| SIDENOR UK LIMITED |
| Registered number: |
01236815 |
| Directors' Report |
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| The directors present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025. |
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| Principal activities |
| The company's principal activity during the year continued to be managing UK market for sales of steel. |
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| Future developments |
| The directors are not aware of any future developments which would have a significant effect on the company. |
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| Dividends |
| During the year dividends were paid totalling £Nil (2024 £Nil) |
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| Events since the balance sheet date |
| There have been no significant events affecting the company since the year end. |
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| Directors |
| The following persons served as directors during the year: |
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R Wittenberg (Resigned 2nd January 2026) |
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Jose Antonio Jainaga Gomez |
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| Directors' responsibilities |
| The directors are responsible for preparing the report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. |
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| 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 (Financial Reporting Standard 102 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 these financial statements, the directors are required to: |
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; |
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; |
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; |
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. |
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| 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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| Disclosure of information to auditors |
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. |
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| 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. |
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| 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: |
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the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is not appropriate; or |
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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. |
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| Other information |
| The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. |
| We have nothing to report in this regard. |
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| Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 |
| In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: |
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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 |
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the strategic report and the 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 |
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Financial Instruments |
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The company only enters into basic financial instruments transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other accounts receivable and payable, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in non-puttable ordinary shares. |
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Operating leases: Lessee |
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Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the profit and loss on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. |
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Debtors |
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Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. |
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Creditors |
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Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method. |
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Taxation |
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A current tax liability is recognised for the tax payable on the taxable profit of the current and past periods. A current tax asset is recognised in respect of a tax loss that can be carried back to recover tax paid in a previous period. Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences between the recognition of income and expenses in the financial statements and their inclusion in tax assessments. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference, except for revalued land and investment property where the tax rate that applies to the sale of the asset is used. Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted. |
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Provisions |
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Provisions (ie liabilities of uncertain timing or amount) are recognised when there is an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that economic benefit will be transferred to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. |
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Principal activity |
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Sidenor UK Limited is a private limited company limited by shares, incorporated in England and Wales, United Kingdom. The address of the registered office is given in the company information page of these financial statements. The registered office is also the company's principal place of business. The company's principal activity continued to be managing UK market for the sale of steel. |
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Leased assets |
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A lease is classified as a finance lease if it transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership. All other leases are classified as operating leases. The rights of use and obligations under finance leases are initially recognised as assets and liabilities at amounts equal to the fair value of the leased assets or, if lower, the present value of the minimum lease payments. Minimum lease payments are apportioned between the finance charge and the reduction in the outstanding liability using the effective interest rate method. The finance charge is allocated to each period during the lease so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Leased assets are depreciated in accordance with the company's policy for tangible fixed assets. If there is no reasonable certainty that ownership will be obtained at the end of the lease term, the asset is depreciated over the lower of the lease term and its useful life. Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense on a straight line basis over the lease term. |
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Pensions |
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The company contributes to an automatic enrolment or a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the company has no further payment obligations. The contributions are recognised as an expense in the Profit and Loss account when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the company in independently administered funds. |
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Critical accounting estimates and judgements |
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There are no significant judgements contained in these accounts. |
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Analysis of turnover |
2025 |
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2024 |
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£ |
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Sale of goods |
450,000 |
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423,000 |
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By geographical market: |
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UK |
450,000 |
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423,000 |
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Operating profit |
2025 |
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2024 |
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£ |
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This is stated after charging: |
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Depreciation of owned fixed assets |
763 |
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885 |
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Operating lease rentals - plant and machinery |
5,594 |
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5,611 |
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Operating lease rentals - land and buildings |
12,668 |
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12,137 |
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Auditors' remuneration for audit services |
3,500 |
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3,000 |
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Contributions to defined benefit pension plans |
10,192 |
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9,756 |
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Directors' emoluments |
2025 |
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2024 |
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£ |
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Emoluments |
150,206 |
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187,173 |
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Highest paid director: |
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Emoluments |
150,206 |
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187,173 |
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Staff costs |
2025 |
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2024 |
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£ |
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Wages and salaries |
335,612 |
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294,311 |
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Social security costs |
31,848 |
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31,781 |
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Other pension costs |
10,192 |
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9,756 |
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377,652 |
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335,848 |
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Average number of employees during the year |
Number |
Number |
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Administration |
2 |
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2 |
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Sales |
1 |
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1 |
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3 |
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3 |
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Taxation |
2025 |
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2024 |
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£ |
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Analysis of charge in period |
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Current tax: |
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UK corporation tax on profits of the period |
5,337 |
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9,978 |
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Tax on profit on ordinary activities |
5,337 |
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9,978 |
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Factors affecting tax charge for period |
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The differences between the tax assessed for the period and the standard rate of corporation tax are explained as follows: |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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£ |
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Profit on ordinary activities before tax |
19,431 |
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40,533 |
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Standard rate of corporation tax in the UK |
25% |
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25% |
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£ |
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Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by the standard rate of corporation tax |
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4,858 |
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10,133 |
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Effects of: |
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Expenses not deductible for tax purposes |
548 |
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408 |
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Capital allowances for period less than depreciation |
134 |
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153 |
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Marginal relief |
(203) |
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Adjustments to tax charge in respect of previous periods |
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(716) |
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Current tax charge for period |
5,337 |
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9,978 |
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Factors that may affect future tax charges |
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There were no factors that may effect future tax charges. |
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Tangible fixed assets |
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Plant and machinery |
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Fixtures, fittings, tools and equipment |
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Total |
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At cost |
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At cost |
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Cost or valuation |
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At 1 January 2025 |
14,720 |
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4,969 |
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19,689 |
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At 31 December 2025 |
14,720 |
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4,969 |
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19,689 |
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Depreciation |
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At 1 January 2025 |
13,643 |
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4,469 |
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18,112 |
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Charge for the year |
435 |
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328 |
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763 |
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At 31 December 2025 |
14,078 |
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4,797 |
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18,875 |
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Carrying amount |
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At 31 December 2025 |
642 |
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172 |
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814 |
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At 31 December 2024 |
1,077 |
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500 |
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1,577 |
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Debtors |
2025 |
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2024 |
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£ |
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Amounts owed by group undertakings and undertakings in which the company has a participating interest |
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102,000 |
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75,000 |
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Other debtors |
1,485 |
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1,631 |
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Prepayments and accrued income |
6,605 |
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3,415 |
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110,090 |
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80,046 |
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
2025 |
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2024 |
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£ |
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Trade creditors |
5,385 |
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1,717 |
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Corporation tax |
5,337 |
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10,695 |
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Other taxes and social security costs |
17,177 |
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19,352 |
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Other creditors |
62,628 |
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43,911 |
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90,527 |
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75,675 |
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Interest receivable |
2025 |
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2024 |
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£ |
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Other interest receivable |
1,531 |
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1,259 |
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1,531 |
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1,259 |
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Share capital |
Nominal |
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2025 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Number |
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£ |
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Allotted, called up and fully paid: |
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Ordinary shares |
£1 each |
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50,000 |
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50,000 |
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Profit and loss account |
2025 |
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2024 |
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£ |
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At 1 January |
86,950 |
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56,395 |
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Profit for the financial year |
14,094 |
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30,555 |
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At 31 December |
101,044 |
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86,950 |
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Pension commitments |
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The company contributes to an automatic enrolment and the defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the schemes are held separately from those of the company in independently administered funds. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the company to the funds and amounted to £10,192 (2024-£9,756). No contributions (2024-£Nil) were payable to the funds at the balance sheet date. |
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Other financial commitments |
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Total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases: |
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Land and buildings |
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Land and buildings |
Other |
Other |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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£ |
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£ |
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Falling due: |
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within one year |
8,346 |
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2,708 |
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5,640 |
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within two to five years |
18,778 |
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470 |
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27,124 |
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2,708 |
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6,110 |
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Related party transactions |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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£ |
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Commission received from parent company |
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450,000 |
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423,000 |
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Management fees paid to parent company |
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0 |
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0 |
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Amounts owed from parent company |
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102,000 |
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75,000 |
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Accountancy fee paid to company secretary |
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13,000 |
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12,400 |
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Controlling party |
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The Ultimate controlling company is Sidenor Holdings Europa S.A.U a company registered in Spain. The accounts of the group can be obtained from Barrio Ugarte, S/N, 48970 Basauri (Vizcaya), Spain. |
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Presentation currency |
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The financial statements are presented in Sterling. |
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Legal form of entity and country of incorporation |
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SIDENOR UK LIMITED is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England. |
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Principal place of business |
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The address of the company's principal place of business and registered office is: |
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1st Floor, Northside House |
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Mount Pleasant |
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Cockfosters |
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Herts |
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EN4 9EB |