| Share Options
During 2025, as part of the latest funding round additional Options of 2,705,500 were added to the Share Option Pool.
During 2025, 15,000 share options were exercised, 17,500 share options lapsed and 37,500 were granted with an exercise price of £0.45.
As at 31 December 2025 a total number of 687,711 Ordinary shares have been allocated (2024: 682,711) with a weighted exercise price of £0.39 (2024 - £0.39).
The Share Options granted vest over a 3-year period and are exercisable on a change of control event.
The fair value of options granted in the year was determined by reference to recent equity transactions present at the time of the grant at £2.49.
Liabilities and expenses
During the year, the company recognised total share-based payment expenses of £155,991 (2024: £90,615) in the profit and loss account which related to equity settled share based payment transactions. A credit to equity for the same amount was included in Other reserves. |