Company registration number 11212563 (England and Wales)
VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 5
Directors' report
6 - 7
Directors' responsibilities statement
8
Independent auditor's report
9 - 11
Profit and loss account
12
Statement of comprehensive income
13
Balance sheet
14
Statement of changes in equity
15
Statement of cash flows
16
Notes to the financial statements
17 - 32
VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
C K Crossley Cooke
S James
D Kaur
D Soper
M Coull
E Binder
Company number
11212563
Registered office
Unit 11
Talisman Business Centre
Talisman Road
Bicester
England
OX26 6HR
Auditor
Gravita Audit Oxford LLP
First Floor, Park Central
40-41 Park End Street
Oxford
OX1 1JD
Bankers
Barclays Bank PLC
1 Churchill Place
London
E14 1QE
HSBC Bank PLC
8 Canada Square
London
E14 5HQ
VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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The directors present the strategic report for the period ended 31 March 2026.

Principal activities

Valda Energy Limited is a licensed Electricity and Gas Supplier to Non-Domestic end users in Great Britain, with focus on the small and medium sized business market. Valda Energy Limited offers customers electricity and gas supply contracts.

Review of the business

The Company has continued to grow, and this financial period has seen another strong performance across our Business Key Performance Indicators (“KPIs”). Growth in contracted meter point numbers and the total amount of commodity supplied to customers has led to strong underlying revenue growth during the period. On a like-for-like basis, comparing the 11 months ended 31 March 2026 with the corresponding 11 month period ended 31 March 2025, turnover increased by 15% and gross profit increased by 14%. Gross Margin (%) stayed flat year on year as the Company demonstrated the robustness of its forward hedging programme and commitment to price discipline.

 

As detailed below, the Company has shortened its financial year to end on 31 March rather than 30 April. Consequently, the financial results presented cover an 11 month period and are not directly comparable to the prior 12 month financial year. On a statutory basis, turnover increased by 6% and operating profit increased to £3.5m (£1.4m in 2024/25).

 

At the start of the financial year, the Board remained focused on delivering sustainable growth while continuing to strengthen the business for the long term. It is pleasing to report that the Company has made strong progress during the period, with continued operational development and the significant milestone of reaching 50,000 meter points.

 

During the period, the Company continued to invest in operational capability and customer service, supporting a more efficient and scalable operating model. This included further investment in AI-enabled tools to enhance the customer experience, alongside continued training and development for our people to ensure service standards evolve in line with the needs of the business and our customers. The progress made in this area was reflected in the business being recognised as a double finalist at the European Contact Centre & Customer Service Awards, an encouraging external endorsement of the quality of our customer service operation and the effectiveness of our ongoing investment in both technology and staff capability.

 

This continued focus on customer outcomes is reflected in the Company’s key performance indicators, and it is encouraging to see further improvement in our Trustpilot score to 4.3 at the period end. This progress demonstrates the value of maintaining high service standards in a competitive market.

 

Wholesale commodity prices were more volatile during the year, with pricing movements influenced by foreign events and wider geopolitical developments affecting global energy markets. These conditions created a more dynamic procurement environment and required continued discipline in pricing and risk management. While the market environment has remained challenging, the business has continued to monitor developments closely in order to support secure and commercially appropriate pricing for customers.

Customer cash collection performance was strong during the year, reflecting continued investment in systems, people and procedures. The expansion of in-house capability has been integral to the success of the bad debt process, providing greater insight and control while also enhancing customer service through a more effective and responsive communication process. This has supported a more disciplined approach to collections while maintaining an appropriate focus on customer outcomes.

The electricity and gas retail markets remained competitive throughout the year, requiring continued focus on both customer acquisition and retention. Product design, pricing discipline and the ability to respond quickly to changing market conditions have remained central to commercial performance. Against this backdrop, the business has continued to make progress in maintaining a balanced and diverse customer portfolio.

VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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A further strategic priority during the year has been continued investment in our people and the support structures needed to sustain long-term growth. This has included a clear and strategic approach to succession planning, focused on identifying and developing future talent, strengthening leadership capability and building critical expertise across the business. We see this as essential to maintaining organisational resilience, supporting colleagues in their development and ensuring the business is well positioned for the next phase of growth.

 

The Company also continued to make good progress in smart meter growth, further expanding its capability in this area to help maintain a competitive edge in the effective use of smart meter data. This has been supported by driving smart meter installation bookings through a cross-functional approach that combines innovation, performance management and shared success across the business. We see this capability as increasingly important in improving insight, enhancing the customer proposition and supporting smarter operational decision-making over time.

 

Following a review with the Valda Board, the Company has decided to change its financial year end to 31 March, resulting in a shortened current financial year. This change aligns the business more closely with the UK tax year, and supports consistency with standard charging and reporting periods across the UK energy sector.

Looking ahead, I remain confident in the direction of the business. The achievement of 50,000 meter points, continued improvement in customer outcomes and the strength of our operational platform leave us well placed to continue delivering against our strategic priorities in a competitive and evolving market.

Principal risks and uncertainties

The Company faces several Business risks, however, through regular management review and policy analysis each risk has been evaluated and actions to mitigate identified.

Commodity Risk

The Company operates a fully hedged wholesale energy policy, aiming to de-risk our exposure to the energy market. The forecast energy demand for all customer contracts is calculated using considerable internal resource and modelling. This modelling is continually developing, using up to date, real-time customer data combined with knowledge and experience of operating within the energy retail sector.

The main hedging related risks are broadly categorised as prolonged periods of extreme weather, changes in customer consumption and changes in the rate in which contracted customers move out of their properties. These are managed, in turn, by receiving weather forecasts from relevant weather stations across the country, adjusting hedge volumes accordingly, and by having forecasts that update based on the latest customer consumption information. Detailed analysis to review the half hourly volumes consumed by our existing portfolio is also applied to this calculation as well as the development of a comprehensive customer performance library.

Credit Risk

Bad debts derived from customers who fail to pay their electricity and gas invoices represent a significant administrative expense to the Business.

Effective credit risk management is fundamental in ensuring that there is an appropriate balance between this risk and facilitating the growth of the Business. The Company controls the exposure to credit risk from customers with the Credit Assessment decision path that integrates with the Business acquisition online platform. Furthermore, the Business devotes significant resource to manage its customer portfolio to mitigate credit exposure and any negative effect on cash flows. Through historical analysis and current customer performance, the Business forecasts and then analyses expected customer behaviour against allowed tolerances.

VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Third Party Sales Intermediaries

The Business engages with Third Party Intermediaries and the identified risk is a reduction in the number of parties operating in this sector potentially reducing market competition. The most likely cause for a possible reduction in the TPI sector is recognised as either increased consolidation activity, or possible changes in regulation.

The Directors believe that a strong and robust TPI market can support healthy competition within the energy retail market, and the Business actively engages with the Regulator and other parties to be at the forefront of discussions considering enhancements to the sector.

Resourcing

With Employees being at the centre of our continued success, the Business recognises the risk of not being able to meet our resourcing requirements. The Directors employ an Attract and Retain strategy at the core of our business culture. We recognise that this culture is the most important intangible Business asset, providing a key tool in establishing our competitive advantage, delivering for our customers as well as all our stakeholders.

Key performance indicators

The directors monitor the key performance indicators (KPIs) of the business on a regular basis. Where relevant, the Directors monitor both statutory and like-for-like measures. Like-for-like comparisons are presented to remove the impact of the shortened financial period and provide a more meaningful comparison of underlying business performance.

 

FY 2026

FY2025

YOY Change

 

FY2025

YOY change

 

(11 mths)

(12 mths)

(Statutory)

 

(11 mths)

(LFL*)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turnover

£149m

£141m

+6%

 

£129m

+15%

Gross Margin

13.8%

14.0%

-20 bps

 

13.9%

-10 bps

Operating profit

£3.5m

£1.4m

+146%

 

£1.2m

+191%

*Like for like (LFL) comparison compares the 11 month period ended 31st March 2026 with the exact corresponding 11 month period ended 31st March 2025.

Directors' Statement of Compliance with Duty to Promote the Success of the Company

The information below incorporates information about the ways in which the Directors discharge their duties under the Companies Act 2006, s172.

Company Board Members and Shareholders

Ahead of matters being put to the Company Board for consideration, significant levels of engagement are often undertaken by the broader business ahead of many projects or activities. This engagement is often governed by formulated policies, control frameworks, regulation and legislation. Dependent on the project activity Board members may participate in this engagement.

Commodity Delivery Partners

The Company signed a three-year extension to their existing Wholesale Energy Agreement with AXPO UK in 2024, the British based subsidiary of AXPO Holdings AG, which runs until 2029. The two businesses first partnered in 2019 and this latest extension demonstrates AXPO's continued confidence in Valda Energy. The terms of the agreement enable full adherence to our agreed Commodity Risk policy and provide pricing security and stability for our customers.

VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Other information and explanations

Customers

We remained firmly committed to placing our customers at the centre of our operations through proactive, transparent, and responsive engagement.

We published monthly blogs offering insights into our services, industry developments, and practical guidance, while regular press releases were shared across our website and social media channels to communicate key business updates and community initiatives.

To further support our customers, we issued proactive email communications designed to assist with account management and provide timely, relevant information. We also gathered customer feedback following every call, using these insights to inform strategic decisions and drive continuous service improvement.

This consistent and multi-channel engagement has strengthened customer trust, enhanced service quality, and ensured our offerings remain aligned with evolving customer needs.

 

Community

Over the year the company has continued its support of local communities across Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire, donating thousands of pounds to local organisations, including funding eight Oxfordshire sports clubs, helping to finance accessible training sessions for youth with ADHD and autism.

At Valda, we remain committed to empowering local talent and helping communities thrive. The company took part in 12 school and college engagement events and is guiding local apprentices to qualification. The company’s apprenticeship scheme, which is now in its third year, is giving young adults the opportunity to study for a nationally recognised qualification that will improve their overall career prospects. Alongside business specific learning, apprentices at Valda are also provided with life skills lessons, covering health, nutrition and banking, which contribute to their overall well-being and financial literacy. Participants are offered a permanent role immediately after they complete their study programme, allowing them to utilise their newly developed skills within the workplace.

This active community presence, combined with supplying 520 Oxfordshire business clients, earned the company consecutive finalist nominations for Employer of the Year at both the 2025 and 2026 Oxfordshire Business Awards.

Employee Engagement

On a regular basis, management engages with employees on a business or function basis through a range of formal and informal channels, including:

In addition, the annual People Survey, which measures employee engagement, is an opportunity for employees to give their opinion on a series of topics ranging from leadership, business direction communication, inclusion, and pride in company. The purpose of the survey is to enable ongoing constructive dialogue between management and employees, enabling trends to be identified and areas of focus to deliver business outcomes.

VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Policy Makers and Regulators

The Business operates in a highly regulated industry and welcomes strong, sensible regulation.  We regularly engage with the energy regulator, Ofgem, and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, both directly and through public consultations and industry forums. The Company’s Directors consider both regulatory and compliance risks and the potential impacts they may have on our Business. The Company maintains a constructive dialogue with policy makers on matters relevant to its current operations, longer term strategy and purpose.

On behalf of the board

S James
Director
25 June 2026
VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the period ended 31 March 2026.

Results and dividends

The results for the period are set out on page 12.

No ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.

Directors

The directors who held office during the period and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:

C K Crossley Cooke
S James
D Kaur
D Soper
M Coull
E Binder
Energy and carbon report
2026
2025
Energy consumption
kWh
kWh
Aggregate of energy consumption in the year
113,655
129,734
2026
2025
Emissions of CO2 equivalent
metric tonnes
metric tonnes
Scope 1 - direct emissions
- Gas consumption
8.81
9.69
Scope 2 - indirect emissions
- Electricity purchased
11.44
15.70
Total gross emissions
20.25
25.39
Intensity ratio
Tonnes CO2e per £m of revenue
0.14
0.18
Quantification and reporting methodology

We have followed the 2019 HM Government Environmental Reporting Guidelines. We have also used the GHG Reporting Protocol – Corporate Standard and have used the 2024 UK Government’s Conversion Factors for Company Reporting.

 

VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Sustainability Strategy

During the period, we implemented several initiatives to reduce the Company's carbon footprint:

The Company continues to support the UK’s transition to net zero by sourcing electricity through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) direct from small-scale renewable generators. By supporting smaller-scale, community-driven projects through PPAs, Valda Energy is contributing to a more distributed and resilient renewable energy system. These agreements play a critical role in unlocking investment in clean energy infrastructure and help empower local people to take charge of their energy future.

Statement of disclosure to auditor

So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.

Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

On behalf of the board
S James
Director
25 June 2026
VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law, the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

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 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.

VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Valda Energy Limited (the 'company') for the period ended 31 March 2026 which comprise the profit and loss account, the statement of comprehensive income, the balance sheet, the statement of changes in equity, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including 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 (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

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 Auditor's 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 UK, including the FRC’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.

Conclusions relating to going concern

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.

 

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

 

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's 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.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:

VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF VALDA ENERGY LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception

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.

 

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

Responsibilities of directors

As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

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 auditor's 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.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.

 

 

 

 

 

We assessed the susceptibility of the company's financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by:

 

 

VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF VALDA ENERGY LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we:

In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to:

There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any.

Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

Use of our report

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 auditor's 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.

Katherine Wilkes BSc FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Gravita Audit Oxford LLP, Statutory Auditor
Chartered Accountants
First Floor, Park Central
40-41 Park End Street
Oxford
OX1 1JD
25 June 2026
VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Period ended
Year ended
31 March
30 April
2026
2025
(11 months)
(12 months)
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
149,038,680
140,892,670
Cost of sales
(128,537,292)
(121,129,099)
Gross profit
20,501,388
19,763,571
Administrative expenses
(16,958,125)
(18,310,397)
Operating profit
4
3,543,263
1,453,174
Interest receivable and similar income
9
302,395
296,673
Interest payable and similar expenses
8
(213,399)
(224,228)
Profit before taxation
3,632,259
1,525,619
Tax on profit
10
(949,990)
(413,692)
Profit for the financial period
2,682,269
1,111,927

The above results were derived from continuing operations.

VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Period ended
Year ended
31 March
30 April
2026
2025
£
£
Profit for the period
2,682,269
1,111,927
Other comprehensive income
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the period
2,682,269
1,111,927
VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2026
31 March 2026
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31 March 2026
30 April 2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
11
46,162
62,469
Tangible assets
12
148,206
205,860
194,368
268,329
Current assets
Debtors
13
38,621,512
27,866,108
Cash at bank and in hand
13,856,385
12,319,331
52,477,897
40,185,439
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
14
(42,412,606)
(33,139,396)
Net current assets
10,065,291
7,046,043
Total assets less current liabilities
10,259,659
7,314,372
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
15
(8,886,830)
(8,687,737)
Provisions for liabilities
Provisions
16
142,895
106,951
(142,895)
(106,951)
Net assets/(liabilities)
1,229,934
(1,480,316)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
19
100
100
Other reserves
2,885,830
2,857,849
Profit and loss reserves
(1,655,996)
(4,338,265)
Total equity
1,229,934
(1,480,316)
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 24 June 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
S James
Director
Company registration number 11212563 (England and Wales)
VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Share capital
Share based payments
Discounting reserve
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 May 2024
100
751,921
2,098,227
(5,450,192)
(2,599,944)
Year ended 30 April 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
-
1,111,927
1,111,927
Other movements
-
7,701
-
-
7,701
Balance at 30 April 2025
100
759,622
2,098,227
(4,338,265)
(1,480,316)
Period ended 31 March 2026:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
-
2,682,269
2,682,269
Other movements
-
27,981
-
-
27,981
Balance at 31 March 2026
100
787,603
2,098,227
(1,655,996)
1,229,934
VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
26
486,118
7,984,462
Interest paid
(14,305)
(12,332)
Income taxes refunded/(paid)
785,273
(785,273)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
1,257,086
7,186,857
Investing activities
Purchase of intangible assets
(11,563)
(33,188)
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(13,412)
(29,904)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
2,548
-
0
Interest received
302,395
296,673
Net cash generated from investing activities
279,968
233,581
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
1,537,054
7,420,438
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
12,319,331
4,898,893
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
13,856,385
12,319,331
VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Valda Energy Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Unit 11, Talisman Business Centre, Talisman Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HR.

1.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

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, modified to include certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Going concern

Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Reporting period

During the year, the Board approved a change to the Company’s financial year end from 30 April to 31 March. Accordingly, the current financial period covers the 11 months ended 31 March 2026, rather than a full 12‑month period. The comparative information presented relates to the 12 months ended 30 April 2025.

The decision to change the financial year end was taken to better align the Company’s reporting cycle with its operational and regulatory environment. The principal reasons for the change are as follows:

As a result of the shortened current period, the financial performance and position presented in these financial statements are not directly comparable with the prior year. Users of these financial statements should take this into consideration when assessing trends in the Company’s results and financial position.

There has been no change to the Company’s accounting policies as a result of this change in financial year end.

1.4
Turnover

Revenue represents the fair value of consideration received or receivable for the supply of electricity and gas to customers in the ordinary course of business, net of value added tax (VAT), climate change levy (CCL), and other applicable levies.

Revenue is recognised when control of the goods or services is transferred to the customer, and in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled.

Revenue from the supply of electricity and gas is recognised over time as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided. This is typically measured using meter readings or estimated consumption based on historical usage patterns, adjusted for industry settlement data.

Revenue is accrued for energy supplied but not yet billed at the reporting date. This accrued income is based on estimated consumption and prevailing billed tariffs, and is reviewed regularly for accuracy.

Revenue is subject to retrospective adjustments through the UK energy industry settlement process. Where such adjustments relate to prior periods, they are recognised in the period in which they become known and, where material, disclosed as a prior period adjustment.

VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill

Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

 

Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.

Amortisation 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:

Website and software development costs
5 years straight line
1.6
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:

Short leasehold improvements
5 years straight line
Furniture and fittings
5 years straight line
Office and IT equipment
3 years 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.

1.7
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible 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.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. 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.

VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 19 -
1.8
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.

1.9
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.

 

Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.

 

If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.

VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 20 -
Classification of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Other financial liabilities

Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.

 

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10
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.

VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 21 -
1.11
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred 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 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.

1.12
Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the company has a legal or constructive present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

 

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation is recognised at present value. When a provision is measured at present value, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.

1.13
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.

1.14
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 22 -
1.15
Share-based payments

The company participates in a share-based payment arrangement granted to its employees and employees of its parent company Valda Energy Group Limited.

 

Equity-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the date of grant by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments granted. The fair value determined at the grant date is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the estimate of shares that will eventually vest. A corresponding adjustment is made to equity.

When the terms and conditions of equity-settled share-based payments at the time they were granted are subsequently modified, the fair value of the share-based payment under the original terms and conditions and under the modified terms and conditions are both determined at the date of the modification. Any excess of the modified fair value over the original fair value is recognised over the remaining vesting period in addition to the grant date fair value of the original share-based payment. The share-based payment expense is not adjusted if the modified fair value is less than the original fair value.

 

Cancellations or settlements (including those resulting from employee redundancies) are treated as an acceleration of vesting and the amount that would have been recognised over the remaining vesting period is recognised immediately.

1.16
Leases

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed.

 

The Company is currently assessing the impact of the amendments to FRS 102 relating to lease accounting, effective for accounting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2026. Based on preliminary assessments, the Directors expect the recognition of right-of-use assets and corresponding lease liabilities on transition. The impact is not reflected in these financial statements.

1.17
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.

VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 23 -
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

 

Accrued income - unbilled amounts

It is the aim of the company to generate a bill every month for all electricity and gas customers. Revenue is recognised on the basis of electricity and gas supplied during the accounting period using the monthly customer billed data where available. Unbilled amounts are recognised based on actual customer tariffs and industry expected settlement data for each customer from their last bill date to the period end date. The industry expected settlement data is the estimated quantity the industry system deems the individual suppliers, including the Company, to have supplied. Any unbilled amounts are included to the extent they are considered recoverable.

Bad debt provision

Recoverability is assessed by looking at the portfolio as a whole and taking a view on the stage of debt collection to determine what estimated provision is necessary to provide for debts deemed doubtful.

 

Accruals

Cost of sales accruals are based on reported supply volumes and in some cases, estimated £/MWh prices which can lead to variances once the settlement runs are finalised. The accrual is based on the best available information as at the balance sheet date from supply data and industry driven knowledge to produce an appropriate estimate of liabilities due.

 

Share based payments

The directors consider the use of Black-Scholes an appropriate model for use in arriving at an estimation of fair value per issued share option at grant date.

 

Deferred tax asset

This is primarily based on available carried forward losses (where held) and share options alongside management’s assessment of recoverability against future profits.

 

3
Turnover
2026
2025
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Sale of electricity
137,145,759
129,282,120
Sale of gas
11,892,921
11,602,700
Other
-
7,850
149,038,680
140,892,670
2026
2025
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
UK
149,038,680
140,892,670
VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 24 -
4
Operating profit
2026
2025
Operating profit for the period is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Exchange (gains)/losses
(100)
408
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
68,518
94,985
Amortisation of intangible assets
27,870
13,227
Operating lease charges
216,194
228,463
5
Auditor's remuneration
2026
2025
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
£
£
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the company
28,000
21,450
For other services
Other assurance services
4,650
4,400
Taxation compliance services
2,500
4,875
Other taxation services
650
6,300
7,800
15,575
6
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the period was:

2026
2025
Number
Number
135
136

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

2026
2025
£
£
Wages and salaries
6,438,984
6,693,861
Social security costs
794,981
723,415
Pension costs
215,353
178,381
7,449,318
7,595,657
VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 25 -
7
Directors' remuneration
2026
2025
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
1,329,358
1,210,174
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
43,487
22,854
1,372,845
1,233,028

The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 5 (2025 - 5).

Remuneration disclosed above include the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2026
2025
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
333,933
300,186
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
16,762
8,873

The comparatives have been restated to reclassify employee costs that were previously included as part of Directors' remuneration. The impact of this has been a decrease of £327,024 in amounts allocated to Directors' remuneration and national insurance, with a corresponding increase in employee costs. The net effect of this restatement on the profit and loss is £nil and is an adjustment to disclosure only.

8
Interest payable and similar expenses
2026
2025
£
£
Interest on financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
Other interest on financial liabilities
213,399
224,228
9
Interest receivable and similar income
2026
2025
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
302,395
296,673
10
Taxation
2026
2025
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
324,755
-
0
VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
10
Taxation
2026
2025
£
£
Current tax
(Continued)
- 26 -
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
625,235
413,692
Total tax charge
949,990
413,692

The actual charge for the period can be reconciled to the expected charge for the period based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:

2026
2025
£
£
Profit before taxation
3,632,259
1,525,619
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2025: 25%)
908,065
381,405
Expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
41,925
32,287
Taxation charge in the financial statements
949,990
413,692
11
Intangible fixed assets
Website and software development costs
£
Cost
At 1 May 2025
169,903
Additions
11,563
At 31 March 2026
181,466
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 May 2025
107,434
Amortisation charged for the period
27,870
At 31 March 2026
135,304
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
46,162
At 30 April 2025
62,469
VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 27 -
12
Tangible fixed assets
Short leasehold improvements
Furniture and fittings
Office and IT equipment
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 May 2025
346,955
100,852
224,025
671,832
Additions
-
0
4,189
9,223
13,412
Disposals
(4,038)
-
0
(1,453)
(5,491)
At 31 March 2026
342,917
105,041
231,795
679,753
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 May 2025
223,212
69,509
173,251
465,972
Depreciation charged in the period
37,015
9,759
21,744
68,518
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(2,028)
-
0
(915)
(2,943)
At 31 March 2026
258,199
79,268
194,080
531,547
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
84,718
25,773
37,715
148,206
At 30 April 2025
123,743
31,343
50,774
205,860
13
Debtors
2026
2025
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
20,240,131
15,343,142
Corporation tax recoverable
-
0
785,273
Amounts owed by group undertakings
144,403
167,110
Other debtors
203,852
134,435
Prepayments and accrued income
4,133,666
737,957
24,722,052
17,167,917
Deferred tax asset (note 18)
175,467
800,702
24,897,519
17,968,619
2026
2025
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
£
£
Other debtors
1,938,712
1,138,793
Prepayments and accrued income
11,785,281
8,758,696
13,723,993
9,897,489
Total debtors
38,621,512
27,866,108
VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 28 -
14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2026
2025
£
£
Trade creditors
2,192,486
2,157,794
Corporation tax
324,755
-
0
Other taxation and social security
2,119,126
2,725,293
Other creditors
4,664,190
3,747,586
Accruals and deferred income
33,112,049
24,508,723
42,412,606
33,139,396
15
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2026
2025
£
£
Amounts owed to group undertakings
8,886,830
8,687,737
16
Provisions for liabilities
2026
2025
£
£
Dilapidations provision
142,895
106,951
Movements on provisions:
Dilapidations provision
£
At 1 May 2025
106,951
Additional provisions in the year
35,944
At 31 March 2026
142,895
17
Retirement benefit schemes
2026
2025
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
215,353
178,381

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.

 

Included in the balance sheet are unpaid pension contributions of £60,791 (2025: £31,232).

VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 29 -
18
Deferred taxation

The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company:

Assets / (liabilities)
Assets / (liabilities)
2026
2025
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
(21,434)
(30,135)
Tax losses
-
640,932
Share based payments
196,901
189,905
175,467
800,702
2026
Movements in the period:
£
Asset at 1 May 2025
800,702
Charge to profit or loss
(625,235)
Asset at 31 March 2026
175,467
19
Share capital
2026
2025
2026
2025
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of 1p each
10,000
10,000
100
100
20
Share-based payment transactions

The Valda Energy share option scheme

 

The company’s controlling party Valda Energy Group Limited offers a share option scheme which is available to the employees of Valda Energy Limited.

 

The scheme is an equity settled share based option scheme, which gives the option to purchase Ordinary shares. The scheme is available to employees of the company and certain non-employees of the company. The employee options may only be exercised if the employees remain employed by the company. The options will lapse on the maximum 10th year anniversary of date of grant, if a performance target applying to the whole of the option becomes incapable of being met, the option holder attempts to transfer or assign the option or create an interest security over it, if the option holder becomes bankrupt or enters into an individual voluntary arrangement, or if the option holder ceases for any other reason to be the sole legal or beneficial owner.

 

The exercise of options are subject to full board approval.

 

 

VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
20
Share-based payment transactions
(Continued)
- 30 -
Number of share options
Weighted average exercise price
2026
2025
2026
2025
Number
Number
£
£
Outstanding at 1 May 2025
876,226
822,783
2.49
2.45
Granted
-
0
85,000
-
0
3.00
Forfeited
(4,000)
0
(31,557)
0
2.00
2.67
Outstanding at 31 March 2026
872,226
876,226
2.49
2.49
Exercisable at 31 March 2026
715,727
715,727
2.40
2.40

The options outstanding at 31 March 2026 had an exercise price ranging from £1 to £4, and a remaining contractual life of 3-9 years.

The weighted average fair value of options granted in the previous period were determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model which is considered to be the most appropriate valuation method in estimating the fair value of the option at grant date. No options were granted in the period ended 31 March 2026.

Other transactions

During the period, the Company maintained a share-based payment arrangement with an external third party, under which share options were granted subject to vesting contingent upon the occurrence of an uncertain future event. As the fair value of the options at the reporting date indicates no charge to profit or loss is required for the period, no expense has been recognised.

 

The arrangement remains equity-settled and is subject to non-market vesting conditions.

21
Share based payments
2026
2025
£
£
At the beginning of the period
759,622
751,921
Share based payment expense
27,981
7,701
At the end of the period
787,603
759,622
VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 31 -
22
Operating lease commitments
As lessee

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

2026
2025
£
£
Within 1 year
205,051
205,051
Years 2-5
51,263
239,226
256,314
444,277
23
Ultimate controlling party

The company is controlled by Valda Energy Group Limited. In the opinion of the directors, the company's ultimate controlling party and majority shareholder is Charles Crossley Cooke. His registered address as listed with Companies House is Summertown Pavilion, 18-24 Middle Way, Oxford, England OX2 7LG.

 

The company's immediate parent is Valda Energy Group Limited, incorporated in UK and owning 100% of the share capital and voting rights. The consolidated financial statements in which the company is included are available upon request from Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff, CF4 3UZ.

24
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties

The company has taken advantage of the exemption available per paragraph 33.1A of FRS 102 whereby it has not disclosed transactions with the ultimate parent company or any wholly owned subsidiary of the group.

 

Sale of energy to related parties

Sales
Sales
2026
2025
£
£
Directors and related companies
35,389
51,977

Purchases from related parties

 

During the period, Valda Energy Limited paid Swanee River Limited for the rental of offices that are used by a Director conducting Valda business. The Director has an interest in Swanee River Limited, and is the majority owner of Valda Energy Group Limited.

 

The rental expense in the period totalled £58,568 (2025: £60,148), and VAT inclusive amount of £nil (2025: £nil) remained outstanding at 31 March 2026.

The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:

2026
2025
Amounts due from related parties
£
£
Directors and related companies
-
3,325
VALDA ENERGY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 32 -
25
Analysis of changes in net funds
1 May 2025
Cash flows
31 March 2026
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
12,319,331
1,537,054
13,856,385
26
Cash generated from operations
2026
2025
£
£
Profit for the period after tax
2,682,269
1,111,927
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
949,990
413,692
Finance costs
14,305
12,332
Investment income
(302,395)
(296,673)
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets
27,870
13,227
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
68,518
94,985
Equity settled share based payment expense
27,981
7,701
Increase in provisions
35,944
5,093
Movements in working capital:
Increase in debtors
(12,165,912)
(3,807,218)
Increase in creditors
9,147,548
10,429,396
Cash generated from operations
486,118
7,984,462
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