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Registered number: 02721017
Floor Cleaning Machines Limited
Strategic Report, Directors' Report and
Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
Bennett Verby Limited
7 St Petersgate
Stockport
Cheshire
SK1 1EB
Contents
Page
Strategic Report 1—2
Directors' Report 3—4
Independent Auditor's Report 5—8
Statement of Comprehensive Income 9
Balance Sheet 10
Statement of Changes in Equity 11
Notes to the Financial Statements 12—19
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Strategic Report
The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Review of the Business
Turnover increased during the financial year due to higher service revenue – the company has been successful in obtaining additional service contracts.
The company reports a gross profit of £2,737,649 (2024: £2,306,809). High inflation has had an impact during 2024, particularly within cost of parts. This did not worsen during 2025 so an uplift in gross profit percentage is seen.
The reported profit after tax has increased to £1,126,815 (2024: £930,113).
Floor Cleaning Machines Limited are continually attempting to mitigate cost increases to maintain strong margins.
Principal Risks and Uncertainties
There are a number of principal risks and uncertainties that face the company.
An economic downturn in the UK may adversely affect the revenue and operating results by decreasing the demand for services and the prices the company may charge. To counter this risk the company uses the broad product offering to approach multiple market segments at any one time and has the ability to divert resources into opportunity areas when circumstances dictate.
Any information technology systems failure or disruption, accident, or other interruption or malfunction at any of the group’s distribution centres or offices may impact the group’s ability to manage its operations and distribute its products, affecting revenue and reputation.
The group has robust backup plans in place, in the event of IT systems failure or disruption. There is a flexible distribution model, whereby various distribution centres can service customers in the event of the failure of another distribution centre.
A decline in customer service levels could result in a loss of customers and market share. The business depends on strong brands and any failure to maintain, protect, and enhance its brands could have an adverse effect on its ability to grow the business. Service levels are tracked and form part of the discussions during the businesses’ regular customer reviews.
Some customers may have liquidity issues and ultimately bad debts and credit losses can arise due to non-payment or fraud. Unauthorised, incorrect, or fraudulent payments could be made, leading to financial loss or delays in payment which could adversely affect the relationship with suppliers and lead to a disruption in supply. The company runs extensive credit checking for its account customers and maintains strict credit control over its diversified customer base. Written business procedures exist to prevent fraud and staff are given training in this area as part of their induction process.
The directors monitor these risks on a regular basis and take actions where necessary. Key Performance indicators The development in the main financial
KPI’s was as follows:
- Turnover increased by 13.8% to £9,136,119 (2024: £8,030,596)
- Gross profit % increased to 30.0% (2024: 28.7%)
- Sales per employee in 2025 increased by 4.4% to £149,772 (2024: £143,404)
- Stock days decreased to 53 days (2024: 69 days)
- Debtor days decreased to 72 days (2024: 76 days)
Financial risk management objectives and policies
The company has insignificant currency exposure as the majority of executed transactions are carried out in sterling. The internal treasury function based at the Danish headquarters conducts all hedging and liquidity management. The company does not use derivative financial instruments for any purpose.
Cash flow risk
The internal treasury function monitors cash flow closely and ensure adequate credit lines are in place at all times.
Credit risk
The company’s credit risk is primarily attributable to its trade receivables. The amounts presented in the balance sheet are net of allowances for doubtful receivables. An allowance for impairment is made where there is an identified loss event which, based on previous experience, is evidence of a reduction in the recoverability of the cash flows.
The credit risk on liquid funds is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit-ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies.
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Financial risk management objectives and policies - continued
The company has no significant concentration of credit risk, with exposure spread over a large number of counterparties and customers.
Liquidity risk
In order to maintain liquidity to ensure that sufficient funds are available for ongoing operations and future developments, the company is advised by the internal treasury department. 
Future developments
Large parts of the UK economy have been under strain due to inflationary pressure caused by spikes in fuel and freight costs during 2026 and this has also impacted purchased machines and parts costs. Additionally retail and facility management companies have absorbed big increases in labour cost . This could have implications for customers of the business regarding cashflow and viability to continue. The company continues to monitor this situation and is ready to adjust where needed.
The UK economy is expected to see low growth in 2026 and 2026 of around 1.1%. However, Inflation could remain at a persistently higher level, averaging 3.3% in 2026, as higher costs are partially passed through to prices. Therefore, trading conditions may remain difficult.
On behalf of the board
Mr Stewart Dennett
Director
26 August 2026
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Directors' Report
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Principal Activity
The company's principal activity continues to be that of marketing, selling and servicing of floor cleaning machines.
Dividends
The value of dividends paid amounted to £3,700,000 .
The directors recommended a final dividend of £NIL .
Directors
The directors who held office during the year were as follows:
Mr Stewart Dennett
Mr Dean Crompton
Mr Kris Crompton
Mr Martin Chambers
Mr Reinhard Mayer Resigned 18/03/2025
Mr Christopher Riau Resigned 24/06/2026
Mr Carl Bandhold Appointed 24/03/2025 Resigned 12/05/2026
Approval of reduced disclosures
The company, as a qualifying entity, has taken advantage of the disclosure exemptions in FRS 102 paragraph 1.12.
The company’s’ shareholder has been notified in writing about the intention to take advantage of the disclosure
exemptions and no objections have been received.
The company also intends to take advantage of these exemptions in the financial statements to be issued in the
following year. Objections may be served on the company by Nilfisk Limited, as its immediate parent.
Matters covered in the Strategic Report
Disclosures required under s416(4) of the Companies Act 2006 are commented upon in the Strategic Report as the directors consider them to be of strategic importance to the business.This has done in respect of likely future developments in the business of the company.
Statement of Directors' Responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards, comprising FRS102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', 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 company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing the financial statements the directors are required to:
  • select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
  • make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
  • state whether applicable United Kingdom Accounting Standards, comprising FRS102, have been followed subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
  • prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Statement of Disclosure of Information to Auditors
In the case of each director in office at the date the Directors' Report is approved: 
  • so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company's auditors are unaware; and
  • they have taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditors are aware of that information.
Independent Auditors
The auditors, Bennett Verby Limited, have indicated their willingness to continue in office and a resolution concerning their re-appointment will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting.
On behalf of the board
Mr Stewart Dennett
Director
26 August 2026
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Independent Auditor's Report
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Floor Cleaning Machines Limited for the year ended 31 December 2025 which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, Balance Sheet, Statement of Changes of Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland".
In our opinion the financial statements:
  • give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 December 2025 and of its profit/(loss) for the year then ended;
  • have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
  • have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the 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 entity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 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. In connection with our audit of the financial statements, 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 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 the audit:
  • the information given in the Strategic Report and Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
  • the Strategic Report and Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
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Matters on Which We Are Required to Report by Exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Directors' Report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
  • adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
  • the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records or returns; or
  • certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
  • we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of Directors
As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 3—4, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: 
Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, was as follows:
- the engagement partner ensured that the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence, capabilities and skills to identify or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
- we identified the laws and regulations applicable to the company through discussions with directors and other management, and from our commercial knowledge and experience of the industry;
- we focussed on specific laws and regulations which we considered may have a direct material effect on the financial statements or the operations of the company, including the Companies Act 2006, taxation legislation, data protection, anti-bribery, employment, environmental and health and safety legislation;
- identified laws and regulations were communicated within the audit team regularly and the team remained alert to instances of non-compliance throughout the audit;
We assessed the susceptibility of the company's financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by:
- making enquiries  of management as to whether they considered there was susceptibility to fraud, their knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud;
- considering the internal controls in place to mitigate risks of fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations
To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we:
- performed  analytical procedures to identify and unusual or unexpected relationships;
- tested journal entries to identify unusual transactions;
- assessed whether judgements and assumptions made in determining the accounting estimates were indicative of potential bias;
- investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual transactions
In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included but were not limited to:
- agreeing financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation;
- reading the minutes of meetings of those charged with governance;
- enquiring of management as to actual and potential litigation and claims;
- reviewing correspondence with HMRC, relevant regulators and the company's legal advisors.
There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any.
Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion.  
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
Use Of Our Report
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters that we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
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Ian Buckley (FCCA) (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Bennett Verby Limited , Statutory Auditor
26 August 2026
Bennett Verby Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants
7 St Petersgate
Stockport
Cheshire
SK1 1EB
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Statement of Comprehensive Income
2025 2024
Notes £ £
TURNOVER 3 9,136,119 8,030,596
Cost of sales (6,398,470 ) (5,723,787 )
GROSS PROFIT 2,737,649 2,306,809
Administrative expenses (1,299,572 ) (1,221,827 )
OPERATING PROFIT 4 1,438,077 1,084,982
Profit on disposal of fixed assets 4,367 4,765
Other interest receivable and similar income 9 106,706 165,439
Interest payable and similar charges 10 (2,344 ) (6,388 )
PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION 1,546,806 1,248,798
Tax on Profit 11 (419,991 ) (318,685 )
PROFIT AFTER TAXATION BEING PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1,126,815 930,113
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR - -
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR 1,126,815 930,113
The notes on pages 12 to 19 form part of these financial statements.
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Balance Sheet
Registered number: 02721017
2025 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets 12 100,205 159,187
100,205 159,187
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks 13 937,273 1,074,660
Debtors 14 4,035,641 3,995,474
Cash at bank and in hand 125,250 2,551,937
5,098,164 7,622,071
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 15 (937,667 ) (947,371 )
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 4,160,497 6,674,700
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 4,260,702 6,833,887
NET ASSETS 4,260,702 6,833,887
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 19 1,001 1,001
Share premium account 2,098,143 2,098,143
Profit and Loss Account 2,161,558 4,734,743
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 4,260,702 6,833,887
On behalf of the board
Mr Stewart Dennett
Director
26 August 2026
The notes on pages 12 to 19 form part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Equity
Share Capital Share Premium Profit and Loss Account Total
£ £ £ £
As at 1 January 2024 1,001 2,098,143 5,004,630 7,103,774
Profit for the year and total comprehensive income - - 930,113 930,113
Dividends paid - - (1,200,000) (1,200,000)
As at 31 December 2024 and 1 January 2025 1,001 2,098,143 4,734,743 6,833,887
Profit for the year and total comprehensive income - - 1,126,815 1,126,815
Dividends paid - - (3,700,000) (3,700,000)
As at 31 December 2025 1,001 2,098,143 2,161,558 4,260,702
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Notes to the Financial Statements
1. General Information
Floor Cleaning Machines Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 02721017 . The registered office is Nilfisk House Bowerbank Way, Gilwilly Industrial Estate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9BQ.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'' and 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 pound.
2.2. Financial Reporting Standard 102 - Reduced Disclosure Exemptions
The company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
  • the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows and Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17 (d).
2.3. Going Concern Disclosure
The directors have not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
2.4. Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances.
Sale of goods
Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods has transferred to the buyer. This is usually at the point that the customer has signed for the delivery of the goods.
Rendering of services
Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. Turnover is only recognised to the extent of recoverable expenses when the outcome of a contract cannot be estimated reliably.
2.5. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Leasehold On life of asset
Plant & Machinery 25% Straight Line
Motor Vehicles 20% Straight Line
Fixtures & Fittings 15% Straight Line
Computer Equipment 25% Straight Line
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2.6. Leasing and Hire Purchase Contracts
Assets obtained under finance leases are capitalised as tangible fixed assets. Assets acquired under finance leases are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives. Assets acquired under hire purchase contracts are depreciated over their useful lives. Finance leases are those where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership are assumed by the company. Obligations under such agreements are included in the creditors net of the finance charge allocated to future periods. The finance element of the rental payment is charged to the profit and loss account so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the net obligation outstanding in each period.
Rentals applicable to operating leases where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership remain with the lessor are charged to the profit and loss account as incurred.
2.7. Stocks and Work in Progress
Stocks and work in progress are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks.
Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. Cost includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads.
Work in progress is reflected in the accounts on a contract by contract basis by recording turnover and related costs as contract activity progresses.
At the end of each reporting period stocks are assessed for impairment. If an item of stock is impaired, the identified stock is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell and an impairment charge is recognised in the profit and loss account. Where a reversal of the impairment is required the impairment charge is reversed, up to the original impairment loss, and is recognised as a credit in the profit and loss account.
2.8. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.
2.9. Foreign Currencies
Monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate ruling on the date of the transaction. Exchange differences are taken into account in arriving at the operating profit.
2.10. Taxation
Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the statement of comprehensive income because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The company's liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.
Deferred tax is recognised on timing differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable timing differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognised for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible timing differences can be utilised. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period 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 assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Deferred tax liabilities are presented within provisions for liabilities and deferred tax assets within debtors. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflect the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.
Current or deferred tax for the year is recognised in profit or loss, except when they related to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
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2.11. Pensions
The company operates a defined pension contribution scheme. Contributions are charged to the profit and loss account as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
2.12. Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’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.
Critical judgements and areas of estimation in applying the company’s accounting policies
When preparing the financial statements, the directors make a number of accounting estimates, judgements and assumptions which form the basis for recognition and measurement of assets and liabilities.
The judgements, estimates and assumptions made are based on historical experience and other factors which the directors assess to be reliable, but which, by their nature, are associated with uncertainty and unpredictability. These assumptions may prove incomplete or incorrect, and unexpected events or circumstances may arise.
Critical judgements in applying the company’s accounting policies
In the opinion of the directors there are no critical judgements made by the directors in the preparation of these financial statements.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
In addition, the directors consider that there are no key sources of estimation uncertainty at the balance sheet date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next financial year.
3. Turnover
Analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:
2025 2024
£ £
Rendering of services 7,832,699 7,061,106
Rental Income 134,859 4,811
Sales of goods 1,168,561 964,679
9,136,119 8,030,596
Analysis of turnover by geographical market is as follows:
2025 2024
£ £
United Kingdom 9,136,119 8,030,596
9,136,119 8,030,596
4. Operating Profit
The operating profit is stated after charging:
2025 2024
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned 62,455 44,014
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - finance leases and hire purchase contracts - 44,300
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5. Auditor's Remuneration
Remuneration received by the company's auditors and their associates during the year was as follows:
2025 2024
£ £
Audit Services
Audit of the company's financial statements 12,400 11,950
6. Staff Costs
Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:
2025 2024
£ £
Wages and salaries 2,447,322 2,306,279
Social security costs 303,657 246,765
Other pension costs 44,085 44,233
2,795,064 2,597,277
7. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was as follows:
2025 2024
Office and administration 10 8
Engineers 48 44
Warehouse 3 4
61 56
8. Directors' remuneration
2025 2024
£ £
Emoluments 486,517 449,294
Information regarding the highest paid director was as follows:
2025 2024
£ £
Emoluments 238,281 224,647
9. Interest Receivable and Similar Income
2025 2024
£ £
Bank interest receivable 100,464 146,067
Interest receivable on taxation 6,242 19,372
106,706 165,439
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10. Interest Payable and Similar Charges
2025 2024
£ £
Finance charges payable under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 2,344 6,388
11. Tax on Profit
The tax charge on the profit for the year was as follows:
Tax Rate 2025 2024
2025 2024 £ £
Current tax
UK Corporation Tax 25.0% 25.0% 395,783 321,714
Prior period adjustment 5,218 7,476
401,001 329,190
Deferred Tax
Deferred taxation 18,990 (10,505 )
Total tax charge for the period 419,991 318,685
The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit and the standard rate of corporation tax as follows:
2025 2024
£ £
Profit before tax 1,546,806 1,248,798
Tax on profit at 25% (UK standard rate) 386,702 312,200
Goodwill/depreciation not allowed for tax 15,614 22,078
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes (1,092 ) -
Capital allowances (5,440 ) (12,564 )
Prior period adjustment 5,218 7,476
Deferred tax from unrecognised tax loss or credit 18,989 (10,505 )
Total tax charge for the period 419,991 318,685
12. Tangible Assets
Land & Property
Leasehold Plant & Machinery Motor Vehicles Fixtures & Fittings
£ £ £ £
Cost
As at 1 January 2025 58,707 563,840 760,885 48,407
Additions - - 8,184 -
Disposals (58,707 ) (563,840 ) (56,711 ) (47,074 )
As at 31 December 2025 - - 712,358 1,333
Depreciation
As at 1 January 2025 58,707 563,840 606,094 44,011
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Provided during the period - - 60,368 2,086
Disposals (58,707 ) (563,840 ) (53,711 ) (45,362 )
As at 31 December 2025 - - 612,751 735
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2025 - - 99,607 598
As at 1 January 2025 - - 154,791 4,396
Computer Equipment Total
£ £
Cost
As at 1 January 2025 145,828 1,577,667
Additions - 8,184
Disposals (126,682 ) (853,014 )
As at 31 December 2025 19,146 732,837
Depreciation
As at 1 January 2025 145,828 1,418,480
Provided during the period - 62,454
Disposals (126,682 ) (848,302 )
As at 31 December 2025 19,146 632,632
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2025 - 100,205
As at 1 January 2025 - 159,187
Included above are assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts with a net book value as follows:
2025 2024
£ £
Plant & Machinery - 119,048
13. Stocks
2025 2024
£ £
Finished goods and goods for resale 937,273 1,074,660
14. Debtors
2025 2024
£ £
Due within one year
Trade debtors 1,806,000 1,678,637
Amounts owed by group undertakings 2,098,143 2,098,143
Other debtors 131,498 218,694
4,035,641 3,995,474
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15. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
2025 2024
£ £
Net obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts - 27,311
Trade creditors 514,528 549,116
Other creditors 29,975 39,913
Corporation tax 61,139 -
Taxation and social security 255,542 252,031
Accruals and deferred income 76,483 79,000
937,667 947,371
16. Obligations Under Finance Leases and Hire Purchase
2025 2024
£ £
The future minimum finance lease payments are as follows:
Not later than one year - 27,311
Finance lease obligations totalling £Nil (2024 £27,311) are secured on the related assets acquired under the leases.
17. Deferred Taxation
The provision for deferred tax is made up as follows:
Accelerated Capital Allowances £248 (2024 £19,238).
18. Provisions for Liabilities
Deferred Tax Total
£ £
As at 1 January 2025 (19,238 ) (19,238)
Deferred taxation 18,990 18,990
Balance at 31 December 2025 (248 ) (248)
19. Share Capital
2025 2024
Allotted, called up and fully paid £ £
1,000 Ordinary Shares of £ 1.00 each 1,000 1,000
100 Ordinary B shares of £ 0.01 each 1 1
1,001 1,001
Both the ordinary and B ordinary shares carry voting rights, and the right to receive any dividends declared on
each class of share. On a return of capital on liquidation or capital reduction or otherwise, any remaining
surplus of assets shall be applied in the following order of priority:
1) firstly, the holders of B ordinary shares are entitled to an amount equal to X * Y/100, where X is:
- £0 if the cumulative EBITDA of the company is less than or equal to £4,000,000; or
- £2,400,000 if the cumulative EBITDA of the company is equal to or exceeds £6,000,000; or
- if the cumulative EBITDA of the company is greater than £4,000,000 but less than £6,000,000, an
amount determined by the formula (CE - 4,000,000) / 2,000,000 * 2,400,000, where CE is the cumulative
EBITDA of the company, and Y is the number of B ordinary shares in issue from time to time, but not to
exceed 100; and
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2) thereafter, in distributing the balance of such assets amongst the holders of ordinary shares in proportion to
the number of ordinary shares held by them respectively.
Cumulative EBITDA means the total of:
A) the earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation for the company for the year ending 31 May
2020; plus
B) the earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation for the company for the year ending 31 May
2021.
Shares do not confer any rights of redemption.
Share premium account
A share premium of £767,999 arose in the year ended 31 December 2020 on the issue of 100 £0.01 B ordinary shares at £7,680 per share.
A share premium totalling £1,330,144 over the years ended 31 December 2020 and 31 December 2021 arose on an equity settled share based payment cost relating to an incentive plan covering the period to 31 May 2021. 
20. Pension Commitments
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.
During the year the charge to the profit and loss account in respect of defined contribution schemes was £44,085 (2024: £44,233).
At the balance sheet date contributions of £NIL were due to the fund and are included in creditors.
21. Dividends
2025 2024
£ £
On equity shares:
Interim dividend paid 3,700,000 1,200,000
22. Related Party Disclosures
Nilfisk Ltd is the Company's parent company. Other debtors include a loan of £2,098,143 (2024: £2,098,143) to this company, Trade Debtors includes £34,750 (2024: £15,084) due to this company and trade creditors include £81,873 (2024 £98,279) payable to this company.
23. Controlling Parties
The company's ultimate controlling party is Nilfisk Ltd by virtue of their interest in the share capital of the company.
The Company's immediate parent is Nilfisk Ltd, incorporated in the UK and registered address of Nilfisk House,Units 18 & 19, Bowerbank Way, Gilwilly Industrial Estate, Penrith, CA11 9BQ.
The ultimate parent is Nilfisk Holding A/S, incorporated in Denmark and registered address of  Marmorvej 8, DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø.
The most senior parent entity producing publicly available financial statements is Nilfisk Holding A/S.
Nilfisk Holding A/S is also the parent of the smallest group in which these financial statements are consolidated. These financial statements are available upon request from Marmorvej 8, DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø.
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