31 December 2025 or 31 December 2024.
14
Tangible fixed assets
Group
Freehold land and buildings
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025
1,068,719
797,916
958,207
2,998,800
5,823,642
Additions
65,142
8,959
44,544
664,389
783,034
Disposals
(86,997)
(86,997)
At 31 December 2025
1,133,861
806,875
1,002,751
3,576,192
6,519,679
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
182,652
594,008
757,496
1,943,108
3,477,264
Depreciation charged in the year
20,541
42,605
49,255
474,300
586,701
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(77,183)
(77,183)
At 31 December 2025
203,193
636,613
806,751
2,340,225
3,986,782
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
930,668
170,262
196,000
1,235,967
2,532,897
At 31 December 2024
886,067
203,908
200,711
1,055,692
2,346,378
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
14
Tangible fixed assets
(Continued)
- 27 -
Company
Motor vehicles
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025
41,713
Additions
20,000
At 31 December 2025
61,713
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
37,797
Depreciation charged in the year
8,915
At 31 December 2025
46,712
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
15,001
At 31 December 2024
3,916
15
Investment property
Group
Company
2025
2025
£
£
Fair value
At 1 January 2025
1,683,472
583,270
Additions through external acquisition
4,407,411
3,397,911
Disposals
(247,667)
-
Transfers to held for sale
(852,535)
-
At 31 December 2025
4,990,681
3,981,181
16
Fixed asset investments
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Investments in subsidiaries
17
2,220,163
1,635,163
Investments in associates
18
15,000
60,500
15,000
15,000
60,500
2,235,163
1,635,163
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
16
Fixed asset investments
(Continued)
- 28 -
Movements in fixed asset investments
Group
Shares in associates
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2025
60,500
Additions
15,000
Disposals
(60,500)
At 31 December 2025
15,000
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
15,000
At 31 December 2024
60,500
Movements in fixed asset investments
Company
Shares in subsidiaries and associates
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2025
1,635,163
Additions
600,000
At 31 December 2025
2,235,163
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
2,235,163
At 31 December 2024
1,635,163
17
Subsidiaries
Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 December 2025 are as follows:
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
17
Subsidiaries
(Continued)
- 29 -
Name of undertaking
Registered office
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Cema Limited
White House; Wollaton Street; Nottingham; NG1 5GF
Ordinary
100.00
Nottingham Crane Hire Limited
White House; Wollaton Street; Nottingham; NG1 5GF
Ordinary
100.00
Cema Tracking Solutions Limited
White House; Wollaton Street; Nottingham; NG1 5GF
Ordinary
100.00
Cema Commercial Limited
White House; Wollaton Street; Nottingham; NG1 5GF
Ordinary
100.00
Cema Site Installations Limited
White House; Wollaton Street; Nottingham; NG1 5GF
Ordinary
100.00
Lloyd Morris Electrical Limited
Pandy Business Park; Pandy' Wrexham; LL11 2UD
Ordinary
100.00
Merlin Systems Limited
Unit 4; Blackwood Business Park; Ash Road South; Wrexham Industrial Estate; Wrexham; LL11 9UG
Ordinary
100.00
Cema Solutions Limited
White House; Wollaton Street; Nottingham; NG1 5GF
Ordinary
100.00
Labtec Services Limited
White House; Wollaton Street; Nottingham; NG1 5GF
Ordinary
75.00
Viking Pumps Limited
Viking House; Dannemora Drive; Greenland Road Industrial Park; Sheffield; S9 5DF
Ordinary
100.00
Sandiacre Metal Solutions Limited
White House; Wollaton Street; Nottingham; NG1 5GF
Ordinary
100.00
Top Fat Towers LLP
5 Pintail Close, Victoria Business Psrk, Nottingham, NG4 2SG
100.00
18
Associates
Details of associates at 31 December 2025 are as follows:
Name of undertaking
Registered office
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Smart Asset Manager Limited
Pintail Close, Victoria Business Park, Netherfield, Nottingham, NG4 2SG
Ordinary
49
19
Significant undertakings
The group also has significant holdings in undertakings which are not consolidated:
Name of undertaking
Registered office
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Cema Business Solutions Limited
White House; Wollaton Street; Nottingham; NG1 5GF
Ordinary
25.00
20
Stocks
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
Raw materials and consumables
317,951
285,494
-
-
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 30 -
21
Debtors
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
£
£
Trade debtors
17,458,240
20,039,057
10,300
8,400
Gross amounts owed by contract customers
539,651
556,185
Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
1,411,775
2,743,408
Amounts owed by undertakings in which the company has a participating interest
79,960
630,735
79,960
87,255
Other debtors
258,825
1,373,997
154,773
128,945
Prepayments and accrued income
117,412
84,647
18,454,088
22,684,621
1,656,808
2,968,008
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
Deferred tax asset (note 24)
350
350
Total debtors
18,454,438
22,684,621
1,657,158
2,968,008
22
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Bank loans
10,000
Obligations under finance leases
108,400
48,001
Other borrowings
100,517
150,517
Trade creditors
4,951,781
5,247,234
4,000
810
Amounts owed to group undertakings
54,000
270,681
Amounts owed to undertakings in which the group has a participating interest
128,876
647,545
Corporation tax payable
955,179
1,250,175
79,883
152,969
Other taxation and social security
987,347
871,298
75,886
127,981
Deferred income
25
220,092
621,925
Other creditors
703,988
2,224,581
176,938
17,140
Accruals and deferred income
3,463,644
2,837,149
29,371
28,147
11,619,824
13,908,425
420,078
597,728
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 31 -
23
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
4,220
Obligations under finance leases
308,300
160,000
308,300
164,220
-
-
24
Deferred taxation
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the group and company:
Liabilities
Liabilities
Assets
Assets
2025
2024
2025
2024
Group
£
£
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
367,098
324,830
350
-
Liabilities
Liabilities
Assets
Assets
2025
2024
2025
2024
Company
£
£
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
-
979
350
-
Group
Company
2025
2025
Movements in the year:
£
£
Liability at 1 January 2025
324,830
979
Charge/(credit) to profit or loss
41,918
(1,329)
Liability/(Asset) at 31 December 2025
366,748
(350)
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Deferred income
Group
Company
2025
2024
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
Other deferred income
220,092
621,925
-
-
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
643,495
536,840
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.
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Share capital
Group and company
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
6,940
6,940
6,940
6,940
Ordinary B shares of £1 each
8
8
8
8
Ordinary C shares of £1 each
2
2
2
2
Ordinary D shares of £1 each
4
4
4
4
6,954
6,954
6,954
6,954
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Reserves
Share premium
Share premium
This reserve records the premium paid for shares issued at par.
Profit and loss
This reserve records retained earnings.
Minority interest
This reserve records retained earnings for the minority interests.
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Directors' transactions
Loans
% Rate
Opening balance
Amounts advanced
Amounts repaid
Closing balance
£
£
£
£
Mr F G Ciaurro - Directors loan account
-
(2,121,724)
(186,164)
1,866,264
(441,624)
Mr R D Sharpe - Directors loan account
-
(4,493)
-
-
(4,493)
(2,126,217)
(186,164)
1,866,264
(446,117)
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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30
Cash generated from operations - company
2025
2024
£
£
Profit after taxation
3,439,039
450,865
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
78,554
150,362
Finance costs
7,564
4,680
Investment income
(4,701,506)
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
8,915
10,428
Other gains and losses
27,024
-
Movements in working capital:
Decrease in debtors
1,311,200
818,976
Decrease in creditors
(104,564)
(748,131)
Cash generated from operations
66,226
687,180
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Cash generated from group operations
2025
2024
£
£
Profit after taxation
3,088,516
4,200,785
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
1,314,830
1,405,145
Finance costs
106,967
212,605
Investment income
(130,708)
(14,999)
Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(2,228)
(10,971)
Loss on disposal of investment property
21,512
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets
27,297
28,000
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
586,701
522,865
Other gains and losses
(28,000)
-
Movements in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in stocks
(32,457)
4,645
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
4,283,619
(284,196)
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
(1,592,171)
71,884
Decrease in deferred income
(401,833)
(729,909)
Cash generated from operations
7,242,045
5,405,854
CEMA GROUP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Analysis of changes in net funds - group
1 January 2025
Cash flows
31 December 2025
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
3,312,150
1,770,083
5,082,233
Borrowings excluding overdrafts
(164,737)
64,220
(100,517)
Payment of finance leases obligations
(208,001)
(208,699)
(416,700)
2,939,412
1,625,604
4,565,016
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Analysis of changes in net funds - company
1 January 2025
Cash flows
31 December 2025
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
25,710
562,264
587,974
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