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 | 81 |
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