The company undertook transactions with related parties as follows:
The company made purchases of £5,686,219 (2023: £7,218,500) from companies which were part of an associated group until 24 May 2024 and then part of a 100% group from that date. At the year-end the company owed £209,968 (2023: £123,715) and the amounts were included in trade creditors.
The company made sales of £12,481 (2023: £104,120) to companies which were part of an associated group until 24 May 2024 and then part of a 100% group from that date. At the year-end the company owed £299 (2023: £26,258) and the amounts were included in trade debtors.
The company made purchases of £72,156 (£155,646) from a company which was part of an associated group until 24 May 2024 and then ceased to be a related party. At the year-end the company owed £nil (2023: £nil) to this company.
Interest-free loans were made to a fellow group company. At the year-end the company was owed £251,243 (2023: £nil).
The company made purchases of £97,341 (2023: £103,904) from an entity providing key management personnel services to the company. There was no outstanding balance at the year-end.