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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
COMPANY INFORMATION
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
CONTENTS
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
The principal activity of the business continued to be that of business and management consultancy, marketing in the pharmaceutical industry, and the sale of finished pharmaceutical goods.
The Financial Year ending 31 October 2024 saw revenues grow to £35.5m, further establishing ourselves as one of the leading short-line wholesalers in the UK. This upward trend in revenue is forecast to increase in 2025 as we reach capacity in the existing 3PL facility and look to open our third site. The Retail market, particularly in Generics, grew ever more competitive hence the resulting fall in gross margin from 22% to 18%. There were two main reasons for this, firstly, an increased number of manufacturers coming to market and duplicating licences meant supply exceeded demand and secondly, due to the ongoing increase in customers using Cascades, this resulted in pricing being lowered beyond previous expectations. Increased revenues drove additional Distribution costs and Staffing Costs which, coupled with the fall in Gross Margin, resulted in an Operating Loss of £493k. The business has recognised this and has taken corrective action around minimum order values and staffing costs to return the business to profitability in 2025.
In addition to the actions taken in the short-line market, our 3PL income is forecast to grow significantly in 2025 as we open our third facility and we benefit from our diversified model. In addition, we have successfully been placed on the NHS Supply Chain tender for Advanced Wound Care with our own, Clarity Care branded range which will deliver significant profits late in 2025 and beyond.
The continued rise of supply chain costs, operating expenses and credit risk continue to dominate the principal risks for the business. Decisions around minimum order values have been taken to mitigate these costs and the business continues to pursue its diversified model to alleviate risk of a falling gross margin in the Generics space.
We will continue to measure average spend per account and average order value as we look to address rising supply chain costs and falling margins in the Generic space.
Our key metric for 2024 were as follows:
- Average Spend per account - £16,073 (2023 average £10,515) - Total Traded Accounts - 2,210 (2023 total 2,035 accounts) - Average order value - £288 (2023 total £458 average order value)
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
The Directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2024.
The loss for the year, after taxation, amounted to £1,070 thousand (2023 - profit £334 thousand).
The Directors do not recommend the payment of a final dividend.
The Directors who served during the year were:
There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end.
The Directors anticipate no significant changes in the Company's activities in the foreseeable future.
Under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006, Price Bailey LLP will be deemed to have been reappointed as auditors 28 days after these financial statements were sent to members or 28 days after the latest date prescribed for filing the accounts with the registrar, whichever is earlier.
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
The Directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
In preparing these financial statements, the Directors are required to:
∙select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;
∙make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
∙prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.
The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the Company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements and other information included in Directors' Reports may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
This report was approved by the board on
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CLARITY PHARMA LTD
We have audited the financial statements of Clarity Pharma Ltd (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 October 2024, which comprise the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings, the Statement of Financial Position and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
We draw attention to note 2.3 in the financial statements, which indicates that the company suffered a loss in the year ended 31 October 2024 and had net liabilities in the Balance Sheet of the same date. As stated in note 2.3, these events or conditions, along with the other matters as set forth in note 2.3, indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Our evaluation of the Directors' assessment of the Company's ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting included a review of post year end management accounts together with a review of forecasts for the following 12 months.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CLARITY PHARMA LTD (CONTINUED)
The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' Report thereon. The Directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual Report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
∙the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
∙the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Directors' Report.
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CLARITY PHARMA LTD (CONTINUED)
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
Enquiry of management around actual and potential litigation and claims, and any known instances of non-compliance; Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance; Performing audit work over the risk of management override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for bias; and Reviewing our work throughout the audit file for evidence of non-compliance. Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' Report.
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CLARITY PHARMA LTD (CONTINUED)
This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
for and on behalf of
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditors
Causeway House
1 Dane Street
Hertfordshire
CM23 3BT
Date:
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 03657934
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2024
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
The notes on pages 10 to 23 form part of these financial statements.
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
The Company is a private company limited by shares and is incorporated in England and Wales. The address of its Registered Office is Unit 3, Mead Way, Great Hallingbury, Bishop's Stortford, Essex, CM22 7FD.
2.Accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
∙the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
∙the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d);
∙the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44 to 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
∙the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments paragraphs 12.26 to 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A;
∙the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.
This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Clarity Global Group Limited as at 31 October 2024 and these financial statements may be obtained from Companies House.
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
The company accounts show a loss in the year ended 31 October 2024 and net liabilities in the Balance Sheet of the same date. As explained in the Strategic and Directors Reports, the reasons for these losses can be explained by a fall in Gross Margin and an increase in Operating Costs which have been addressed in 2025.
The company's performance has stabilised post year end and, at the time of these accounts being filed, we have seen nearly a full year trading to 31 October 2025. The company will return a material profit in that year and, with significant revenue streams expected from the NHS Supply Chain listing and a new 3PL facility now open, its financial performance is expected to improve further and significantly so during the year 2025 and beyond. The directors have considered the forecasted profits and cashflows and believe that the business will have sufficient funds to be able to continue to operate and will benefit from the support of shareholders as and if required. Letters of support have been provided to state that they will support the company as required for the twelve months after the financial statements are approved. However, these are not legally binding and therefore due to the circumstances outlined above there remains a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt on the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. Having considered the above and the improved performance of the business post year end the Directors believe the accounts should be prepared on a going concern basis.
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
The Company enters into basic financial instruments transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in non-puttable ordinary shares.
Debt instruments that are payable or receivable within one year, typically trade payables or receivables, are measured, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration, expected to be paid or received.
Functional and presentation currency
Transactions and balances
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
a) Critical accounting estimate and assumptions The Company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of asset and liabilties within the next financial year are addressed below. (i) Stock provision Stock is provided for on the basis of the expiry dates of individual items. Where stock is held with an expiry date within 6 months, the variant code is reclassified as short dated stock and provided against as required.
Analysis of turnover by country of destination:
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
The Company has tax losses of approximately £5,282 thousand (2023 - £4,235 thousand) available to carry forward against future profits. Deferred tax has been provided in respect of £1,165 thousand (2023 - £1,165 thousand) of losses carried forward. Deferred tax assets of £962 thousand (2023 - £767 thousand) in relation to losses and accelerated capital allowances have not been recognised due to uncertainty over when the asset will be recovered.
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
Profit & loss account
The Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the company to the fund and amounted to £
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CLARITY PHARMA LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
The immediate parent Company is
The ultimate controlling parties are
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