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TANFIELD GROUP PLC 
REPORT AND FINANCIAL  
STATEMENTS 2011 

Registered in England & Wales 

Company number 04061965 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TANFIELD GROUP PLC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2011 

SUMMARY OF CONTENTS 

Directors, Advisers and Officers 

Financial and Business Review 

Directors’ Report 

Corporate Governance 

Directors’ Remuneration Report 

Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities 

Report of the Independent Auditor  

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 

Consolidated & Company Balance Sheets 

Consolidated & Company Statements of Changes in Equity 

Consolidated & Company Cash Flow Statements 

Accounting Policies 

Notes to the Accounts 

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DIRECTORS AND ADVISERS 

DIRECTORS 

EXECUTIVE 
DS Kell 
CD Brooks 
BJ Campbell 

NON-EXECUTIVE 
J Pither              
RRE Stanley 
M Groak 

SECRETARY 
CD Brooks 

REGISTERED OFFICE AND ADVISORS 

REGISTERED OFFICE 
Vigo Centre 
Birtley Road 
Washington 
Tyne and Wear 
NE38 9DA 

AUDITOR 
Baker Tilly UK Audit LLP 
1 St James’ Gate 
Newcastle upon Tyne 
NE1 4AD 

SOLICITOR 
Ward Hadaway 
Sandgate House 
102 Quayside 
Newcastle upon Tyne 
NE1 6AE 

Chief Executive 
Finance Director 
Managing Director Powered Access 

Chairman 
Non executive Director 
Non executive Director 

NOMINATED ADVISOR 
WH Ireland 
24 Martin Lane 
londno 
London 
EC4R 0DR 

BROKER 
WH Ireland 
24 Martin Lane 
Londno 
London 
EC4R 0DR 

REGISTRAR 
Capita IRG plc  
Bourne House 
34 Beckenham 
Beckenham 
Kent 
BR3 4TH    

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TANFIELD GROUP PLC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS REVIEW 
Financial highlights 

Key performance indicators 
Continuing operations 
Revenue 
Gross margin on materials1 
EBITDA(before impairments, associates & disposals) 
Cash 
Headcount (Average no.) 
Order book – Powered Access 
1
 Source: management accounts 

2011 
£000’s 
48,305 
37% 
(13,397) 
3,463 
469 
30,500 

2010 
£000’s 
43,500 
29% 
(14,082) 
3,637 
428 
7,700 

change 
% 
11.0 
8.0 
4.9 
(4.8) 
9.6 
296.1 

CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT 

Demand for aerial lifts began to return in key markets during 2011 
and grew as the year progressed, clearly demonstrated by the order 
book brought into 2012.  

Bottlenecks within the supply chain slowed our rate of growth, but 
Tanfield still made progress towards a break-even position. The 
Company has recently raised additional funds to eliminate 
significant supply chain constraints and the Board is confident that 
this will accelerate Tanfield’s growth in 2012. 

The sale of Smith Electric Vehicles at the start of the year allowed 
the Board to fully focus its attention on the Powered Access division, 
which sells its products under the Snorkel brand. We cross-trained 
our workforce in anticipation of a ramp up in production and 
invested in new product development. Both strategies will stand us 
in good stead as the aerial lift industry maintains its growth curve in 
2012 and beyond. 

I  would  like  to  thank  all  of  our  employees  for  their  efforts  during 
year  that  delivered  progress  but  also  fresh  challenges;  and  I  look 
forward to working with you in 2012. 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REVIEW 

Summary 
During  the  recession,  many  of  the  major  rental  companies 
embarked  on  de-fleeting  programmes  to  improve  utilisation  rates 
and  suspended  capital  expenditure,  preferring  instead  to  age  their 
powered access fleets. A return  to growth in the equipment rental 
and plant hire sector in 2011 drove renewed appetite for aerial work 
platforms.  However,  demand  outstripped  supply  throughout  the 
year, as the supply chain struggled to regain capacity it  lost during 
the  downturn.  Overall,  Tanfield  grew  turnover  by  11  per  cent  to 
£48.3m,  narrowing  the  loss  from  continuing  operations  before 
impairment to £15.0m for the year.  

Powered Access & Engineering: Turnover of 
£48.3m (2010: £43.5m)  
Customers began to return in key markets in early 2011 and we 
delivered an increase in sales of 25% in the first half. Demand 
further increased in the second half of the year, but we were unable 
to accelerate our production capacity due to weakness in the  

industry’s  supply  chain.  This  is  evidenced  both  in  our  sales  growth 
for  the  year  and  the  £30.5m  order  book  we  carried  into  2012  – 
almost four times the order book at the end of 2010. 

We  continued  to  execute  our  strategy  of  enhancing  the  Snorkel 
product portfolio, launching a new range of boom lifts that share a 
common  chassis.  We  have  appointed  a  dedicated  team  to  target 
Latin  America,  which  continues  to  experience  strong  growth  in  the 
adoption of aerial work platforms; and strengthened our sales team 
in  North  America.  Snorkel  sells  through  a  worldwide  network  of 
independent distributors. In 2011 we appointed new distributors in 
China, Czech Republic, Romania and Turkey. 

Zero Emission Vehicles 
Tanfield  successfully  completed  the  sale  of  the  Smith  Electric 
Vehicles division to its associate company, Smith Electric Vehicles US 
Corp (“SEVUS”), on 1 January 2011. The assets of the UK entity were 
sold  to  SEVUS  for  $15m,  payable  in  20  equal  monthly  instalments. 
All  payments  due  to  date  have  been  met  in  line  with  our 
expectations.  On 7 March 2011 SEVUS completed a private placing 
to  raise  $58m,  triggering  a  pre-payment  of  the  deferred 
consideration  totalling  $5m  and  entitling  SEVUS  to  a  203  day 
repayment holiday in respect of the deferred consideration.   

On  24  October  2011,  SEVUS  completed  a  private  placing  to  raise 
$30m, triggering a  payment of further deferred consideration, plus 
accrued  interest,  of  approximately  $5.6m.    At  the  same  time, 
Tanfield  converted  $1.99m  of  deferred  consideration 
into  a 
convertible  note  and  warrant  that  converted  into  a  new  class  of 
preferred  equity  securities 
in  SEVUS  on  3  November  2011. 
Subsequently  Tanfield  held  5,259,192  ordinary  shares  in  SEVUS 
which represented, on a fully diluted basis, approximately 27.22 per 
cent of the enlarged ordinary share capital of SEVUS. 

On  14  February  2012,  SEVUS  announced  an  additional  private 
placement  of  $40m.  On  the  assumption  that  the  Placing 
is 
subscribed  in  full,  Tanfield’s  holding  is  diluted  to  24.13  per  cent  of 
the enlarged ordinary share capital of SEVUS.  

SEVUS  continued  to  execute  its  business  development  strategy 
throughout  2011.  It  strengthened  its  Board  of  Directors;  expanded 
its customer base in North America and Europe; established a joint 
venture to build all-electric school buses and announced it was  

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FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS REVIEW 
(Continued) 

opening a second production facility in the Bronx, New York. 

In  February  2012,  the  UK  Government  approved  the  Smith  Edison 
all-electric  3.5t  light  commercial  vehicle  for  the  Plug-In  Van  Grant. 
This  allows  fleets  to  purchase  Smith  Edison  vehicles  at  an  £8,000 
discount  to  the  list  price,  thereby  significantly  increasing  the  value 
proposition for the Edison. 

Outlook 
In  March  2012,  Tanfield  completed  a  £12m  placing,  the  net 
proceeds of which have provided additional working capital to allow 
significant  reductions  in  Snorkel  product  lead  times.  This  influx  of 
working  capital  allows  the  Company  to  place  larger  orders  with  its 
principal  suppliers,  make  investments  in  strategic  supply  channels 
and,  where  necessary,  offer  incentives  to  prioritise  supply  chain 
commitments from key supply chain partners.  

We  begin  2012  with  an  extremely  healthy  order  book  and  a  clear 
strategy  to  realise  this  as  sales.  Despite  the  ongoing  economic 
uncertainty  in  some  key  markets,  we  believe  that  replacement  of 
aged equipment alone will deliver growth this year.  

Working capital is critical to the Company’s growth strategy this 
year. Tanfield is therefore not proposing to pay a dividend for the 
period.  The directors believe the business is now well positioned to 
deliver growth and a return to profitability. 

FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT 

The 11% increase in revenue for the year to £48.3m (2010 £43.5m) 
reflected  the  improved  market  conditions  constrained  by  supply 
chain capacity and working capital constraints in 2011. 

As in 2010, the cost base has been held as low as possible without 
damaging  the  overall  Group  infrastructure.    The  limited  growth  in 
the year resulted in the business reporting a reduced loss before tax 
and results from associate of £15.1m (2010 £16.7m).   Expenses in 
all categories were very similar to 2010 and improved performance 
is dependent upon increased volumes. 

Reassessment of carrying value of associate 
The holding in Smith Electric Vehicles Corp was increased in the year 
by  participating  in  its  Series  C  fundraising  through  conversion  of 
$1.99m  (£1.28m)  of  the  deferred  consideration  owed  by  Smith 
Electric Vehicles Corp to Tanfield following the sale of Smith Electric 
Vehicles  UK  on  1  January  2011  into  equity.    Subsequently  Smith 
Electric  Vehicles  Corp  has  issued  a  Series  D  fundraising.    Applying 
the Series D valuation to the additional stake would value that stake 
at $2.6m (£1.6m).  We are required to account for our investment in 
this  associate  at  cost  less  our  share  of  accumulated  losses.    Given 
that Smith Electric Vehicles Corp is a start up, its cumulative losses 
exceed our  stake and is therefore valued at  nil  in our consolidated 
accounts.    This  results  in  a  full  write  down  of  our  additional 
investment in the year of £1.28m (2010 nil). 

Loss from operations 
The  Loss  from  Operations  before  impairments  in  the  period  was 
£14.99m (2010 £15.83). This was a trading loss reflecting  low sales 
volumes given the constraints to growth.   

Finance income 
The level of finance income in the period of £470k (2010: £108k) 
benefited from an increase in the value of the interest rate collar of 
£165k and interest income on deferred consideration of £220k.   

Taxation 
In spite of the consolidated losses, a tax charge of £186k arose in a 
specific fiscal jurisdiction (Japan) in the period (2010 £35k).  There is 
no brought forward deferred tax asset, and none was recognised in 
the period resulting in no adjustment to deferred tax (2010 charge 
£1,915k).  

Loss from continuing operations 
Given  the  above,  loss  from  continuing  operations  was  £16.5m, 
(2010  £18.6m),  the  most  significant  differences  between  2011  and 
2010 being the lower trading loss, and deferred tax charge offset by 
the reassessment of the investment in Smith Electric Vehicles. 

Discontinued Operations 
The  Smith  Electric  Vehicles  division  was  sold  on  1  January  2011 
resulting  in  a  profit  on  disposal  recognised  in  the  year  of  £173k.  
There  was  no  trading  impact  from  that  discontinued  operation  in 
2011 (2010: Loss for the year £5.4m). 

Total comprehensive income for the year 
The total comprehensive income for the year was a loss of £15.7m, 
(2010:  £21.5m),  after  reduced  benefit  from  currency  translation 
differences of £0.7m (2010: £2.5m).  

Earnings per share  
Loss per share from continuing operations was 17.5p (2010: Loss 
23.2p).  No dividend has been declared (2010: nil). 

Valuation of associate 
Our associate, Smith Electric Vehicles US Corp is valued at cost less 
any cumulative losses, with a minimum value of nil, and is therefore 
valued  at  nil.    During  the  year  Smith  Electric  Vehicles  raised  new 
equity at a valuation that would value the Tanfield Group plc stake 
in this associate at £54.0m. 

Net Cash 
At 31 December 2011, the Group had cash of £3.5m (2010: £3.6m). 
Although the business has reported a loss of £16.4m in the period, 
the net cash used was £0.2m.  This difference was funded largely by 
£7.8m  of  installments  of  consideration  from  its  sale  of  the  Smith 
Electric  Vehicles  division  to  its  associate  on  1  January  2011  and  a 
further  reduction  in  working  capital  in  the  period,  specifically 
inventory.   Since the year end the business has raised £12m before 
expenses  in  a  private  placing  of  its  shares.  The  additional  cash  will 
allow an increase in working capital to fund growth.  Given absence 
of  any  charges  against  the  company’s  assets,  if  necessary,  asset 
based  borrowing  capacity  should  be  available  to  accelerate  the 
growth. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

The directors submit their report and the financial statements of Tanfield 
Group PLC for the year ended 31 December 2011. 

Tanfield  Group  PLC  is  a  public  listed  parent  company  incorporated  and 
domiciled in England and quoted on AIM. 

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES 
The  company’s  principal  activity  is  that  of  a  holding  company.  Tanfield 
Group  PLC  is  the  parent  company  of  a  group  engaged  mainly  in  the 
powered access industry and engineering. 

RESULTS AND DIVIDENDS 
The financial result, for the twelve months to 31 December 2011 reflects 
improved  market  conditions  constrained  by  supply  chain  capacity  and 
working capital limitations. 

Turnover  for  the  twelve  month  period  was  £48.3m  compared  with 
£43.5m in the full year to December 2010. This reflects limited increase in 
volumes  in  response  to  the  increased  demand  for  products  in  2011,  in 
contrast with the very poor conditions experienced in 2010. 

The loss in the period of £16.4m (2010: £24.0m loss) arose from trading, 
reflecting the low sales volumes. 

As at the end of 2011, a review was undertaken of the carrying value of 
assets in the Powered Access division and it was concluded that a further 
£250k of trade receivable impairments was required.   

The  balance  sheet  remains  robust,  with  total  assets  at  the  end  of 
December of £45m (2010: £63m). Net Current Assets were £22.6m (2010: 
£35.2m)  with  cash  balances  of  £3.5m  and  no  borrowing. 
  This 
demonstrates that the company has sufficient working capital allowing it 
to work through the current trading conditions. 

No dividend has been paid or proposed for the year (2010: £nil). The loss 
of £16.4m (2010: £24.0m) has been transferred to reserves. 

REVIEW OF THE BUSINESS 
The year showed an increase in demand for the companies products and 
the  company  examined  ways  in  which  to  respond  cautiously  to  that 
demand,  given  the  uncertainty  of  the  sustainability  of  that  increased 
demand. 

A detailed review of the business is included in the financial and business 
review on pages 4 to 5 including the KPIs on page 4. 

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS 
The  company  raised  equity  of  £12m  through  a  private  placing  of  its 
shares.  This additional cash will be used to fund working capital and the 
supply chain to reduce the constraints on the company’s responses to the 
increased demand for its products. 

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POLITICAL AND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS  
During the year, the group has made no political or charitable 
donations (2010 - £nil). 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 
The  Group’s  financial  instruments  comprise  cash,  finance 
leases  and  short  term  debtors  and  creditors  arising  from  its 
operations.  The  principal  financial  instruments  used  by  the 
Group  are  cash  balances  raised  from  share  issues  by  the 
company  and  are  applied  in  financing  the  group’s  property, 
plant and equipment. The Group has not established a formal 
policy on the use of financial instruments but assesses the risks 
faced  by  the  Group  as  economic  conditions  and  the  Group’s 
operations develop.   

MARKET VALUE OF LAND AND BUILDINGS 
The directors are of the opinion that the market value of 
properties at 31 December 2011 would exceed the net book 
values included in the financial statements.  They are unable to 
quantify this excess in the absence of a professional valuation, 
the costs of which are not considered justifiable in view of the 
group’s intention to retain ownership of its existing properties 
for use in its business for the foreseeable future. 

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 
The Group maintains a development programme as continuity 
of  investment  in  this  area  is  essential  for  the  maintenance  of 
the Group’s market position and for future growth. 

RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES 
The  business  is  reliant  on  continued  sales  within  its  end 
markets, the pricing levels in those markets and the continued 
performance  of  its  supply  chain.    .    These  markets  have  been 
subject  to  a  sustained  period  of  low  demand  and  future 
performance in those markets is uncertain.   
   However, after raising additional funding in 2012 the biggest 
risk to the group in meeting its short term targets is the freeing 
up  of  the  supply  chain  to  reduce  lead  times  and  therefore 
increasing revenue allowing the group to return to profit. 
   The  group  buys  the  majority  of 
its  powered  access 
components  and  sells  the  majority  of  its  powered  access 
products  in  US  dollars.    Whilst  that  allows  a  natural  hedge  of 
those products, it does affect pricing in non US dollar markets, 
adding to the uncertainty. 

EVENTS SINCE THE END OF THE YEAR 
On 8 March 2012, the company raised £12m before costs in a 
private  placing  of  its  shares  to  be  used  to  fund  growth, 
additional sales volumes should allow the business to return to 
profit. 

DISABLED PERSONS  
The group will employ disabled persons when they appear to 
be suitable for a particular vacancy and every effort is made to 
ensure that they are given full and fair consideration when 
such vacancies arise.  Where existing employees become 
disabled, it is the Group’s policy wherever practicable to 
provide continuing employment under normal terms and 
conditions and to provide training and career development to 
disabled employees wherever appropriate. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT (Continued) 

EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT 
The Group encourages the involvement of its employees through regular 
dissemination of information of particular concerns to employees.  

To facilitate this, the company undertakes a Communications  
forum  where  all  employees  are  represented  by  a  colleague  within  their 
department at regular meetings with senior managers.   

DIRECTORS 
The present membership of the board is set out on page 3. Geoff Allison 
resigned as a director following the sale of the Electric Vehicle division by 
the group on 1 Jan 2011.    Dr JM Bridge and JN Wooding resigned on 8 
March 2012. 

All  directors  have  the  right  to  acquire  shares  in  the  company  via  the 
exercise  of  options  granted  under  the  terms  of  their  service  contracts, 
copies  of  which  may  be  inspected  by  shareholders  upon  written 
application to the company secretary. Details of the directors’ options to 
acquire  shares  are  set  out  in  the  Directors’  Remuneration  Report  on 
pages 9 to 10. 

POLICY ON PAYMENT OF CREDITORS  
It is group policy to agree and clearly communicate the terms of payment 
as  part  of  the  commercial  arrangements  negotiated  with  suppliers  and 
then  to  pay  according  to  those  terms  based  on  the  timely  receipt  of  an 
accurate  invoice.    The  company  supports  and  the  UK  based  businesses 
follow the CBI Prompt Payers Code.  A copy of the code can be obtained 
from the CBI at Centre Point, 103 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1DU. 

Trade  creditor  days  based  on  creditors  at  31  December  2011  were  100 
days. (2010: 83 days) 

SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDINGS 
On  31  December  2011  the  following  held  substantial  shares  in  the 
company.  No other person has reported an interest of more than 3% in 
the ordinary shares. 

DIRECTORS’ INTEREST IN CONTRACTS 
No director had a material interest at any time during the year 
in  any  contract  of  significance,  other  than  a  service  contract, 
with the company or any of its subsidiary undertakings. 

AUDITORS 
A  resolution  to  reappoint  Baker  Tilly  UK  Audit  LLP  as  auditors 
will  be  put  to  the  members  at  the  annual  general  meeting. 
Baker  Tilly  UK  Audit  LLP  has  indicated  its  willingness  to 
continue in office. 

INFORMATION  TO 

STATEMENT  AS  TO  DISCLOSURE  OF 
AUDITORS 
The directors in office on the date of approval of the financial 
statements  have  confirmed  that,  as  far  as  they  are  aware, 
there is no relevant audit information of which the auditors are 
unaware. Each of the directors have confirmed that they have 
taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as directors in 
order  to  make  themselves  aware  of  any  relevant  audit 
information and to establish that it has been communicated to 
the auditor. 

DIRECTORS INDEMNITY 
Every Director shall  be indemnified by the company out of its 
own funds. 

Approved by the Board of Directors and signed on behalf of the 
Board 

Charles Brooks 
Director 

No. 

% 

11 April 2012 

UBS PRIVATE BANKING NOMINEES LTD 

10,771,784 

11.39% 

HSBC GLOBAL CUSTODY NOMINEE (UK) 

THE BANK OF NEW YORK (NOMINEES) 

VIDACOS NOMINEES LIMITED 

TD DIRECT INVESTING NOMINEES 

BARCLAYSHARE NOMINEES LIMITED 

STRAND NOMINEES LIMITED 

6,548,593 

5,757,190 

5,731,993 

5,698,544 

4,427,630 

3,707,320 

6.92% 

6.09% 

6.06% 

6.03% 

4.68% 

3.92% 

RRE  Stanley  holds  shares  of  13.1%  which  are  held  through  nominee 
companies.  DS Kell holds shares of 3.7% which are held through nominee 
companies. 

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TANFIELD GROUP PLC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

CORPORATE GOVERANCE 
Principles of Corporate Governance 
The  company  is  committed  to  high  standards  of  corporate  governance.  
The  Board  is  accountable  to  the  company’s  shareholders  for  good 
corporate  governance.    The  company  has  partially  complied  throughout 
the  year  with  the  code  of  best  practice  set  out  in  the  UK  Corporate 
Governance Code (effective for periods commencing on or after 29 June 
2010) appended to the Listing Rules of the Financial Services Authority.  

The  role  of  the  Board  is  to  provide  entrepreneurial  leadership  of  the 
company  within  a  framework  of  prudent  and  effective  controls,  which 
enables risk to be assessed and managed.  The Board sets the company’s 
strategic aims, ensures that the necessary financial and human resources 
are  in  place  for  the  company  to  meet  its  objectives  and  reviews 
management  performance.    The  Board  sets  the  company’s  values  and 
standards and ensures that its obligations to its shareholders and others 
are understood and met.  

Board Structure 
During  the  year  the  Board  comprised  the  Non-Executive  Chairman  and 
Chief  Executive,  two  other  Executive  Directors,  and  four  independent 
Non-Executive Directors.   

Board Role 
The Board is responsible to shareholders for the proper management of 
the Group. The Non-Executive Directors have a particular responsibility to 
ensure  that  the  strategies  proposed  by  the  Executive  Directors  are  fully 
considered.    To  enable  the  Board  to  discharge  its  duties,  all  Directors 
have  full  and  timely  access  to  all  relevant  information  and  there  is  a 
procedure  for  all  Directors,  in  furtherance  of  their  duties,  to  take 
independent  professional  advice,  if  necessary,  at  the  expense  of  the 
Group.  The Board has a formal schedule of matters reserved to it.  It is 
responsible  for  overall  group  strategy,  approval  of  major  capital 
expenditure  projects  and  consideration  of  significant  financing  matters. 
The Board met on six separate occasions in the year. 

Appointment and Induction of Directors 
The  composition  of  the  Board  is  kept  under  review  with  the  aim  of 
ensuring  that  the  directors  collectively  possess  the  necessary  skills  and 
experience to direct the Group’s business activities.  

Board Committees 
The  Board  delegates  certain  matters  to  its  two  principal  committees, 
which deal with remuneration and audit. 

Remuneration Committee 
During  the  year  the  Remuneration  Committee  comprised  John  Bridge 
(Chair)  and  Martin  Groak.    After  8  March  2012  the  remuneration 
committee comprised of Roy Stanley and John Pither. 
The Remuneration Committee determines and agrees with the Board the 
framework of remuneration for the Executive Directors. The Board itself 
determines the remuneration of the Non-Executive Directors.  
There was one remuneration committee meeting in the period which was 
fully attended. 
The report on Directors’ remuneration is set out on pages 9 to 10. 

Audit Committee 
During  the  year  the  Audit  Committee  comprised  the  Non-Executive 
Directors  Martin  Groak  (Chair),  Jerry  Wooding  and  John  Bridge.    After  8 
March 2012 the Audit Committee comprised of Martin Groak and John  

Pither.    Meetings  are  also  attended,  by  invitation,  by  the 
Group Finance Director. 

The Audit Committee is responsible for: 

 

 

 

Reviewing  the  scope  of  external  audit,  to  receive 
regular reports from Baker Tilly UK Audit LLP. 
Reviewing the half-yearly and annual accounts prior 
to their recommendation to the Board. 
Reviewing  the  Group’s  internal  financial  controls 
and risk management systems and processes.  
  Making  recommendations  on  the  appointment,  re-
appointment  and  removal  of  external  auditors  and 
approving the terms of engagement. 
Reviewing the nature of the work and level of fees 
for  non-audit  services  provided  by  the  external 
auditors. 
Assessing 
effectiveness of the external auditor. 

independence,  objectivity  and 

the 

 

 

The  committee  met  on  two  occasions  during  the  year  and 
they were fully attended. 

Internal Control 
The Board has overall responsibility for the Group’s system of 
internal  control  and  risk  management  and  for  reviewing  the 
effectiveness  of  this  system.  Such  a  system  can  only  be 
designed  to  manage,  rather  than  eliminate,  the  risk  of  failure 
to achieve business objectives and can therefore only provide 
reasonable,  and  not  absolute  assurance  against  material 
misstatement or loss.  
The  Board  are  of  the  view  that  due  to  the  current  size  and 
composition of the Group, that it is not necessary to establish 
an internal audit function.  

institutional 

investors  and  analysts 

Relations with Shareholders 
The  Company  values  its  dialogue  with  both  institutional  and 
private investors.  Effective two-way communication with fund 
managers, 
is  actively 
pursued  and  this  encompasses  issues  such  as  performance, 
policy and strategy.   
Private  investors  are  encouraged  to  participate  in  the  Annual 
General  Meeting  at  which  the  Chairman  presents  a  review  of 
the  results  and  comments  on  current  business  activity.    The 
Chairmen  of  the  Audit  and  Remuneration  Committees  will  be 
available  at  the  Annual  General  Meeting  to  answer  any 
shareholder questions. 
Notice of Annual General Meeting will be issued in due course. 

Going Concern 
The  directors  confirm  that  they  are  satisfied  that  the 
Company and Group have adequate resources to continue in 
business  for  the  foreseeable  future.    For  this  reason,  they 
continue  to  adopt  the  going  concern  basis  in  preparing  the 
financial statements. 

Darren Kell 
Chief Executive 11 April 2012 

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TANFIELD GROUP PLC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION REPORT   

Remuneration committee 
The  company  has  established  a  Remuneration  Committee  which  is 
constituted  in  accordance  with  the  recommendations  of  the  Combined 
Code.    The  members  of  the  committee  during  the  year  were  JN  Bridge 
and  M  Groak  and  the  committee  was  chaired  by  JN  Bridge.    After  8 
March  2012  the  committee  was  comprised  of  Roy  Stanley  and  John 
Pither. 
In determining the directors’ remuneration for the year, the committee 
consulted the Chief Executive DS Kell and the Finance Director CD Brooks 
about its proposals. 

Remuneration policy 
The policy of the committee is to reward executive directors in order to 
recruit, motivate and retain high quality executives within a competitive 
market place. 

There  are  four  main  elements  of  the  remuneration  packages  for 
executive directors and senior management: 

Directors’ contracts 
It is the company’s policy that executive directors should have 
contracts  with  an  indefinite  term  providing  for  a  maximum  of 
one  year’s  notice.  In  the  event  of  early  termination,  the 
directors’  contracts  provide  for  compensation  up  to  a 
maximum of basic salary for the notice period. 

Non executive directors 
The  fees  of  non-executive  directors  are  determined  by  the 
board  as  a  whole  having  regard  to  the  commitment  of  time 
required and the level of fees in similar companies. 
Non-executive directors are employed on renewable fixed term 
contracts not exceeding three years. 

Board changes 
On  8  March  2012  JN  Bridge  and  JM  Wooding  resigned  as 
directors. 

 
 
 
 

Basic annual salary (including directors’ fees) and benefits; 
Annual bonus payments; 
Share option incentives; and 
Pension arrangements. 

Directors interests 
The interests of directors holding office at the year end in the 
company’s  ordinary  5p  shares  at  31  December  2011  and  1 
January 2011 are shown below: 

Basic salary 
Basic  salary  is  reviewed  annually  in  March  with  increases  taking  effect 
from  1  April.  In  addition  to  basic  salary,  the  executive  directors  also 
receive certain benefits in kind, principally private medical insurance. 

Annual bonus 
The  committee  establishes  the  objectives  which  must  be  met  for  each 
financial year if a cash bonus is to be paid. The purpose of the bonus is to 
reward  executive  directors  and  other  senior  employees  for  achieving 
above  average  performance  which  also  benefits  shareholders.  
Performance bonuses were paid as set out in the table on page 10. 

Share options 
The executive and non executive directors have options granted to them 
under the terms of the Share Option Scheme. There are no performance 
conditions attached to the share options. Share options were awarded as 
set out in the table on page 10. 

Pension arrangements 
Executive  directors  are  members  of  a  money  purchase  pension  scheme 
to  which  the  group  contributes.    Their  dependants  are  eligible  for 
dependants’  pension  and  the  payment  of  a  lump  sum  in  the  event  of 
death in service.  No other payments to directors are pensionable. 

RRE Stanley 
DS Kell 
CD Brooks 
BJ Campbell 
JN Bridge 
M Groak 
J Pither 
JM Wooding 
Total 

Number of shares 

2011 
12,378,756 
3,447,811 
28,563 
106,363 
76,044 
- 
815,084 
31,209 
16,883,830 

2010 
12,378,756 
3,447,811 
28,563 
106,363 
76,044 
- 
815,084 
31,209 
16,883,830 

The  directors,  as  a  group,  beneficially  own  18%  of  the 
company’s shares. 

All directors have the right to acquire shares in the company via 
the exercise of options granted under the terms of their service 
contracts,  copies  of  which  may  be  inspected  by  shareholders 
upon written application to the company secretary.  

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TANFIELD GROUP PLC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION REPORT (continued) 

Remuneration review 

Directors emolument for the financial year were as follows: 

RRE Stanley 
DS Kell 
CD Brooksa 
BJ Campbell 
GE Allisonb 
JN Bridgee 
M Groak 
JM Woodingc 
J Pitherd 
Total 
a 
CD Brooks received a loan in a previous year of £31k which was outstanding at 31 December 2011. 

Salary 
65 
280 
206 
188 
- 
26 
26 
25 
30 
846 

Benefits 
in kind 
18 
18 
18 
18 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
72 

Bonuses 
- 
108 
82 
40 
10 
- 
- 
- 
- 
240 

Total           
2011 
83 
406 
306 
246 
10 
26 
26 
25 
30 
1,158 

Pension Total       

Total           
2010 
54 
273 
183 
183 
110 
26 
26 
25 
30 
910 

2011 
4 
26 
15 
17 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
62 

Pension 

Total       
2010 
4 
25 
15 
17 
10 
- 
- 
- 
- 
71 

b

 GE Allison transferred to Smith Electric Vehicles Europe Limited on  1 January 2011 as part of the electric vehicles division disposal.   

c 

Mr Wooding is paid through Simkat Consultants.  Mr Wooding resigned 8 March 2012.

d

 J Pither is paid through Surrey management services.

e

 JN Bridge resigned 8 March 2012. 
Directors share options held at 31 December 2011 were as follows: 

31 December 
2010f 
411,334 
860,000 
- 

250,000 
200,000 
- 

140,000 
50,000 
320,000 
- 

800,000 
30,000 
30,000 
- 

Granted/ 
Lapsed 
- 
- 
1,800,000 

- 
- 
1,100,000 

- 
- 
- 
900,000 

- 
- 
- 
200,000 

3,091,334 

4,000,000 

31 
December 
2011 
411,334 
860,000 
1,800,000 

250,000 
200,000 
1,100,000 

140,000 
50,000 
320,000 
900,000 

800,000 
30,000 
30,000 
200,000 

7,091,334 

Exercised 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

Option 
price per 
sharef 
1p 
1p 
27p 

1p 
1p 
27p 

5p 
1p 
1p 
27p 

1p 
1p 
1p 
27p 

Date from 
which 
normally 
exercisableg 
01/03/2009 
02/01/2010 
21/01/2014 

14/06/2009 
02/01/2010 
21/01/2014 

14/09/2008 
01/03/2009 
02/01/2010 
21/01/2014 

02/01/2010 
01/03/2009 
01/03/2009 
21/01/2014 

Expiry Date 
01/03/2016 
02/01/2017 
21/01/2021 

14/06/2016 
02/01/2017 
21/01/2021 

14/09/2015 
01/03/2016 
02/01/2017 
21/01/2021 

02/01/2017 
01/03/2016 
01/03/2016 
21/01/2021 

DS Kell 

CD Brooks 

BJ Campbell 

RRE Stanley 
JN Bridge 
M Groak 
J Pither 

Total 

f
 Certain option agreements allow for the option price to reduce in the event of a demerger.  As a result of the Electric Vehicle disposal on 1 Jan 2011 certain options reduced their price to 1p. 
g 

Certain share option agreements have a clause that allows the options to be exercised early if market capitalisation exceeds a certain level. 

h 

On 31 December 2011 the market price of the ordinary shares was 41p. The range during 2011 was 22.00p to 53.75p 

Approval 
This report was approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 11 April 2012 and signed on its behalf by: 

Roy Stanley 
Chairman of Remuneration Committee 

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TANFIELD GROUP PLC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES   

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting 
records that are sufficient to show and explain the group’s and 
the  company’s  transactions  and  disclose  with  reasonable 
accuracy at any time the financial position of the group and 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  group  and 
the  company  and  hence  for  taking  reasonable  steps  for  the 
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity 
of  the  corporate  and  financial  information  included  on  the 
Tanfield Group plc website.   

Legislation  in  the  United  Kingdom  governing  the  preparation 
and  dissemination  of  financial  statements  may  differ  from 
legislation in other jurisdictions. 

The directors are responsible for preparing the Directors’ Report and the 
financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. 

Company  law  requires  the  directors  to  prepare  Group  and  Company 
Financial  Statements for each financial year.  The  directors are required 
by  the  AIM  rules  of  the  London  Stock  Exchange  to  prepare  Group 
financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting 
Standards  ("IFRS")   as  adopted  by  the  European  Union  (“EU”)  and  have 
elected under company law to prepare the company financial statements 
in accordance with IFRS  as adopted by the EU. 

The financial statements are required by law and IFRS adopted by the EU 
to present fairly the financial position of the group and company and the 
financial performance of the group.  The Companies Act 2006 provides in 
relation to such financial statements that references in the relevant part 
of  that  Act  to  financial  statements  giving  a  true  and  fair  view  are 
references to their achieving a fair presentation. 

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 group and the company and of the profit and 
loss of the group for that period. 

In  preparing  each  of  the  group  and  company  financial  statements,  the 
directors are required to: 

a. 

b. 

c. 

d. 

select  suitable  accounting  policies  and  then  apply  them 
consistently; 

make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 

state whether they have been prepared in accordance with IFRSs 
adopted by the EU; 

prepare  the  financial  statements  on  the  going  concern  basis 
unless  it  is  inappropriate  to  presume  that  the  group  and  the 
company will continue in business. 

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TANFIELD GROUP PLC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR   

Independent auditor’s report to the members of 
Tanfield Group PLC 

Opinion on the financial statements 

In our opinion  

We  have  audited  the  group  and  parent  company  financial  statements 
(“the  financial  statements”)  on  pages  13-43.  The  financial  reporting 
framework  that  has  been  applied  in  their  preparation  is  applicable  law 
and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the 
European  Union  and,  as  regards  the  parent  company  financial 
in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  the 
statements,  as  applied 
Companies Act 2006.   

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. 

Respective responsibilities of directors and auditor 
As  more  fully  explained  in  the  Directors’  Responsibilities  Statement  set 
out on page 11, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the 
financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair 
view.    Our  responsibility  is  to  audit  and  express  an  opinion  on  the 
financial statements in accordance with applicable law and International 
Standards  on  Auditing  (UK  and  Ireland).    Those  standards  require  us  to 
comply with the Auditing Practices Board’s (APB’s) Ethical Standards for 
Auditors. 

Scope of the audit of the financial statements 
A description of the scope of an audit of financial statements is provided 
on the APB’s website at www.frc.org.uk/apb/scope/private.cfm. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the  financial  statements  give  a  true  and  fair  view  of  the 
state  of  the  group’s  and  the  parent’s  affairs  as  at  31 
December 2011 and of the group’s loss for the year then 
ended; 
the  group  financial  statements  have  been  properly 
prepared  in  accordance  with  IFRSs  as  adopted  by  the 
European Union; 
the  parent  financial  statements  have  been  properly 
prepared  in  accordance  with  IFRSs  as  adopted  by  the 
European  Union  and  as  applied  in  accordance  with  the 
Companies Act 2006; and 
the 
in 
accordance  with  the  requirements  of  the  Companies  Act 
2006. 

statements  have  been  prepared 

financial 

Opinion  on  other  matter  prescribed  by  the  Companies  Act 
2006 
In our opinion the information given in the Directors’ Report for 
the  financial  year  for  which  the  financial  statements  are 
prepared is consistent with the financial statements. 

Matters on which we are required to report by exception 
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters 
where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, 
in our opinion: 
 

adequate  accounting  records  have  not  been  kept  by  the 
parent  company,  or  returns  adequate  for  our  audit  have 
not been received from branches not visited by us; or 
the  parent  company  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. 

ALAN AITCHISON (Senior Statutory Auditor) 
For  and  on  behalf  of  BAKER  TILLY  UK  AUDIT  LLP,  Statutory 
Auditor 
Chartered Accountants 
1 St James’ Gate 
Newcastle upon Tyne 
NE1 4AD   

11 April 2012 

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TANFIELD GROUP PLC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011 

Continuing operations 
Revenue 
Changes in inventories of finished goods and WIP 
Raw materials and consumables used 
Staff costs 
Depreciation and amortisation expense 
Other operating expenses 
Loss from continuing operations before impairments 
Impairment of receivables 
Loss from continuing operations after impairments 
Finance expense 
Finance income 
Net finance income (expense) 

Loss from continuing operations before tax and associate 
Reassessment of carrying value of associate 
Loss before taxation 
Taxation 
Loss for the year from continuing operations 

Discontinued operations 
Profit on disposal of operations 
Loss for the year from discontinued operations 
Loss for the year 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax: 
Currency translation differences 
Total comprehensive income for the year 

Notes 

2011 
£000's 

2010 
£000's 

1 
18 

6 
7 
8 

9 
9 

17 

10 

4 
3 

48,305 
(2,848) 
(33,250) 
(17,143) 
(1,595) 
(8,461) 
(14,992) 
(250) 
(15,242) 
(286) 
470 
184 

(15,058) 
(1,280) 
(16,338) 
(186) 
(16,524) 

43,500 
(7,689) 
(27,025) 
(14,747) 
(1,745) 
(8,121) 
(15,827) 
(650) 
(16,477) 
(294) 
108 
(186) 

(16,663) 
- 
(16,663) 
(1,950) 
(18,613) 

173 
- 
(16,351) 

- 
(5,375) 
(23,988) 

694 
(15,657) 

2,509 
(21,479) 

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TANFIELD GROUP PLC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (CONTINUED) 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011 

Loss for the year attributable to: 

Owners of the parent 
From continuing operations 
From discontinued operations 

Non-controlling interest 
From continuing operations 

Loss for the year 

Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to: 

Owners of the parent 
Non-controlling interest 

Total comprehensive income for the year 

Loss per share 

Loss per share from continuing operations 
Basic (p) 
Diluted (p) 

Loss per share from discontinued operations 
Basic (p) 
Diluted (p) 

2011 
£000's 

2010 
£000's 

(16,510) 
173 
(16,337) 

(18,611) 
(5,375) 
(23,986) 

(14) 

(2) 

(16,351) 

(23,988) 

(15,643) 
(14) 

(21,477) 
(2) 

(15,657) 

(21,479) 

11 
11 

11 
11 

(17.5) 
(17.5) 

(23.2) 
(23.2) 

0.2 
0.2 

(6.7) 
(6.7) 

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TANFIELD GROUP PLC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY BALANCE SHEETS (Company registration number 04061965) 
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2011 

Notes 

Group 

2011 
£000's 

2010 
£000's 

Company 
2011 
£000's 

2010 
£000's 

Non current assets 
Intangible assets 
Property, plant and equipment 
Associate 
Trade and other receivables 
Investments in subsidiaries 

Current assets 
Inventories 
Trade and other receivables 
Investments 
Current tax assets 
Deferred consideration 
Cash and cash equivalents 

Assets classified as held for sale 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Provisions 
Tax liabilities 
Obligations under finance leases 
Other creditors 

Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for 
sale 

Non-current liabilities 
Obligations under finance leases 
Deferred tax liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Equity 
Share capital 
Share premium 
Share option reserve 
Special reserve 
Merger reserve 
Translation reserve 
Profit and loss account 
Equity attributable to the owners of the parent 
Non controlling interests 
Total equity 

13 
14 
17 
19 
34 

18 
19 
15 

5 
16 

3 

20 
27 

21 
22 

3 

21 
23 

24 
24 

26 

5,023 
3,324 
- 
- 
- 
8,347 

21,495 
10,753 
498 
- 
341 
3,463 
36,550 
- 
36,550 
44,897 

13,034 
621 
189 
60 
- 
13,904 
- 

5,546 
3,879 
- 
250 
- 
9,675 

25,408 
10,510 
395 
11 
- 
3,637 
39,961 
13,194 
53,155 
62,830 

11,293 
272 
83 
197 
2,294 
14,139 
3,832 

- 
- 
1,280 
- 
1,008 
2,288 

- 
27,780 
- 
- 
341 
1,278 
29,399 
- 
29,399 
31,687 

2,084 
- 
- 
- 
- 
2,084 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
1,847 
1,847 

- 
42,971 
- 
- 
- 
1,010 
43,981 
- 
43,981 
45,828 

1,445 
- 
- 
- 
2,294 
3,739 
- 

13,904 

17,971 

2,084 

3,739 

208 
375 
583 
14,487 

4,728 
3,097 
1,785 
66,837 
1,534 
12,126 
(59,680) 
30,427 
(17) 
30,410 

- 
375 
375 
18,346 

4,704 
827 
1,764 
66,837 
1,534 
11,432 
(42,611) 
44,487 
(3) 
44,484 

- 
- 
- 
2,084 

4,728 
3,097 
1,785 
66,837 
1,534 
- 
(48,378) 
29,603 
- 
29,603 

- 
- 
- 
3,739 

4,704 
827 
1,764 
66,837 
1,534 
- 
(33,577) 
42,089 
- 
42,089 

Total equity and total liabilities 

44,897 

62,830 

31,687 

45,828 

The financial statements on pages 13 to 43 were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 11 April 2012 and are signed on its behalf by: 

Charles Brooks Group Finance Director 

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CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY CASH FLOW STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011 

Continuing operations 
Loss before interest and taxation 
Depreciation and amortisation 
Loss on deferred consideration currency fluctuations 
Loss on disposal of fixed assets 
Profit on disposal of operations 
Impairment of receivables 
Loss on reassessment of carrying value of associate 
Loss on intercompany loan write off 
Loss on impairment of investments 
Operating cash flows before movements in working capital 
(Increase) decrease in receivables 
Increase (decrease) in payables 
Increase (decrease) in provisions 
Decrease in inventories 
Net cash (used in) operations – continuing operations 

Discontinued operations 
Loss before interest and taxation 
Depreciation and amortisation 
Loss on disposal of fixed assets 
Operating cash flows before movements in working capital 
Decrease in receivables 
Decrease in payables 
Increase in provisions 
Decrease in inventories 
Net cash from operations – discontinued operations 

Cash used in operations 
Interest paid 
Income taxes (paid) received 
Net cash used in operating activities 

Cash flow from Investing Activities 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment 
Receipt of deferred consideration 
Purchase of investments 
Purchase of intangible fixed assets 
Exclusivity agreement cash received 
Interest received 
Net cash from (used in) from investing activities 

Cash flow from financing activities 
Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares net of costs 
New obligations under finance leases in the period 
Repayments of obligations under finance leases 
Net cash from financing activities 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of year 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 

Group 

2011 
£000's 

2010 
£000's 

Company 
2011 
£000's 

2010 
£000's 

(16,349) 
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Note: Cashflows arising from discontinued operations are operating activities £Nil outflow (2010: £2k outflow), Investing activities £Nil outflow (2010: £356k outflow) and Financing activities £Nil outflow 
(2010: £20k outflow). 

17 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TANFIELD GROUP PLC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

ACCOUNTING POLICIES 
(i)  Basis of preparation of the financial statements 
These  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  prepared 
in 
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted 
by  the  EU  (“IFRS”),  IFRIC  interpretations  and  the  requirements  of  the 
Companies  Act  applicable  to  Companies  reporting  under  IFRS.    The 
financial  statements  have  been  prepared  under  the  historical  cost 
convention,  modified  for  the  revaluation  of  certain  financial  assets  and 
liabilities at fair value. 
     The  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  IFRS 
requires the use of accounting estimates.  It also requires management 
to  exercise  its  judgement  in  the  process  of  applying  the  group’s 
accounting policies.  The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or 
complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to 
the  consolidated  financial  statements,  are  disclosed  below  in  “Critical 
accounting estimates and key judgements”. 

(ii) Going Concern  
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, 
which  assumes  that  the  Group  will  continue  to  be  able  to  meet  its 
liabilities as they fall due for the foreseeable future. The Group has cash 
balances and is debt free. 

The  Group  has  prepared  trading  forecasts  through  to  December  2015 
which include detailed cash flow calculations. The forecasts are based on 
detailed assumptions as to sales performance by month, product mix and 
working  capital  assumptions.  The  forecasts  assume  an  increase  in 
turnover in 2012 to 2015.  This increase is underpinned by the increase in 
order intake rates and the accumulated order  backlog.    In  March 2012 
the  Group  has  raised  a  further  £11.2m  through  the  issuance  of  equity 
(note 33), ensuring it has the resources to respond to increased demands 
on  working  capital  arising  from  increased  activity.    This  cash  allows 
significant headroom in all sensitivities to the forecasts. 

Although  the  Group  again  released  cash  from  inventories  during  2011, 
useable  inventory  still  remains  higher  than  necessary.    It  is  therefore 
expected that this usage of inventory will continue, resulting in working 
capital  growing  at  a  lower  rate  than  would  otherwise  be  necessary  to 
support  the  forecast  growth.    Given  the  cash  raised,  sensitivities  have 
been prepared that demonstrate that the business would still be viewed 
as a going concern even if this was not the case.  

There is inherent uncertainty in any forecast. Such uncertainties include 
the lack of visibility regarding the sustainability of current levels of order 
intake  in  the current  economic and financial climate, however the level 
of orders taken, accumulated order backlog and order prospects is more 
than  adequate  to  indicate  activity  levels  that  support  the  forecast  sales 
for  2012.   Furthermore  the  company  faces  additional  uncertainties:  the 
risk  that  the  actions  that  are  planned  and  being  put  into  effect  might 
take more time to complete than forecast; the movement in  dollar and 
euro  exchange  rates.  The  Directors  feel  that  a  reasonably  balanced 
approach has been taken to these risks in the forecast.   

The  Directors  are  confident  that  the  assumptions  underlying  their 
forecasts  are  reasonable  and  that  the  Group  will  be  able  to  operate 
within its cash balances. Having taken the uncertainties into account the 
Board believes that it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements 
on the going concern basis. The financial statements do not include any  

18 

adjustment  to  the  value  of  the  balance  sheet  assets  or 
provisions for further liabilities,  which would result should the 
going concern concept not be valid. 

(iii) Basis of consolidation 
The  group  financial  statements  consolidate  the  financial 
statements  of  Tanfield  Group  plc  (‘the  company’)  and  its 
subsidiaries, and they incorporate its share of the results of its 
associates using the equity method of accounting . 

 

 

A subsidiary is an entity that is controlled by another 
entity,  known  as  the  parent.    Control  is  power  to 
govern  the  financial  and  operating  policies  of  an 
entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. 
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is  neither  a 
has  significant 
influence  and  that 
subsidiary  nor  an 
joint  venture. 
interest 
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financial  and  operating  policy  decisions  of  an  entity 
but is not control or joint control over those policies. 

in  a 

results  of  subsidiaries  acquired  or  disposed  are 

The 
consolidated from and up to the date of change of control. 
     The costs of an acquisition are measured as the fair value of 
the  assets  given,  equity  instruments  issued  and  liabilities 
incurred or assumed at the date of exchange, plus costs directly 
attributable to the acquisition.  Identifiable assets acquired and 
liabilities  and  contingent  liabilities  assumed  in  a  business 
combination  are 
initially  measured  at  fair  value  at  the 
acquisition date irrespective of any minority interest. 
     Where  necessary,  adjustments  are  made  to  the  financial 
statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used 
intra-group 
in 
transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated on 
consolidation 
     Investments  in  associates  are  initially  recognised  at  cost.  
Subsequent  to  acquisition,  the  carrying  value  of  the  group’s 
share  of  post  acquisition  reserves,  less  any  impairment  in  the 
value  of  individual  assets.    The  income  statement  reflects  the 
group’s  share  of  the  results  of  operations  after  tax  of  the 
associate.    In  accordance  with  IAS28  the  groups  share  of  post 
tax loss is limited to its investment. 

line  with  those  used  by  the  group. 

  All 

(iv) Revenue 
Service  revenue 
is  measured  at  the  fair  value  of  the 
consideration  received  or  receivable  and  represents  amounts 
receivable  for  goods  and  services  provided  in  the  normal 
course  of  business,  net  of  discounts,  VAT  and  other  sales 
related taxes.  
     Revenue  from  the  sale  of  goods  is  recognised  when  goods 
are delivered and title has passed. 

(v) Leases 
Leases  are  classified  as  finance  leases  whenever  the  terms  of 
the  lease  transfer  substantially  all  the  risks  and  rewards  of 
ownership  to  the  lessee.  All  other  leases  are  classified  as 
operating leases.  
     Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets of 
the Group at their fair value or, if lower, at the present value of 
the  minimum 
lease  payments,  each  determined  at  the 
inception of the lease. The corresponding liability to the 

 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Manufacturing schedules and other intangibles 
Manufacturing schedules and other intangible assets have been 
brought in on the acquisition of businesses and capitalised at a 
fair  value.  The  intangible  assets  are  carried  at  cost  less 
accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. 

Estimated useful economic lives 
The  estimated  useful  economic  lives  assigned  to  the  principal 
categories of intangible assets are as follows: 

 
Computer software                               5 years 
  Manufacturing schedules                    10 years 
  Other intangible assets                        2 to 10 years 

(viii) Research and development 
Research expenditure is recognised as an expense in the period 
in which it is incurred. 
income 
     Development  expenditure 
statement  in  the  period  in  which  it  is  incurred  unless  it  is 
probable  that  economic  benefits  will  flow  to  the  group  from 
the asset being developed, the cost of the asset can be reliably 
measured and technical feasibility can be demonstrated. 
     Internally-generated  intangible  assets  are  amortised  on  a 
straight-line basis over their useful lives (10 to 15 years). 

is  recognised 

in  the 

(ix) Plant, property and equipment 
Plant, property and equipment is included in the balance sheet 
at  historical  cost,  less  accumulated  depreciation  and  any 
impairment losses. 
On  disposal  of  property,  plant  and  equipment,  the  difference 
between sales proceeds and the net book value at the date of 
disposal is recorded in the income statement.  

Depreciation 
Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets over 
their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method, on 
the following bases: 

 
 

Plant and Machinery                             3- 10 years 
Leasehold Land & Buildings 

the 
over 
lifetime of the 
lease 

Fixtures, fittings  and equipment        3- 10 years 
 
  Motor Vehicles                                       3- 5 years 

Assets  held  under  finance  leases  are  depreciated  over  their 
expected  useful  lives  on  the  same  basis  as  owned  assets  or, 
where shorter, the term of the relevant lease. 

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lessor is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease 
payments  are  apportioned  between  finance  charges  and  reduction  of 
lease  obligation  so  as  to  achieve  a  constant  rate  of    interest  on  the 
remaining  balance  of  the  liability.  Finance  charges  are  charged  directly 
against income.  
     Rentals  payable  under  operating  leases  are  charged  to  income  on  a 
straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease.  Benefits received 
and receivable as an incentive to enter an operating lease are also spread 
on a straight line basis over the lease term. 

(vi) Foreign currencies 
Transactions 
in  currencies  other  than  sterling,  the  presentational 
currency of the group, are recorded at the rates of exchange  prevailing 
on the dates of the transactions. At each balance sheet date, monetary 
assets  and  liabilities  that  are  denominated  in  foreign  currencies  are 
retranslated at the rates prevailing on the balance sheet date.  
     Non-monetary  assets  and  liabilities  carried  at  fair  value  that  are 
denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rates prevailing 
at the date when the fair value was determined. Gains and losses arising 
on  retranslation  are  included  in  the  income  statement  for  the  period, 
except  for  exchange  differences  on  non-monetary  assets  and  liabilities, 
which are recognised directly in equity. 
     On  consolidation,  the  assets  and  liabilities  of  the  Group’s  overseas 
operations  are  translated  at  exchange  rates  prevailing  on  the  balance 
sheet  date.  Income  and  expense  items  are  translated  at  the  average 
exchange rates for the period. 
     Exchange  differences  arising,  if  any,  are  classified  as  equity  and 
transferred  to  the  Group’s  translation  reserve.  Such  translation 
differences  are  recognised  as  income  or  as  expenses  in  the  period  in 
which the operation is disposed of. 
     Goodwill  and  fair  value  adjustments  arising  on  the  acquisition  of  a 
foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and 
translated at the closing rate. 

(vii) Intangible assets 
Identifiable intangible assets are recognised when the group controls the 
asset,  it  is  probable  that  future  economic  benefits  attributable  to  the 
asset  will  flow  to  the  group  and  the  cost  of  the  asset  can  be  reliably 
measured.  All intangible assets, other than Goodwill, are amortised over 
their useful economic life.  

Goodwill 
Goodwill  arising  on  consolidation  represents  the  excess  of  the  cost  of 
acquisition over the Group’s interest in the fair value of the identifiable 
assets and liabilities of a subsidiary, associate or jointly controlled entity 
at the date of acquisition and is included as a non current asset.  
     Goodwill is tested annually for impairment and  is carried at cost less 
accumulated 
recognised 
losses.  Any 
immediately in the income statement and is not subsequently reversed. 
     Goodwill  is  allocated  to  cash  generating  units  for  the  purpose  of 
impairment testing.   
     On  disposal  of  a  subsidiary  the  attributable  amount  of  goodwill  is 
included in the determination of the profit or loss on disposal. 

impairment 

impairment 

is 

Computer Software 
Computer  software comprises computer  software purchased from third 
parties and is carried at cost less accumulated amortisation. 

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(x) Asset Impairment (excluding Goodwill) 
At each balance sheet date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of 
its  tangible  and  intangible  assets  to  determine  whether  there  is  any 
indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such 
indication  exists,  the  recoverable  amount  of  the  asset  is  estimated  in 
order to determine the  extent of the impairment loss. Where the asset 
does  not  generate  cash  flows  that  are  independent  from  other  assets, 
the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit 
to which the asset belongs. An intangible asset with an indefinite useful 
life is tested for impairment annually and whenever there is an indication 
that the asset may be impaired. 
     Recoverable  amount  is  the  higher  of  fair  value  less  costs  to  sell  and 
value  in  use.  In  assessing  value  in  use,  the  estimated  future  cash  flows 
are discounted to their  present  value using a  pre-tax discount  rate that 
reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the 
risks  specific  to  the  asset  for  which  the  estimates  of  future  cash  flows 
have been adjusted. 
     If  the  recoverable  amount  of  an  asset  (or  cash-generating  unit)  is 
estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the 
asset  (cash-generating  unit)  is  reduced  to  its  recoverable  amount.  An 
impairment  loss  is  recognised  as  an  expense  immediately,  unless  the 
relevant  asset  is  carried  at  a  revalued  amount,  in  which  case  the 
impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease. 
     Where  an 
loss  subsequently  reverses,  the  carrying 
amount  of  the  asset  (cash-generating  unit)  is  increased  to  the  revised 
estimate  of  its  recoverable  amount,  but  so  that  the  increased  carrying 
amount  does  not  exceed  the  carrying  amount  that  would  have  been 
determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (cash-
generating  unit)  in  prior  years.  A  reversal  of  an  impairment  loss  is 
recognised as income immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at 
a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is 
treated as a revaluation increase. 

impairment 

 (xi) Inventories 
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost 
comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and 
those  overheads  that  have  been  incurred  in  bringing  the  inventories  to 
their  present  location  and  condition.  Cost  is  calculated  using  the 
weighted average method. Net realisable value represents the estimated 
selling  price  less  all  estimated  costs  to  completion  and  costs  to  be 
incurred in marketing, selling and distribution. 

(xii) Share based payments 
The  Group  issues  equity-settled  share  based  payments  to  certain 
employees  and  has  applied  the  requirements  of  IFRS2  “Share-based 
payments”.  
     Equity settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the 
date of the grant. Fair value is measured using a Black-Scholes model. 
     The  fair  value  is  expensed  on  a  straight  line  basis  over  the  vesting 
period, based on the Group’s estimate of shares that will eventually vest. 

(xiii) Borrowing costs 
All borrowing costs are expensed in the income statement in the period 
in which they are incurred. 

(xiv) Financial instruments 
Recognition of financial assets and financial liabilities 
Financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  are  recognised  on  the 
Group’s balance sheet when the Group has become a  party to 
the contractual provisions of the instrument. 

Financial assets 
Trade and other receivables 
Financial assets within trade and other receivables are initially 
recognised  at  fair  value,  which  is  usually  the  original  invoiced 
amount  and  are  subsequently  carried  at  fair  value 
less 
provisions made for doubtful receivables. 
     Trade receivables do not carry any interest and are stated at 
their  nominal  value  as  reduced  by  appropriate  allowances  for 
estimated irrecoverable amounts. 
     Provisions are made specifically where there is evidence of a 
risk  of  non-payment,  taking  into  account  ageing,  previous 
losses experienced and general economic conditions. 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash  and  cash  equivalents  comprise  cash  on  hand  less  short 
term bank overdrafts. 

liabilities  and  equity 

Financial liabilities 
Financial liabilities and equity 
instruments  are  classified 
Financial 
according  to  the  substance  of  the  contractual  arrangements 
entered  into.    An  equity  instrument  is  any  contract  that 
evidences  a  residual  interest  in  the  assets  of  the  group  after 
deducting all of its liabilities. 
     Ordinary  shares  are  classified  as  equity.  Incremental  costs 
directly  attributable  to  the  issue  of  new  shares  are  shown  in 
equity as a deduction from the proceeds received. 

Trade and other payables 
Financial liabilities within trade and other payables are initially 
recorded  at  fair  value,  which  is  usually  the  original  invoiced 
amount, and subsequently carried at historical cost. 

Loans and other borrowings 
Loans and other borrowings are initially recognised at fair value 
plus  directly  attributable 
costs  and  are 
subsequently  carried  at  amortised  cost  using  the  effective 
interest method. 

transaction 

Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting 
The Group transacts derivative financial instruments to manage 
the underlying exposure to foreign exchange risks and interest 
rate  risk.    The  Group  does  not  enter  into  derivative  financial 
instruments  for  speculative  purposes.    Derivative  financial 
assets are included in the balance sheet at fair value.  Changes 
in  fair  value  are  recognised  in  the  income  statement  as  they 
arise. 

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relates to items credited or charged directly to equity, in which 
case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity.  
     The  carrying  amount  of  deferred  tax  assets  is  reviewed  at 
each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no 
longer probable that  sufficient taxable  profits will be available 
to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. 

(xix) Termination benefits 
Termination  benefits 
(leaver  costs)  are  payable  when 
employment is terminated before the normal retirement date, 
or  when  an  employee  accepts  voluntary  redundancy 
in 
exchange for these benefits.  The group recognises termination 
benefits  when  it  is  demonstrably  committed  to  the  affected 
employees leaving the group. 

(xx) Provisions 
Provisions  are  recognised  when  the  group  has  a  present  legal 
or  constructive  obligation  as  a  result  of  past  events,  it  is 
probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle 
the obligation and the amount can be reliably estimated. 

(xxi) Investments 
Investments are included at cost less amounts written off. 

(xxii) Disposal groups held for sale 
Disposal groups held for sale are measured at the lower of their 
carrying  amount  and  fair  value  less  cost  to  sell  and  presented 
separately in the balance sheet from other assets and liabilities. 
Disposal  groups  are  classified  as  held  for  sale  if  their  carrying 
amount  will  be  recovered  through  a  sale  transaction  rather 
than through continuing use.  This condition is regarded as met 
only  when  the  sale  is  highly  probable,  the  disposal  group  is 
available 
its  present  condition, 
management  are  committed  to  the  sale  and  expect  the 
disposal  group  to  qualify  for  recognition  as  a  completed  sale 
within one year from the date of classification. 

immediate  sale 

for 

in 

(xxiii) Functional and presentational currencies 
The consolidated financial statements are presented in sterling 
which is also the functional currency of the company. 

TANFIELD GROUP PLC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

(xv) Government grants 
Government  grants  towards  staff  re-training  costs  are  recognised  as 
income over the periods necessary to match them with the related costs 
and are deducted in reporting the related expense. 
     Government  grants  relating  to  property,  plant  and  equipment  are 
treated  as  deferred  income  and  released  to  profit  and  loss  over  the 
expected useful lives of the assets concerned. 

(xvi) Post retirement benefits 
The group operates a defined contribution scheme which is administered 
by  an  independent  trustee.  The  group  contributions  are  charged  to  the 
income statement as they are incurred. 

(xvii) Segmental reporting 
IFRS  8  provides  segmental  information  for  the  Group  on  the  basis  of 
information reported to the chief operating decision-maker for decision-
making  purposes.    The  Group  considers  that  the  role  of  chief  operating 
decision-maker  is  performed  by  the  Tanfield  Group  PLC’S  board  of 
directors.   

(xviii) Taxation 
The  tax  expense  represents  the  sum  of  the  tax  currently  payable  and 
deferred tax. 
     The  tax  currently  payable  is  based  on  taxable  profit  for  the  year.  
Taxable  profit  differs  from  net  profit  as  reported  in  the  income 
statement  because  it  excludes  items  of  income  or  expense  that  are 
taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are 
never  taxable  or  deductible.  The  Group’s  liability  for  current  tax  is 
calculated  by  using  tax  rates  that  have  been  enacted  or  substantively 
enacted by the balance sheet date. 
     Deferred  tax  is  the  tax  expected  to  be  payable  or  recoverable  on 
differences  between  the  carrying  amount  of  assets  and  liabilities  in  the 
financial  statements  and  the  corresponding  tax  bases  used  in  the 
computation  of  taxable  profit,  and  is  accounted  for  using  the  balance 
sheet  liability  method.  Deferred  tax  liabilities  are  recognised  for  all 
taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to 
the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against 
which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such assets and 
liabilities  are  not  recognised  if  the  temporary  difference  arises  from 
goodwill  or  from  the  initial  recognition  (other  than  in  a  business 
combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction which affects 
neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit. 
for  taxable  temporary 
liabilities  are  recognised 
     Deferred  tax 
differences  arising  on  investments  in  subsidiaries  except  where  the 
Group is able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is 
probable  that  the  temporary  difference  will  not  reverse 
in  the 
foreseeable future. 
     Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to 
the period when the asset is realised or the liability is settled. Deferred 
tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it  

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Critical accounting estimates and key judgements 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires 
the use of accounting estimates and assumptions.  It also requires 
management to exercise judgement in the process of applying the 
group’s accounting policies.  We continually evaluate our estimates, 
assumptions and judgements based on the most up to date information 
available. 
     The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a 
material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities 
within the next financial year are discussed below. 

Intangible assets 
Amortisation of intangible assets is charged to the income statement on 
a straight line basis over the useful economic lives of each intangible 
asset.  The Directors review the assumptions made at the time of 
acquisitions in the light of current evidence in the market, and estimated 
useful economic lives and revisited the carrying value of each intangible 
asset.  Significant changes in the carrying values assessed are charged 
through the income statement as an impairment. 
      In assessment of the carrying value the directors undertook an 
impairment review.  This impairment review is sensitive to the revenue 
growth anticipated in fulfilling the anticipated demand. 

Trade receivables 
The Group regularly assesses the recoverability of its trade receivables 
based on a range of factors including the age of the receivable, 
creditworthiness of the customer, any credits required to release 
payments, and changes in that customer’s access to credit to fund their 
purchases. When determining the recoverability of an account the Group 
makes estimations as to the financial condition of each customer, their 
importance in providing a route to market, any debt collection strategy in 
place and their ability to subsequently make payment or provide other 
future revenue benefits.   

Warranty Provision 
The Group has reviewed the warranties that it has offered with the sales 
of its vehicles, and has established a warranty provision to cover the 
estimated future warranty costs of products sold over the remaining life 
of the warranty.  The estimate of future warranty costs assumes that the 
recent product developments continue to reduce the warranty support 
necessary from that in previous periods. 

Inventories 
In accordance with IAS2 the group regularly reviews its 
inventory to ensure it is carried at the lower of cost or net 
realisable value.  The management constantly reviews slow 
moving and obsolete items arising from changes in the product 
mix demanded by customers, reductions in overall volumes, 
supplier failures and strategic resourcing decisions. 
     Obsolescence  provisions  are  calculated  based  on  current 
market  values  and  future  sales  of  inventories.    In  situations 
where  market  demand 
significantly  altering 
production  volumes,  inventories  are  reviewed  to  ensure  that 
components have a realistic likelihood of being used in current 
models  in  a  reasonable  timeframe.    If  this  review  identifies 
significant  levels  of  obsolete  inventory,  this  obsolescence  is 
charged to the income statement as an impairment.   

changes, 

Share based payments 
The fair value of share options granted are recognised as an 
employee expense after taking into account the group’s best 
estimate of the number of awards expected to vest allowing for 
non market and service conditions. Fair value is measured at 
the date of grant and is spread over the vesting period of the 
award. The fair value of options and awards granted is 
measured using the Black Scholes model. Any proceeds 
received are credited to share capital and share premium when 
the options are exercised. The group has applied IFRS 2 ‘Share 
based payment’ to all options. 

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New and amended standards and 
interpretations effective from 1 January 2012 
not yet adopted by the group 

The  group  currently  adopts  all  relevant  accounting  standards 
that  have  been  endorsed  by  the  EU.    There  are  various 
standards that are expected to be endorsed in 2012 which the 
group  believes  will  have  no  significant  impact  on  the  group’s 
financial  position  or  results  for  the  current  or  prior  years  but 
may 
future  transactions  or 
arrangements. 

impact  the  accounting 

for 

TANFIELD GROUP PLC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

Accounting standards, interpretations and 
amendments to published accounts 

The Group considered the implications, if any, of the following 
amendments to IFRSs during the year ended 31 December 2011. 

New and amended standards and interpretations 
effective from 1 January 2011 adopted by the group 

IAS 24 (Revised) ‘Related Party Disclosures’ (Effective 1 January 2011). 
The  revised  standard  clarifies  the  definition  of  a  related  party  and 
provides some exceptions for government related entities.  

IFRIC14 

Amendment  to 
Requirement’ (Effective 1 January 2011). 
This requirement permits a voluntary prepayment of a minimum funding 
requirement to be recognised as an asset.   

‘prepayments  of  a  Minimum  Funding 

interpretation,  which 

IFRIC  19  ‘Extinguishing  Financial  Liabilities  with  Equity  Instruments’ 
(Effective 1 January 2011). 
This 
is  applied  retrospectively,  clarifies  the 
accounting  when  an  entity  renegotiates  the  terms  of  its  debt  with  the 
result that the liability is settled in part or in full by the debtor issuing its 
own equity instrument to the creditor.  

IFRS 7 ’Financial Instruments: Disclosures’ (Effective 1 January 2011) 
These amendments are intended to provide improved disclosure around 
the nature and risks arising from financial instruments.  

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 

1.  Revenue 
An analysis of the group’s revenue is as follows: 

Continuing operations 
Discontinued operations 

2.  Segmental analysis 

2011 
£000’s 
48,305 
- 
48,305 

2010 
£000’s 
43,500 
14,296 
57,796 

Operating segments 
For management purposes, the Group is currently organised into two continuing operating divisions – Powered Access Platforms and other 
operations. These divisions are the basis on which the Group reports its segment information along with the groups discontinued 
operations. 

Principal activities are as follows: 
Powered Access Platforms:  design and manufacture of powered access equipment 
Discontinued operations: design, manufacture, service and maintenance of electric vehicles 
Other: design and manufacture of engineering parts and the group holding company 
Intra-group revenue generated from the sale of products and services is agreed between the relevant business. 

Operating results by line of business 

Powered Access Platforms 
Other 
Segment revenue / loss 
Finance income 
Finance costs 
Loss from continuing operations before tax and associate 
Reassessment of carrying value of associate 
Taxation 
Loss for the year from continuing operations 
Profit on disposal of operations 
Net loss from discontinued operations 
Loss for the year from continuing and discontinued operations 

2011 

2010 

Revenue 
£000's 
44,247 
4,058 
48,305 

Revenue 
£000's 
41,033 
2,467 
43,500 

Loss 
£000's 
(14,353) 
(889) 
(15,242) 
470 
(286) 
(15,058) 
(1,280) 
(186) 
(16,524) 
173 
- 
(16,351) 

Loss 
£000's 
(14,962) 
(1,515) 
(16,477) 
108 
(294) 
(16,663) 
- 
(1,950) 
(18,613) 
- 
(5,375) 
(23,988) 

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2.  Segmental analysis continued 

Assets and liabilities by operating segment1 

Assets 
Powered Access Platforms 
Discontinued operations retained assets 
Discontinued operations held for sale 
Other 
Cash and cash equivalents2 
Total segment assets 
Current tax assets 
Deferred consideration 
Total assets 

Liabilities 
Powered Access Platforms 
Discontinued operations held for sale 
Other 
Total segment liabilities 
Current tax liabilities 
Deferred tax liabilities 
Retirement benefit obligations 
Deferred consideration 
Total liabilities 
1
 Intercompany loans have been omitted from the asset and liabilities by line of business summary.   
2
 Cash and cash equivalents have been omitted from the assets and liabilities by line of business summary 

Geographical information 

2011 
£000's 

39,373 
- 
- 
1,720 
3,463 
44,556 
- 
341 
44,897 

(11,706) 
- 
(2,207) 
(13,913) 
(189) 
(375) 
(10) 
- 
(14,487) 

2010 
£000's 

42,828 
1,262 
13,194 
1,898 
3,637 
62,819 
11 
- 
62,830 

(9,418) 
(3,832) 
(2,334) 
(15,584) 
(83) 
(375) 
(10) 
(2,294) 
(18,346) 

The Group’s revenue from external customers and information about its segment assets (non current assets excluding investments in 
associated, deferred tax assets and other financial assets) by geographical location are detailed below: 

Continuing operations only 
Entity’s country of domicile –  United Kingdom 
Europe excluding UK  
Americas 
Australasia 
Other (includes Asia, Africa and rest of the world not classified above) 
Total 

Other segment information 

Powered Access equipment 
Other 
Total for continuing operations 
Discontinued operations 
Total for continuing and discontinuing operations 

Revenue 

Non-current assets 

2011 
£000's 
6,426 
8,240 
13,813 
11,922 
7,904 
48,305 

2010 
£000's 
3,523 
6,354 
13,961 
10,813 
8,849 
43,500 

Amortisation and 
Depreciation 
2011 

2010 

£000's 
1,444 
151 
1,595 
- 
1,595 

£000's 
1,567 
178 
1,745 
655 
2,400 

2011 
£000's 
5,444 
- 
2,480 
420 
3 
8,347 

2010 
£000's 
5,927 
- 
2,958 
464 
76 
9,425 

Additions to non-current 
assets 

2011 

£000's 
590 
32 
622 
- 
622 

2010 

£000's 
307 
14 
321 
367 
688 

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3. Assets held for sale and discontinued operations 
On 1 January 2011 group entered into a sale agreement with Smith Electric Vehicle US Corp to dispose of the group’s Zero Emission Vehicle 
operations.  The disposal was in the form of a business and asset purchase and specifically excluded trade receivables and cash. 

The results of the discontinued operations, which have been included in the income statement, were as follows: 

Revenue 
Expenses 
Loss before tax 
Attributable tax expense 
Net loss from discontinued operations 
Note:  Expenses include allocated net finance costs of £Nil (2010: £6k) 

The major classes of assets and liabilities comprising the operations classified as held for sale are as follows: 

Goodwill 
Intangible assets 
Property, plant and equipment 
Inventories 
Other debtors & prepayments 
Total assets classified as held for sale 

Trade and other payables 
Provisions 
Other creditors 
Total liabilities associated with assets classified as held for sale 

Net assets of disposal group 

2011 
£000's 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

2010 
£000's 
14,296 
19,671 
(5,375) 
- 
(5,375) 

2010 
£000’s 
356 
7,592 
656 
4,365 
225 
13,194 

2,988 
527 
317 
3,832 

9,362 

4. Profit on disposal of electric vehicle division  
On 1 January 2011 the group sold the net assets shown in note 3 for a total consideration of USD 15m.   A summary of the profit on disposal 
shown in the statement of comprehensive income is as follows: 

Total consideration receivable 
Less legal costs directly associated with the sale 
Total consideration net of costs 
Net assets sold (note 3) 
Profit on disposal of electric vehicle division 

£000’s 
9,696 
(161) 
9,535 
(9,362) 
173 

5. Deferred consideration  
The sale and purchase agreement of the group’s electric vehicle division (note 3) allowed for USD 14.25m of the total USD 15.0m 
consideration to be deferred with interest payable to the group at 4% above the base rate of Barclays Bank PLC on the outstanding balance.  
A summary of the outstanding consideration which is payable on or before August 2012 is shown below: 

Total consideration receivable 
Total consideration received 
Consideration received in the form of shares in SEV US (Note 17) 
Total interest receivable on outstanding consideration 
Total interest received  
Effects of currency fluctuations 
Deferred consideration receivable net of interest 

26 

£000’s 
9,696 
(7,756) 
(1,280) 
220 
(202) 
(337) 
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6.  Staff costs 
Continuing operations 

Aggregate remuneration comprised 
Wages and Salaries  
Share scheme expense 
Social Security Costs 
Other Pension Costs 
Total staff costs 

Average monthly number of employees 
Production 
Head Office, Administration and sales & distribution 
Total 

2011 
£000's 
15,123 
40 
1,786 
194 
17,143 

2011 
No. 
282 
187 
469 

2010 
£000's 
12,938 
- 
1,640 
169 
14,747 

2010 
No. 
265 
163 
428 

Details of Directors’ fees and salaries, bonuses, pensions, benefits in kind and other benefit schemes together with details in respect of 
Directors’ share option plans are given in the Directors’ Remuneration Report on pages 9 to 10. 

7. Depreciation and amortisation 
Continuing and discontinued operations 

Depreciation of property, plant & equipment 
Amortisation of intangible fixed assets 
Total depreciation and amortisation charge 

Depreciation of property, plant & equipment 
- owned assets 
- leased assets 

Continuing operations 

Depreciation of property, plant & equipment 
Amortisation of intangible fixed assets 
Total depreciation and amortisation charge 

Depreciation of property, plant & equipment 
- owned assets 
- leased assets 

8. Other operating expenses 

Other operating expenses 
Non property related operating lease rentals 
Net (gain) loss on foreign exchange  
Auditors' remuneration (see below) 
Other operating expenses 
Total operating expenses 

27 

2011 
£000's 
793 
802 
1,595 

753 
40 

2011 
£000's 
793 
802 
1,595 

753 
40 

2011 
£000's 

128 
(22) 
184 
8,171 
8,461 

2010 
£000's 
1,042 
1,358 
2,400 

925 
117 

2010 
£000's 
941 
804 
1,745 

824 
117 

2010 
£000's 

325 
45 
205 
7,546 
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8. Other operating expenses (continued) 

Auditors' remuneration 
Amounts payable to Baker Tilly UK Audit LLP and their associates in respect of both audit and non audit services are as follows: 

Audit Services 

 

statutory audit of parent and consolidated accounts 

130 

155 

2011 
£000's 

2010 
£000's 

Other Services 

 

audit of subsidiaries pursuant to legislation, where such services are 
provided by Baker Tilly UK Audit LLP 

  work provided by associates of Baker Tilly UK Audit LLP in respect of 

consolidation returns or local legislative requirements 

Other services relating to taxation 

 

compliance services 

Comprising 
 
Audit services 
  Non audit services 

- 

10 

44 
184 

140 
44 

- 

10 

40 
205 

165 
40 

The figures presented are for Tanfield Group plc and subsidiaries as if they were a single entity.  Tanfield Group plc has taken the exemption 
permitted by SI 2005 2417 Reg 5 to omit information about its individual accounts. 

The parent, Tanfield Group PLC, is exempt from disclosing its income statement.  The loss for the year is £14,820k (2010: loss £16,447). 

9. Finance expense and finance income 
Continuing operations 

Finance expense 
Interest on bank overdrafts, loans & financial instruments 
Interest on obligations under finance leases 
Fair value loss on Interest rate swap (note 29) 
Total finance expense 

Finance income 
Interest on cash and cash equivalents 
Interest on deferred consideration (note 5) 
Fair value gain on Interest rate swap (note 29) 
Total finance income 

2011 
£000's 
276 
10 
- 
286 

2011 
£000's 
85 
220 
165 
470 

2010 
£000's 
255 
29 
10 
294 

2010 
£000's 
108 
- 
- 
108 

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10. Taxation 
Analysis of taxation charge for the year 

United Kingdom 

Corporation tax at 26.5% (2010: 28%) 

Non UK Taxation 
Current 

Total current taxation charge 
Deferred tax 

Origination and reversal of temporary differences 

Total deferred tax charge 
Total taxation charge in the income statement 

Factors affecting taxation charge 

2011 
£000's 

2010 
£000's 

- 

186 
186 

- 
- 
186 

- 

35 
35 

1,915 
1,915 
1,950 

The taxation charge on the loss for the year differs from the amount computed by applying the corporation tax rate to the loss before 
taxation as a result of the following factors: 

Loss before taxation 
Notional taxation charge at UK rate of 26.5% (2010: 28%) 
Effects of: 
Non (taxable) deductable expenses  
Deferred tax asset not recognised in the period 
Adjustments in respect of prior periods 
Total taxation charge 

2011 
£000's 
(16,165) 
(4,284) 

(758) 
5,228 
- 
186 

2010 
£000's 
(22,038) 
(6,171) 

(94) 
8,114 
101 
1,950 

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11. Loss per share 

Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the loss attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of shares in issue 
during the period. 
In calculating the dilution per share, share options outstanding and other potential ordinary shares have been taken into account where the 
impact of these is dilutive.  The average share price during the year was 39.66p (2010: 24.95p). 

Number of shares 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of basic earnings per share 
Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares from share options 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of diluted earnings per share 

Earnings 

From continuing and discontinuing operations 
Earnings for the purposes of basic earning per share being net profit attributable to owners of the parent 
Potential dilutive ordinary shares from share options 
Earnings for the purposes of diluted earnings per share 

From continuing operations 
Earnings for the purposes of basic earning per share being net profit attributable to owners of the parent 
Adjustment to exclude the loss for the period from discontinued operations 
Profit on disposal of discontinued operations 
Loss for the purposes of earnings per share from continuing operations 
Adjustment for one off items: 
Reassessment of carrying value of associate 
Impairment of receivables 
Loss for the purposes of earnings per share before one off items 

Loss per share from continuing and discontinued operations 
Basic (p) 
Diluted (p)a 

Loss per share from continuing operations 
Basic (p) 
Diluted (p)a 

Loss per share from continuing operations before one off items 
Basic (p) 
Diluted (p)a 

Loss per share from discontinued operations 
Basic (p) 
Diluted (p)a 

2011 
No. 
000’s  
94,339 
140 
94,479 

2011 
£000's 
(16,337) 
- 
(16,337) 

2011 
£000's 
(16,337) 
- 
(173) 
(16,510) 

1,280 
250 
(14,980) 

2011 

(17.3) 
(17.3) 

(17.5) 
(17.5) 

(15.9) 
(15.9) 

0.2 
0.2 

2010 
No. 
000’s 
80,183 
143 
80,326 

2010 
£000's 
(23,986) 
- 
(23,986) 

2010 
£000's 
(23,986) 
5,375 
- 
(18,611) 

- 
650 
(17,961) 

2010 

(29.9) 
(29.9) 

(23.2) 
(23.2) 

(22.4) 
(22.4) 

(6.7) 
(6.7) 

a
IAS33 defines dilution as a reduction in earnings per share or an increase in loss per share resulting from the assumption that options are exercised. As the potential dilutive ordinary shares from share options 
reduce the loss per share these share are omitted from the dilutive loss per share calculation.   

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12. Goodwill 
Goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated, at acquisition, to the cash generating units (CGUs) that are expected to benefit 
from that business combination. The smallest groups of assets that generate cash inflows that are largely independent from other groups of 
assets have been identified by the group as Snorkel and its subsidiaries and Smith electric vehicles. 

The group performed an annual impairment test or more frequently if there were indications that goodwill might be impaired, based on the 
cash generating units (CGUs).  Goodwill was allocated to the groups CGUs as follows: 

At 1 January 2010 
Reclassified as held for sale 
At 31 December 2010 and 31 December 2011 

Smith 
Electric 
Vehicles 
£000's 
356 
(356) 
- 

Consolidated 
£000's 
356 
(356) 
- 

Snorkel 
£000's 
- 
- 
- 

In accordance with IAS 36 the Group values Goodwill at the lower of its carrying value or its recoverable amount, where the recoverable 
amount is the higher of the value if sold and its value in use.   In addition IAS38 requires intangible assets with finite useful lives to follow 
the same impairment testing as Goodwill including the use of value in use calculations. 

On 1 January 2011 the Electric Vehicle business was sold for a value in excess of the carrying value of assets. 

13. Intangible assets 
Group 

Cost 
At 1 January 2010 
Additions 
Exchange differences 
Reclassified as held for sale 
At 31 December 2010 
Additions 
Exchange differences 
Disposals 
At 31 December 2011 

Accumulated depreciation 
At 1 January 2010 
Charge for the year 
Exchange differences 
Reclassified as held for sale 
At 31 December 2010 
Charge for the year 
Exchange differences 
Disposals 
At 31 December 2011 

Carrying amount 
At 31 December 2011 
At 31 December 2010 

Development 
Costs 
£000's 

Manufacturing 
schedules 
£000's 

Other 
Intangible 
Assetsa 
£000's 

Computer 
Software 
£000's 

11,396 
371 
- 
(9,640) 
2,127 
224 
- 
- 
2,351 

1,882 
747 
- 
(2,081) 
548 
209 
- 
- 
757 

1,594 
1,579 

15,292 
- 
(1,330) 
- 
13,962 
- 
369 
- 
14,331 

13,047 
301 
(1,624) 
- 
11,724 
292 
320 
- 
12,336 

9,486 
- 
- 
- 
9,486 
2 
- 
(6,458) 
3,030 

7,523 
281 
- 
- 
7,804 
281 
- 
(6,458) 
1,627 

1,995 
2,238 

1,403 
1,682 

197 
6 
- 
(97) 
106 
6 
- 
(7) 
105 

94 
29 
- 
(64) 
59 
20 
- 
(5) 
74 

31 
47 

Total 
£000's 

36,371 
377 
(1,330) 
(9,737) 
25,681 
232 
369 
(6,465) 
19,817 

22,546 
1,358 
(1,624) 
(2,145) 
20,135 
802 
320 
(6,463) 
14,794 

5,023 
5,546 

a

 Other intangible assets include trademarks, customer order book and customer lists which arose on previous years business combinations 

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14. Property, plant and equipment 
Group 

Cost 
At 1 January 2010 
Additions 
Disposals 
Reclassification 
Exchange differences 
Reclassified as held for sale 
At 31 December 2010 
Additions 
Disposals 
Exchange differences 
At 31 December 2011 

Accumulated depreciation 
At 1 January 2010 
Charge for the year 
Disposals 
Exchange differences 
Reclassified as held for sale 
At 31 December 2010 
Charge for the year 
Disposals 
Exchange differences 
At 31 December 2011 

Carrying amount 
At 31 December 2011 
At 31 December 2010 
a

Land and 
buildings 
£000's 

Plant and 
Machinerya 
£000's 

Fixtures, 
Fittings and 
equipment 
£000's 

Motor 
Vehicles 
£000's 

2,324 
12 
(15) 
223 
28 
(448) 
2,124 
12 
- 
3 
2,139 

545 
154 
(11) 
3 
(111) 
580 
140 
- 
2 
722 

1,417 
1,544 

5,232 
154 
- 
(256) 
55 
(199) 
4,986 
111 
(122) 
- 
4,975 

2,593 
551 
- 
22 
(103) 
3,063 
419 
(11) 
8 
3,479 

1,496 
1,923 

1,016 
44 
(16) 
33 
49 
(90) 
1,036 
228 
- 
6 
1,270 

533 
238 
(7) 
27 
(45) 
746 
183 
- 
11 
940 

330 
290 

628 
102 
(72) 
- 
35 
(421) 
272 
39 
(37) 
(7) 
267 

329 
99 
(53) 
18 
(243) 
150 
51 
(22) 
7 
186 

81 
122 

Total 
£000's 

9,200 
312 
(103) 
- 
167 
(1,158) 
8,418 
390 
(159) 
2 
8,651 

4,000 
1,042 
(71) 
70 
(502) 
4,539 
793 
(33) 
28 
5,327 

3,324 
3,879 

 The carrying amount of the group plant and machinery includes an amount of £176k (2010: £732k) in respect of assets held under finance leases.  The depreciation charge on those assets for 2011 was £40k 
(2010: £117k).  Various finance leases were fully settled in the year and title of the equipment obtained. 

15. Current investments 
The investment relates to the current value of a money market investment denominated in Japanese Yen. 

Group 

At 1 January  
Additions 
Exchange movements 
At 31 December 

2011 
£000’s 
395 
76 
27 
498 

2010 
£000’s 
275 
70 
50 
395 

16. Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash and short-term deposits held by the group treasury function. The carrying amount of these assets 
approximates their fair value. 
The group primarily holds Sterling, US Dollars, Euros, Australian Dollars and New Zealand Dollars.  Currency denominated balances are 
translated to sterling at the balance sheet date.  

Cash and cash equivalents 

Group 

Company 

2011 
£000's 
3,463 

2010 
£000's 
3,637 

2011 
£000's 
1,278 

2010 
£000's 
1,010 

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17. Associate 
At 31 December 2011, the group held a 27.22% (2010: 49%) share of the issued share capital of Smith Electric Vehicles US Corp, a company 
registered in the US.  Smith Electric Vehicles US Corp’s primary activities involve the manufacture and distribution of Zero Emission Vehicles. 
In accordance with IAS 28 this investment has been accounted for as an associate under the equity method of accounting. In the 
consolidated financial statements.   
   During the year the group converted $1.99m (£1.28m) of deferred consideration related to Smith Electric Vehicles US Corp’s acquisition of 
the Smith Electric Vehicles business on 1 January 2011 (note 3) into a new class of preferred equity securities.   
  In the consolidated accounts we are required to account for our investment in the associate at cost less any cumulative losses.  Given that 
Smith Electric Vehicles Corp is a start up, its cumulative losses exceed our stake and is therefore valued at nil in our consolidated accounts.  
  The entity accounts for the associate at historic cost less impairment.  Based on the fact that during the year Smith Electric Vehicles raised 
new equity at a valuation that would value the Tanfield Group PLC stake in the associate at £54m the directors consider the investment 
unimpaired and is therefore carried at its additional cost of £1.28m. 
The directors consider there is no material difference between the book and fair values of assets and liabilities acquired. 

GROUP 

Aggregate amounts relating to associates 
Total assets 
Total liabilities 
Net assets / (liabilities) 
Group’s share of net assets / (liabilities) of associate 

Total revenue 
Profit / (loss) 
Group’s share of profit / (loss) of associate 
Reassessment of carrying value of associate - preferred equity securities 
Reassessment of carrying value of associate- othera 
Share of post tax loss of associate 

2011 
£000's 

23,369 
(87,900) 
(64,531) 
(17,565) 

31,912 
(33,579) 
(9,140) 
1,280 
7,860 
- 

2010 
£000's 

18,566 
(35,148) 
(16,582) 
(8,125) 

9,150 
(13,605) 
(6,666) 
- 
6,666 
- 

COMPANY 
Associate 
a
 In accordance with IAS28 the groups share of post tax loss is limited to its investment.  The group will begin to recognise the investment in Smith Electric Vehicles US Corp if and when the associate has net 
assets exceeding the group’s net investment. 
b 

The year end of Smith Electric Vehicles US Corp (30 Sept) differs from that of the Tanfield Group as the Group holds no significant influence over its Associate on such decisions.

2011 
£000's 
1,280 

2010 
£000's 
- 

18. Inventories 
In accordance with IAS2 the group regularly reviews its inventory to ensure it is carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value.  The 
directors consider that the carrying amounts of inventories approximates to their fair value.    

The group’s inventories comprised: 

Raw materials and consumables 
Work-in-progress 
Finished Goods and goods for resale 
Inventories relating to continuing operations 
Inventories relating to discontinued operations 
Total inventories 

Cost 

£000’s 
16,492 
1,679 
8,097 
26,268 
- 
26,268 

2011 
Provision 

£000’s 
(4,137) 
- 
(636) 
(4,773) 
- 
(4,773) 

Carrying 
value 
£000’s 
12,355 
1,679 
7,461 
21,495 
- 
21,495 

Cost 

£000’s 
17,067 
1,257 
11,484 
29,808 
4,365 
34,173 

Changes in inventories of finished goods and WIP can be calculated as: 

Total finished goods and WIP at  1 January 
Changes in inventories of finished goods and WIP 
Total finished goods and WIP at  31 December  

2010 
Provision 

£000’s 
(3,647) 
- 
(753) 
(4,400) 
- 
(4,400) 

2011 
£000’s 
11,988 
(2,848) 
9,140 

Carrying 
value 
£000’s 
13,420 
1,257 
10,731 
25,408 
4,365 
29,773 

2010 
£000’s 
19,677 
(7,689) 
11,988 

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19. Trade and other receivables 

Current 
Trade amounts receivable 
Allowance for estimated irrecoverable amounts 
Amounts due from subsidiary undertakings 
Other Taxes 
Other debtors and prepayments 

Non current 
Trade amounts receivablea 

Group 

Company 

2011 
£000's 

9,658 
(587) 
- 
226 
1,456 
10,753 

2010 
£000's 

9,949 
(492) 
- 
462 
591 
10,510 

2011 
£000's 

- 
- 
27,713 
- 
67 
27,780 

2010 
£000's 

- 
- 
42,908 
- 
63 
42,971 

- 

250 

- 

- 

a
 In 2008 the group recognised a non current asset of £1.5m relating to managements expectations of future benefits receivable from customers and suppliers due to the impairment of its trade receivables. This 
balance has been reduced by £250k in 2011 (2010: £650k) to reflect the further impairment. 

The directors consider that the carrying amounts of Trade and other receivables approximates to their fair value. 

The movements in allowances for estimated irrecoverable amounts are as follows: 

At 1 January 
Amounts charged to the income statement 
Utilised in the year 
Exchange differences 
At 31 December 
Average credit period taken on goods (Days)b 

Group 

2011 
£000's 
492 
208 
(100) 
(13) 
587 
69 

2010 
£000's 
717 
136 
(376) 
15 
492 
79 

b 

Debtor days are calculated as Trade amounts receivable net of allowance for  estimated irrecoverable amounts over total sales in the period from continuing operations only multiplied by 365 days. 

Trade and other receivables are continually monitored and allowances provided against trade receivables consist of both specific 
impairments and collective impairments based on the group’s historical loss experiences, debt aging and general economic conditions. 

Trade receivables including allowance for estimated irrecoverable amounts are due as follows: 

2011 
2010 

Between 0 
and 3 
months 
£000's 
1,365 
2,050 

Not past due 
£000's 
7,572 
7,230 

Past due but not impaired 
Between 6 
and 12 
months 
£000's 
54 
95 

Between 3 
and 6 
months 
£000's 
80 
82 

Over 12 
months 
£000's 
- 
- 

Total 
£000's 
9,071 
9,457 

Amounts past due but not impaired have not been provided against if cash has been received after the balance sheet date, balances can be 
offset against supplier accounts or where the management believes cash will be collected due to continuing relationships. 

The Group’s credit risk is primarily attributable to its trade receivables. The Group has no significant concentration of credit risk, with 
exposure spread over a large number of counterparts and customers. 

At 31 December £1,601k (2010: £2,064k) of trade receivables net of allowance for estimated irrecoverable amounts were denominated in 
Sterling, £3,271k (2010: £3,218k) in US Dollars, £1,984k (2010: £1,339k) in Australian Dollars, £1,137k (2010: £1,885k) in Japanese Yen and 
£1,078k (2010: £951k) in other currencies including Euros and NZ Dollars. 

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20. Trade and other payables 
The directors consider that the carrying amounts of trade and other payables approximates to their fair value. 

Current 
Trade payables 
Social security and other taxes 
Accrued expenses 
Fair value of Interest rate collar  
Amounts due to subsidiary undertakings 
Othera 

Average credit period taken on trade purchases (days)b 

Group  

Company 

2011 
£000's 

7,497 
607 
4,735 
195 
- 
- 
13,034 
100 

2010 
£000's 

4,605 
704 
5,128 
365 
- 
491 
11,293 
83 

2011 
£000's 

220 
205 
197 
- 
1,462 
- 
2,084 

2010 
£000's 

376 
548 
30 
- 
- 
491 
1,445 

a
 Other  balance of £491k in 2010 related to cash received by the Tanfield Group in relation to an extended exclusivity period given to Smith Electric Vehicles US Corp in relation to the sale of the Electric Vehicle 
business. This cash was deducted from the total consideration receivable on the sale of the Electric Vehicle business on 1 January 2011.  
b 
Creditor days have been calculated as trade payables and accrued expenses over  changes in inventories of finished goods and WIP, raw materials and consumables used and other operating expenses 

multiplied by 365 days.  The calculation includes only continuing operations.

21. Obligations under finance leases 
Assets held under finance lease mainly relate to plant and machinery assets and are secured on those assets.  During the year the group 
entered into new lease agreements with a capital value of £275k (2010: Nil).  

The average lease term is 3 years (2010: 5 years). For the year ended 31 December 2011, the average effective borrowing rate was 18% 

(2010: 10%). Interest rates are fixed at the contract date.  

The directors consider that the carrying amounts of obligations under finance leases approximates to their fair value.  All leases are on a 

fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments. 

 A summary of the outstanding leases is shown below: 

Group 
Amounts payable under finance leases 

Within one year 
In the second to fifth years (inclusive) 

Less: future finance charges 
Total finance lease obligations 

Minimum leases 
payments 
2010 
£000's 

2011 
£000's 

Present value of minimum 
leases payments 
2010 
£000's 

2011 
£000's 

103 
266 
369 
(101) 
268 

214 
- 
214 
(17) 
197 

60 
208 
268 
- 
268 

197 
- 
197 
- 
197 

22. Other creditors 
The deferred consideration was settled during the year with the issue of 470,000 ordinary shares. These shares had a nominal value of £24k, 
the remaining balance of £2,270k has been transferred to the share premium account.  The directors consider that the carrying amounts of 
Other creditors approximates to their fair value. 

Current 
Deferred consideration payable 

Group 

2011 
£000's 

- 
- 

2010 
£000's 

2,294 
2,294 

35 

Company 

2011 
£000's 

- 
- 

2010 
£000's 

2,294 
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TANFIELD GROUP PLC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

23. Deferred taxation 

Group 
At 1 January 2010 
Charge to the income statement 
At 1 January 2011 
Deferred tax asset 
Deferred tax liability 
At 1 January 2011 
Charge to the income statement 
At December 2011 
Deferred tax asset 
Deferred tax liability 
At December 2011 

Tax losses 
£000's 
1,915 
(1,915) 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

Other 
£000's 
(375) 
- 
(375) 
- 
(375) 
(375) 
- 
(375) 
- 
(375) 
(375) 

Total 
£000's 
1,540 
(1,915) 
(375) 
- 
(375) 
(375) 
- 
(375) 
- 
(375) 
(375) 

At 31 December 2011, the group had unused tax losses of £113m (2010: £93m).  The losses have arisen in various jurisdictions and various 
locations and will be relived against future profits from these locations.  No deferred tax asset has been recognised in respect of the 
remaining £113m (2010: £93m) due to the unpredictability of profit streams which results in an unrecognised deferred tax asset of £31,325k 
(2010: £26,097k). 

Company 
There is no movement in deferred taxation in the current or proceeding years. 

24. Share capital and share premium 

The Company has one class of ordinary shares which carry no right to fixed income. All shares are fully paid up. 

At 1 January 2010 
Rights issuea 
At 31 December 2010 
Shares issued to settle outstanding deferred 
consideration payable (note 22) 
Share options exercised 
At 31 December 2011 
a

Nominal 
share 
value 
5p 
5p 
5p 

5p 
5p 
5p 

Number of shares 
74,077,218 
20,000,000 
94,077,218 

470,000 
20,000 
94,567,218 

Share 
capitalb 
£000’s 
3,704 
1,000 
4,704 

23 
1 
4,728 

Share 
premium 
£000’s 
- 
827 
827 

2,270 
- 
3,097 

  On 1 Oct 2010 the group raised £2,000,000 by way of a 10p preemptive rights offer.  The associated costs of £173,000 have been allocated to the share premium  account. 
b 

The authorised share capital of the company throughout 2010 and 2011 was £5,000,000, representing 100,000,000 ordinary shares. 

25. Operating lease arrangements 
At the balance sheet date, the Group as a lessee had future aggregate minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, 
which fall due as follows: 

2011 
Within one year 
In the second to fifth years inclusive 
Greater than five years 

2010 
Within one year 
In the second to fifth years inclusive 
Greater than five years 

Leasehold Propertyc 
£000’s 

Other 
£000’s 

1,366 
5,938 
15,173 
22,477 

1,207 
4,665 
14,402 
20,274 

84 
57 
- 
141 

193 
63 
- 
256 

Total 
£000’s 

1,450 
5,995 
15,173 
22,618 

1,400 
4,728 
14,402 
20,530 

c

 The leasehold property balances mainly relate to the Group’s facilities in Washington, England and Kansas ,USA which have non-cancellable leases signed up to 2031 and 2018 respectively. 

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26. Non controlling interests 
The group owns 95% of Tanfield Union Limited, a subsidiary in conjunction with Union Engineering Machinery Systems.  The minority 
interest of 5% relating to Union Engineering Machinery Systems is shown below: 

Balance at 1 January 
Share of losses 
Balance at 31 December 

2011 
£000’s 
(3) 
(14) 
(17) 

2010 
£000’s 
(1) 
(2) 
(3) 

27. Provisions 
The provisions represent the Group’s liability in respect of 12 month warranties granted on Powered Access Platforms.  The amount 
provided represent’s management’s best estimate of the future cash outflows in respect of those products still within warranty at the 
balance sheet date.   

At 1 January 
Net movement in provision - continuing operations 
Net movement in provision - discontinued operations 
Reclassified as held for resale 
At 31 December 

Warranty 
provision 
2011 
£000’s 
272 
349 
- 
- 
621 

Warranty 
provision 
2010 
£000’s 
527 
(28) 
300 
(527) 
272 

28. Share based payments 
IFRS2 requires share based payments to be recognised at fair value.  The group measures the fair value of its share based payments to 
employees, “share options”, using the Black-Scholes valuation method.   

All share based payments are equity settled and details of the share option activity during 2011 and 2010 are shown below. 

Outstanding at the beginning of the year 
Granted 
Forfeited 
Exercised 
Expired 
Outstanding at the end of the year 
Exercisable 

2011 

2010 

Number of 
share 
options 

3,826,334 
5,800,000 
- 
(20,000) 
- 
9,606,334 
3,806,334 

Weighted 
average 
exercise 
price 
(pence) 

Number of 
share 
options 
(Restated) 

113 
27 
- 
(5) 
- 
61 
113 

3,826,334 
- 
- 
- 
- 
3,826,334 
3,606,334 

Weighted 
average 
exercise 
price 
(pence) 
Restated 
113 
- 
- 
- 
- 
113 
101 

The outstanding options at 31 December 2011 had a weighted average remaining contractual life of 7.38 years (2010: 5.79 years) 

The following table relates to share options outstanding and exercisable at 31 December 2011 

Exercise price (pence) 
No of share options 
No of exercisable options 

1p 
2,901,334 
2,901,334 

5p 
160,000 
160,000 

Option exercise prices 
115p 
250,000 
250,000 

27p 
5,800,000 
- 

200p 
375,000 
375,000 

300p 
120,000 
120,000 

Total 
9,606,334 
3,806,334 

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28. Share based payments (continued) 

Income statement charge 
In accordance with IFRS2 the group determined the fair value of its options at ‘grant date’.  The group accrues this fair value charge over the 
share option vesting period.  Share options that are forfeited during the year are credited directly to the share option reserve account. 

A charge to the income statement of £40k (2010: £Nil) and a credit directly to equity of £19k (2010: £Nil) have been made during the year in 
accordance with IFRS2 ‘Share-based payments’. 

The group uses the Black-Scholes model to value its share options and the following table summaries the fair values and key assumptions 
used in the models inputs. 

Weighted average exercise price 
Expected volatilitya 
Expected lifeb 
Risk free rate 
Expected dividends 

  Grant date 
27 
4.9% 
3 years 
2.5% 
0.0% 

a

 Expected volatility was determined by calculating the historical volatility of the Group’s share price over the previous 3 years.   
b
 The expected life used in the model has been adjusted, based on management’s best estimate, for the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions, and behavioural considerations. 

29. Financial risk management 
The group’s operations are exposed to various financial risks which are managed by various policies and procedures. The main risk and their 
related management are discussed below: 

Credit risk management 
The group’s exposure to credit risk arises from its trading related receivables and cash deposits with financial institutions.  

The  group’s  credit  policy  for  trading  related  receivables  is  applied  and  managed  by  each  local  operation  to  ensure  compliance.    The 
policy requires that the creditworthiness and financial strength of customers is assessed at inception and on an on going basis.  The group 
uses external credit checking agencies as well as undertaking its own internal reviews of customer finances.  
Cash and cash equivalents are held with AAA or AA rated banks.  

The group’s maximum exposure to credit risk is summarised below: 

Trade and other receivables 
Cash and cash equivalents 

2011 
£’000 
9,071 
3,463 
12,534 

2010 
£’000 
9,457 
3,637 
13,094 

The group did not have any financial instruments that would mitigate the credit exposure arising from the financial assets designated at fair 
value through profit and loss in either the current or proceeding year. 

Liquidity risk management 
The group is exposed to liquidity risk arising from having insufficient funds to meet the financing needs of the group. 

The group’s liquidity management process includes projecting cash flows and considering the level of liquid assets available to meet 
future cash requirements along with monitoring balance sheet liquidity.  The Board reviews forecasts, including cash flow forecasts on a 
quarterly basis.  The group’s subsidiaries review their cash on a daily basis to assess short and medium term requirement, these 
assessments ensure the group responds to possible cash constraints in a timely manner.  Requests from group companies for operating 
finance are met whenever possible from central resources. 

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29. Financial risk management (continued) 

Maturity analysis 
The table below analyses the Group’s financial liabilities on a contractual gross undiscounted cash flow basis into maturity groupings based 
on amounts outstanding at the balance sheet date up to the contractual maturity date. 

2011 
Finance leases 
Trade and other payables 

2010 
Finance leases 
Trade and other payables 

Within 1 
year 
£’000 

1 to 5 
years 
£’000 

Over 5 
years 
£’000 

60 
12,839 
12,899 

197 
10,928 
11,125 

208 
- 
208 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

Total 

£’000 

268 
12,839 
13,107 

197 
10,928 
11,125 

Foreign exchange risk management 
The group is exposed to movements in foreign exchange rates due to its commercial trading denominated in foreign currencies, the net 
assets of its foreign operations into the consolidated statements and foreign currency denominated costs. 

Where possible the group uses natural hedging of currencies where customer and purchase currencies are matched. If appropriate the 
group can use currency derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange contracts to reduce exposure.  These were not used in the 
period. 

The material foreign currency denominated costs, include the purchase of components from low cost based countries, principally in US 

dollars. 

A summary of the sensitivity to foreign exchange movements that the group’s equity pre tax is currently exposed to is detailed below: 

Currency 

US Dollar 
Euro 
Australian dollar 
New Zealand dollar 
Japanese Yen 
Singapore dollar 

Balance 
sheet rate 
to GBP 

1.55 
1.19 
1.52 
2.00 
119.6 
2.00 

Effect on equity if 
Sterling strengthens by 
10%  
increase (decrease) 
£000’s 

Effect on equity if 
Sterling weakens by 
10%  
Increase (decrease) 
£000’s 

(747) 
(81) 
(525) 
(87) 
(266) 
- 

822 
99 
641 
106 
325 
- 

Interest rate risk management 
The Group is exposed to interest rate risk due to its cash deposits, invoice discounting facilities and interest rate collar.  Cash and cash 
equivalents are the only interest bearing financial assets held by the Group.  The group regularly reviews the short term cash requirements 
against the benefit of placing funds on term deposit to ensure the best available rates of interest are obtained.   
At 31 December 2011 the group had no borrowings.  Future risk is limited to new borrowings if the group were to enter into any borrowing 
agreements. 

The group manages its exposure to interest rate risk against its obligations under finance leases by fixing the rate of interest over the 

term of the lease. 

The interest rate collar was taken out when the group had a borrowing facility to protect the group from increases in interest rates. The 

risk is limited to the event that rates fall below that at the balance sheet date.  In accordance with IAS39 The interest rate collar is not 
classified as a hedging instrument.   

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29. Financial risk management (continued) 

Details of the collar is summarised below: 

Instrument 
US Dollar interest rate collar 

Notional 
principal  
$10m 

Cap 
5.00% 

Floor 
3.65% 

Maturity 
date 
31 Oct 2012 

Derivative 
Liability 
2011 
 £000’s 
301 

Derivative 
Liability 
2010 
£000’s 
365 

The interest payable under the collar is recognised through the statement of comprehensive income £216k (2010: £221k) within 
Interest on bank overdrafts, loans and financial instruments (Note 9). The volatility arising on the collar is also recognised in the statement 
of comprehensive income £165k gain (2010: £10k loss) and disclosed separately within finance expenses and finance income (Note 7).   
The liability is denominated in US Dollars and a currency exchange loss of £6k (2010: £10k loss) has also been recognised in the 

statement of comprehensive income within other operating expenses. 

The interest rate collar was settled on 2 March 2012 (note 33). 

The management believes the current carrying value approximates to the fair value. 

Capital management 
The Group’s main objective when managing capital is to protect returns to shareholders by ensuring the Group trades profitably in the 
future.  The Group also aims to maximise its capital structure of debt and equity so as to minimise its cost of capital. 

The Group manages its capital with regard to risks inherent in the business and the sector in which it operates by monitoring its gearing 

ratio on a regular basis. 

The Group considers its capital to include share capital, share premium, special reserve, translation reserve and retained earnings.   

No gearing is currently calculated as the Group currently has no borrowings 

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30. Related party transactions 

Group 
Transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries and between subsidiaries, which are related parties, have been eliminated on 
consolidation. These transactions are a management charge from Tanfield Group PLC to its subsidiaries.  The bank hold a cross guarantee in 
relation to all the Group Company bank accounts. 

Company 
The Company entered into transactions with its subsidiaries as disclosed below. 

Net position at 1 January 
Management charges 
Impairmentsa 
Other transactions including new loans issued and cash balances received 
Net position at 31 December 

2011 
£000’s 
42,908 
2,535 
(14,666) 
(4,526) 
26,251 

2010 
£000’s 
57,405 
2,227 
(18,038) 
1,314 
42,908 

a

 During 2011 the company impaired part of its intercompany receivable from Tanfield Engineering  Systems US (Inc) £nil (2010: £599k), Tanfield Powered Access Limited £6,677k (2010: £9,023k), Tanfield Union 
Ltd £Nil (2010: £314k), SEV Group Limited by £10k (2010: £253k), Tanfield Asia Pacific PTE.Ltd £498k (2010: £416k)  and Snorkel International Inc £7,481k (2010: £7,433k) 

Transactions with its associate 
During the year the company received £7,756k of cash in relation to the Electric vehicle division sale consideration (Note 5) 

During the year the group sold goods of £Nil (2010: £247k) to its associate, Smith Electric Vehicles US Corp. These transactions are 

included within discontinued operations in the statement of comprehensive income. 

During the year the group recharged £860k (2010: Nil) to Smith Electric Vehicles Europe Ltd for property related costs.  These 
transactions have been deducted from other operating expense in the statement of comprehensive income. At 31 Dec 11 there was an 
outstanding balance due from Smiths Electric Vehicles Europe Ltd of £201k relating to these transactions. 

Remuneration of key personnel 
The remuneration of the key management personnel, which includes Directors, is set out below in aggregate for each of the categories 
specified in IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures.  Further information about the remuneration of individual directors is provided in the 
Directors’ Remuneration Report on pages 9 to 10. 

Directors emoluments are shown in the table below: 

Salaries and short term benefits including NI 
Post employment benefits 

Transactions with directors 
There were no other transactions with Directors during the year.  

31.  Retirement benefits 

2011 
£000’s 
1,289 
62 
1,351 

2010 
£000’s 
1,028 
71 
1,099 

The Group operates defined contribution retirement benefit plans for all qualifying employees of its construction and leasing divisions in the 
UK.  The  assets  of  the  schemes  are  held  separately  from  those  of  the  Group  in  funds  under  the  control  of  trustees.  Where  there  are 
employees  who  leave  the  scheme  prior  to  vesting  fully  in  the  contributions,  the  contributions  payable  by  the  Group  are  reduced  by  the 
amount of forfeited contributions. 

The  employees  of  the  Group’s  subsidiary  in  Australia  are  members  of  a  state-managed  retirement  benefit  scheme  operated  by  the 
government  of  Australia.  The  subsidiary  is  required  to  contribute  a  specified  percentage  of  their  payroll  costs  to  the  retirement  benefit 
scheme  to  fund  the  benefits.  The  only  obligation  of  the  Group  with  respect  to  the  retirement  benefit  scheme  is  to  make  the  specified 
contributions. 

The total cost charged to income of £194k (2010:£169k) represents contributions payable to these schemes by the Group at rates specified 
in the rules of the schemes. As at 31 December 2011, contributions of £10k (2010: £10k) due in respect of the current reporting period had 
not been paid over to the schemes. 

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32.  Financial instruments recognised in the balance sheet 

Assets 

Non-current financial assets 
Trade and other receivables 

Current financial assets 
Trade and other receivables 
Investments 
Cash and cash equivalents 

Total 

Liabilities 

Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Finance leases 
Other creditors 

Non current liabilities 
Finance leases 

Total 

a

 Assets and liabilities at fair value through profit and loss. 

33. Post balance sheet events 

Loans and 
receivables 
£000’s 

- 
- 

9,071 
- 
3,463 
12,534 
12,534 

Other 
financial 
liabilities 
£000’s 

12,232 
60 
- 
12,292 

208 
208 
12,500 

2011 

Assets  
Held to 
maturitya 
£000’s 

- 
- 

- 
498 
- 
498 
498 

Held for 
tradinga 

Total 

£000’s 

Loans and 
receivables 
£000’s 

- 
- 

9,071 
498 
3,463 
13,032 
13,032 

Total 

250 
250 

9,457 
- 
3,637 
13,094 
13,344 

Other 
financial 
liabilities 
£000’s 

10,224 
197 
2,294 
12,715 

- 
- 
12,715 

£000’s 

£000’s 

195 
- 
- 
195 

- 
- 
195 

12,427 
60 
- 
12,487 

208 
208 
12,695 

2010 

Assets  
Held to 
maturitya 
£000’s 

- 
- 

- 
395 
- 
395 
395 

Held for 
tradinga 

Total 

£000’s 

250 
250 

9,457 
395 
3,637 
13,489 
13,739 

Total 

£000’s 

£000’s 

365 
- 
- 
365 

- 
- 
365 

10,589 
197 
2,294 
13,080 

- 
- 
13,080 

New share issue 
On 13 February 2012, the Board of Tanfield announced details of a £12m conditional Placing, advising that it had conditionally raised gross 
proceeds  of  approximately  £12  million  by  way  of  a  placing  of  29,268,293  new  ordinary  shares  of  5p  each  at  a  price  of  41p  per  share  to 
institutional and other investors (the “Placing Shares”).  9,407,720 shares were issued under existing authorities and admitted to trading on 
17 February 2012.  The issue of the remaining 19,860,573 shares, was conditional on shareholder approval which was duly passed at the 
General meeting on 8 March 2012. 

 Further to  Admission of the 29,268,293 Placing Shares, the total number shares in issue, and at the date of this report, is 123,835,511. 

Settlement of interest rate collar 
On 2 March 2012 the group settled its interest rate collar liability (note 29) at a value of $236.5k.  The mark to market gain between 31 Dec 
2011 and the settlement date will be recognised in the 2012 financial statements. 

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34. Subsidiary undertakings and Associates 
The tables below give brief details of the group’s operating subsidiaries and associates at 31 December 2011.  All subsidiaries are unlisted.  
No subsidiaries are excluded from the group consolidation. 

Subsidiary undertakings 
Tanfield Engineering Systems US (Inc) 
Tanfield Powered Access Ltd 
Snorkel International Inc 
Snorkel Australia Limited 
Snorkel New Zealand Limited 
Tanfield Union Limited 
Tanfield Engineering Systems Ltd 
Snorkel Holdings LLC 
Tanfield Asia Pacific PTE. Ltd 
IPS Australia Limited  
SEV Group Ltd 
E-Comeleon Ltd 
Express 2 Automotive Ltd 
HMH Sheet Metal Fabrications Ltd 
Norquip Ltd 
HBWP Inc 

Principal activity 
Powered Access 
Powered Access 
Powered Access 
Powered Access 
Powered Access 
Powered Access 
Engineering 
Holding Company 
Non Trading 
Non Trading 
Non Trading 
Non Trading 
Non Trading 
Dormant 
Dormant 
Dormant 

Group Interest 
in allotted 
capital & 
voting rights 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
95% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 

Group Interest 
in allotted 
capital & 
voting rights 
27.22% 
27.22% 

Country of 
incorporation 
US 
UK 
US 
AUS 
NZ 
Hong Kong 
UK 
US 
Singapore 
AUS 
UK 
UK 
UK 
UK 
UK 
US 

Country of 
incorporation 
US 
UK 

Associates 
Smith Electric Vehicles US Corp 
Smith Electric Vehicles Europe Ltda 
a

Principal activity 
Electric vehicle manufacture 
Electric vehicle manufacture 

 Smith Electric Vehicle Europe Ltd is a 100% owned subsidiary of  Smith Electric Vehicles US Corp . The groups interest in Smith Electric Vehicles Europe Ltd is held indirectly through its investment in Smith 
Electric Vehicles US Corp. 

Details of the investments held in the Company accounts are as follows: 

Tanfield Engineering Systems Ltdb 
Smith Electric Vehicles US Corp 

b The investment in Tanfield Engineering Systems Ltd has been impaired by £839k (2010: £264k) 

2011 
£000’s 
1,008 
- 
1,008 

2010 
£000’s 
1,847 
- 
1,847 

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