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Strategic Report, Report of the Directors and |
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Strategic Report, Report of the Directors and |
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Mecmesin Limited (Registered number: 01302639) |
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Contents of the Financial Statements |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2020 |
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Company Information | 1 |
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Strategic Report | 2 |
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Report of the Directors | 4 |
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Report of the Independent Auditors | 6 |
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Statement of Comprehensive Income | 9 |
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Balance Sheet | 10 |
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Statement of Changes in Equity | 11 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements | 12 |
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Mecmesin Limited |
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Company Information |
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Statutory Auditors |
Sterling House |
1 Sheepscar Court |
Meanwood Road |
Leeds |
West Yorkshire |
LS7 2BB |
Mecmesin Limited (Registered number: 01302639) |
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Strategic Report |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2020 |
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The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 October 2020. |
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The company's principal activity during the year continued to be that of a manufacturer and distributor of force and torque measurement, quality control, testing and inspection equipment. |
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REVIEW OF BUSINESS AND FUTURE OUTLOOK |
Turnover in 2020 of £7,751,928 with net profits of £862,777 are both strong compared to previous years with only a 10% decrease in sales due to the Covid pandemic. Cash in the bank of £700,021 enabling the company to meet any obligations. Reserves are also held by the Company and were £5,136,280 at the end of 2020, having been £4,273,503 at the end of 2019. |
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2021 is projected to be a year of growth as the company looks to exploit the Asian and American markets with its new products and sales channels. |
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The business continues to perform at a constantly high level and in line with management's expectations. |
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PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES |
The key business risks and uncertainties affecting the Company are considered to relate to competition and the market forces within the industry. The company with the backing of its parent company Physical Properties Testing Ltd feels confident that it will remain a market leader. |
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FINANCIAL AND OTHER KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS |
Financial performance is measured by turnover and operating profit. Turnover was £7,751,928 in 2020 with Operating profit of £1,046,179 giving a 13.5% conversion which the company continues to focus on. The company monitors a number of other internal and external KPI's, with a key focus on cash generation from operating activities which increased during the year. |
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FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS |
The director's intentions are to continue the strong performance of the business with forecasted upturn in its key markets and supported by new market leading products and services. |
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Mecmesin Limited (Registered number: 01302639) |
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Strategic Report |
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COVID19 |
The health and safety of the company's employees is our priority. All vulnerable employees have been furloughed or required to work from home. None vulnerable staff who are able to work from home have also been requested to do so. |
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For those attending work, social distancing measures are in place aiming wherever possible a safe working distance of 2 metres is adopted. Working and break patterns have been staggered to avoid any possibilities of congestion. Hand sanitiser and other PPE such as masks have been provided. |
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The company also has a Covid 19 policy covering procedures to undertake should a suspected or confirmed case be recorded. This covers both the potentially affected person aswell as those who may have been in close contact or worked within a contained environment. |
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The financial impact on the group has been mitigated as much as possible by measures including utilising government support schemes, implementation of a 4 day working week where appropriate and reinstatement of a revolver facility with the group's bank. |
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The company does not envisage any long term impact on the company's performance once this has ceased. |
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ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
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Mecmesin Limited (Registered number: 01302639) |
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Report of the Directors |
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The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 October 2020. |
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DIVIDENDS |
No dividends will be distributed for the year ended 31 October 2020. |
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DIRECTORS |
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from 1 November 2019 to the date of this report. |
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Other changes in directors holding office are as follows: |
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DISCLOSURE IN THE STRATEGIC REPORT |
Disclosures with regard to review of the business, principal risks and uncertainties, key performance |
indicators and future plans are included in the strategic report. |
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STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES |
The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Report of the Directors and the 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 (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 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; |
- | make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; |
- | 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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STATEMENT AS TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS |
So far as the directors are aware, there is no relevant audit information (as defined by Section 418 of the Companies Act 2006) of which the company's auditors are unaware, and each director has taken all the steps that he or she ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself or herself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditors are aware of that information. |
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Report of the Directors |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2020 |
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AUDITORS |
Under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006, Haines Watts will be deemed to have been reappointed |
as auditors 28 days after these financial statements were sent to members or 28 days after the latest date |
prescribed for filing the accounts with the registrar, whichever is earlier. |
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Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of |
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Opinion |
We have audited the financial statements of Mecmesin Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 October 2020 which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, Balance Sheet, Statement of Changes in Equity and Notes to the Financial Statements, 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, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). |
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In our opinion the financial statements: |
- | give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 October 2020 and of its profit for the year then ended; |
- | have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and |
- | have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. |
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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 Auditors' 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: |
- | 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. |
However, not all future events or conditions can be predicted. The COVID-19 viral pandemic is one of the most significant economic events for the UK with unprecedented levels of uncertainty of outcomes. It is therefore difficult to evaluate all of the potential implications on the company's income, customers, suppliers and wider economy. The Directors’ view on the impact of COVID-19 is disclosed on page 2 and in note 3 to the accounts. |
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Other information |
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors, but does not include the financial statements and our Report of the Auditors thereon. |
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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. |
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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 there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. 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. |
Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of |
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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: |
- | the information given in the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and |
- | the Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors 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 Report of the Directors. |
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We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: |
- | adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or |
- | the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or |
- | certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or |
- | we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. |
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Responsibilities of directors |
As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors' Responsibilities set out on page four, 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 necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. |
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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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Auditors' 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 a Report of the Auditors 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. |
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A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Auditors. |
Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of |
Mecmesin Limited |
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Use of our report |
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in a Report of the Auditors 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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Chartered Accountants & |
Statutory Auditors |
Sterling House |
1 Sheepscar Court |
Meanwood Road |
Leeds |
West Yorkshire |
LS7 2BB |
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Mecmesin Limited (Registered number: 01302639) |
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Statement of Comprehensive Income |
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TURNOVER | 5 |
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Cost of sales |
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GROSS PROFIT |
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Administrative expenses |
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832,719 | 1,148,618 |
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OPERATING PROFIT | 8 |
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Interest receivable and similar income |
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1,047,771 | 1,148,618 |
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Interest payable and similar expenses | 9 |
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PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION |
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Tax on profit | 10 |
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PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR |
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | - | - |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
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Balance Sheet |
31 October 2020 |
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FIXED ASSETS |
Tangible assets | 11 |
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Investments | 12 |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
Stocks | 13 |
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Debtors | 14 |
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CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due within one year | 15 |
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TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
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PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES | 17 |
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CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
Called up share capital | 18 |
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Share premium | 19 |
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Retained earnings | 19 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on
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Statement of Changes in Equity |
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Balance at 1 November 2018 |
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Balance at 31 October 2019 |
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Changes in equity |
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Balance at 31 October 2020 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements |
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1. | STATUTORY INFORMATION |
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Mecmesin Limited is a
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2. | STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE |
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3. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
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Basis of preparing the financial statements |
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Going concern |
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Directors have reviewed and considered relevant information, including the annual budget and future cash flows in making their assessment. In particular, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Directors have tested their cash flow analysis to take into account the impact on their business of possible scenarios brought on by the impact of COVID-19, alongside the measures that they can take to mitigate the impact. Based on these assessments, given the measures that could be undertaken to mitigate the current adverse conditions, and the current resources available, the Directors have concluded that they can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts. |
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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": |
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• | the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows; |
• | the requirement of paragraph 33.7. |
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Preparation of consolidated financial statements |
The financial statements contain information about Mecmesin Limited as an individual company and do not contain consolidated financial information as the parent of a group. The company is exempt under Section 400 of the Companies Act 2006 from the requirements to prepare consolidated financial statements as it and its subsidiary undertaking are included by full consolidation in the consolidated financial statements of its intermediate parent, BV PPT Holdings LTD., Richmond Works, Lake View, Halifax, United Kingdom, HX3 6EP. |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
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3. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
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Turnover |
Turnover is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the |
Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Turnover is measured as the fair value of the |
consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales |
taxes. |
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The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised: |
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Sale of goods and services |
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Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied: the company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer; |
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- the company retains neither continuing managerial involvement o the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold; |
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- the amount of turnover can be measured reliably; |
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- it is probable that the company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; |
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- the costs incurred or to be incurred is respect of transaction can be measured reliably. |
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Tangible fixed assets |
Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management. |
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Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight line method. |
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Depreciation is provided on the following basis: |
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Plant and machinery - Straight line over 10 years |
Fixtures and fittings - Straight line over 10 years |
Computer equipment - Straight line over 3 years |
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Government grants |
Government grants are recognised using the accruals model. Grants relating to revenue are recognised in the income statement on a systematic basis over the period in which the company recognises the related costs for which the grants is intended to compensate. |
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Investments in subsidiaries |
Investments in subsidiary undertakings are recognised at cost less any provision for impairment. |
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Stocks |
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 items. |
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Cost is calculated using the first-in, first-out method and includes all purchase, transport, and handling costs in bringing stocks to their present location and condition. |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
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3. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
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Financial instruments |
The Company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties and loans to related parties. |
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Debt instruments (other than those wholly repayable or receivable within one year), including loans and other accounts receivable and payable, are initially measured at present value of the future cash flows and subsequently at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are payable and receivable within one year, typically trade debtors and creditors, are measured, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received. However, if the arrangements of a short-term instrument constitute a financing transaction, like the payment of a trade debt deferred beyond normal business terms or financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate or in the case of an out-right short-term loan not at market rate, the financial asset or liability is measured, initially, at the present value of the future cash flow discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument and subsequently at amortized cost. |
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Financial assets that are measured at costs and amortized cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. |
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For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measures as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If a financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract. |
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For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and best estimate, which is an approximation of the amount that the company would receive for the asset is it were to be sold the statement of financial position date. |
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Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the Balance Sheet when there is an enforceable right tot 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. |
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Taxation |
Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. |
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Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted. |
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Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
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3. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Deferred tax |
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date. |
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Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the year end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference. |
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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. |
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Research and development |
Expenditure on research and development is expensed in the year in which it is incurred. |
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Foreign currencies |
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 of exchange ruling at the date of transaction. Exchange differences are taken into account in arriving at the operating result. |
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Hire purchase and leasing commitments |
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. |
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Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits |
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. The amount charged to the statement of profit and loss represents the contributions payable to the scheme in respect of the accounting period. |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty |
on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no |
more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known |
amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value. |
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Debtors |
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. |
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Creditors |
Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. |
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4. | CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY |
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Preparation of the financial statements requires management to make significant judgements and estimates. The items in the financial statements where these judgements and estimates have been made include: |
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A debtors provision, which is based on the book value of sales older than one year, a stock provision, which is based on the book value of raw materials which have not moved in the year and there are also provisions for costs included within accruals and deferred income. |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
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5. | TURNOVER |
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The directors are of the opinion that it would be seriously prejudical to the interests of the company to analyse the turnover between the company's markets and accordingly the information is not disclosed. |
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6. | EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS |
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Wages and salaries |
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The average number of employees during the year was as follows: |
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Sales and marketing staff | 31 | 27 |
Manufacturing staff | 36 | 34 |
Administration | 9 | 15 |
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The pensions costs recognised in the statement of profit and loss represent payments towards defined contribution plans. |
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7. | DIRECTORS' EMOLUMENTS |
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Directors' remuneration | 205,620 | 261,882 |
Directors' pension contributions | 5,282 | 5,798 |
Compensation to director for loss of office | - | 20,750 |
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The highest paid director received remuneration of £122,133 (2019: £116,457). |
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The value of the company's contributions paid to a defined contribution scheme in respect of the high |
paid director amount to £2,880 (2019: £2,632). |
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8. | OPERATING PROFIT |
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The operating profit is stated after charging/(crediting): |
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Other operating leases |
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Depreciation - owned assets |
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Auditors' remuneration |
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Foreign exchange differences |
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Research and development |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
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9. | INTEREST PAYABLE AND SIMILAR EXPENSES |
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Bank loan interest |
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10. | TAXATION |
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Analysis of the tax charge |
The tax charge on the profit for the year was as follows: |
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Current tax: |
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Adjustment in respect of |
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Total current tax |
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Deferred tax | ( |
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Tax on profit |
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Reconciliation of total tax charge included in profit and loss |
The tax assessed for the year is lower than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK. The difference is explained below: |
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Profit before tax |
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Profit multiplied by the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of
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Effects of: |
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Capital allowances in excess of depreciation | ( |
) | - |
Adjustments to tax charge in respect of previous periods | ( |
) |
|
Different UK tax rates on some earnings | - | 6,415 |
Prior year adjustment | - | (14,217 | ) |
Rounding | (461 | ) | - |
Total tax charge | 184,994 | 212,189 |
Mecmesin Limited (Registered number: 01302639) |
|
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2020 |
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11. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Fixtures |
Plant and | and | Computer |
machinery | fittings | equipment | Totals |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
COST |
At 1 November 2019 |
|
|
|
|
Additions |
|
|
|
|
Disposals | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) |
At 31 October 2020 |
|
|
|
|
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 November 2019 |
|
|
|
|
Charge for year |
|
|
|
|
Eliminated on disposal | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) |
At 31 October 2020 |
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|
|
|
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 October 2020 |
|
|
|
|
At 31 October 2019 |
|
|
|
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12. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS |
Shares in |
group |
undertakings |
£ |
COST |
At 1 November 2019 |
|
Additions |
|
Disposals | ( |
) |
At 31 October 2020 |
|
PROVISIONS |
At 1 November 2019 |
and 31 October 2020 | 591,240 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 October 2020 |
|
At 31 October 2019 |
|
|
The company's investments at the Balance Sheet date in the share capital of companies include the following: |
|
|
Registered office: Room 504, No. 248 DaXue LU - University Avenue, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200433, People's Republic of China |
Nature of business:
|
% |
Class of shares: | holding |
|
|
Mecmesin Limited (Registered number: 01302639) |
|
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2020 |
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12. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS - continued |
|
|
Registered office: 200 Tossapon Building, Ratchadapisek Road, Huaykwang, Bangkok, Thailand |
Nature of business:
|
% |
Class of shares: | holding |
|
|
|
|
Registered office: 45921 Maries Road, Suite 120 Sterling, Virginia, 20166, USA |
Nature of business:
|
% |
Class of shares: | holding |
|
|
|
|
Registered office: No 8 Baiye Road, Western Zone, Hi-Tech Zone, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610371, People's Republic of China |
Nature of business:
|
% |
Class of shares: | holding |
|
|
|
|
Registered office: Auf Rinelen 20, 78056 VS-Schwenningen, Germany |
Nature of business:
|
% |
Class of shares: | holding |
|
|
|
|
Registered office: 45921 Maries Road, Suite 120, Sterling, Virginia 20166, USA |
Nature of business:
|
% |
Class of shares: | holding |
|
|
|
|
Registered office: Room 902-2,Chunui Techno Tower, Jomaruro 385-gil 80, Buncheon City, Gyeonggi-do, Korea |
Nature of business:
|
% |
Class of shares: | holding |
|
|
|
This company was dissolved during the year and therefore the holding was disposed of. |
|
13. | STOCKS |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
Raw materials |
|
|
Work-in-progress |
|
|
Finished goods |
|
|
|
|
Mecmesin Limited (Registered number: 01302639) |
|
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2020 |
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14. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
Trade debtors |
|
|
Amounts owed by group undertakings |
|
|
Other debtors |
|
|
Corporation tax |
|
|
VAT |
|
|
Prepayments and accrued income |
|
|
|
|
|
15. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
Trade creditors |
|
|
Amounts owed to group undertakings |
|
|
Tax |
|
|
Social security and other taxes |
|
|
Other creditors |
|
|
Accruals and deferred income |
|
|
|
|
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16. | LEASING AGREEMENTS |
|
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows: |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
Within one year |
|
|
Between one and five years |
|
|
|
|
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17. | PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES |
2020 | 2019 |
£ | £ |
Deferred tax | 29,891 | 29,977 |
|
Deferred |
tax |
£ |
Balance at 1 November 2019 |
|
Provided during year | ( |
) |
Balance at 31 October 2020 |
|
|
Deferred tax is made up as follows: |
|
£ |
Accelerated capital allowances | 29,891 |
Mecmesin Limited (Registered number: 01302639) |
|
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
for the Year Ended 31 October 2020 |
|
18. | CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL |
|
Allotted, issued and fully paid: |
Number: | Class: | Nominal | 2020 | 2019 |
value: | £ | £ |
|
A Ordinary | 10p | 34,617 | 34,617 |
|
B Ordinary | 10p | 20,278 | 20,278 |
|
C Ordinary | 10p | 1,120 | 1,120 |
|
D Ordinary | 10p | 1,732 | 1,732 |
|
Ordinary | 10p | 1,200 | 1,200 |
58,947 | 58,947 |
|
19. | RESERVES |
Retained | Share |
earnings | premium | Totals |
£ | £ | £ |
|
At 1 November 2019 |
|
|
4,304,728 |
Profit for the year |
|
|
At 31 October 2020 |
|
|
5,167,505 |
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20. | ULTIMATE PARENT COMPANY |
|
BV Acquisition X Parent Sarl (incorporated in Luxembourg ) is regarded by the directors as being the company's ultimate parent company. |
|
At the year end the company's immediate parent undertaking is Physical Properties Testing Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales. The ultimate parent company is BV Aquisitions X Parent Sarl, a company incorporated in Luxembourg. The company's ultimate controlling party at the year end is Battery Ventures, a private equity group based in the United States of America. |
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21. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
|
The company has taken advantage of exemption, under the terms of Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', not to disclose related party transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the group. |
|
During the year, a total of key management personnel remuneration of £304,696 (2019: £379,399) was paid. |
|
22. | PENSION COMMITMENTS |
|
The company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the company to the fund and amounted to £59,781 (2019 - £58,154). Contributions totalling £25,320 (2019 - £24,250) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors. |