ACCOUNTS - Final Accounts


Caseware UK (AP4) 2022.0.179 2022.0.179 2023-03-312023-03-312023-03-312022-04-01No description of principal activityfalsetruetrueThe members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. 02113729 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 2021-04-01 2022-03-31 02113729 2023-03-31 02113729 2022-03-31 02113729 2021-04-01 02113729 c:Director1 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 d:Buildings d:LongLeaseholdAssets 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 d:Buildings d:LongLeaseholdAssets 2023-03-31 02113729 d:Buildings d:LongLeaseholdAssets 2022-03-31 02113729 d:PlantMachinery 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 d:PlantMachinery 2023-03-31 02113729 d:PlantMachinery 2022-03-31 02113729 d:PlantMachinery d:OwnedOrFreeholdAssets 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 d:MotorVehicles 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 d:MotorVehicles 2023-03-31 02113729 d:MotorVehicles 2022-03-31 02113729 d:MotorVehicles d:OwnedOrFreeholdAssets 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 d:OfficeEquipment 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 d:OfficeEquipment 2023-03-31 02113729 d:OfficeEquipment 2022-03-31 02113729 d:OfficeEquipment d:OwnedOrFreeholdAssets 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 d:OwnedOrFreeholdAssets 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 d:Goodwill 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 d:Goodwill 2023-03-31 02113729 d:Goodwill 2022-03-31 02113729 d:CurrentFinancialInstruments 2023-03-31 02113729 d:CurrentFinancialInstruments 2022-03-31 02113729 d:Non-currentFinancialInstruments 2023-03-31 02113729 d:Non-currentFinancialInstruments 2022-03-31 02113729 d:CurrentFinancialInstruments d:WithinOneYear 2023-03-31 02113729 d:CurrentFinancialInstruments d:WithinOneYear 2022-03-31 02113729 d:Non-currentFinancialInstruments d:AfterOneYear 2023-03-31 02113729 d:Non-currentFinancialInstruments d:AfterOneYear 2022-03-31 02113729 d:Non-currentFinancialInstruments d:BetweenOneTwoYears 2023-03-31 02113729 d:Non-currentFinancialInstruments d:BetweenOneTwoYears 2022-03-31 02113729 d:Non-currentFinancialInstruments d:BetweenTwoFiveYears 2023-03-31 02113729 d:Non-currentFinancialInstruments d:BetweenTwoFiveYears 2022-03-31 02113729 d:ShareCapital 2023-03-31 02113729 d:ShareCapital 2022-03-31 02113729 d:ShareCapital 2021-04-01 02113729 d:SharePremium 2023-03-31 02113729 d:SharePremium 2022-03-31 02113729 d:SharePremium 2021-04-01 02113729 d:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 d:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses 2023-03-31 02113729 d:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses 2021-04-01 2022-03-31 02113729 d:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses 2022-03-31 02113729 d:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses 2021-04-01 02113729 c:OrdinaryShareClass1 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 c:OrdinaryShareClass1 2023-03-31 02113729 c:OrdinaryShareClass1 2022-03-31 02113729 c:FRS102 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 c:AuditExempt-NoAccountantsReport 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 c:FullAccounts 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 c:PrivateLimitedCompanyLtd 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 d:Subsidiary1 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 d:Subsidiary1 1 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 d:Subsidiary2 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 d:Subsidiary2 1 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 d:WithinOneYear 2023-03-31 02113729 d:WithinOneYear 2022-03-31 02113729 d:BetweenOneFiveYears 2023-03-31 02113729 d:BetweenOneFiveYears 2022-03-31 02113729 d:MoreThanFiveYears 2023-03-31 02113729 d:MoreThanFiveYears 2022-03-31 02113729 d:HirePurchaseContracts d:WithinOneYear 2023-03-31 02113729 d:HirePurchaseContracts d:WithinOneYear 2022-03-31 02113729 d:HirePurchaseContracts d:BetweenOneFiveYears 2023-03-31 02113729 d:HirePurchaseContracts d:BetweenOneFiveYears 2022-03-31 02113729 c:Consolidated 2023-03-31 02113729 c:ConsolidatedGroupCompanyAccounts 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 d:AcceleratedTaxDepreciationDeferredTax 2023-03-31 02113729 d:AcceleratedTaxDepreciationDeferredTax 2022-03-31 02113729 d:TaxLossesCarry-forwardsDeferredTax 2023-03-31 02113729 d:TaxLossesCarry-forwardsDeferredTax 2022-03-31 02113729 d:OtherDeferredTax 2023-03-31 02113729 d:OtherDeferredTax 2022-03-31 02113729 2 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 6 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 02113729 e:PoundSterling 2022-04-01 2023-03-31 xbrli:shares iso4217:GBP xbrli:pure
Registered number: 02113729









G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED

FILLETED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023







































 
G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02113729

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 5 
165,425
193,865

Tangible assets
 6 
665,853
575,925

  
831,278
769,790

Current assets
  

Stocks
 8 
18,048
91,403

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 9 
1,366,418
1,428,190

Cash at bank and in hand
 10 
535,152
990,952

  
1,919,618
2,510,545

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 11 
(1,107,513)
(1,763,593)

Net current assets
  
 
 
812,105
 
 
746,952

Total assets less current liabilities
  
1,643,383
1,516,742

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 12 
(169,070)
(200,000)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 15 
(29,218)
(22,265)

  
 
 
(29,218)
 
 
(22,265)

Net assets
  
1,445,095
1,294,477

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G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02113729
    
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 16 
77,091
77,091

Share premium account
  
74,490
74,490

Profit and loss account
  
996,083
905,241

Equity attributable to owners of the parent Company
  
1,147,664
1,056,822

Non-controlling interests
  
297,431
237,655

  
1,445,095
1,294,477


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 consolidated profit and loss account 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 on 13 December 2023.




G S Ballard
Director

The notes on pages 7 to 23 form part of these financial statements.

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G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02113729

COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 6 
174,953
162,690

Investments
 7 
420
420

  
175,373
163,110

Current assets
  

Stocks
 8 
10,110
46,220

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 9 
1,379,081
1,557,682

Cash at bank and in hand
 10 
187,555
224,236

  
1,576,746
1,828,138

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 11 
(706,003)
(996,708)

Net current assets
  
 
 
870,743
 
 
831,430

Total assets less current liabilities
  
1,046,116
994,540

  

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 12 
(169,070)
(200,000)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 15 
(29,218)
(22,265)

  
 
 
(29,218)
 
 
(22,265)

Net assets
  
847,828
772,275

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G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02113729
    
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 16 
77,091
77,091

Share premium account
  
74,490
74,490

Profit and loss account brought forward
  
620,694
758,496

Profit/(loss) for the year
  
109,652
(137,802)

Dividends

  

(34,099)
-

Profit and loss account carried forward
  
696,247
620,694

  
847,828
772,275


The directors consider that the Company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an audit under the provisions of 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 Company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

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 consolidated profit and loss account 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 on 13 December 2023.




G S Ballard
Director

The notes on pages 7 to 23 form part of these financial statements.

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G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED


 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023



Called up share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss account
Equity attributable to owners of parent Company
Non-controlling interests
Total equity


£
£
£
£
£
£



At 1 April 2021
77,091
74,490
768,194
919,775
188,035
1,107,810



Comprehensive income for the year


Profit for the year
-
-
176,852
176,852
67,097
243,949


Currency translation differences
-
-
6,061
6,061
2,179
8,240


Disposal of associated undertaking
-
-
(45,866)
(45,866)
(19,656)
(65,522)





At 1 April 2022
77,091
74,490
905,241
1,056,822
237,655
1,294,477



Comprehensive income for the year


Profit for the year
-
-
151,114
151,114
72,394
223,508


Currency translation differences
-
-
(26,173)
(26,173)
(12,618)
(38,791)

Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
124,941
124,941
59,776
184,717


Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(34,099)
(34,099)
-
(34,099)



At 31 March 2023
77,091
74,490
996,083
1,147,664
297,431
1,445,095



The notes on pages 7 to 23 form part of these financial statements.

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G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED
 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£


At 1 April 2021
77,091
74,490
758,496
910,077



Loss for the year
-
-
(137,802)
(137,802)



At 1 April 2022
77,091
74,490
620,694
772,275



Profit for the year
-
-
109,652
109,652

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(34,099)
(34,099)


At 31 March 2023
77,091
74,490
696,247
847,828


The notes on pages 7 to 23 form part of these financial statements.

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G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

1.


General information

G.B. Geotechnics Limited is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England and Wales, registration number 02113729. The company heads a group with subsidiaries in the USA and Australia which provides structural investigation services.
The address of its registered office is Unit 2 Downing Park, Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridge, CB25 0NW.

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 preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires Group management to exercise judgment in applying the Group's accounting policies.

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Profit and loss account in these financial statements.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

  
2.2

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The directors have considered the 12 months following the date of signing the accounts and consider the Group to be a going concern.

 
2.3

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its own subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the Balance sheet, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the Consolidated profit and loss account from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.
In accordance with the transitional exemption available in FRS 102, the Group has chosen not to retrospectively apply the standard to business combinations that occurred before the date of transition to FRS 102, being 01 April 2015.

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G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

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 profit or loss 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 Consolidated profit and loss account within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

On consolidation, the results of overseas operations are translated into Sterling at rates approximating to those ruling when the transactions took place. All assets and liabilities of overseas operations are translated at the rate ruling at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on translating the opening net assets at opening rate and the results of overseas operations at actual rate are recognised in other comprehensive income.

 
2.5

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group 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 Group 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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G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

Operating leases: the Group as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 
2.7

Government grants

Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. Grants relating to expenditure on tangible fixed assets are credited to profit or loss at the same rate as the depreciation on the assets to which the grant relates. The deferred element of grants is included in creditors as deferred income.
Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Consolidated profit and loss account in the same period as the related expenditure.

 
2.8

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

 
2.9

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.

 
2.10

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

 
2.11

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Group operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Group 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 Balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Group in independently administered funds.

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G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.12

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. 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 balance sheet date in the countries where the Company and the Group operate and generate 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.

 
2.13

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 the Group's share 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 Consolidated profit and loss account 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.

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G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.14

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.

At each reporting date the Group assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

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:

Long-term leasehold property
-
over the period of the lease
Plant and machinery
-
15% reducing balance
Motor vehicles
-
25% reducing balance
Office equipment
-
15% reducing balance and 33% on cost

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.

 
2.15

Impairment of fixed assets and goodwill

Assets that are subject to depreciation or amortisation are assessed at each balance sheet 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 balance sheet date to assess whether there is any indication that the impairment losses recognised in prior periods may no longer exist or may have decreased.

 
2.16

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

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G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.17

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. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each balance sheet 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.

 
2.18

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.

 
2.19

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.

 
2.20

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.

 
2.21

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

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G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.22

Financial instruments

The Group has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Group's Balance sheet when the Group becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally 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.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Group's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting date. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instruments any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Group after the deduction of all its liabilities.

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G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.22
Financial instruments (continued)

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other payables, bank loans, other loans and loans due to fellow group companies are initially measured at their transaction price after transaction costs. When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade payables are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Group transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Group will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

 
2.23

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.


3.


Employees



The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 80 (2022 - 70).


4.


Parent company profit for the year

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Profit and loss account in these financial statements. The profit after tax of the parent Company for the year was £109,652 (2022 - loss £137,802).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

5.


Intangible assets

Group





Goodwill

£



Cost


At 1 April 2022
285,660


Disposals
(91,795)


Foreign exchange movement
(10,059)



At 31 March 2023

183,806



Amortisation


At 1 April 2022
91,795


Charge for the year on owned assets
18,381


On disposals
(91,795)



At 31 March 2023

18,381



Net book value



At 31 March 2023
165,425



At 31 March 2022
193,865



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G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
 
           5.Intangible assets (continued)

Company




Goodwill

£





At 1 April 2022
91,795


Disposals
(91,795)



At 31 March 2023

-





At 1 April 2022
91,795


On disposals
(91,795)



At 31 March 2023

-



Net book value



At 31 March 2023
-



At 31 March 2022
-

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G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

6.


Tangible fixed assets

Group






Long-term leasehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2022
52,267
1,731,370
179,835
1,963,472


Additions
2,228
241,282
87,296
330,806


Disposals
(43,929)
-
(9,595)
(53,524)


Exchange adjustments
-
(127,015)
(42,598)
(169,613)



At 31 March 2023

10,566
1,845,637
214,938
2,071,141



Depreciation


At 1 April 2022
43,542
1,225,937
118,068
1,387,547


Charge for the year on owned assets
1,502
126,586
21,722
149,810


Disposals
(28,743)
-
(6,312)
(35,055)


Impairment charge
(9,611)
-
-
(9,611)


Exchange adjustments
-
(74,499)
(12,904)
(87,403)



At 31 March 2023

6,690
1,278,024
120,574
1,405,288



Net book value



At 31 March 2023
3,876
567,613
94,364
665,853



At 31 March 2022
8,725
505,433
61,767
575,925

The net book value of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, included above, are as follows:


2023
2022
£
£



Plant and machinery
8,504
10,404

Motor vehicles
22,039
-

30,543
10,404

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G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

           6.Tangible fixed assets (continued)


Company






Long-term leasehold property
Office equipment
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Total

£
£
£
£
£

Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2022
52,267
93,136
599,270
38,424
783,097


Additions
2,228
-
15,332
34,945
52,505


Disposals
(43,929)
-
-
(9,595)
(53,524)



At 31 March 2023

10,566
93,136
614,602
63,774
782,078



Depreciation


At 1 April 2022
43,542
47,815
504,741
24,308
620,406


Charge for the year on owned assets
1,502
8,084
15,123
6,676
31,385


Disposals
(28,743)
-
-
(6,312)
(35,055)


Impairment charge
(9,611)
-
-
-
(9,611)



At 31 March 2023

6,690
55,899
519,864
24,672
607,125



Net book value



At 31 March 2023
3,876
37,237
94,738
39,102
174,953



At 31 March 2022
8,725
45,321
94,529
14,115
162,690






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G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

7.


Fixed asset investments

Company





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2022
420



At 31 March 2023
420





Direct subsidiary undertakings


The following were direct subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

GB Geotechnics Australia Pty Ltd
New South Wales
Ordinary
70%
GB Geotechnics USA Inc
New York
Ordinary
100%


Indirect subsidiary undertaking


The following was an indirect subsidiary undertaking of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

GBG Maps Pty Ltd
New South Wales
Ordinary
70%


8.


Stocks

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Raw materials
-
653
-
653

Work in progress
18,048
90,750
10,110
45,567

18,048
91,403
10,110
46,220


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G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

9.


Debtors

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£


Trade debtors
1,107,661
1,120,733
614,159
656,170

Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
-
641,444
634,986

Other debtors
177,620
242,172
73,464
221,476

Prepayments and accrued income
81,137
65,285
50,014
45,050

1,366,418
1,428,190
1,379,081
1,557,682



10.


Cash and cash equivalents

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
535,152
990,952
187,555
224,236

Less: bank overdrafts
-
(57,835)
-
(57,835)

535,152
933,117
187,555
166,401



11.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Bank overdrafts
-
57,835
-
57,835

Bank loans
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000

Trade creditors
183,619
335,519
133,345
298,221

Other taxation and social security
265,097
241,850
152,498
177,226

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
11,513
9,954
4,107
-

Other creditors
310,153
391,284
242,555
231,750

Accruals and deferred income
287,131
677,151
123,498
181,676

1,107,513
1,763,593
706,003
996,708


Hire purchase liabilities are secured on the assets concerned.
Bank loans are secured by fixed and floating charges over all tangible fixed assets of the company.

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G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

12.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Bank loans
150,000
200,000
150,000
200,000

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
19,070
-
19,070
-

169,070
200,000
169,070
200,000



13.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Bank loans due within 1 year
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000

Bank loans due within 1-2 years
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000

Bank loans due within 2-5 years
100,000
150,000
100,000
150,000

Total loans liabilities
200,000
250,000
200,000
250,000



14.


Hire purchase and finance leases


Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Within one year
9,110
2,623
6,622
-

Between 1-5 years
27,530
7,329
23,176
-

36,640
9,952
29,798
-

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G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

15.


Deferred taxation


Group



Group and Company
2022
Group and Company
2021


£

£






At beginning of year
(22,265)
(14,207)


Charged to profit or loss
(6,953)
(8,058)



At end of year
(29,218)
(22,265)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Accelerated capital allowances
(38,595)
(33,612)
(38,595)
(33,612)

Tax losses carried forward
5,978
9,479
5,978
9,479

Other timing differences
3,399
1,868
3,399
1,868

(29,218)
(22,265)
(29,218)
(22,265)


16.


Share capital

2023
2022
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



2,281 (2022 - 2,281) Ordinary B shares of £1.00 each
2,281
2,281
300 (2022 - 300) Ordinary C shares of £1.00 each
300
300
74,510 (2022 - 74,510) Ordinary A shares of £1.00 each
74,510
74,510

77,091

77,091



17.


Pension commitments

The Group operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Group in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Group to the fund and amounted to £171,345 (2022 - £137,353). Contributions totalling £15,265 (2022 - £13,456) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.

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G.B. GEOTECHNICS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

18.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 March 2023 the Group and the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:


Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Not later than 1 year
75,521
75,520
75,521
75,520

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
126,575
192,225
126,575
192,225

Later than 5 years
-
5,015
-
5,015

202,096
272,760
202,096
272,760


19.


Related party transactions

Included in creditors are balances due to directors of £243,868 (2022 - £249,994).
Certain directors have provided guarantees in respect of bank facilities.

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