7,968 C ordinary shares were in exsitence as at 31 March 2026 with a subscription price of 0.10p. Holders of C shares can only participate in the future growth of the company, through the conversion into B shares, if they continue to work for or provide services to the company and generate a set minimum of revenue.
The company is unable to directly measure the fair value of the C shares granted. Instead the fair value of the shares granted during the year is determined using the Black-Scholes model. The model is internationally recognised as being appropriate to value share schemes similar to that of the company.
7,968 (2025: 9,563) C shares were in existence at 31 March 2026, the changes during the year were as follow:
Brought forward as at 1 April 2025: 9,563
Granted during the year: 548
Shares converted/ redeemed: (2,143)
Carried forward at 31 March 2026: 7,968
Equity settled schemes - charges arising: £6,048 (2025: £20,666).