Company registration number SC800943 (Scotland)
NOVABIOTICS CONSUMER HEALTH LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 NOVEMBER 2024
NOVABIOTICS CONSUMER HEALTH LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Mr I Townsend
(Appointed 28 February 2024)
Mr B H Bodek
(Appointed 28 February 2024)
Dr D A O'Neil
(Appointed 28 February 2024)
Mr P G Ellis
(Appointed 28 February 2024)
Mr M F Barratt-Johnson
(Appointed 28 February 2024)
Dr T M Phillips
(Appointed 28 February 2024)
Company number
SC800943
Registered office
One Biohub
Foresterhill Road
Aberdeen
AB25 2XE
Accountants
Azets
Fleet House
New Road
Lancaster
United Kingdom
LA1 1EZ
NOVABIOTICS CONSUMER HEALTH LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Accountants' report
1
Statement of financial position
2 - 3
Statement of changes in equity
4
Statement of cash flows
5
Notes to the financial statements
6 - 13
NOVABIOTICS CONSUMER HEALTH LIMITED
ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE PREPARATION OF THE UNAUDITED STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF NOVABIOTICS CONSUMER HEALTH LIMITED FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 NOVEMBER 2024
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In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the financial statements of Novabiotics Consumer Health Limited for the period ended 29 November 2024 which comprise, the statement of financial position, the statement of changes in equity, the statement of cash flows and the related notes from the company’s accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.
This report is made solely to the board of directors of Novabiotics Consumer Health Limited, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated 10 February 2025. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of Novabiotics Consumer Health Limited and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the board of directors of Novabiotics Consumer Health Limited, as a body, in this report in accordance with ICAEW Technical Release 07/16 AAF. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Novabiotics Consumer Health Limited and its board of directors as a body, for our work or for this report.
It is your duty to ensure that Novabiotics Consumer Health Limited has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and loss of Novabiotics Consumer Health Limited. You consider that Novabiotics Consumer Health Limited is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the period.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the financial statements of Novabiotics Consumer Health Limited. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory financial statements.
Azets
27 August 2025
Fleet House
New Road
Lancaster
United Kingdom
LA1 1EZ
NOVABIOTICS CONSUMER HEALTH LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT
29 NOVEMBER 2024
29 November 2024
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2024
Notes
£
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
3
26,136
Current assets
Inventories
4
26,824
Trade and other receivables
5
2,493
Cash and cash equivalents
540
29,857
Total assets
55,993
EQUITY
Called up share capital
9
101
Retained earnings
(18,426)
Total equity
(18,325)
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities
8
12,144
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
7
48,871
Lease liabilities
8
13,303
62,174
Total liabilities
74,318
Total equity and liabilities
55,993
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the income statement within the financial statements.
For thr financial year in question 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 period 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.
NOVABIOTICS CONSUMER HEALTH LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT
29 NOVEMBER 2024
29 November 2024
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 22 August 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Dr D A O'Neil
Director
Company registration number SC800943
NOVABIOTICS CONSUMER HEALTH LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 NOVEMBER 2024
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Share capital
Retained earnings
Total
Notes
£
£
£
Balance at 28 February 2024
-
-
-
Period ended 29 November 2024:
Loss and total comprehensive income for the period
-
(18,426)
(18,426)
Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:
Issue of share capital
9
101
-
101
Balance at 29 November 2024
101
(18,426)
(18,325)
NOVABIOTICS CONSUMER HEALTH LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 NOVEMBER 2024
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2024
Notes
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations
13
2,476
Interest paid
(211)
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities
2,265
Investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
(27,272)
Net cash used in investing activities
(27,272)
Financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares
100
Payment of lease liabilities
25,447
Net cash generated from/(used in) financing activities
25,547
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
540
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
540
NOVABIOTICS CONSUMER HEALTH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 NOVEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Novabiotics Consumer Health Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is One Biohub, Foresterhill Road, Aberdeen, AB25 2XE. The company's principal activities and nature of its operations are disclosed in the directors' report.
1.1
Reporting period
The reporting period for these financial statements is from the date of incorporation on 28 February 2024 to 29 November 2024, in accordance with its key management personnel's election of a suitable reporting date.
1.2
Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted for use in the United Kingdom and with those parts of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS, except as otherwise stated.
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.
1.3
Going concern
The directors have at the time of approving the financial statements, truenoteithstanding net liabilities of £18,325, a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The directors have agreed to support the company and cover any liabilities as they fall due. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.4
Revenue
Revenue is measured based on the consideration specified in a contract with a customer and excludes amounts collected on behalf of third parties. The company recognises revenue when it transfers control of a product or service to a customer.
When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the fair value of the consideration is the present value of the future receipts. The difference between the fair value of the consideration and the nominal amount received is recognised as interest income.
1.5
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment 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:
Right of use asset
Over the life of the lease
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 recognised in the income statement.
NOVABIOTICS CONSUMER HEALTH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 NOVEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.6
Impairment of tangible assets
At each reporting end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible 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.
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
1.7
Inventories
Inventories 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 inventories to their present location and condition.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.
1.8
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents 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.
1.9
Financial assets
Financial assets are recognised in the company's statement of financial position when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets are classified into specified categories, depending on the nature and purpose of the financial assets.
At initial recognition, financial assets classified as fair value through profit and loss are measured at fair value and any transaction costs are recognised in profit or loss. Financial assets not classified as fair value through profit and loss are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs.
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
When any of the above-mentioned conditions for classification of financial assets is not met, a financial asset is classified as measured at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss are recognized initially at fair value and any transaction costs are recognised in profit or loss when incurred. A gain or loss on a financial asset measured at fair value through profit or loss is recognised in profit or loss, and is included within finance income or finance costs in the statement of income for the reporting period in which it arises.
NOVABIOTICS CONSUMER HEALTH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 NOVEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Financial assets held at amortised cost
Financial instruments are classified as financial assets measured at amortised cost where the objective is to hold these assets in order to collect contractual cash flows, and the contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest. They arise principally from the provision of goods and services to customers (eg trade receivables). They are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs directly attributable to their acquisition or issue, and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less provision for impairment where necessary.
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
Debt instruments are classified as financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income where the financial assets are held within the company’s business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets, and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
A debt instrument measured at fair value through other comprehensive income is recognised initially at fair value plus transaction costs directly attributable to the asset. After initial recognition, each asset is measured at fair value, with changes in fair value included in other comprehensive income. Accumulated gains or losses recognised through other comprehensive income are directly transferred to profit or loss when the debt instrument is derecognised.
The company has made an irrevocable election to recognize changes in fair value of investments in equity instruments through other comprehensive income, not through profit or loss. A gain or loss from fair value changes will be shown in other comprehensive income and will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss. Equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income are recognized initially at fair value plus transaction cost directly attributable to the asset. After initial recognition, each asset is measured at fair value, with changes in fair value included in other comprehensive income. Accumulated gains or losses recognized through other comprehensive income are directly transferred to retained earnings when the equity instrument is derecognized or its fair value substantially decreased. Dividends are recognized as finance income in profit or loss.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets carried at amortised cost and FVOCI are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
The expected credit losses associated with these assets are estimated on a forward-looking basis. A broad range of information is considered when assessing credit risk and measuring expected credit losses, including past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the expected collectability of the future cash flows of the instrument.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity.
1.10
Financial liabilities
The company recognises financial debt when the company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instruments. Financial liabilities are classified as either 'financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss' or 'other financial liabilities'.
NOVABIOTICS CONSUMER HEALTH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 NOVEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Other financial liabilities
Other financial liabilities, including borrowings, trade payables and other short-term monetary liabilities, are initially measured at fair value net of transaction costs directly attributable to the issuance of the financial liability. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. For the purposes of each financial liability, interest expense includes initial transaction costs and any premium payable on redemption, as well as any interest or coupon payable while the liability is outstanding.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when, and only when, the company’s obligations are discharged, cancelled, or they expire.
1.11
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.12
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 inventories or non-current 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.
1.13
Leases
At inception, the company assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease within the scope of IFRS 16. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Where a tangible asset is acquired through a lease, the company recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. Right-of-use assets are included within property, plant and equipment, apart from those that meet the definition of investment property.
The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date plus any initial direct costs and an estimate of the cost of obligations to dismantle, remove, refurbish or restore the underlying asset and the site on which it is located, less any lease incentives received.
The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term. The estimated useful lives of right-of-use assets are determined on the same basis as those of other property, plant and equipment. The right-of-use asset is periodically reduced by impairment losses, if any, and adjusted for certain remeasurements of the lease liability.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are unpaid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the company's incremental borrowing rate. Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise fixed payments, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, amounts expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, and the cost of any options that the company is reasonably certain to exercise, such as the exercise price under a purchase option, lease payments in an optional renewal period, or penalties for early termination of a lease.
NOVABIOTICS CONSUMER HEALTH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 NOVEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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The lease liability is measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. It is remeasured when there is a change in: future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate; the company's estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee; or the company's assessment of whether it will exercise a purchase, extension or termination option. When the lease liability is remeasured in this way, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset, or is recorded in profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset has been reduced to zero.
The company has elected not to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases of machinery that have a lease term of 12 months or less, or for leases of low-value assets including IT equipment. The payments associated with these leases are recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
1.14
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.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the period was:
2024
Number
6
3
Property, plant and equipment
Right of use asset
£
Cost
At 28 February 2024
Additions
27,272
At 29 November 2024
27,272
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
At 28 February 2024
Charge for the period
1,136
At 29 November 2024
1,136
Carrying amount
At 29 November 2024
26,136
NOVABIOTICS CONSUMER HEALTH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 NOVEMBER 2024
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4
Inventories
2024
£
Finished goods
26,824
5
Trade and other receivables
2024
£
Trade receivables
1,520
Unpaid share capital
1
VAT recoverable
721
Prepayments
251
2,493
6
Financial assets
The company had financial assets held at amortised cost of £1,520.
7
Trade and other payables
2024
£
Amount owed to parent undertaking
44,381
Accruals
4,490
48,871
8
Lease liabilities
2024
Maturity analysis
£
Within one year
15,249
In two to five years
12,707
Total undiscounted liabilities
27,956
Future finance charges and other adjustments
(2,509)
Lease liabilities in the financial statements
25,447
NOVABIOTICS CONSUMER HEALTH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 NOVEMBER 2024
8
Lease liabilities
(Continued)
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Lease liabilities are classified based on the amounts that are expected to be settled within the next 12 months and after more than 12 months from the reporting date, as follows:
2024
£
Current liabilities
13,303
Non-current liabilities
12,144
25,447
2024
Amounts recognised in profit or loss include the following:
£
Interest on lease liabilities
211
9
Share capital
2024
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
£
Issued and not fully paid
Ordinary of £1 each
100
100
Ordinary B of £1 each
1
1
101
101
100 Ordinary £1 shares were issued on incorporation and were fully paid. On 5 August 2024, 1 Ordinary £1 B Share was issued and remained unpaid at the balance sheet date.
10
Capital risk management
The company is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.
11
Related party transactions
During the period the company entered into the following transactions with related parties:
Sale of goods
Purchase of goods
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
Parent company
-
29,163
-
Recharges
2024
£
NOVABIOTICS CONSUMER HEALTH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 NOVEMBER 2024
11
Related party transactions
(Continued)
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Parent company
11,508
The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:
2024
Amounts due to related parties
£
Parent company
44,381
12
Controlling party
The parent company of Novabiotics Consumer Health Limited is Novabiotics LImited and its registered office is One Biohub, Foresterhill Raod, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB25 2XE.
Novabiotics Consumer Health Limited accounts are included in the consolidated accounts of the parent company Novabiotics Limited and are publicly available from Companies House.
13
Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations
2024
£
Loss for the period before income tax
(18,426)
Adjustments for:
Finance costs
211
Investment income
(285)
Depreciation and impairment of property, plant and equipment
1,136
Movements in working capital:
Increase in inventories
(26,824)
Increase in trade and other receivables
(2,207)
Increase in trade and other payables
48,871
Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations
2,476
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