LSC COMMUNICATIONS UK HOLDINGS LIMITED

Company Registration Number:
15049262 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 4 August 2023

End date: 31 December 2024

LSC COMMUNICATIONS UK HOLDINGS LIMITED

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes

LSC COMMUNICATIONS UK HOLDINGS LIMITED

Directors' report period ended 31 December 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 December 2024

Principal activities of the company

Principal activities and business review The principal activity of LSC Communications UK Holdings Limited (the "Company", "LSC Communications UK") and its subsidiaries (the "Group") offer a broad scope of traditional and digital print, print-related services and office products with customers primarily in Mexico and Canada. LSC Communications UK Holdings Limited (“the company” or “UK Holdings”) is a private limited company incorporated in the United Kingdom on 04 August 2023, and is registered in England and Wales under the Companies Act 2006. Its principal place of business is its registered office located at Suite 1, 7th Floor 50 Broadway, London SW1H 0DB. The Company operates as a holding company for LSC’s non-US operations. LSC Communications UK Holdings Limited is an affiliate of LSC Communications LLC, a private equity owned group that offer a broad scope of traditional and digital print, print-related services and office products, along with logistics and postal optimization services. LSC Communications LLC is part of Atlas Holdings LLC ("Atlas"), a private equity firm that owns a portfolio of companies across various industries. The Group financial statements consolidate the financial statements of LSC Communications UK Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries as at 31 December 2024. The Group re-assesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or more of the three elements of control. Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Group obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when the Group loses control of the subsidiary. Assets, liabilities, income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date the Group gains control until the date the Group ceases to control the subsidiary. All intra-group transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated on consolidation. The Group financial statements utilize merger accounting. Merger accounting, also known as "pooling of interests", is not generally permitted under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Instead, IFRS mandates the use of the "acquisition method" for business combinations, as detailed in IFRS 3 "Business Combinations." However, there is an exception for certain transactions under common control, which are not explicitly addressed by current IFRS standards. Transactions under common control are those in which all the combining entities or businesses are ultimately controlled by the same party or parties before and after the transaction, and that control is not temporary. Because IFRS does not have a specific standard that deals comprehensively with business combinations under common control, entities apply various practices, often by analogy to other standards or using national accounting standards that permit merger accounting for such transactions. Therefore, we look to UK GAAP. Group reconstructions under UK GAAP often involve scenarios where companies within the same group reorganize their structures through transactions such as transfers of businesses, divisions, or subsidiaries from one entity to another within the same group. Under UK GAAP, specifically FRS 102 (the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland), these types of transactions can sometimes be accounted for using merger accounting, provided certain conditions are met. This is particularly relevant for group reconstructions that do not involve the acquisition of a business from an external party but rather represent internal restructurings under common control. Group reconstructions may be accounted for by using the merger accounting method provided: 1) The use of the merger accounting method is not prohibited by company law or other relevant legislation; 2) The ultimate equity holders remain the same, and the rights of each equity holder, relative to the others, are unchanged; and 3) No non-controlling interest in the net assets of the group is altered by the transfer. The first condition is essentially met as the UK Companies Act does not prohibit merger accounting. The second and third conditions are met as there was no change to the ownership of the ultimate parent (ACR III Global LSC Holdings LLC). The results of the Group and Company accounts are for 12 months in 2024 and the comparative period for the Group represents a full-year period, while the prior period accounts for the Company operate from its creation in August 2023 through year-end. The Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss shows a $10,885K after-tax profit for the 52-week period from 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 compared to $15,299K after-tax profit for the 52 week period from 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023. The decrease in after-tax profit primarily relates to the increase in cost of materials sold for the 52-week period in 2024. After-tax profit/(loss) is considered a key performance indicator for the Group and the Company and is measured on a yearover- year basis. The Group's financial positions are $137,817K and $161,534K for assets in 2024 and 2023, and $49,067K and $67,767K for liabilities in 2024 and 2023. The decrease in assets and liabilities primarily relate to the decrease in right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, and trade receivable assets and trade payable liabilities. Please visit their respective footnotes for further information.

Political and charitable donations

Political contributions There were no political contributions in the period (2023: $nil).

Company policy on disabled employees

Disabled employees Applications for employment by disabled persons are always fully considered, bearing in mind the abilities of the applicant concerned. In the event of members of staff becoming disabled every effort is made to ensure that their employment with the Group continues and that appropriate training is arranged. It is the policy of the Group that the training, career development and promotion of disabled persons should, as far as possible, be identical to that of other employees.

Additional information

The directors present their report and audited financial statements of the Group for the period ended 31 December 2024. Directors The present directors are listed on the Company Information page. Directors' indemnity The company indemnifies the directors in its Articles of Association to the extent allowed under section 232 of the Companies Act 2006. Such qualifying third party indemnity provisions for the benefit of the company's directors remain in force at the date of this report. Financial risk management In accordance with section 414C of the Companies Act 2006 the directors have included information regarding financial instruments as required by Schedule 7 (Part 6.1) of the Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts andReports) Regulations 2008 in the strategic report under Financial risk management. Market risk The Group manages its market risk by ensuring that it has a diverse portfolio of clients. This allows the Group to continue to trade effectively even if there are factors that affect the market i.e. interest rate hikes. The Group continues to monitor its exposure and target specific clients to manage the market risk going forward to ensure the financial security of the group. Credit risk The Group's credit risk is primarily attributable to its trade receivables. The amounts presented in the Statement of Financial Position are net of allowances for doubtful receivables. An allowance for impairment is made where there is an identified loss event which, based on previous experience, is evidence of a reduction in the recoverability of the cash flows. The Group has no significant concentration of credit risk with exposure spread over many counterparties and customers. Liquidity risk In order to maintain liquidity to ensure that sufficient funds are available for ongoing operations and future developments and regularly reviews cash flows to ensure liabilities can be met as they fall due. Foreign exchange rate risk The Group manages its foreign exchange rate risk by ensuring the subsidiaries predominantly work with their local currency. This limits the exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations that could impact the statement of profit or loss.The Group has no significant transactions that do require foreign exchange rate transactions. Going concern The directors consider it appropriate to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. The current economic and geopolitical environment were considered as part of the going concern assessment. The directors perform an annual going concern test on the wider group of LSC Communications LLC through observing if there have been: recurring operating losses, working capital deficiencies, negative cash flows from operating activities, loan defaults, denial of usual trade credit from suppliers, disposals of substantial assets, work stoppages and other labour difficulties, legal proceedings, and loss of a key franchise or principal customer. Following the receipt of confirmation of ongoing support from its parent entity, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future at least 12 months from the date of this report. The company therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements for the year ended, 31 December 2024. Key Performance Indicator The directors key performance indicator is through their review of the face of the financial statements. As shown on the consolidated statement of profit or loss, the Group has operated with a profit in 2024 and 2023. The directors are comfortable with the profit reported showing signs of positive performance. Future Developments Future developments are discussed within the "Outlook" section of the Strategic Report on page 2. The directors aim to maintain the management policies which have resulted in the company's stability in recent years. They believe that the company is in a good position to take advantage of any opportunities which may arise in the future. It is the intention of the directors that the business of the company will continue for the foreseeable future. Business relationships Business relationships of the Group are discussed within the Strategic Report as part of the Section 172 statement. Auditor Pursuant to section 487 of the Companies Act 2006, Grant Thornton have expressed their willingness to continue in office as auditors and therefore deemed reappointed as auditors. Research and development No research and development was undertaken in either year. Business relationships of the Group are discussed within the Strategic Report as part of the Section 172 statement. Cyber Security The Group takes a stringent and proactive approach to cyber security. It utilizes a third parties whose primary responsibility is to continually detect and prevent cyber attacks. The Group also employees a number of security measures including multifactor authentication and email monitoring. Regular internal phishing campaigns are undertaken with the aim of educating employees about the risks associated with cyber attacks. Employee involvement There is a strong commitment to employee engagement geared towards business improvement which incorporates a full and open dialogue with employees and their representatives. This encourages an active contribution from employees to achieving stated business objectives. Employees are regularly informed of business objectives, financial performance, economic conditions and other relevant matters. Post balance sheet event This section is not applicable as there were not post balance sheet events for the current year.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
4 August 2023 to 31 December 2024

Rajeev Balakrishna
Sarah Hoxie
Peter Mahoney


The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
26 September 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Sarah Hoxie
Status: Director

LSC COMMUNICATIONS UK HOLDINGS LIMITED

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

17 months to 31 December 2024


£
Turnover: 211,071
Cost of sales: ( 175,136 )
Gross profit(or loss): 35,935
Administrative expenses: ( 18,264 )
Other operating income: 593
Operating profit(or loss): 18,264
Profit(or loss) before tax: 18,264
Tax: ( 7,379 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 10,885

LSC COMMUNICATIONS UK HOLDINGS LIMITED

Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2024

Notes 17 months to 31 December 2024


£
Called up share capital not paid: 0
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 19,418
Investments: 4 12,685
Total fixed assets: 32,103
Current assets
Stocks: 5 41,420
Debtors: 6 44,030
Cash at bank and in hand: 20,264
Total current assets: 105,714
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 7 ( 44,148 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 61,566
Total assets less current liabilities: 93,669
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 8 ( 4,919 )
Provision for liabilities: 0
Total net assets (liabilities): 88,750
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital: 1
Share premium account: 108,973
Other reserves: (75,535)
Profit and loss account: 55,311
Total Shareholders' funds: 88,750

The notes form part of these financial statements

LSC COMMUNICATIONS UK HOLDINGS LIMITED

Balance sheet statements

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

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

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

This report was approved by the board of directors on 26 September 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Sarah Hoxie
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

LSC COMMUNICATIONS UK HOLDINGS LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

    Turnover policy

    2.4 Revenue recognition The Group recognizes revenue at a point in time for substantially all customized products. The point in time when revenue is recognized is when the performance obligation has been completed and the customer obtains control of the products, which is generally upon shipment to the customer (dependent upon specific shipping terms). Revenue from the Group’s print related services (including list processing, mail sortation services, and supply chain management) is recognized as servicesare completed over time. Under agreements with certain customers, custom products may be stored by the Group for future delivery. Based upon contractual terms, the Group is typically able to recognize revenue once the performance obligation is satisfied and the customer obtains control of the completed product, usually when it completes production (depending on the specific facts and circumstances). In these situations, the Group may also receive a logistics or warehouse management fee for the services it provides, which the Group recognizes over time as the services are provided. With certain customer contracts, the Group is permitted to complete a pre-defined amount of custom products and hold such inventory until the customer requests shipment (which generally is required to be delivered in the same year as production). For these items, which include consigned inventory, the Group has the contractual right to receive payment once the production is completed, regardless of the ultimate delivery date. Based upon contractual terms, the Group recognizes revenue once the performance obligation has been satisfied and the customer obtains control of the completed products, usually when production is completed. In very limited situations, the Group is permitted to produce and hold in inventory a pre-defined amount of custom products as safety stock. Similar to completed production held in inventory, for these items, the Group has the contractual right to receive payment for the pre-defined amount once the production is completed, regardless of the ultimate delivery date. Based upon our evaluation of the contractual terms, the Group is able to recognize revenue once the performance obligation has been satisfied and the customer obtains control of the completed product, usually when production is completed. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Group expects to receive in exchange for transferring goods or providing services, which is based on transaction prices set forth in contracts with customers and an estimate of variable consideration, as applicable. Variable consideration resulting from volume rebates, fixed rebates, penalties, or credits for paper consumption, and sales discounts that are offered within contracts between the Group and its customers is recognized in the period the related revenue is recognized. Estimates of variable consideration are based on stated contract terms and an analysis of historical experience. The amount of variable consideration is included in the net sales price only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of the cumulative revenue recognized will not occur in a futureperiod. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. The majority of our contracts have a single performance obligation as the promise to transfer the individual goods or services is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contracts and, therefore, not distinct. Many of the Group’s operations process materials, primarily paper, that may be supplied directly by customers or may be purchased by the Group and sold to customers as part of the end product. No revenue is recognized for customer-supplied paper, but revenues for Group-supplied paper are recognized on a gross basis. As a result, the Group’s reported sales and margins may be impacted by the mix of customer-supplied paper and Company-supplied paper. The Group records taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities on a net basis. Contracts do not contain a significant financing component as payment terms on invoiced amounts are typically between 30 to 120 days, based on the Group’s credit assessment of individual customers, as well as industry expectations. The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in accounts receivable and unbilled receivables (contract assets), and customer advances and deposits (contract liabilities) on the consolidated balance sheets. Revenue recognition generally coincides with the Group’s contractual right to consideration and the issuance of invoices to customers. Since the majority of the Group’s products are customized, product returns are not significant.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    2.8 Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives. Useful lives range from 15 to 40 years for buildings, the lesser of 7 years or the remaining lease term for leasehold improvements and 3 to 15 years for machinery and equipment. Maintenance and repair costs are charged to expense as incurred. Major overhauls that extend the useful lives of existing assets are capitalized. When properties are retired or disposed, the costs and accumulated depreciation are eliminated and the resulting profit or loss is recognized in the results of operations. The Group assesses potential impairments to its long-lived assets if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. An impaired asset is written down to its estimated fair value based upon the most recent information available. Estimated fair market value is generally measured by discounting estimated future cash flows. Long-lived assets, other than goodwill and other intangible assets, that are held for sale, are recorded at the lower of the carrying value or the fair market value less the estimated cost to sell.

    Valuation information and policy

    2.7 Inventories The Group applies the First-In, First-Out (“FIFO”) and specific identification inventory methods. Inventories include material, labour, and factory overhead and are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value and net of excess and obsolescence reserves for raw materials and finished goods. Provisions for excess and obsolete inventories are made at differing rates, utilizing historical data, and current economic trends, based upon the age and type of the inventory. Specific excess and obsolescence provisions are also made when a review of specific balances indicates that the inventories will not be utilized in production or sold. 2.9 Investment in subsidiaries Investment in subsidiaries is stated at cost less provision for any impairment. 2.10 Leases The Group assesses at contract inception whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. That is, if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. See footnote 13 for further information on leases. Group as a lessee The Group applies a single recognition and measurement approach for all leases. The Group recognizes lease liabilities to make lease payments and right-of-use assets representing the right to use the underlying assets. The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted by using the Group's incremental borrowing rate. The incremental borrowing rate is defined as the rate of interest that the Group would have to pay to borrow, over a similar term and with a similar security, the funds necessary to obtain an asset of a similar value to the right of use asset in a similar economic environment. Right-of-use assets The Group recognizes right-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease (i.e., the date the underlying asset is available for use). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognized, initial direct costs incurred, and lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received. Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows: -Plant and machinery 3 to 15 years -Motor vehicles and other equipment 3 to 5 years Lease Liabilities At the commencement date of the lease, the Group recognizes lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term. The lease payments include fixed payments less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, and amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees. The lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised by the Group and payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the Group exercising the option to terminate. In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Group uses its incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date because the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. After the commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. In addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the lease term, a change in the lease payments or a change in the assessment of an option to purchase the underlying asset. 2.11 Foreign currency translation Functional and presentation currency The Group's functional and presentational currency is USD. 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. 2.12 Taxation Tax is recognized in the Statement of Comprehensive Income, except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognized as other comprehensive income or to an item recognized directly in equity is also recognized 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 Group operates and generates income. Deferred Tax Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. Deferred income tax is also not accounted for if it arises from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction, other than a business combination, that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realized or the deferred income tax liability is settled. Deferred tax assets are recognized only if it is probable that future taxable amounts will be available to utilize those temporary differences and losses. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Current and deferred tax is recognized in profit or loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. 2.13 Financial Instruments Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized when the Group becomes a party to contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value, which is generally historical cost. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets or financial liabilities are added to or deducted from fair value on initial recognition. Financial assets Financial assets are classified depending on their nature and purpose and the classification determined at the time of initial recognition. Trade and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are classified as loans and receivables Interest income is recognized by applying the effective interest rate, except for short term receivables when the recognition of interest would be immaterial. The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a debt instrument and of allocating income over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts (including all fees paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the debt instrument, or, where appropriate, a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition. Impairment of financial assets Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at each Statement of Financial Position date. Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows of the investment have been affected. For certain categories of financial asset, such as trade receivables, assets that are assessed not to be impaired individually are, in addition, assessed on a collective basis. Objective evidence of impairment for a portfolio of receivables includes past experience of collecting payments and the aging of the receivables. For financial assets carried at amortized cost, the amount of the impairment is the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial assets original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced by the impairment loss directly for all financial assets except for trade receivables. A provision is created for trade receivables and any amounts that are subsequently written off are written off against the provision. Any changes in the provision. are recognized in the Income Statement. If in a subsequent period the amount of the impairment loss decreases and this decrease can be related objectively to events occurring after the impairment was recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed through the Income Statement to the extent the carrying amount of the investment at the date the impairment is reversed does not exceed what the amortized cost would have been had the impairment not been recognized. Financial assets are unrecognized when, and only when, the contractual rights to the cash flows expire or when it transfers substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another entity. On derecognition of a financial asset, the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the sum of the consideration received and receivable is recognized in the Income Statement. Financial Liabilities Financial liabilities, including borrowing costs, are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs, and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Financial liabilities are derecognized when, and only when the Group's obligations are discharged, cancelled or they expire. 2.14 Pension The Group records annual income and expense amounts relating to its pension plans based on calculations that include various actuarial assumptions, including discount rates, mortality, assumed rates of return, compensation increases, and turnover rates. The Group reviews its actuarial assumptions on an annual basis and makes modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends when it is deemed appropriate to do so. The effect of modifications on the value of plan obligations and assets is recognized immediately within other comprehensive income (loss) and amortized into operatingearnings over future periods. The Group believes that the assumptions utilized in recording its obligations under its plans are reasonable based on its experience, market conditions and input from its actuaries and investment advisors. The Group measures plan assets and benefit obligations on an annual basis as of the end of December each year.

    Other accounting policies

    2.1 Basis of accounting The consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with United Kingdom adopted international accounting standards and with International Financial Reporting Standards “IFRSs” as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board “IASB” and therefore the Company financial statements comply with the Company Act 2006. This is the first year of IFRS application for the Group. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies. The consolidated financial statements are presented in US Dollars and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand except when otherwise indicated. The Group has prepared the financial statements on the basis that it will continue to operate as a going concern. In determining whether the Group and the Company's financial statements can be prepared on the going concern basis, the directors have considered the business activities together with factors likely to affect its future development, performance and its financial position including cash flows, liquidity position and borrowing facilities as well as the principal risks and uncertainties relating to its business activities. The following principal accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the current and the previous financial year: Going concern The directors consider it appropriate to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. The current economic and geopolitical environment were considered as part of the going concern assessment. The directors perform an annual going concern test on the wider group of LSC Communications LLC through observing if there have been: recurring operating losses, working capital deficiencies, negative cash flows from operating activities, loan defaults, denial of usual trade credit from suppliers, disposals of substantial assets, work stoppages and other labour difficulties, legal proceedings, and loss of a key franchise or principal customer. Following the receipt of confirmation of ongoing support from its parent entity, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The company therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements. 2.2 Basis of Consolidation The Group financial statements consolidate the financial statements of LSC Communications UK Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries as at 31 December 2024. The Group re-assesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or more of the three elements of control. Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Group obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when the Group loses control of the subsidiary. Assets, liabilities, income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date the Group gains control until the date the Group ceases to control the subsidiary. All intra-group transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated on consolidation. The prior year accounts for the Group have a full-year period, while the prior year accounts for the Company operate from its creation in August 2023 through year-end. This is to allow for the annual reporting cycle to align with the ultimate parent company financial year end as well as all other companies within the group. The group utilizes merger accounting as mentioned in the Strategic Report. 2.3 Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Estimates are used when accounting for items including, but not limited to, inventory obsolescence, asset valuations and useful lives, and pension valuation. Management's estimates and assumptions are evaluated on an ongoing basis and are based on historical experience, current conditions, and available information. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Estimates are revised as additional information becomes available. Key sources of estimation uncertainty The key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting period, that may have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year, are discussed below. Inventory obsolescence Provisions for excess and obsolete inventories are made at differing rates, utilizing historical data, and current economic trends, based upon the age and type of the inventory. Specific excess and obsolescence provisions are also made when a review of specific balances indicates that the inventories will not be utilized in production or sold. Asset valuation and useful lives Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives. Useful lives range from 15 to 40 years for buildings, the lesser of 7 years or the remaining lease term for leasehold improvements and 3 to 15 years for machinery and equipment. Maintenance and repair costs are charged to expense as incurred. Major overhauls that extend the useful lives of existing assets are capitalized. When properties are retired or disposed, the costs and accumulated depreciation are eliminated and the resulting profit or loss is recognized in the results of operations. The Group assesses potential impairments to its long-lived assets if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. An impaired asset is written down to its estimated fair value based upon the most recent information available. Estimated fair market value is generally measured by discounting estimated future cash flows. Long-lived assets, other than goodwill and other intangible assets, that are held for sale, are recorded at the lower of the carrying value or the fair market value less the estimated cost to sell. Pension valuation The Group records annual income and expense amounts relating to its pension plans based on calculations that include various actuarial assumptions, including discount rates, mortality, assumed rates of return, compensation increases, and turnover rates. The Group reviews its actuarial assumptions on an annual basis and makes modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends when it is deemed appropriate to do so. The effect of modifications on the value of plan obligations and assets is recognized immediately within other comprehensive income (loss) and amortized into operating earnings over future periods. The Group believes that the assumptions utilized in recording its obligations under its plans are reasonable based on its experience, market conditions and input from its actuaries and investment advisors. The Group measures plan assets and benefit obligations on an annual basis as of the end of December each year. 2.5 Cash and cash equivalents The Group considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Short-term securities consist of investment grade instruments of governments, financial institutions, and corporations. The Group maintains its cash balances in the form of deposits with financial institutions. The Group maintains cash deposits with banks that, at times, exceed applicable insurance limits. The Group reduces its exposure to credit risk by maintaining such deposits with high-quality financial institutions that management believes are creditworthy. 2.6 Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable are stated net of allowances for doubtful accounts and primarily include trade receivables, notes receivable, and miscellaneous receivables from suppliers. Specific customer provisions are made when a review of significant outstanding amounts, utilizing information about customer creditworthiness and current economic trends, indicates that collection is doubtful. In addition, provisions are made at differing rates, based upon the age of the receivable and the Group’s historical collection experience.

LSC COMMUNICATIONS UK HOLDINGS LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

  • 2. Employees

    17 months to 31 December 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 1,956

    Administration: 214 Average Number of Employees Distribution and Customer service: 1,742 Average Number of Employees

LSC COMMUNICATIONS UK HOLDINGS LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
Additions 4,492 21,666 26,158
Disposals ( 353 ) ( 353 )
Revaluations 184 568 752
Transfers 58 58
At 31 December 2024 4,308 20,803 25,111
Depreciation
Charge for year 6,851 6,851
On disposals ( 291 ) ( 291 )
Other adjustments 867 867
At 31 December 2024 5,693 5,693
Net book value
At 31 December 2024 4,308 15,110 19,418

The amounts on the Statements of Financial Position, Statement of Profit or Loss, and this schedule are in 000's.

LSC COMMUNICATIONS UK HOLDINGS LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

4. Fixed assets investments note

The Fixed Asset Investment balance 12,685 is made up of Deferred tax assets of 8,397, Right -of-use-assets of 3,262, Pension Assets of 811, and Other of 215. The amounts on the Statements of Financial Position, Statement of Profit or Loss, and this schedule are in 000's.

LSC COMMUNICATIONS UK HOLDINGS LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

5. Stocks

17 months to 31 December 2024
£
Stocks 37,163
Payments on account 4,257
Total 41,420

LSC COMMUNICATIONS UK HOLDINGS LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

6. Debtors

17 months to 31 December 2024
£
Trade debtors 44,030
Total 44,030

The amounts on the Statements of Financial Position, Statement of Profit or Loss, and this schedule are in 000's.

LSC COMMUNICATIONS UK HOLDINGS LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

7. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

17 months to 31 December 2024
£
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 3,266
Trade creditors 23,475
Accruals and deferred income 16,482
Other creditors 925
Total 44,148

The Trade creditors balance of 23,475 is made up of Trade Payables of 22,723 and Other Pyables of 752. Trade payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled by the Company on 60-day terms. The amounts on the Statements of Financial Position, Statement of Profit or Loss, and this schedule are in 000's.

LSC COMMUNICATIONS UK HOLDINGS LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

8. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year note

17 months to 31 December 2024
£
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 708
Other creditors 4,211
Total 4,919

The amounts on the Statements of Financial Position, Statement of Profit or Loss, and this schedule are in 000's.

LSC COMMUNICATIONS UK HOLDINGS LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

9. Financial Commitments

22. Capital Commitments As at 31 December 2024 the Group has committed to $102k (2023: $267k) in relation to property, plant and equipment.