Annual Report

& Accounts 2021

A diversified engineering group with a world class reputation in the manufacture and distribution of machine tools, precision engineered components and industrial laser systems.

Company Number 00196730

Contents

Chairman's statement

1

Strategic report

3

Corporate governance

10

Audit committee report

13

Report of the directors

14

Statement of directors' responsibilities

16

Independent auditor's report to the members of The 600 Group Plc

17

Consolidated income statement

24

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

25

Consolidated statement of financial position

26

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

27

Consolidated cash flow statement

28

Group accounting policies

29

Notes relating to the consolidated financial statements

38

Company statement of financial position

71

Company statement of changes in equity

72

Company accounting policies

73

Notes relating to the company financial statements

75

Company information

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