Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135 2023.0.135 2024-12-312025-05-202025-05-212024-12-312025-05-20The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” 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 trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, 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. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments. Other financial assets Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment. Financial liabilities Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instruments any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after the deduction of all its liabilities. Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other payables, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price after transaction costs. When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade payables are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. Other financial instruments Derivatives, including forward exchange contracts, futures contracts and interest rate swaps, are not classified as basic financial instruments. These are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into, with costs being charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income. They are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions as set out in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through the Statement of Comprehensive Income. This recognition and measurement would also apply to financial instruments where the performance is evaluated on a fair value basis as with a documented risk management or investment strategy.During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 2 directors (2023: 1) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes. The highest paid director received remuneration of £120k (2023: £45k). The value of the Company's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £10k (2023: £7k).110000032200036000The Company operates a defined-benefit pension scheme and a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension costs in respect of the Group's defined contribution pension scheme were £165,096 (2023: £217,541). In the period up to 31 December 1996; the Group operated an optional pension scheme to provide employees with a pension on retirement based on final pensionable salary and taking into account years of service. The scheme's assets are held in a separately administered fund. The last full actuarial valuation of the scheme was 1 November 2023. The results of that valuation have been updated at 31 December 2024 by Royal London, independent consulting actuaries. In June 2023, the High Court ruled in the case of Virgin Media Limited v NTL Pension Trustees. The ruling was that certain pension scheme rule amendments were invalid if they were not accompanied by the correct actuarial confirmation. This High Court ruling was appealed. In a judgment delivered on 25 July 2024, the Court of Appeal unanimously upheld the decision of the High Court. At the date of approval of these financial statements, while it is known there is potential for additional pension liabilities to be recognised as a result of this ruling, the impact in monetary terms is not known and it is reasonable to form the view that it is not reasonably estimable. Accordingly, no adjustments to reflect the impact of the ruling have been made in these financial statements. Lion Laboratories Limited will continue to monitor the developments and consider the impact on the defined benefit pension scheme liabilities recognised. The Company operates a defined benefit plan for certain employees. A defined benefit plan defines the pension benefit that the employee will receive on retirement, usually dependent upon several factors including but not limited to age, length of service and remuneration. A defined benefit plan is a pension plan that is not a defined contribution plan. The liability recognised in the Balance Sheet in respect of the defined benefit plan is the present value of the defined benefit obligation at the end of the balance sheet date less the fair value of plan assets at the balance sheet date (if any) out of which the obligations are to be settled. The defined benefit obligation is calculated using the projected unit credit method. Annually the company engages independent actuaries to calculate the obligation. The present value is determined by discounting the estimated future payments using market yields on high quality corporate bonds that are denominated in sterling and that have terms approximating to the estimated period of the future payments ('discount rate'). The fair value of plan assets is measured in accordance with the FRS 102 fair value hierarchy and in accordance with the Company's policy for similarly held assets. This includes the use of appropriate valuation techniques. Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are charged or credited to other comprehensive income. These amounts together with the return on plan assets, less amounts included in net interest, are disclosed as 'Remeasurement of net defined benefit liability'. The cost of the defined benefit plan, recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income as employee costs, except where included in the cost of an asset, comprises: a) the increase in net pension benefit liability arising from employee service during the period; and b) the cost of plan introductions, benefit changes, curtailments and settlements. The net interest cost is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net balance of the defined benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets. 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Registered number: 01591869









LION LABORATORIES LIMITED









DIRECTORS' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
T S Hall 
J T Mountjoy 
R Poe 
L Stevens 
A J Holloway (appointed 1 January 2024)




Company secretary
Crescent Hill Limited



Registered number
01591869



Registered office
Lion Laboratories Ltd
Ty Verlon Industrial Estate

Cardiff Road

Barry

Vale Of Glamorgan

CF63 2BE




Independent auditors
Forvis Mazars LLP
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor

90 Victoria Street

Bristol

BS1 6DP





 
LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Directors' Report
1 - 2
Independent Auditors' Report
3 - 6
Statement of Comprehensive Income
7
Balance Sheet
8 - 9
Statement of Changes in Equity
10
Notes to the Financial Statements
11 - 31


 
LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Directors' responsibilities statement

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 financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. 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 for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and

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 to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They 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.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

T S Hall 
J T Mountjoy 
R Poe 
L Stevens 
A J Holloway (appointed 1 January 2024)

Economic impacts of global events

UK businesses are currently facing many uncertainties, including environmental sustainability and geopolitical events such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine. These uncertainties have contributed to an environment where there exists a range of issues and risks, including inflation, rising interest rates, labour shortages, disrupted supply chains and new ways of working. 
The Directors have carried out an assessment of the potential impact of these uncertainties on the business, including the impact of mitigation measures, and have concluded that these are non-adjusting events with the greatest impact on the business expected to be from the economic ripple effect on the global economy. The Directors have taken account of these potential impacts in their going concern assessment. 
The company continues to work with its partners to minimise any impacts of these events and maximise the realisation of any opportunities they may provide to the business. 

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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditors are unaware, and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditors are aware of that information.

Auditors

The auditorsForvis Mazars LLPwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

Small companies note

In preparing this report, the directors have taken advantage of the small companies exemptions provided by section 415A of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 





L Stevens
Director

Date: 20 May 2025

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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Lion Laboratories Limited (the ‘Company’) for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. 
The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS 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 31 December 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.

Basis for opinion

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.

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the Director's report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Director's 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.
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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 

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 the audit:
 
the information given in the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Directors' Report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In 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 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 directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
the director was not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies
regime and take advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the Director's Report and
from the requirement to prepare a Strategic Report.

Responsibilities of Directors

As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 1, 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 intend either to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
 
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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 

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.
 
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below.
 
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. 

Based on our understanding of the company and its industry, we considered that non-compliance with the following laws and regulations might have a material effect on the financial statements: employment regulation, health and safety regulation, and anti-money laundering regulation.

To help us identify instances of non-compliance with these laws and regulations, and in identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect to non-compliance, our procedures included, but were not limited to:
Inquiring of management and, where appropriate, those charged with governance, as to whether the company is in compliance with laws and regulations, and discussing their policies and procedures regarding compliance with laws and regulations;
Inspecting correspondence, if any, with relevant licensing or regulatory authorities;
Communicating identified laws and regulations to the engagement team and remaining alert to any indications of non-compliance throughout our audit; and
Considering the risk of acts by the company which were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud.  

We also considered those laws and regulations that have a direct effect on the preparation of the financial statements, such as tax legislation, pension legislation, the Companies Act 2006. 
 
In addition, we evaluated the directors' and management’s incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements, including the risk of management override of controls, and determined that the principal risks were related to posting manual journal entries to manipulate financial performance, management bias through judgements and assumptions in significant accounting estimates, in particular in relation to, revenue recognition (which we pinpointed to the cut-off assertion), and significant one-off or unusual transactions.

Our audit procedures in relation to fraud included but were not limited to:
Making enquiries of the directors and management on whether they had knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud;
Gaining an understanding of the internal controls established to mitigate risks related to fraud;
Discussing amongst the engagement team the risks of fraud; and
Addressing the risks of fraud through management override of controls by performing journal entry testing.

There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of irregularities including fraud rests with management. As with any audit, there remained a risk of non-detection of irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations or the override of internal controls.
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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

Use of the audit 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.




Jonathan Marchant (Senior statutory auditor)  
for and on behalf of
Forvis Mazars LLP
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor 
90 Victoria Street
Bristol
BS1 6DP

21 May 2025
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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£000
£000

  

Turnover
 4 
4,876
4,680

Cost of sales
  
(3,347)
(3,249)

Gross profit
  
1,529
1,431

Distribution costs
  
(362)
(313)

Administrative expenses
  
(1,276)
(1,165)

Exceptional items
  
(15)
-

Other operating income
 5 
154
88

Operating profit
 6 
30
41

Interest receivable and similar income
 10 
135
116

Interest payable and similar expenses
 11 
(2)
(8)

Profit before tax
  
163
149

Tax on profit
 12 
(253)
(4)

(Loss)/profit for the financial year
  
(90)
145

Other comprehensive (expense) for the year
  

Actuarial losses on defined benefit pension scheme
  
(195)
(236)

Movement of deferred tax relating to pension
  
-
-

Other comprehensive (expense) for the year
  
(195)
(236)

Total comprehensive (expense) for the year
  
(285)
(91)

The notes on pages 11 to 31 form part of these financial statements.

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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 01591869

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£000
£000

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 14 
136
50

  
136
50

Current assets
  

Stocks
 15 
1,115
1,132

Debtors due after more than one year
 16 
318
571

Debtors due within one year
 16 
2,410
2,154

Cash at bank and in hand
 17 
317
125

  
4,160
3,982

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 18 
(1,662)
(1,163)

Net current assets
  
 
 
2,498
 
 
2,819

Total assets less current liabilities
  
2,634
2,869

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
  
(52)
-

Provisions for liabilities
  

Other provisions
 22 
(31)
(33)

  
 
 
(31)
 
 
(33)

Net assets
  
2,551
2,836


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 23 
200
200

Share premium account
 24 
61
61

Other reserves
 24 
58
58

Profit and loss account
 24 
2,232
2,517

  
2,551
2,836


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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 01591869
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

The Company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the 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: 


L Stevens
Director

Date: 20 May 2025

The notes on pages 11 to 31 form part of these financial statements.

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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Merger reserves
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£000
£000
£000
£000
£000


At 1 January 2023
200
61
58
2,608
2,927


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
-
145
145

Actuarial losses on pension scheme
-
-
-
(236)
(236)
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
(91)
(91)



At 1 January 2024
200
61
58
2,517
2,836


Comprehensive income for the year

Loss for the year
-
-
-
(90)
(90)

Actuarial losses on pension scheme
-
-
-
(195)
(195)
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
(285)
(285)


At 31 December 2024
200
61
58
2,232
2,551


The notes on pages 11 to 31 form part of these financial statements.

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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

Lion Laboratories Limited (the "Company") designs, develops, manufactures and sells electronic instruments for the detection and measurement of alcohol in the breath. 
The Company is a private Company limited by shares and is incorporated in United Kingdom and domiciled in Wales. The address of its registered office is Lion Laboratories Ltd, Ty Verlon Industrial Estate, Cardiff Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF63 2BE. 

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

Management has performed an assessment of the entity's ability to continue as a going concern, based on the board approved budget of the Company for the 12 months following the date of signing the financial statements. The Company normally meets its day-to-day working capital requirements using cash reserves and existing bank facilities. The Company has experienced some effect from the slowdown in economic activity but has continued to be self-sufficient.
We have modelled the position for the next 12 months, based on the information we currently hold. These models, whilst based on forecasts provide the directors with confidence that the Company does not need to seek any additional funding, over the next twelve months, as those forecasts indicate it has sufficient levels of liquidity to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities, for at least the next 12 months. 
On this basis, the directors have prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis. 

 
2.3

Foreign currency translation

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.
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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.3
Foreign currency translation (continued)

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 the Statement of Comprehensive Income except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Statement of Comprehensive Income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the Statement of Comprehensive Income within 'other operating income'.

 
2.4

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

Rendering of services

Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the contract;
the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.

 
2.5

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

Research and development

In the research phase of an internal project it is not possible to demonstrate that the project will generate future economic benefits and hence all expenditure on research shall be recognised as an expense when it is incurred. 
If it is not possible to distinguish between the research phase and the development phase of an internal project, the expenditure is treated as if it were all incurred in the research phase only.

 
2.7

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income using the effective interest method.

 
2.8

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.9

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in the year in which they are incurred.

 
2.10

Pensions

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 the Statement of Comprehensive Income 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.

Defined benefit pension plan

The Company operates a defined benefit plan for certain employees. A defined benefit plan defines the pension benefit that the employee will receive on retirement, usually dependent upon several factors including but not limited to age, length of service and remuneration. A defined benefit plan is a pension plan that is not a defined contribution plan.

The liability recognised in the Balance Sheet in respect of the defined benefit plan is the present value of the defined benefit obligation at the end of the balance sheet date less the fair value of plan assets at the balance sheet date (if any) out of which the obligations are to be settled.

The defined benefit obligation is calculated using the projected unit credit method. Annually the company engages independent actuaries to calculate the obligation. The present value is determined by discounting the estimated future payments using market yields on high quality corporate bonds that are denominated in sterling and that have terms approximating to the estimated period of the future payments ('discount rate').
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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.10
Pensions (continued)


The fair value of plan assets is measured in accordance with the FRS 102 fair value hierarchy and in accordance with the Company's policy for similarly held assets. This includes the use of appropriate valuation techniques. 
 
Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are charged or credited to other comprehensive income. These amounts together with the return on plan assets, less amounts included in net interest, are disclosed as 'Remeasurement of net defined benefit liability'.

The cost of the defined benefit plan, recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income as employee costs, except where included in the cost of an asset, comprises:

a) the increase in net pension benefit liability arising from employee service during the period; and

b) the cost of plan introductions, benefit changes, curtailments and settlements.

The net interest cost is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net balance of the defined benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets. This cost is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income as a 'finance expense'.

 
2.11

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income 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 except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

 
2.12

Exceptional items

Exceptional items are transactions that fall within the ordinary activities of the Company but are presented separately due to their size or incidence.

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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.13

Tangible fixed assets

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.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

The estimated useful lives range as follows:

Plant and machinery

15-33%
Fixtures and fittings

20-33%

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 the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

 
2.14

Stocks

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 on a weighted average basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

 
2.15

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.16

Cash and cash equivalents

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.

 
2.17

Creditors

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.

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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.18

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

 
2.19

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” 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 trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, 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.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.
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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.19
Financial instruments (continued)

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting date. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instruments any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other payables, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price after transaction costs. When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade payables are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Other financial instruments

Derivatives, including forward exchange contracts, futures contracts and interest rate swaps, are not classified as basic financial instruments. These are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into, with costs being charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income. They are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions as set out in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through the Statement of Comprehensive Income. This recognition and measurement would also apply to financial instruments where the performance is evaluated on a fair value basis as with a documented risk management or investment strategy. 
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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

3.

Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other  factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. 
Key accounting estimates and assumptions 
The Company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. 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 addressed below. 
Carrying value of the deferred tax asset 
The Company has recognised a significant deferred tax asset. The Company consider the carrying value of the deferred tax asset by estimating its future taxable profits over a five year period and recognising a deferred tax asset that will be utilised against these taxable profits over that period. The estimation of the future taxable profits requires a combination of assumptions including revenues and costs together with the tax rate used. See note 21 for the disclosures relating to the deferred tax asset.
Defined benefit pension scheme 
The Company has an obligation to pay pension benefits to certain employees. The cost of these benefits and the present value of the obligation depend on a number of factors, including life expectancy, salary increases, asset valuations and the discount rate on corporate bonds. Management estimates these factors in determining the net pension obligation in the Balance Sheet. The assumptions reflect historical experience and current trends. See note 25 for the disclosures relating to the defined benefit pension scheme. 
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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

4.


Turnover

The whole of the turnover is attributable to the principal activity of the Company. 


5.


Other operating income

2024
2023
£000
£000

Other operating income
154
88

154
88



6.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2024
2023
£000
£000

Research & development charged as an expense
229
238

Exchange differences
26
(5)

Depreciation of tangible assets
38
10

Other operating lease rentals
55
38


7.


Auditors' remuneration

During the year, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditors:


2024
2023
£000
£000

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the Company's financial statements
25
24

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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

8.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:


        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Production
24
26



Selling and distribution
7
7



Administration
22
22

53
55


9.


Directors' remuneration

2024
2023
£000
£000

Directors' emoluments
180
71

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
14
7

194
78


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 2 directors (2023: 1) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The highest paid director received remuneration of £120k (2023: £45k).

The value of the Company's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £10k (2023: £7k).


10.


Interest receivable

2024
2023
£000
£000


Net interest on net defined benefit liability
135
116

135
116

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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

11.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
2023
£000
£000


Bank interest payable
2
8

2
8


12.


Taxation


2024
2023
£000
£000



Total current tax
-
-

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
254
4

Adjustments in respect of prior years
(1)
-

Total deferred tax
253
4


Tax on profit
253
4
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
 
12.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2023 - lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of25% (2023 - 23.52%). The differences are explained below:

2024
2023
£000
£000


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
163
149


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.52%)
41
35

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
1
1

Adjustments to brought forward values
-
127

Other permanent differences
(110)
(127)

Remeasurement of deferred tax for changes in tax rates
-
4

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of previous periods - deferred tax
(1)
-

Movement in deferred tax not recognised
311
(60)

Group relief surrendered/(claimed)
11
24

Total tax charge for the year
253
4



Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.


13.


Exceptional items

2024
2023
£000
£000


Exceptional items in regards to repairs and maintenance
15
-

15
-

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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

14.


Tangible fixed assets





Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Total

£000
£000
£000



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
997
260
1,257


Additions
124
-
124



At 31 December 2024

1,121
260
1,381



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
972
235
1,207


Charge for the year 
31
7
38



At 31 December 2024

1,003
242
1,245



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
118
18
136



At 31 December 2023
25
25
50


15.


Stocks

2024
2023
£000
£000

Raw materials and consumables
896
905

Work in progress (goods to be sold)
193
176

Finished goods and goods for resale
26
51

1,115
1,132


Impairment of £Nil (2023: £25,993) was recognised in cost of sales against stock during the year due to changes in slow moving and obsolete stock. 
The inventory write back during the year was £35,822 (2023: £55,592). 
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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


16.


Debtors

2024
2023
£000
£000

Due after more than one year

Deferred tax asset
318
571

318
571


2024
2023
£000
£000

Due within one year

Trade debtors
749
382

Amounts owed by group undertakings
1,594
1,654

Other debtors
17
68

Prepayments and accrued income
51
50

2,411
2,154



17.


Cash and cash equivalents

2024
2023
£000
£000

Cash at bank and in hand
317
125

Less: bank overdrafts
-
(39)

317
86


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

18.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£000
£000

Bank overdrafts
-
39

Trade creditors
152
298

Amounts owed to group undertakings
1,024
424

Other taxation and social security
9
39

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
33
-

Other creditors
2
4

Accruals and deferred income
442
359

1,662
1,163


Amounts owed to group undertakings are unsecured, interest free, have no fixed date of repayment and repayable on demand. 


19.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2024
2023
£000
£000

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
52
-

52
-



20.


Hire purchase and finance leases


Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:

2024
2023
£000
£000


Within one year
33
-

More than one year
52
-

85
-

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

21.


Deferred taxation




2024


£000






At beginning of year
571


Charged to profit or loss
(253)



At end of year
318

The deferred taxation balance is made up as follows:

2024
2023
£000
£000


Accelerated capital allowances
(28)
(4)

Tax losses carried forward
342
563

Short term timing differences
4
12

318
571


22.


Provisions




Warranty provision

£000





At 1 January 2024
33


Charged to profit or loss
6


Utilised in year
(8)



At 31 December 2024
31

Warranty provision
Provision is made for the estimated liability on all products still under warranty including claims already received. 

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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

23.


Share capital

2024
2023
£000
£000
Allotted, called up and fully paid



200,000 (2023 - 200,000) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
200
200



24.


Reserves

Share premium account

Share premium represents the amount subscribed for share capital in excess of the nominal value. 

Merger Reserve

The merger reserve represents the differences arising on the application of the merger accounting method. 

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss account represents all net gains and losses and transactions with owners that are not recognised elsewhere. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

25.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.

The Company operates a defined-benefit pension scheme and a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension costs in respect of the Group's defined contribution pension scheme were £165,096 (2023: £217,541). 
In the period up to 31 December 1996; the Group operated an optional pension scheme to provide employees with a pension on retirement based on final pensionable salary and taking into account years of service. The scheme's assets are held in a separately administered fund. 
The last full actuarial valuation of the scheme was 1 November 2023. The results of that valuation have been updated at 31 December 2024 by Royal London, independent consulting actuaries. 



Reconciliation of present value of plan liabilities:


2024
2023
£000
£000

Reconciliation of present value of plan liabilities


At the beginning of the year
3,227
3,118

Interest cost
153
151

Remeasurement arising from changes in assumptions and experience
(343)
55

Actual employee contributions
55
-

Benefits paid
(24)
(97)

At the end of the year
3,068
3,227



Reconciliation of present value of plan assets:


2024
2023
£000
£000


At the beginning of the year
3,227
3,118

Release of Prior Year Asset Ceiling
2,856
2,314

Interest income
288
267

Return on plan assets excluding interest income
(100)
361

Employer contributions
60
120

Employee contributions
55
-

Benefits paid
(24)
(97)

Effects of asset ceiling
(3,294)
(2,856)

At the end of the year
3,068
3,227
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
 
25.Pension commitments (continued)


Composition of plan assets:


2024
2023
£000
£000


Equities
2,736
4,684

Bonds
1,400
669

Other (property, cash etc)
2,226
730

Total plan assets
6,362
6,083

2024
2023
£000
£000


Fair value of plan assets
3,068
3,227

Present value of plan liabilities
(3,068)
(3,227)

Net pension scheme liability
-
-


The amounts recognised in profit or loss are as follows:

2024
2023
£000
£000


Net interest income/(expense) on plan assets
135
116

Actual return on scheme assets
188
628





Principal actuarial assumptions at the balance sheet date (expressed as weighted averages):

2024
2023
%
%
Discount rate


5.60

4.70
 
Future salary increases


3.00

3.00
 
Future pension increases


5.00

5.00
 
Mortality rates



 
- for a male aged 65 now


20.2

19.6
 
- at 65 for a male aged 45 now


21.5

20.9
 
- for a female aged 65 now


23.4

21.8
 
- at 65 for a female member aged 45 now


24.8

23.2
 

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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
 
25.Pension commitments (continued)

In June 2023, the High Court ruled in the case of Virgin Media Limited v NTL Pension Trustees. The ruling was that certain pension scheme rule amendments were invalid if they were not accompanied by the correct actuarial confirmation.
This High Court ruling was appealed. In a judgment delivered on 25 July 2024, the Court of Appeal unanimously upheld the decision of the High Court.
At the date of approval of these financial statements, while it is known there is potential for additional pension liabilities to be recognised as a result of this ruling, the impact in monetary terms is not known and it is reasonable to form the view that it is not reasonably estimable. Accordingly, no adjustments to reflect the impact of the ruling have been made in these financial statements.
Lion Laboratories Limited will continue to monitor the developments and consider the impact on the defined benefit pension scheme liabilities recognised.



26.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 2024 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2024
2023
£000
£000


Not later than 1 year
55
30

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
69
13

124
43


27.


Related party transactions

Exemption has been taken under paragraph 33.1A of FRS 102 not to disclose transactions between wholly owned group companies.


28.


Post balance sheet events

There are no factors affecting the Company following the year end. 

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LION LABORATORIES LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

29.


Controlling party

The Company's immediate parent undertaking is MPD (UK) Limited, a Company incorporated in England. The ultimate controlling party is MPD Inc., a Company incorporated in USA. 
MPD Inc. is the parent undertaking of the largest and smallest group of undertakings to consolidate these financial statements at 31 December 2024. The consolidated financial statements of MPD Inc are available from: 
316 East 9th Street 
Owensboro 
KY 42303 
USA

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