Company registration number SC369585 (Scotland)
AQUA PHARMA LTD
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
AQUA PHARMA LTD
CONTENTS
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Balance sheet
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Notes to the financial statements
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AQUA PHARMA LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
66,618
44,235
Current assets
Stocks
92,880
84,498
Debtors
4
752,853
933,416
Cash at bank and in hand
1,331,270
1,283,114
2,177,003
2,301,028
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
5
(147,204)
(359,592)
Net current assets
2,029,799
1,941,436
Net assets
2,096,417
1,985,671
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
100
100
Profit and loss reserves
2,096,317
1,985,571
Total equity
2,096,417
1,985,671
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 29 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Elvin E R Bugge
Hanne H Mertens
Director
Director
Company Registration No. SC369585
AQUA PHARMA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Accounting policies
Company information
Aqua Pharma Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is 4th floor Metropolitan House, 31-33 High Street, Inverness, IV1 1HT.
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
Turnover
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.
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.
1.3
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 land and buildings
12% straight line
Plant and equipment
20-50% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
33% straight line
Motor vehicles
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.
1.4
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period 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.
AQUA PHARMA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.
Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.
1.6
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.
1.7
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.
1.8
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
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.
AQUA PHARMA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.9
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.10
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.11
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.
A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability.
1.12
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.
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Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
5
5
AQUA PHARMA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold land and buildings
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
10,028
2,522,225
38,400
27,000
2,597,653
Additions
35,194
4,888
40,082
Disposals
(46,440)
(16,066)
(62,506)
At 31 December 2024
10,028
2,510,979
27,222
27,000
2,575,229
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
10,028
2,478,943
37,447
27,000
2,553,418
Depreciation charged in the year
16,399
1,300
17,699
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(46,440)
(16,066)
(62,506)
At 31 December 2024
10,028
2,448,902
22,681
27,000
2,508,611
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
62,077
4,541
66,618
At 31 December 2023
43,282
953
44,235
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Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
546,351
812,397
Other debtors
206,502
121,019
752,853
933,416
5
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
67,281
204,394
Taxation and social security
43,049
124,690
Other creditors
36,874
30,508
147,204
359,592
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Secured Debts
DNB Bank ASA holds a bond & floating charge over the assets of the company in respect of loans, cash pooling and other credit facilities made available to the company and other companies within the Aquatiq group. The charge is limited to £1.000,000 plus all amounts due in respect of interest, default interest, fees, costs, enforcements costs, expenses and indemnities.
AQUA PHARMA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Audit report information
As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006:
The auditor's report was unqualified.
Senior Statutory Auditor:
Paul Capewell FCA CA
Statutory Auditor:
A9 Accountancy Limited
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Operating lease commitments
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
32,083
9
Events after the reporting date
The company carried out a post year end group restructure.
10
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
During the year the company entered into the following transactions with related parties:
2024
2023
Amounts due to related parties
£
£
Other related parties
1,274
17,573
The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:
2024
2023
Amounts due from related parties
£
£
Entities with control, joint control or significant influence over the company
17,500
16,146
Other related parties
94,941
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Parent company
The immediate parent company is Aqua Pharma Group AS, a company registered in Norway. Its registered office is Hovemovegen 1, 2624, Lillehammer, Norway.
The ultimate parent company is Aquatiq AS, a company registered in Norway.