Registered number: 07322398
CAMBRIDGE NUTRACEUTICALS LIMITED
UNAUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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CAMBRIDGE NUTRACEUTICALS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 07322398
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
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TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
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CAMBRIDGE NUTRACEUTICALS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 07322398
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
The directors consider that the Company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and members have not required the Company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.
The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The Company has opted not to file the profit and loss account in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
The notes on pages 3 to 11 form part of these financial statements.
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CAMBRIDGE NUTRACEUTICALS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Cambridge Nutraceuticals Limited is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England and Wales. Its registered office address is Suite 4, 23 King Street, Cambridge CB1 1AH.
2.ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. The disclosure requirements of Section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis which assumes that the Company will continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future. The trading performance reported to date is consistent with the Company's business plan as it progresses it's market development activities, and the directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company will be able to meet its liabilities as they fall due for the foreseeable future and therefore continue to adopt the going concern basis.
Turnover comprises revenue recognised by the Company in respect of goods and services supplied during the year, exclusive of Value Added Tax. Revenue is recognised as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable.
Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the customer (usually upon despatch of the goods).
Turnover from the provision of services is recognised in the period in which the services are supplied.
Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.
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CAMBRIDGE NUTRACEUTICALS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2.ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
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TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS (CONTINUED)
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Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the following bases.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.
Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase, cost of conversion and costs incurred in bringing the stock to its present location and condition.
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IMPAIRMENT OF FIXED ASSETS AND GOODWILL
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Assets that are subject to depreciation or amortisation are assessed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication that the assets are impaired. Where there is any indication that an asset may be impaired, the carrying value of the asset (or cash-generating unit to which the asset has been allocated) is tested for impairment. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's (or CGU's) fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (CGUs). Non-financial assets that have been previously impaired are reviewed at each balance sheet date to assess whether there is any indication that the impairment losses recognised in prior periods may no longer exist or may have decreased.
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment.
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
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Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.
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CAMBRIDGE NUTRACEUTICALS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2.ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. Grants relating to expenditure on tangible fixed assets are credited to profit or loss at the same rate as the depreciation on the assets to which the grant relates. The deferred element of grants is included in creditors as deferred income.
Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account in the same period as the related expenditure.
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FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
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Functional and presentation currency
The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.
Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.
At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.
Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.
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CAMBRIDGE NUTRACEUTICALS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2.ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Where share options are awarded to employees, the fair value of the options at the date of grant is charged to profit or loss over the vesting period. Non-market vesting conditions are taken into account by adjusting the number of equity instruments expected to vest at each balance sheet date so that, ultimately, the cumulative amount recognised over the vesting period is based on the number of options that eventually vest. Market vesting conditions are factored into the fair value of the options granted. The cumulative expense is not adjusted for failure to achieve a market vesting condition.
The fair value of the award also takes into account non-vesting conditions. These are either factors beyond the control of either party (such as a target based on an index) or factors which are within the control of one or other of the parties (such as the Company keeping the scheme open or the employee maintaining any contributions required by the scheme).
Where the terms and conditions of options are modified before they vest, the increase in the fair value of the options, measured immediately before and after the modification, is also charged to profit or loss over the remaining vesting period.
Where equity instruments are granted to persons other than employees, profit or loss is charged with fair value of goods and services received.
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PENSION PLAN
The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.
The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.
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CAMBRIDGE NUTRACEUTICALS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2.ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.
Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the Balance Sheet date, except that:
- The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
- Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.
Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
Research and development expenditure is written off in the year in which it is incurred.
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The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 25 (2022 - 35).
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CAMBRIDGE NUTRACEUTICALS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Charge for the year on owned assets
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CAMBRIDGE NUTRACEUTICALS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Investments in subsidiary companies
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Reversal of impairment losses
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Fixed asset investments represent 100% holdings in Cambridge Nutraceuticals Inc, a company incorporated in the United States of America and Prime Fifty Ltd, a company incorporated in England and Wales.
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CAMBRIDGE NUTRACEUTICALS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
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Amounts owed by group undertakings
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Prepayments and accrued income
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CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
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Amounts owed to group undertakings
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Other taxation and social security
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Accruals and deferred income
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Other creditors include contributions of £5,670 (2022 - £5,897) payable to the Company's defined contribution pension scheme at the balance sheet date.
Other loans comprise:
- An unsecured loan from an investor. Interest accrues at 8% per annum. The loan is repayable in quarterly instalments over a period of 3 years.
- An unsecured loan from an investor. Interest accrues at 10% per annum. The loan is repayable in quarterly instalments over a period of 3 years.
- A short-term commercial loan repayable over a period of 12 months. Interest accrues at 12% per annum.
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CAMBRIDGE NUTRACEUTICALS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
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Other loans comprise an unsecured loan from an investor. Interest accrues at 10% per annum. The loan is repayable in quarterly instalments over a period of 3 years.
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ALLOTTED, CALLED UP AND FULLY PAID
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2,023,885 (2022 - 2,023,885) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
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9,232,736 (2022 - 9,232,736) Ordinary A shares of £0.01 each
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POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS
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On 27 June 2024 the Company bought the assets of GPNutrition (company number 09044199) for a maximum potential consideration of £476,000. As partial settlement, on the same date, the Company issued 100,000 A Ordinary shares of £0.01 for consideration of £1.24 per share. The balance has been deferred and is due upon achieving certain business milestones.
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