Company Registration No. 06973805 (England and Wales)
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
PM+M Solutions for Business LLP
Chartered Accountants
New Century House
Greenbank Technology Park
Challenge Way
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 5QB
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
JL Barnes
(Appointed 9 July 2024)
D Barrasso
D Gutfreund
C Hulme
Company number
06973805
Registered office
The Light Hub
4 Omega Drive
Irlam
Manchester
United Kingdom
M44 5GR
Auditor
PM+M Solutions for Business LLP
New Century House
Greenbank Technology Park
Challenge Way
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 5QB
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1
Directors' report
2 - 3
Independent auditor's report
4 - 7
Statement of comprehensive income
8
Balance sheet
9
Statement of changes in equity
10
Notes to the financial statements
11 - 23
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 30 June 2024.
Fair review of the business
In the 12 months to June 2024, we achieved revenue growth of 8% to £15.8m and delivered a 45% improved loss before tax of £1.9m.
Our vision, to become the go-to people for lighting, ensured we stayed focus as we launched eight new sales channels and over 600 new products to our range, delivering unbeatable products at unbeatable value. In addition, we maintained high customer service scores across all our channels for our product quality, great prices and excellent service.
Whilst the macro-economic environment continued to be challenging, we continued to focus on margin improvement and cost management.
Principal risks and uncertainties
Due to the international nature of the business, we are at risk from adverse currency movements that are beyond our control. We do, however, mitigate this risk where possible through the hedging of appropriate currencies.
Maintaining tight financial controls and retaining visibility of sales margins by sales channels, by customer and by product range is a challenge, particularly with fluctuations in US$ rates. The company has successfully managed this risk to date and it is well positioned for the future with a full forward contract book at a healthy rate.
Cashflow planning and cash management is an area that the Company considers vital and we continually review our current and future cash position.
Key performance indicators
The business has a suite of key performance indicators that monitor trends on the key aspects of the business, namely sales, margins, operational efficiencies and working capital levels.
We closely monitor the breakdown of sales revenue, margins and contributions by customer channels, by individual customers and by product.
We continually monitor our stock levels and our stock profile and work closely with our factories to achieve an efficient and effective supply chain. We measure our ‘stock days’ performance by individual product to ensure that slower moving items are visible and we are taking appropriate action to manage these products. In addition we focus on our key lines to hold higher stock levels to ensure that these faster moving items remain in stock. Stock days at the end of June 2024 were 206 compared with 165 days at the end of June 2023.
We continually monitor our trade debtors and ‘debtor day’ levels. Debtor day levels at the end of June 2024 were 16 days compared with 12 days at the end of June 2023.
Future developments
Whilst the current stability of the group is a challenge, due to the macro-economic environment, headwind cost challenges via the on-going global freight challenges, the board remains very positive by the progress made over the last year. We have delivered on many strategic initiatives, launching new channels and new product ranges and we remain laser focused on continuing to develop our range, partnering with large retailers for further distribution, managing margin and our cost base. We look forward to another year of executing against our strategic plan and continuing to grow.
D Barrasso
Director
23 August 2024
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2024.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company continued to be that of the retailing of electric light fittings and bulbs.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 8.
No ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
JL Barnes
(Appointed 9 July 2024)
D Barrasso
J Bartczak
(Resigned 9 July 2024)
D Gutfreund
C Hulme
Auditor
The auditor, PM+M Solutions for Business LLP, is deemed to be reappointed under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006.
Statement of directors' responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Statement of disclosure to auditor
So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.
Medium-sized companies exemption
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the medium-sized companies exemption.
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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On behalf of the board
C Hulme
Director
23 August 2024
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of ValueLights Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 30 June 2024 which comprise the statement of comprehensive income, the balance sheet, the statement of changes in equity and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 30 June 2024 and of its loss for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:
the information given in the strategic report and the directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF VALUELIGHTS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors' report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
We identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and then design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, including obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF VALUELIGHTS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Identifying and assessing potential risks related to irregularities
In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we have considered the following:
the nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business performance including the design of the Company's remuneration policies, key drivers for directors’ remuneration, bonus levels and performance targets;
results of our enquiries of management about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities;
the matters discussed among the audit engagement team and relevant specialists regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud;
any matters we identified having obtained and reviewed the Company's documentation of their policies and procedures relating to:
identifying, evaluating and complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of non-compliance;
detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud;
the internal controls established to mitigate risks of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations.
As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in the following areas: timing of recognition of commercial income, posting of unusual journals and complex transactions; and manipulating the Company's performance profit measures and other key performance indicators to meet remuneration targets and externally communicated targets. In common with all audits under ISAs (UK), we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override.
We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the Company operates in, focusing on provisions of those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included UK Companies Act, employment law, health and safety regulations, pensions legislation and tax legislation.
Audit response to risks identified
Our procedures to respond to risks identified included the following:
reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with provisions of relevant laws and regulations described as having a direct effect on the financial statements;
enquiring of management concerning actual and potential litigation and claims;
performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud;
reading minutes of meetings of those charged with governance and reviewing correspondence with HMRC; and
in addressing the identified risks of fraud through management override of controls, testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments; assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.
Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some material misstatements in the financial statements, even though we have properly planned and performed our audit in accordance with auditing standards. For example, the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations (irregularities) is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely the inherently limited procedures required by auditing standards would identify it. In addition, as with any audit, there remained a higher risk of non-detection of irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal controls. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance and cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all laws and regulations.
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF VALUELIGHTS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 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.
Christopher Johnson FCA
Senior Statutory Auditor
For and on behalf of PM+M Solutions for Business LLP
23 August 2024
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
New Century House
Greenbank Technology Park
Challenge Way
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 5QB
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
15,841,054
14,733,508
Cost of sales
(7,794,389)
(8,602,660)
Gross profit
8,046,665
6,130,848
Distribution costs
(3,007,092)
(2,265,327)
Administrative expenses
(6,878,967)
(6,812,877)
Operating loss
4
(1,839,394)
(2,947,356)
Interest receivable and similar income
6
4,398
Interest payable and similar expenses
8
(58,894)
(535,346)
Loss before taxation
(1,898,288)
(3,478,304)
Tax on loss
9
Loss for the financial year
(1,898,288)
(3,478,304)
Other comprehensive income
Cash flow hedges gain/(loss) arising in the year
18
38,736
(398,436)
Total comprehensive income for the year
(1,859,552)
(3,876,740)
The statement of comprehensive income has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
3,047,813
3,489,409
Current assets
Stocks
13
4,403,359
3,891,693
Debtors
12
2,548,041
1,774,152
Cash at bank and in hand
159,046
358,166
7,110,446
6,024,011
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
14
(15,145,671)
(12,579,810)
Net current liabilities
(8,035,225)
(6,555,799)
Total assets less current liabilities
(4,987,412)
(3,066,390)
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
15
(61,470)
Net liabilities
(4,987,412)
(3,127,860)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
18
100
100
Hedging reserve
19
(10,975)
(49,711)
Profit and loss reserves
(4,976,537)
(3,078,249)
Total equity
(4,987,412)
(3,127,860)
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized companies.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 23 August 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
C Hulme
Director
Company registration number 06973805 (England and Wales)
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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Share capital
Hedging reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 July 2022
100
348,725
400,055
748,880
Year ended 30 June 2023:
Loss for the year
-
-
(3,478,304)
(3,478,304)
Other comprehensive income:
Cash flow hedges loss
-
(398,436)
-
(398,436)
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
(398,436)
(3,478,304)
(3,876,740)
Balance at 30 June 2023
100
(49,711)
(3,078,249)
(3,127,860)
Year ended 30 June 2024:
Loss for the year
-
-
(1,898,288)
(1,898,288)
Other comprehensive income:
Cash flow hedges gains
18
-
38,736
-
38,736
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
38,736
(1,898,288)
(1,859,552)
Balance at 30 June 2024
100
(10,975)
(4,976,537)
(4,987,412)
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
ValueLights Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is The Light Hub, 4 Omega Drive, Irlam, Manchester, United Kingdom, M44 5GR.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements have been prepared until 30th June 2024.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
This company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements, including this company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. The company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirements:
Section 7 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’: Presentation of a statement of cash flow and related notes and disclosures;
Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instrument Issues: Interest income/expense and net gains/losses for financial instruments not measured at fair value; basis of determining fair values; details of collateral, loan defaults or breaches, details of hedges, hedging fair value changes recognised in profit or loss and in other comprehensive income;
Section 33 ‘Related Party Disclosures’: Compensation for key management personnel.
1.2
Going concern
At 30 June 202true4, the company was in a net liability position. The directors have received confirmation that continuing financial support will be provided by the company's ultimate parent entity to enable it to settle its liabilities as they fall due for the foreseeable future and on that basis consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.
1.3
Turnover
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
1.4
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Software
33.3% Straight Line
1.5
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost over their useful lives on the following bases:
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
25% Straight Line
Computer equipment
25% Straight Line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
1.6
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company 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 (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
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 not 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 (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
1.7
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.
Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.
1.8
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.9
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Other financial assets
Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified 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 company after deducting all of its liabilities.
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans and loans from fellow group companies are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Other financial liabilities
Derivatives including forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.
Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.10
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.11
Derivatives
Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value at the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to fair value at each reporting end date. The resulting gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which event the timing of the recognition in profit or loss depends on the nature of the hedge relationship.
A derivative with a positive fair value is recognised as a financial asset, whereas a derivative with a negative fair value is recognised as a financial liability.
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.12
Hedge accounting
The company designates certain hedging instruments as fair value hedges.
At the inception of the hedge relationship, the company documents the relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item along with risk management objectives and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. At the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, the effectiveness with which the hedging instrument offsets changes in cash flows of the hedged item is assessed, to ensure the instrument remains highly effective and thus satisfies the criteria to apply hedge accounting under FRS102.
The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated as cash flow hedges is recognised in other comprehensive income, with the gain or loss on the ineffective portion being recognised immediately through the profit and loss account.
Amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified to the profit and loss account in the period when the hedged item is recognised in the profit and loss account.
Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recognised in profit or loss immediately, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk.
1.13
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.14
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.15
Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.
1.16
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
Critical judgements
The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements.
Slow moving and obsolete stock provision
The demand for the company's products can be strongly influenced by fashion trends and/or technical innovations. In addition, there is a risk that overall consumer demand could fall as a result of changes in the economic environment.
Against this background, the Directors have reviewed the profile of the stockholding at year-end on a product by product basis and made an assessment of the provision required in respect of slow moving and obsolete products. The Directors have taken a prudent view and have made additional provisions where necessary. The Directors have concluded that stock is being properly valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
Stock valuation
The company utilises a landed cost model so as to facilitate the appropriate inclusion of freight costs in the stock valuation. This estimation process has a significant impact on the stock valuation and as a result the landed cost model is reviewed on a sufficiently regular basis as to ensure that such estimations approximate to actual costs.
3
Turnover and other revenue
2024
2023
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Sale of electric light fittings and bulbs
15,841,054
14,733,508
2024
2023
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
United Kingdom
15,840,879
14,714,551
Europe
175
18,957
15,841,054
14,733,508
2024
2023
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
-
4,398
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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4
Operating loss
2024
2023
Operating loss for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
16,158
19,726
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
314,105
456,780
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets held under finance leases
150,272
206,718
Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(798)
Operating lease charges
35,730
83,298
5
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Distribution
29
31
Sales
17
16
Admin
31
31
Total
77
78
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
2,958,847
2,789,471
Social security costs
309,987
287,994
Pension costs
73,004
62,872
3,341,838
3,140,337
6
Interest receivable and similar income
2024
2023
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
4,398
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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7
Directors' remuneration
2024
2023
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
391,810
541,014
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
11,438
14,212
403,248
555,226
The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 3 (2023 - 7).
Remuneration disclosed above include the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2024
2023
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
180,280
183,054
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
5,250
4,375
8
Interest payable and similar expenses
2024
2023
£
£
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
13,257
Interest on finance leases and hire purchase contracts
45,028
94,672
Other interest
609
440,674
58,894
535,346
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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9
Taxation
The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected credit for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Loss before taxation
(1,898,288)
(3,478,304)
Expected tax credit based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2023: 20.50%)
(474,572)
(712,909)
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
768
39
Other permanent differences
205
Fixed asset differences
573
6,226
Movement in deferred tax not recognised
473,231
672,055
Group relief surrendered/(claimed)
34,384
Taxation charge for the year
-
-
10
Intangible fixed assets
Software
£
Cost
At 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024
410,240
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024
410,240
Carrying amount
At 30 June 2024
At 30 June 2023
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Computer equipment
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 July 2023
4,756,898
782,494
5,539,392
Additions
2,901
19,880
22,781
At 30 June 2024
4,759,799
802,374
5,562,173
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 July 2023
1,450,123
599,860
2,049,983
Depreciation charged in the year
385,917
78,460
464,377
At 30 June 2024
1,836,040
678,320
2,514,360
Carrying amount
At 30 June 2024
2,923,759
124,054
3,047,813
At 30 June 2023
3,306,775
182,634
3,489,409
The net carrying value of tangible fixed assets includes the following in respect of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts.
2024
2023
£
£
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
719,709
923,728
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Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
343,956
184,606
Amounts owed by group undertakings
1,523,715
899,835
Other debtors
3,850
4,060
Prepayments and accrued income
676,520
685,651
2,548,041
1,774,152
Amounts owed by group undertakings are unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.
13
Stocks
2024
2023
£
£
Finished goods
4,403,359
3,891,693
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
16
106,427
507,826
Trade creditors
1,481,093
875,442
Amounts owed to group undertakings
11,045,672
8,585,117
Taxation and social security
757,904
666,208
Derivative financial instruments
10,975
49,711
Accruals and deferred income
1,743,600
1,895,506
15,145,671
12,579,810
Amounts owed to group undertakings are unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.
15
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
16
61,470
16
Finance lease obligations
2024
2023
Future minimum lease payments due under finance leases:
£
£
Within one year
114,018
552,829
In two to five years
69,062
114,018
621,891
Less: future finance charges
(7,591)
(52,595)
106,427
569,296
The obligations under hire purchase contracts are secured on the assets to which they relate.
17
Retirement benefit schemes
2024
2023
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
73,004
62,872
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.
An amount of £12,666 (2023 - £13,334) was outstanding at the year end and is included within creditors.
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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Share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
80 A Ordinary shares of £1 each
80
80
80
80
20 B Ordinary shares of £1 each
20
20
20
20
100
100
100
100
A ordinary shares are entitled to one vote in any circumstances. Each A Ordinary share is entitled pari passu to dividend payments or any other distribution. Each A ordinary share is entitled pari passu to participate in a distribution arising from winding up of the company.
The holders of B ordinary shares are not entitled to attend, vote or speak at general meetings. Each B ordinary share is entitled pari passu to dividend payments or any other distribution. Each B ordinary share is entitled pari passu to participate in a distribution arising from a winding up of the company.
19
Hedging reserve
During 2023 the company entered into cash flow hedges to mitigate foreign exchange risk on firm commitments payable in US Dollars, by committing to buy US Dollars over the period 03 July 2023 to 31 December 2024 at a range of pre-determined exchange rates.
At June 2023, the fair value of hedging instruments was a liability of £49,711.
During 2024 the company entered into cash flow hedges to mitigate foreign exchange risk on firm commitments payable in US Dollars, by committing to buy US Dollars over the period 01 July 2024 to 31 July 2025 at a range of pre-determined exchange rates.
At June 2024, the fair value of hedging instruments was a liability of £10,975.
20
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Within one year
8,067
35,811
Between two and five years
8,067
8,067
43,878
VALUELIGHTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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Ultimate controlling party
The immediate parent company ValueLights Holdings Limited, a company registered in England and Wales.
Mr S Caunce is the ultimate controlling party by virtue of his majority shareholding in the ultimate parent company, Burning Sky Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales.
The smallest group into which the entity is consolidated is ValueLights Holdings Limited. Consolidated financial statements can be obtained from the Registered Office at, The Light Hub, 4 Omega Drive, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5GR.
The largest group into which the entity is consolidated is Burning Sky Limited. Consolidated financial statements can be obtained from the Registered Office at, Croston Hall Grape Lane, Croston, Leyland, England, PR26 9HB.
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