Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Equity instruments are measured at the fair value of the cash or other resources received or receivable, net of the direct costs of issuing the equity instruments. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis.
2.12. Prior Year Adjusmtent
During the year, the directors identified that employee bonus costs relating to the prior financial year had not been accrued. The comparative figures have therefore been restated to recognise the outstanding bonus accrual in the appropriate accounting period.
The effect of the restatement was to increase retained earnings at 31 December 2024 by £250. Administrative expenses for the prior year have increased by £5,007, and sales have increased by £5,257, resulting in a corresponding increase in profit after taxation for that year of £250.
2.13. Share Based Payments
The company operates an equity-settled share-based payment arrangement under which certain employees are granted options over ordinary shares in the company’s parent undertaking, Fintecture SAS.
The fair value of options granted to employees is recognised as an employee benefit expense with a corresponding increase in equity. The fair value is measured at the grant date and spread over the vesting period on a straight-line basis, based on the company’s estimate of awards that will eventually vest.
Vesting is conditional upon employees remaining in employment throughout the vesting period. No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest because employment conditions are not satisfied.
Options granted are exercisable for a maximum period of 10 years from the grant date, subject to the terms of the scheme.