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ACCOUNTS - Final Accounts preparation
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
COMPANY INFORMATION
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
CONTENTS
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2023.
We aim to present a balanced and comprehensive review of the development and performance of our business during the period and its position at the period end. Our review is consistent with the size and non-complex nature of our business and is written in the context of the risks and uncertainties we face.
The principal activity of the Company continues to be that of waste disposal. Financial key performance indicators We consider that our key performance indicators are those that communicate the financial performance and strength of the Company as a whole, these being turnover, gross margin and return on capital employed. Turnover has reduced by 19.3% compared with the previous year. Despite the decrease in turnover, gross profit margin has increased to 24% (2022: 18.6%). Overall there has been an operating loss of £99,159 (2022: £344,556) and a loss before tax of £103,014 (2022: £354,161). The result after tax has been applied to reserves which at the end of the year stood at £2,364,278 (2022: £2,458,728). Return on capital employed a negative return of 4% (2022: 12.5%). Return on capital employed is calculated as loss/profit before interest and tax divided by capital employed, which constitutes total assets less current liabilities.
As for many businesses of our size, the business environment in which we operate continues to be challenging. The market is highly competitive and margins continue to be under pressure. We are of course subject to world economic patterns and the level of activity within our economy.
With these risks and uncertainties in mind, we are aware that any plans for the future development of the business may be subject to unforeseen future events outside our control.
We consider that the financial position of the Company at the period end is satisfactory, with adequate cash reserves.
The Company is currently operating in a very competitive industry with increased costs resulting in reduced margins. The directors are constantly reviewing the position which has resulted in improved trading performance in the current year compared with 2023.
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Stakeholder Engagement:
As the Board of Premier Waste (UK) Plc we have a legal responsibility under section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 to act in the way we consider, in good faith, would be most likely to promote the Company's success for the benefit of its members as a whole, and to have regard to the long term effect of our decisions on the Company and its stakeholders. This statement summarises the ways in which we as a Board address this responsibility. Promoting the Company's success for its members: Premier Waste (UK) Plc has provided its employees, past and present, with opportunities for employment, training, career development and financial reward. In an increasingly competitive environment with competitors accepting low margins, the Company has focused on maintaining its image as a trusted supplier offering high quality services whilst delivering pleasing financial returns. In order to continue to deliver satisfactory returns we recognise the need to protect and grow our markets, form strategic partnerships with other companies operating in our market sector whilst optimising investments in the business. Our key stakeholders, and the ways in which we engage with them, include: Our shareholders: We recognise that the shareholders place their trust and confidence in us to manage the affairs of the Company with the best interests of all stakeholders at heart whilst also striving to achieve consistently high returns on their investment in the business. We are fortunate that the shareholders take an active interest in promoting the long term success of the business. Our employees: We recognise the valuable contribution that our employees make to the success of our business. All employees undergo appropriate training to ensure that we maintain the highest standard of operations and safety. Advancement of employees is encouraged and supported by the Company through provision of appropriate training courses. Communications on all matters of relevance or significance are communicated through a site wide network of notice boards. Employees are encouraged to approach senior management at any time if they have issues to discuss. Our customers and suppliers: The success of our business is based on forging close relationships with our customers and suppliers, understanding their needs and promoting a spirit of cooperation with both ends of the value chain. We meet regularly with key suppliers to discuss the outlook for the industry and our business needs. Our customers appreciate the high quality service we aim to provide. Our community: As a local business in Birmingham we recognise the need to engage with our local community. Our planet: We recognise that compliance with environmental legislation and good practice is essential in order to contribute to the wellbeing of our planet and to continue operating.
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Health & Safety/Environmental: The Company takes its responsibilities with regard to health and safety and environmental matters seriously. Appropriate policies and procedures are in place and management systems are well documented and controlled by both the Company. Staff training needs are identified and implemented in order that the Company continues to meet its legal obligations. There have been no reportable incidents of a health and safety or environmental nature in the period. The Company has implemented policies and procedures, in line with Government and HSE guidelines to ensure the wellbeing of its workforce.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The Directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.
The Directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
In preparing these financial statements, the Directors are required to:
∙select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;
∙make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
∙state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
∙prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.
The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The loss for the year, after taxation, amounted to £94,450 (2022: loss £240,847).
During the year, there were no dividends paid (2022: £Nil). The directors do not recommend the payment of a final dividend.
The Directors who served during the year were:
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end.
The auditor, Bennett Whitehouse Limited, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 489 of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
We have audited the financial statements of Premier Waste (UK) PLC (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 December 2023, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC (CONTINUED)
The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditor's Report thereon. The Directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual Report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
∙the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
∙the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Directors' Report.
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC (CONTINUED)
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditor's Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
We gained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the Company and the industry in which it operates, and considered the risk of acts by the company which were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud. These included but were not limited to compliance with Companies Act 2006, health & safety legislation and FRS102. We designed audit procedures to respond to the risks of material misstatement in the financial statements. We focused on laws and regulations that could give rise to a material misstatement in the company financial statements. Our tests included, but were not limited to: • agreement of the financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation; • enquires of management, and • obtaining an understanding of the control environment in monitoring compliance with laws and regulations. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of it. We also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including testing journals and evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by the directors that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance and cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all laws and regulations.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditor's Report.
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC (CONTINUED)
This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditor's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
for and on behalf of
Statutory Auditor
Waterfront One
Waterfront Business Park
West Midlands
DY5 1LX
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
REGISTERED NUMBER: 03565632
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
The notes on pages 13 to 26 form part of these financial statements.
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Premier Waste (UK) PLC is an unlisted public limited company, registered in England and Wales. The Company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the company information page.
The financial statements are prepared in Sterling (£), which is the functional currency of the Company. The financial statements are for the year ended 31 December 2023 (2022: year ended 31 December 2022).
2.Accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with 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 management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies.
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
∙the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
∙the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d);
∙the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.
This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Premier Waste (UK) Holdings PLC as at 31 December 2023 and these financial statements may be obtained from Companies House, Crown Way, Maindy, Cardiff CF14 3UZ.
At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Therefore the Directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements.
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in the same period as the related expenditure.
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
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.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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 Comprehensive Income. 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.
In the application of the company's accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
8.Taxation (continued)
The main rate of corporation tax increased to 25% on 1 April 2023, in respect of taxable profits above £250,000. In addition to the main rate there remains a small profit rate of 19% for taxable profits below £50,000. Marginal relief will provide a gradual increase in the corporation tax rate between the small profits rate and the main rate.
Deferred tax balances must be recognised at the future rate applicable when the balance is expected to unwind. As such, deferred tax balances are recognised using the 25% rate.
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
9.Tangible fixed assets (continued)
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Profit and loss account
At the time of approval of the financial statements, the Company is responding to an ongoing enquiry from HM Revenue and Customs into contributions made by the Company into a Remuneration Trust. HM Revenue and Customs have indicated their view that adjustments are required, but at this time it is impractical to give an accurate estimate of the financial effect of these adjustments. The Directors and their professional advisers are of the opinion that no provision for any amounts should be recognised in the financial statements as they strongly believe that no transfer of funds or settlement of any obligation is probable.
The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the fund and amounted to £17,746 (2022: £18,443). Contributions totalling £916 (2022: £892) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.
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PREMIER WASTE (UK) PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
22.Other financial commitments
An inter-group unlimited multilateral guarantee dated 7 October 2013 exists in favour of HSBC Bank plc. The directors are not aware of any potential liability arising from this security.
The ultimate parent company is Premier Waste (UK) Holdings PLC, a company registered in England and Wales under company number 2232586. Copies of the group accounts can be obtained from Companies House, Crown Way, Maindy, Cardiff CF14 3UZ.
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