ACCOUNTS - Final Accounts


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Registered number: 04478615


TECHNICAL DIRECT (UK) LIMITED
UNAUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2020

 
TECHNICAL DIRECT (UK) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:04478615

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2020

2020
2019
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 4 
27,567
33,212

Tangible assets
 5 
11,893
3,864

  
39,460
37,076

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
186,489
267,474

Cash at bank and in hand
 7 
256,720
159,668

  
443,209
427,142

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 8 
(118,285)
(119,288)

Net current assets
  
 
 
324,924
 
 
307,854

Total assets less current liabilities
  
364,384
344,930

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 9 
(138)
(238)

  
 
 
(138)
 
 
(238)

Net assets
  
364,246
344,692


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
108
108

Share premium account
  
11,991
11,991

Profit and loss account
  
352,147
332,593

Shareholders' funds
  
364,246
344,692


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TECHNICAL DIRECT (UK) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:04478615
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2020

The directors consider that the Company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and members have not required the Company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.

The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The Company has opted not to file the statement of income and retained earnings in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




T Powell
Director

Date: 9 April 2020

The notes on pages 3 to 11 form part of these financial statements.

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TECHNICAL DIRECT (UK) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2020

1.


General information

Technical Direct (UK) Limited is a company limited by shares, domiciled in England and Wales, registered number 04478615.
The registered office and principal place of business is York Farm Business Centre, Watling Street East, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8EU.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Revenue

Revenue 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. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Rendering of services

Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the contract;
the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.

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TECHNICAL DIRECT (UK) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2020

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Intangible assets

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the difference between amounts paid on the cost of a business combination and the acquirer’s interest in the fair value of its identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree at the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a straight line basis to the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings over its useful economic life.

Other intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.

 
2.4

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.

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.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

S/Term Leasehold Property
-
5% Straight Line
Fixtures and fittings
-
25% Straight Line
Plant and machinery
-
25% Straight Line

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings.

 
2.5

Debtors

Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

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TECHNICAL DIRECT (UK) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2020

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

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.

 
2.7

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, loans to related parties and investments in ordinary shares.

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 amortised cost using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are payable or 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 in case of an out-right short-term loan that is not at market rate, the financial asset or liability is measured, initially at the present value of future cash flows discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument and subsequently at amortised cost, unless it qualifies as a loan from a director in the case of a small company, or a public benefit entity concessionary loan.

Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised 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 Income and Retained Earnings.

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 of the recoverable amount, which is an approximation of the amount that the Company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the balance sheet date.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the Balance Sheet when there is an enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

 
2.8

Creditors

Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.9

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

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TECHNICAL DIRECT (UK) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2020

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.10

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.

 
2.11

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings on a straight line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

 
2.12

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates 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 Statement of Income and Retained Earnings 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.

 
2.13

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings using the effective interest method.

 
2.14

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings in the year in which they are incurred.

 
2.15

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are made where an event has taken place that gives the Company a legal or constructive obligation that probably requires settlement by a transfer of economic benefit, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Provisions are charged as an expense to the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings in the year that the Company becomes aware of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the Balance Sheet date of the expenditure required to settle the obligation, taking into account relevant risks and uncertainties.
When payments are eventually made, they are charged to the provision carried in the Balance Sheet.

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TECHNICAL DIRECT (UK) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2020

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.16

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings, except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the Balance Sheet date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.


3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 12 (2019 - 12).

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TECHNICAL DIRECT (UK) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2020

4.


Intangible assets




Goodwill

£



Cost


At 1 February 2019
112,900



At 31 January 2020

112,900



Amortisation


At 1 February 2019
79,688


Charge for the year
5,645



At 31 January 2020

85,333



Net book value



At 31 January 2020
27,567



At 31 January 2019
33,212

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TECHNICAL DIRECT (UK) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2020

5.


Tangible fixed assets





Leasehold Property improvements
Fixtures and fittings
Plant and machinery
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 February 2019
-
17,960
81,599
99,559


Additions
9,105
-
1,649
10,754



At 31 January 2020

9,105
17,960
83,248
110,313



Depreciation


At 1 February 2019
-
17,528
78,167
95,695


Charge for the year on owned assets
206
220
2,299
2,725



At 31 January 2020

206
17,748
80,466
98,420



Net book value



At 31 January 2020
8,899
212
2,782
11,893



At 31 January 2019
-
432
3,432
3,864


6.


Debtors

2020
2019
£
£


Trade debtors
185,982
260,974

Prepayments and accrued income
507
6,500

186,489
267,474



7.


Cash and cash equivalents

2020
2019
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
256,720
159,668

Less: bank overdraft
(4)
(4)

256,716
159,664


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TECHNICAL DIRECT (UK) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2020

8.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2020
2019
£
£

Bank overdrafts
4
4

Trade creditors
234
234

Corporation tax
56,100
51,100

Other taxation and social security
56,412
59,951

Other creditors
1,635
4,049

Accruals and deferred income
3,900
3,950

118,285
119,288



9.


Deferred taxation




2020
2019


£

£






At beginning of year
(238)
(170)


Charged to profit or loss
100
(68)



At end of year
(138)
(238)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2020
2019
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(265)
(359)

Short-term timing differences
127
121

(138)
(238)


10.


Financial instruments

All debtors and creditors are basic financial instruments held at amortised cost.


11.


Pension commitments

During the year the Company incurred employer's pension contributions of £33,371 (2019 - £35,065).
As at the balance sheet date there were outstanding employer contributions of £746 (2019 - £708).



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TECHNICAL DIRECT (UK) LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2020

12.


Controlling party

Woodbourne Bolbeck Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales, owns a majority shareholding of Technical Direct (UK) Limited.
The ultimate controlling party for the current and previous year is T Powell, who owns a 66% shareholding in Woodbourne Bolbeck Limited.

 
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