| Mobile Variable Message Signs Limited |
| Notes to the Accounts |
| for the year ended 31 December 2020 |
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Accounting policies |
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Basis of preparation |
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The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (as applied to small entities by section 1A of the standard). |
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Turnover |
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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 from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. 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. |
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Tangible fixed assets |
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Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life, as follows: |
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Plant and machinery |
10% - 20% straight line |
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Motor vehicles |
20% straight line |
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Impairment |
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Assets not measured at fair value are reviewed for any indication that the asset may be impaired at each balance sheet date. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, or the asset's cash generating unit, is estimated and compared to the carrying amount. Where the carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount, an impairment loss is recognised in the profit and loss account unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount where the impairment loss is a revaluation decrease. |
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Investments |
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Investments are recognised initially at fair value which is normally the transaction price excluding transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measured at fair value through profit or loss if the shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably. Other investments are measured at cost less impairment. |
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Stocks |
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Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first in first out method. The carrying amount of stock sold is recognised as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised. |
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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 (i.e. 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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Foreign currency translation |
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Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recognised at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction. At the end of each reporting period foreign currency monetary items are translated at the closing rate of exchange. Non-monetary items that are measured at historical cost are translated at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are charged to profit or loss. |
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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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Contributions to defined contribution plans are expensed in the period to which they relate. |
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Employees |
2020 |
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2019 |
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Number |
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Average number of persons employed by the company |
15 |
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14 |
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Tangible fixed assets |
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Plant and machinery |
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Motor vehicles |
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Total |
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£ |
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Cost |
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At 1 January 2020 |
1,805,994 |
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279,376 |
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2,085,370 |
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Additions |
529,065 |
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28,623 |
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557,688 |
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At 31 December 2020 |
2,335,059 |
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307,999 |
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2,643,058 |
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Depreciation |
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At 1 January 2020 |
495,184 |
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146,884 |
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642,068 |
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Charge for the year |
208,006 |
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51,484 |
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259,490 |
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At 31 December 2020 |
703,190 |
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198,368 |
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901,558 |
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Net book value |
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At 31 December 2020 |
1,631,869 |
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109,631 |
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1,741,500 |
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At 31 December 2019 |
1,310,810 |
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132,492 |
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1,443,302 |
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Ulster Bank Ltd has a fixed charge, negative pledge and floating charge over the property and undertaking of the company. |
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Investments |
Investments in |
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| undertakings |
| £ |
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Cost |
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At 1 January 2020 |
2 |
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At 31 December 2020 |
2 |
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Any impairment of the investment is considered minimal and no adjustment has been made to cost for the purposes of FRS 102 (Section 1A) |
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Debtors |
2020 |
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2019 |
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£ |
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Trade debtors |
374,373 |
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271,920 |
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Amounts owed by group undertakings and undertakings in which the company has a participating interest |
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84,991 |
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5,029 |
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Other debtors |
50,288 |
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42,550 |
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509,652 |
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319,499 |
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
2020 |
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2019 |
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£ |
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Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts |
125,322 |
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249,766 |
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Trade creditors |
96,187 |
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164,220 |
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Amounts owed to group undertakings and undertakings in which the company has a participating interest |
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322,790 |
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Corporation tax |
221,002 |
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8,627 |
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Other taxes and social security costs |
369,405 |
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47,061 |
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Other creditors |
409,939 |
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158,437 |
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1,544,645 |
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628,111 |
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Creditors: amounts falling due after one year |
2020 |
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2019 |
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£ |
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Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts |
7,498 |
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94,443 |
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Events after the reporting date |
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There have been no significant events affecting the company since the year end. |
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| 9 |
Capital commitments. |
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The company did not have any capital commitments at 31st December 2020 not already provided for in the financial statements. |
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| 10 |
Contingent liabilities |
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There were no contingent liabilities at the year end. |
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| 11 |
Related party transactions |
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Related party transactions have occurred between the company and its subsidiary. The balances are disclosed in notes 5 and 6. |
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The transactions between related parties are at arms length, unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand. |
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Controlling party |
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The ultimate controlling parties have been identified as the shareholders of the parent company McAteer Investments Ltd. |
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| 13 |
Other information |
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Mobile Variable Message Signs Limited is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in Northern Ireland. Its registered office is: |
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6 Springhill Road |
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Carnbane Industrial Estate |
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Newry |
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Co. Down |
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BT35 6EF |
