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Registered number: 07078986









LDL Components Ltd









Annual Report and Financial Statements

For the Year Ended 31 December 2022

 
LDL Components Ltd
 
 
Company Information


Directors
R Darroch 
S Noble 




Registered number
07078986



Registered office
Unit 12
Graphite Way

Hadfield

Glossop

Derbyshire

SK13 1QH




Independent auditors
Hurst Accountants Limited
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

Lancashire Gate

21 Tiviot Dale

Stockport

SK1 1TD





 
LDL Components Ltd
 

Contents



Page
Strategic Report
 
1 - 3
Directors' Report
 
4 - 5
Independent Auditors' Report
 
6 - 9
Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
10
Balance Sheet
 
11
Statement of Changes in Equity
 
12
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
13 - 29


 
LDL Components Ltd
 
 
Strategic Report
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022

Introduction
 
The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2022. 
Principal activity
The principal activity of the company during the year was the distribution of components and furniture for use in the fitted furniture industry. 
Business model
The company operates an ex stock warehouse facility and assembly service, offering over 8,000 SKUs and bespoke width drawers on a next day service. The company’s aim is to provide its customers with tailored, easy solutions to complex products allied to an industry leading service and product range. 

Business review
 
August 2022 saw the completion of a management buy-out, led by Simon Noble and Robert Darroch, the Operations and Finance Director respectively. The outgoing managing director, Simon Ogden, retains a minority ownership stake in the group but withdrew from day-to-day involvement. Preparations for the changeover had been well planned, with day-to-day management already transferred. The new management team share LDL’s established ethos and culture of an innovative, service-led business and are therefore pursuing a programme of continual improvement rather than significant change. 
The new management team were supported in the transaction by HSBC.  Funding has been structured in such a way to ensure that all commitments can continue to be met whilst allowing the business to continue to invest as required to meet ambitious growth targets. The company retains a robust working capital position with access to cash resources if required. 
During the first 6 months of the year, the business continued to enjoy the post-covid surge in demand for home improvements, with the kitchen industry in particular experiencing strong growth. This demand was constrained by supply difficulties that persisted throughout the year, as suppliers struggled to recover from backlogs caused by unprecedented demand.
Volumes in the second half of the year contracted as the return of overseas travel increased competition for discretionary spend. This was compounded by the economic uncertainty triggered by the ‘mini budget’, with the withdrawal of mortgage deals and increased interest rates impacting the end-consumers ability to fund improvement projects.  
Despite these difficulties, turnover was robust and increased by 5.4% year on year with gross profit strong at 27.2%. The overhead cost base remained tightly controlled and provides a platform for further growth. 
The business will continue to develop its product portfolio over the next 12 months to reflect market demands. Investment will be focussed on its digital marketing strategy, sales force and the drive to maintain and improve exceptional service levels. 

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LDL Components Ltd
 

Strategic Report (continued)
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The company’s activities expose it to a number of risks and uncertainties, notably it’s connection to the housing market and the impact of macro-economic factors such as interest rates and exchange rates on price and demand. 
Market risk
Current indications suggest that a mild recession is likely in 2023 together with a slowing of the housing market, both of which are likely to reduce demand for the company’s products and services. The company is positioned in the quality sector of the market, which is impacted less by these factors than price focussed competition and as such, the expectation is that  demand will remain consistent.  
I
nflation risk
Core inflation remains stubbornly high, with upward pressure throughout the cost base. In a competitive market, the company’s ability to raise selling prices is limited, therefore persistent inflation will erode profitability. The business leverages it’s excellent, longstanding relationships with brand partners to control the cost of sales and operates a robust tendering process for significant overheads to mitigate this risk. 
Customer retention
The kitchen, bedroom and bathroom market is highly competitive with numerous suppliers offering comparable products, giving the customer the opportunity to source elsewhere. LDL has always been service, rather than price led, and has invested in the technical knowledge, range of solutions and infrastructure to differentiate from the competition. This service level is difficult to emulate and ensures strong levels of retention. 
Exchange rate risk 
The company sources product from premium European suppliers and as such is exposed to fluctuations in both EUR and CHF, whilst sales are denominated only in GBP. Whilst those currencies are relatively stable, the company utilises forward contracts to mitigate the risk of movements in between opportunities to rebase the selling price, to ensure sales remain profitable. 

Financial key performance indicators
 
Financial key performance indicators are as follows:
                                               
2022             2021
Turnover                        £14,129,105 £13,402,179
Gross profit %                     27.2%           25.0%
Stock turnover                           9.7                7.6
Turnover per head                £362,284       £362,221

Other key performance indicators
 
Other key performance indicators measured by the company are as follows:
- Fulfilment rate
- Customer retention
- Customer satisfaction

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LDL Components Ltd
 

Strategic Report (continued)
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.



R Darroch
Director

Date: 12 September 2023

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LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Directors' Report
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.

 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 judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

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 2006They 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.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £1,292,162 (2021 - £966,693).

The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

R Darroch 
S Noble 
S Ogden (resigned 30 August 2022)

Future developments

The future developments of the company are disclosed in the Strategic Report.

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LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Directors' Report (continued)
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditors are unaware, and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditors are aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end.

Auditors

The auditorsHurst Accountants Limitedwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 





R Darroch
Director

Date: 12 September 2023

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LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of LDL Components Ltd
 

Qualified Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of LDL Components Ltd (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 December 2022, 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 policiesThe 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).


In our opinion, except for the possible effects of the matter described in the basis for qualified opinion section of our report, the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 31 December 2022 and of its profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for qualified opinion


The company was not audited in the previous period and we did not observe the counting of physical stocks at the beginning
of the period. We were unable to satisfy ourselves by alternative means concerning stock quantities held at 31 December 2021. Since opening stocks enter into the determination of the financial performance, we were unable to determine whether adjustments might have been necessary in respect of the loss for the period reported in the statement of income and retained
earnings.


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 Auditors' 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.


Conclusions relating to going concern


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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LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of LDL Components Ltd (continued)


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and  our Auditors' 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.


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

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.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

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.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 4, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of LDL Components Ltd (continued)


Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

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 Auditors' 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 identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and then design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, including obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 
Identifying and assessing potential risks related to irregularities
In identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we considered the following:
• The nature of the industry and sector in which the company operates; the control environment and business     performance including key drivers for directors' remuneration, bonus levels and performance targets.
• The outcome of enquiries of management, including whether management was aware of any instances of non-   compliance with laws and regulations, and whether management had knowledge of any actual, suspected, or alleged   fraud. 
• Supporting documentation relating to the Company's policies and procedures for:
    - Identifying, evaluating, and complying with laws and regulations
    - Detecting and responding to the risks of fraud
• The internal controls established to mitigate risks related to fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations.
• The outcome of discussions amongst the engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in the    financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud.
• The legal and regulatory framework in which the Company operates, particularly those laws and regulations which    have a direct effect on the financial statements, such as the Companies Act 2006, pensions and tax legislation, or    which had a fundamental effect on the operations of the Company, including General Data Protection requirements,   and Anti-bribery and Corruption.
Audit response to risks identified
Our procedures to respond to the risks identified included the following:
• Reviewing the financial statements disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with    the provisions of those relevant laws and regulations which have a direct effect on the financial statements.
• Discussions with management, including consideration of known or suspected instances of non-compliance with laws  and regulations and fraud.
• Evaluation of management’s controls designed to prevent and detect irregularities.
• Enquiring of management about any actual and potential litigation and claims.
• Performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships which may indicate risks of    material misstatement due to fraud.
 
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LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of LDL Components Ltd (continued)


We have also considered the risk of fraud through management override of controls by:
• Testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments. We have used data analytics software to    identify accounting transactions which may pose a heightened risk of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or   error.
• Challenging assumptions made by management in their significant accounting estimates, and assessing whether the    judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and
• Evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of    business.
We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.
There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above, and the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations are from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of them.  Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion.


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 Auditors' Report.


Other matters 
 

The prior year figures are unaudited.  Sufficient appropriate audit evidence has been obtained to conclude that the opening balances do not contain misstatements that materially affect the current period's financial statements.


Use of our report
 

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 2006Our 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 Auditors' 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.





Chris Stewardson (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of
Hurst Accountants Limited
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
Lancashire Gate
21 Tiviot Dale
Stockport
SK1 1TD

13 September 2023
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LDL Components Ltd
 
 
Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022

2022
2021
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
14,129,105
13,402,179

Cost of sales
  
(10,292,050)
(10,047,898)

Gross profit
  
3,837,055
3,354,281

Administrative expenses
  
(2,127,531)
(2,183,066)

Other operating income
 5 
-
8,026

Operating profit
 6 
1,709,524
1,179,241

Interest payable and similar expenses
 10 
(109,268)
(25,583)

Profit before tax
  
1,600,256
1,153,658

Tax on profit
 11 
(308,094)
(186,965)

Profit for the financial year
  
1,292,162
966,693

Other comprehensive income for the year
  

  

Total comprehensive income for the year
  
1,292,162
966,693

The notes on pages 13 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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LDL Components Ltd
Registered number: 07078986

Balance Sheet
As at 31 December 2022

2022
2021
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 13 
184,595
207,922

Tangible assets
 14 
94,366
155,992

Investments
 15 
40,300
40,300

  
319,261
404,214

Current assets
  

Stocks
 16 
1,056,633
1,319,959

Debtors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 17 
5,763,861
2,459,015

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
940,836
1,258,671

Cash at bank and in hand
 18 
780,682
271,226

  
8,542,012
5,308,871

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 19 
(2,554,436)
(2,295,626)

Net current assets
  
 
 
5,987,576
 
 
3,013,245

Total assets less current liabilities
  
6,306,837
3,417,459

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 20 
(2,017,046)
(414,731)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 23 
(19,164)
(24,263)

Net assets
  
4,270,627
2,978,465


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 24 
10,000
10,000

Profit and loss account
 25 
4,260,627
2,968,465

  
4,270,627
2,978,465


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



R Darroch
Director

Date: 12 September 2023

The notes on pages 13 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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LDL Components Ltd
 

Statement of Changes in Equity
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£


At 1 January 2021
10,000
2,199,072
2,209,072


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
966,693
966,693
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
966,693
966,693


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(197,300)
(197,300)


Total transactions with owners
-
(197,300)
(197,300)



At 1 January 2022
10,000
2,968,465
2,978,465


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
1,292,162
1,292,162
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
1,292,162
1,292,162


At 31 December 2022
10,000
4,260,627
4,270,627


The notes on pages 13 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

Page 12

 
LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022

1.


General information

LDL Components Limited is a private company limited by members capital and incorporated in England and Wales. The address of its registered office and principal place of business is Unit 12 Graphite Way, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 1QH.

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 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 judgement in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

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).

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of LDL Group Holdings Limited as at 31 December 2022 and these financial statements may be obtained from Unit 12 Graphite Way, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbyshire SK13 1QH.

 
2.3

Exemption from preparing consolidated financial statements

The Company is a parent company that is also a subsidiary included in the consolidated financial statements of a larger group by a parent undertaking established under the law of any part of the United Kingdom and is therefore exempt from the requirement to prepare consolidated financial statements under section 400 of the Companies Act 2006.

Page 13

 
LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022

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 Statement of Comprehensive Income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

 
2.5

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

 
2.6

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

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

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

Page 14

 
LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

Research and development

In the research phase of an internal project it is not possible to demonstrate that the project will generate future economic benefits and hence all expenditure on research shall be recognised as an expense when it is incurred. Intangible assets are recognised from the development phase of a project if and only if certain specific criteria are met in order to demonstrate the asset will generate probable future economic benefits and that its cost can be reliably measured. The capitalised development costs are subsequently amortised on a straight line basis over their useful economic lives, which range from 3 to 6 years.
If it is not possible to distinguish between the research phase and the development phase of an internal project, the expenditure is treated as if it were all incurred in the research phase only.

 
2.8

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 Statement of Comprehensive Income in the same period as the related expenditure.

 
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 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 Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

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LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022

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 operates and generates income.

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

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

 
2.13

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.

 The estimated useful lives range as follows:

Website development
-
5
years
Computer software
-
5
years
Images
-
3
years

 
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.

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LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.14
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 method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Long-term leasehold property
-
20%
Straight line
Plant and machinery
-
33%
Straight line
Motor vehicles
-
25%
Straight line
Fixtures and fittings
-
25%
Straight line
Computer equipment
-
33%
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.

 
2.15

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

 
2.16

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 weighted average 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.

 
2.17

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.

 
2.18

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.

 
2.19

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.

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LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.20

Provisions for liabilities

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

 
2.21

Financial instruments

The Company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in ordinary shares.

Debt instruments (other than those wholly repayable or receivable within one year), including loans and other accounts receivable and payable, are initially measured at present value of the future cash flows and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are payable or receivable within one year, typically trade debtors and creditors, are measured, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received. However, if the arrangements of a short-term instrument constitute a financing transaction, like the payment of a trade debt deferred beyond normal business terms or in case of an out-right short-term loan that is not at market rate, the financial asset or liability is measured, initially at the present value of future cash flows discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument and subsequently at amortised cost, unless it qualifies as a loan from a director in the case of a small company, or a public benefit entity concessionary loan.

Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If a financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract.

For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and best estimate of the recoverable amount, which is an approximation of the amount that the Company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the balance sheet date.

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

 
2.22

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.

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LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022

3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires the use of certain judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Changes in accounting estimates may be necessary if there are changes in the circumstances on which the estimate was based or as a result of new information or more experience. Significant accounting policies, estimates and assumptions, and judgements are provided below.
 
Recoverable value of trade debtors
The recoverable values of trade and other debtors are reviewed regularly in light of available economic information specific to each debtor and specific provisions are recognised for balances considered to be at risk or irrecoverable.  At 31 December 2022, the carrying amount of trade debtors totalled £808,391 (2021: £1,137,363). 


4.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:


2022
2021
£
£

Sale of goods
14,129,105
13,402,179


All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.


5.


Other operating income

2022
2021
£
£

Government grants receivable
-
8,026



6.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2022
2021
£
£

Exchange differences
(12,086)
(44,893)

Other operating lease rentals
44,637
31,064

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LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022

7.


Auditors' remuneration

During the year, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditors:


2022
2021
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the Company's financial statements
21,175
-


8.


Employees

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


2022
2021
£
£

Wages and salaries
930,923
866,064

Social security costs
87,123
63,021

Cost of defined contribution scheme
35,090
10,935

1,053,136
940,020


The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:


        2022
        2021
            No.
            No.







Total
39
37


9.


Directors' remuneration

2022
2021
£
£

Directors' emoluments
161,375
86,857

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
1,341
(17,755)

162,716
69,102


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 2 directors (2021 - 2) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

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LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022

10.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2022
2021
£
£


Bank interest payable
90,802
-

Other loan interest payable
-
20,459

Finance leases and hire purchase contracts
13,863
5,124

Other interest payable
4,603
-

109,268
25,583


11.


Taxation


2022
2021
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
313,193
281,128

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
-
(8,638)


Total current tax
313,193
272,490

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
(5,099)
(85,525)

Total deferred tax
(5,099)
(85,525)


Taxation on profit on ordinary activities
308,094
186,965
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LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022
 
11.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2021 - lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2021 - 19%). The differences are explained below:

2022
2021
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
1,600,256
1,153,658


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2021 - 19%)
304,049
219,195

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
66
(18,706)

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
2,314
(8,638)

Changes in tax rates
4,599
-

Super-deduction adjustment
(2,934)
(4,886)

Total tax charge for the year
308,094
186,965


Factors that may affect future tax charges

The main rate of corporation tax is due to increase to 25% in the tax year commencing 1 April 2023 for companies where profits exceed £250,000.  A tapered rate will be introduced for profits above £50,000 and up to the £250,000 limit.


12.


Dividends

2022
2021
£
£


Ordinary GBP Shares
-
195,327


Ordinary B Shares
-
1,973

-
197,300

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LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022

13.


Intangible assets




Website development
Images
Computer software
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2022
204,158
10,705
475,867
690,730


Additions
58,500
-
14,914
73,414



At 31 December 2022

262,658
10,705
490,781
764,144



Amortisation


At 1 January 2022
84,137
10,705
387,966
482,808


Charge for the year on owned assets
52,532
-
44,209
96,741



At 31 December 2022

136,669
10,705
432,175
579,549



Net book value



At 31 December 2022
125,989
-
58,606
184,595



At 31 December 2021
120,021
-
87,901
207,922



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LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022

14.


Tangible fixed assets





Long-term leasehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2022
123,830
57,089
21,247
210,824
359,098
772,088


Additions
1,195
300
1,338
39,523
9,119
51,475



At 31 December 2022

125,025
57,389
22,585
250,347
368,217
823,563



Depreciation


At 1 January 2022
110,778
19,136
14,893
182,448
288,841
616,096


Charge for the year on owned assets
10,832
19,236
3,147
27,118
52,768
113,101



At 31 December 2022

121,610
38,372
18,040
209,566
341,609
729,197



Net book value



At 31 December 2022
3,415
19,017
4,545
40,781
26,608
94,366



At 31 December 2021
13,052
37,953
6,354
28,376
70,257
155,992


15.


Fixed asset investments





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2022
40,300



At 31 December 2022
40,300




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LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022

Subsidiary undertakings


The following were subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

LDL (North) Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary £1
99.7%
LDL South Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary £1
100%
Kitchen Detail Limited
England and Wales
Ordinary £1
100%


16.


Stocks

2022
2021
£
£

Raw materials and consumables
1,056,633
1,319,959



17.


Debtors

2022
2021
£
£

Due after more than one year

Amounts owed by group undertakings
5,763,861
2,459,015


2022
2021
£
£

Due within one year

Trade debtors
808,391
1,137,363

Other debtors
911
15,699

Prepayments and accrued income
127,757
105,609

Financial instruments
3,777
-

940,836
1,258,671



18.


Cash and cash equivalents

2022
2021
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
780,682
271,226


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LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022

19.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2022
2021
£
£

Bank loans
658,126
90,909

Trade creditors
1,342,143
1,409,256

Corporation tax
171,529
281,128

Other taxation and social security
194,121
287,464

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
-
56,066

Other creditors
66,886
118,193

Accruals and deferred income
121,631
52,610

2,554,436
2,295,626


Bank loans
On 30 August 2022, the Company drew down on two HSBC facility agreements with the following terms:
Recovery Loan Scheme
Facility limit £1,718,665
Repayment terms: 60 monthly payments of £28,644
Interest: 4.65% per annum over the Bank of England base rate
Term loan
Facility limit £1,125,000
Repayment terms: 36 monthly payments of £33,842
Interest: 3.98% per annum over the Bank of England base rate
All bank loans are secured by way of a fixed and floating charge over all assets.


20.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2022
2021
£
£

Bank loans
1,977,059
310,606

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
-
64,138

Amounts owed to group undertakings
39,987
39,987

2,017,046
414,731


Terms of the bank loans can be seen in Note 19.

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LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022

21.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


2022
2021
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
658,126
90,909

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
700,740
310,606

Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
1,276,319
-


2,635,185
401,515



22.


Hire purchase and finance leases


Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:

2022
2021
£
£


Within one year
-
56,066

Between 1-5 years
-
64,138

-
120,204

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LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022

23.


Deferred taxation




2022
2021


£

£






At beginning of year
(24,263)
(109,788)


Charged to profit or loss
5,099
85,525



At end of year
(19,164)
(24,263)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2022
2021
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(20,468)
(26,473)

Other timing differences
1,304
2,210

(19,164)
(24,263)


24.


Share capital

2022
2021
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



9,900 (2021 - 9,900) Ordinary A shares of £1.00 each
9,900
9,900
100 (2021 - 100) Ordinary B shares of £1.00 each
100
100

10,000

10,000



25.


Reserves

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss reserve represents cumulative retained earning net of distributions to owners. 


26.


Pension commitments

The company operates a defined contribution 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 £35,090 (2021: £10,935). Contributions totalling £5,214 (2021: £872) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in other creditors. 

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LDL Components Ltd
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2022

27.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 2022 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2022
2021
£
£


Not later than 1 year
88,601
56,066

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
222,126
64,138

310,727
120,204


28.


Controlling party

The company is a wholly owned subsidiary undertaking of LDL Corporate Ltd, a company incorporated in England and Wales. The registered address of LDL Corporate Ltd is Unit 12 Graphite Way, Rossington Park, Hadfield, Derbyshire, SK13 1QH.
The largest group in which the results of the company are consolidated is that headed by LDL Group Holdings Limited. The consolidated accounts of this group are available to the public and may be obtained from the Registrar of Companies, Companies House, Crown Way, Maindy, Cardiff, CF4 3UZ. No other group accounts include the results of the company.
There is no overall controlling party of LDL Group Holdings Limited.

 
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