Company registration number SC657341 (Scotland)
VECTOR PHOTONICS LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
VECTOR PHOTONICS LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 9
VECTOR PHOTONICS LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
138,871
150,628
Investments
4
-
0
8
138,871
150,636
Current assets
Debtors
5
468,416
415,158
Cash at bank and in hand
746,353
203,530
1,214,769
618,688
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(229,225)
(198,529)
Net current assets
985,544
420,159
Net assets
1,124,415
570,795
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
5,136
3,145
Share premium account
5,803,650
3,916,854
Other reserves
6,438
4,472
Profit and loss reserves
(4,690,809)
(3,353,676)
Total equity
1,124,415
570,795

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true

For the financial year ended 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

VECTOR PHOTONICS LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 28 August 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
D PRATT
David Pratt
Director
Company Registration No. SC657341
VECTOR PHOTONICS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Vector Photonics Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is 4.05, Kelvin Campus West of Scotland Science Park, Maryhill Road, Glasgow, G20 0SP.

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 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The 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. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Going concern

These financial statements are prepared on the going concern basis. At the balance sheet date, the company had negative P&L reserves of £4,690,809. The directors, having made due and careful enquiry, are of the opinion that at the date of approval of the financial statements the company has adequate working capital and a material pipeline of awarded and anticipated grant and research contracts to meet its liabilities as they fall due. Furthermore, the directors have confirmed that they shall continue to support the company to facilitate its ability to continue trading as a going concern for the foreseeable future. true

 

As a result, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and have continued to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the annual financial statements.

1.3
Turnover

Revenue comprises sales of goods or services provided to customers net of value added tax and other sales taxes, less an appropriate deduction for actual and expected returns and discounts. Revenue is recognised when performance obligations are satisfied and the control of goods or services is transferred to the buyer. Where the performance obligation is satisfied over time, revenue is recognised in accordance with its progress towards complete satisfaction of that performance obligation.

 

When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the promised consideration is adjusted for the effects of the time value of money, which is recognised as interest income.

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.

Revenue from contracts for the provision of professional services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion when the stage of completion, costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is calculated by comparing costs incurred, mainly in relation to contractual hourly staff rates and materials, as a proportion of total costs. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that are recoverable.

1.4
Research and development expenditure

Research expenditure is written off against profits in the year in which it is incurred. Identifiable development expenditure is capitalised to the extent that the technical, commercial and financial feasibility can be demonstrated.

VECTOR PHOTONICS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation 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:

Leasehold improvements
20% straight line
Plant and machinery
20% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
20% straight line
Computer equipment
33% 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
Fixed asset investments

Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

An associate is an entity, being neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture, in which the company holds a long-term interest and where the company has significant influence. The company considers that it has significant influence where it has the power to participate in the financial and operating decisions of the associate.

Entities in which the company has a long term interest and shares control under a contractual arrangement are classified as jointly controlled entities.

1.7
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.

1.8
Financial instruments

The Company only enters into basic financial instruments transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade debtors and creditors. These are measured at amortised cost and are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income.

1.9
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.

1.10
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

VECTOR PHOTONICS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

1.11
Share-based payments

Equity-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the date of grant by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments granted using the Black-Scholes model. The fair value determined at the grant date is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the estimate of shares that will eventually vest. A corresponding adjustment is made to equity.

When the terms and conditions of equity-settled share-based payments at the time they were granted are subsequently modified, the fair value of the share-based payment under the original terms and conditions and under the modified terms and conditions are both determined at the date of the modification. Any excess of the modified fair value over the original fair value is recognised over the remaining vesting period in addition to the grant date fair value of the original share-based payment. The share-based payment expense is not adjusted if the modified fair value is less than the original fair value.

 

Cancellations or settlements (including those resulting from employee redundancies) are treated as an acceleration of vesting and the amount that would have been recognised over the remaining vesting period is recognised immediately.

1.12
Government grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.

 

Government grants relating to turnover are recognised as income over the periods when the related costs are incurred. Grants relating to an asset are recognised in income systematically over the asset's expected useful life. If part of such a grant is deferred it is recognised as deferred income rather than being deducted from the asset's carrying amount.

1.13
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.

VECTOR PHOTONICS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
13
19
3
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold improvements
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
22,151
191,898
10,075
19,976
244,100
Additions
-
0
43,001
-
0
-
0
43,001
At 31 December 2024
22,151
234,899
10,075
19,976
287,101
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
11,287
66,372
4,712
11,101
93,472
Depreciation charged in the year
4,430
42,897
2,015
5,416
54,758
At 31 December 2024
15,717
109,269
6,727
16,517
148,230
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
6,434
125,630
3,348
3,459
138,871
At 31 December 2023
10,864
125,526
5,363
8,875
150,628
VECTOR PHOTONICS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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4
Fixed asset investments
2024
2023
£
£
Shares in subsidiaries
-
0
8
Movements in investments in subsidiaries
Shares in subsidiaries
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2024
8
Disposals
(8)
At 31 December 2024
-
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
-
At 31 December 2023
8
5
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Corporation tax recoverable
231,493
211,734
Other debtors
23,052
30,419
Prepayments and accrued income
213,871
173,005
468,416
415,158
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
140,803
93,175
Taxation and social security
50,284
72,602
Other creditors
38,138
32,752
229,225
198,529
VECTOR PHOTONICS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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7
Share-based payment transactions

Details of the employee share option plan of the Company

The Company had a share option scheme for employees during the year ended 31 December 2024. The options granted during the year are exercisable only upon an exit event.

 

The following share based payment arrangements were in existence during the year ended 31 December 2024.

Number of share options
Weighted average exercise price
2024
2023
2024
2023
Number
Number
£
£
Outstanding at 1 January 2024
68,045
-
0
0.46
-
0
Granted
-
0
68,045
-
0
0.46
Forfeited
(19,066)
0
-
0
0.46
-
0
Outstanding at 31 December 2024
48,979
68,045
0.46
0.46
Exercisable at 31 December 2024
-
0
-
0
-
0
-
0

The options outstanding at 31 December 2024 had an exercise price of £0.59, and a estimated contractual life of 7 years.

The fair value of the Employment Options is estimated at the date of the grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following assumptions have been used in calculating the fair value of the share options.

2024
2023
Valutation method
Black-Scholes
Black-Scholes
Risk free interest rate
3.4%
3.4%
Expected life (average years)
7
7
Expected volatility
40%
40%
Dividend yield
0%
0%
The risk free interest rate is based on the government gilt rate that is commensurate with the average expected life of the option. The expected life of the options is the expected average point at which an option becomes exercisable. The expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the share price of the Company and of quoted comparable companies over the most recent period at the date of the grant that is commensurate with the average expected life of the option. The weighted average share price used in each calculation was equal to the option exercise price.
Liabilities and expenses

During the year, the company recognised total share-based payment expenses of £10,737 (2023 - £4,472) which related to equity settled share based payment transactions.

VECTOR PHOTONICS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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8
Operating lease commitments
Lessee

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:

2024
2023
£
£
Within one year
70,552
58,300
Between two and five years
120,597
155,467
191,149
213,767
9
Related party transactions

The company has taken advantage of the exemptions within FRS102 section 33.1A (Related Party Disclosure) which allows exemption from the disclosure of group transactions between wholly owned entities.

 

During the year, the company made advances to the directors of £NIL and received credits of £5,836 which resulted in an amount due to the company at the year end of £NIL (2023 - £5,836).

 

There are no set repayment terms, nor is interest charged on the outstanding balance due.

 

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