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Company registration number: 11603798







FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2020


ARCHITECTURAL PANEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED






































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ARCHITECTURAL PANEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
 


 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
P P Brough 
J E Turner 
V P Lunn 
A E Gray (appointed 29 April 2021)
A B Symmonds (appointed 29 April 2021)




Company secretary
V Lunn



Registered number
11603798



Registered office
5 Wainwright Close
St. Leonards-On-Sea

East Sussex

TN38 9PP




Independent auditors
Menzies LLP
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor

Ashcombe House

5 The Crescent

Leatherhead

Surrey

KT22 8DY





 


ARCHITECTURAL PANEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
 



CONTENTS



Page
Statement of financial position
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 11


 


ARCHITECTURAL PANEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:11603798



STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020

2020
2019
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 4 
3,396,401
3,655,357

Tangible assets
 5 
146,873
151,749

Investments
 6 
-
1

  
3,543,274
3,807,107

Current assets
  

Stocks
  
532,912
337,607

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
418,975
373,691

Cash at bank and in hand
  
243,742
311,044

  
1,195,629
1,022,342

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 8 
(1,473,271)
(892,180)

Net current (liabilities)/assets
  
 
 
(277,642)
 
 
130,162

Total assets less current liabilities
  
3,265,632
3,937,269

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 9 
(4,737,059)
(4,223,860)

  

Net liabilities
  
(1,471,427)
(286,591)


Capital and reserves
  

Allotted, called up and fully paid share capital
  
1,424
1,424

Share premium account
  
448,601
448,601

Profit and loss account
  
(1,921,452)
(736,616)

  
(1,471,427)
(286,591)


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ARCHITECTURAL PANEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:11603798


    
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020

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: 




V P Lunn
Director

Date: 21 December 2021

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

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ARCHITECTURAL PANEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

1.


General information

Architectural Panel Solutions Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is disclosed on the company information page. 
The Company was incorporated on 4 October 2018 resulting in the comparative period being 15 months. 
The financial statements are presented in £ and are rounded to the nearest pound. 

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

Going concern

The emergence and spread of COVID-19 in 2020, the associated social distancing measures and imposed travel restrictions have significantly impacted businesses globally. As a result of the pandemic, the Directors have worked to ensure the safety of the Company’s employees, to maintain the continuity of operations (whilst adhering to Government advice) and to minimise costs wherever possible (including making use of the various Government reliefs offered, e.g. placing staff on furlough where necessary).
The Company made a loss before tax of £1,283,475 (2019: £736,616) for the year ended 31 December 2020. At the balance sheet date, the Company reported net current liabilities of £277,642 (2019: net current assets of  £130,162) and net liabilities of £1,471,427 (2019: £286,691). The losses at the year end are in line with the forecasts and expectations of the Directors. 
In April 2021, the Company successfully restructured its financing facilities by obtaining a CBILS loan and additional funding from its investors, creating additional working capital of £500k.
In addition to the above, detailed forecasts for the year ended 31 December 2022 have been prepared which show that the Company will be profitable, have sufficient cash available to meet its liabilities and meet with its financial covenants.  This, together with the fact that the Directors have received written confirmation of continued support from its investor, Chiltern Capital Nominees (Battle) Limited, provide the Directors with comfort that the going concern basis of preparation of the financial statements continues to be appropriate.

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ARCHITECTURAL PANEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the Statement of income and retained earnings except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Statement of income and retained earnings within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the Statement of income and retained earnings within 'other operating income'.

 
2.4

Revenue

Revenue from the sale of rainscreen cladding and fixing systems 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, which is usually when the goods are despatched to the customer and the significant risks and rewards of ownership have transferred. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes.

 
2.5

Government grants

Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Statement of income and retained earnings in the same period as the related expenditure.

 
2.6

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss 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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ARCHITECTURAL PANEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

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 profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Statement of financial position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 
2.8

Taxation

Tax is recognised in profit or loss 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 reporting 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 Statement of financial position 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 reporting date.

As at 31 December 2020, the Company had unutilised tax losses totalling £XXX (2019: £772,147). No deferred tax asset has been provided in connection with these losses.

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ARCHITECTURAL PANEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.9

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, which is considered to be 10 years as this is the directors' best estimate of the period over which the products and knowledge acquired on transfer of trade and assets will continue to generate value for the business.

Other intangible assets

Other 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.
Testing and accreditations assets represent the capitalised cost of research and development in connection with obtaining relevant fire safety accreditations for the Company's products. Testing and accreditations costs are amortised over a period of 10 years, which represents the directors' best estimate of the period for which the current regulations will remain in place and therefore the period over which the accreditations will continue to generate future cash inflows to the business.
Computer software assets represent the capitalised costs incurred by the company in implementing its finance and CRM systems. Computer software is amortised over a period of 5 years as this is the directors' best estimate of the period for which the software will be utilised before a replacement or upgrade is required.

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.

 The estimated useful lives range as follows:

Testing and accreditations
-
10 years
Goodwill
-
10 years
Computer software
-
5 years

 
2.10

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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ARCHITECTURAL PANEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.10
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line and reducing balance method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Plant and machinery
-
25%
Reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
-
25%
Reducing balance
Office equipment
-
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 profit or loss.

 
2.11

Impairment of fixed assets and goodwill

Assets that are subject to depreciation or amortisation are assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication that the assets are impaired. Where there is any indication that an asset may be impaired, the carrying value of the asset (or cash-generating unit to which the asset has been allocated) is tested for impairment. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's (or CGU's) fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (CGUs). Non-financial assets that have been previously impaired are reviewed at each reporting date to assess whether there is any indication that the impairment losses recognised in prior periods may no longer exist or may have decreased.

 
2.12

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

 
2.13

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in first out basis.

At each reporting date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.


3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, for the period ended 31 December 2020 was 27 (2019 - 24).

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ARCHITECTURAL PANEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

4.


Intangible assets




Tests and accreditations
Computer software
Goodwill
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2020
412,157
50,659
3,625,667
4,088,483


Additions
139,975
4,156
2,349
146,480



At 31 December 2020

552,132
54,815
3,628,016
4,234,963



Amortisation


At 1 January 2020
-
10,132
422,994
433,126


Charge for the year
32,103
10,765
362,568
405,436



At 31 December 2020

32,103
20,897
785,562
838,562



Net book value



At 31 December 2020
520,029
33,918
2,842,454
3,396,401



At 31 December 2019
412,157
40,527
3,202,673
3,655,357



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ARCHITECTURAL PANEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

5.


Tangible fixed assets





Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Office equipment
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2020
173,107
7,054
27,177
207,338


Additions
28,641
-
13,274
41,915



At 31 December 2020

201,748
7,054
40,451
249,253



Depreciation


At 1 January 2020
48,807
1,854
4,928
55,589


Charge for the year
34,681
1,323
10,787
46,791



At 31 December 2020

83,488
3,177
15,715
102,380



Net book value



At 31 December 2020
118,260
3,877
24,736
146,873



At 31 December 2019
124,300
5,200
22,249
151,749




6.


Fixed asset investments





Investments in subsidiary companies

£





At 1 January 2020
150,000


Disposals
(150,000)



At 31 December 2020

-





At 1 January 2020
149,999


Impairment on disposals
(149,999)



At 31 December 2020

-

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ARCHITECTURAL PANEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

7.


Debtors

2020
2019
£
£


Trade debtors
362,776
310,662

Prepayments and accrued income
56,199
63,029

418,975
373,691



8.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2020
2019
£
£

Other loans
481,718
359,666

Trade creditors
561,274
350,353

Other taxation and social security
183,397
28,598

Other creditors
2,228
5,796

Accruals and deferred income
244,654
147,767

1,473,271
892,180


Other loans are secured by means of a fixed and floating charge over all property or undertaking of the Company.


9.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2020
2019
£
£

Other loans
4,737,059
4,223,860

4,737,059
4,223,860


Other loans are secured by means of a fixed and floating charge over all property or undertaking of the Company.

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ARCHITECTURAL PANEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
 


 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

10.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


2020
2019
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Other loans
481,718
359,666

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Other loans
2,023,551
389,382

Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Other loans
2,713,508
3,834,478


5,218,777
4,583,526



11.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 2020 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2020
2019
£
£


Not later than 1 year
25,629
39,437

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
26,511
24,101

52,140
63,538


12.


Auditors' information

The auditors' report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020 was unqualified.

The audit report was signed on 23 December 2021 by Caroline Milton FCA (Senior statutory auditor) on behalf of Menzies LLP.

 
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