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Livexpo Holdings Limited
Group Strategic Report
For the year ended 30 November 2025
The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 30 November 2025.
The year represented the Group's first full period following the management buyout and established the foundations for the Group's long-term growth strategy. The Directors focused on strengthening governance, investing in leadership, enhancing operational capability and positioning the Group for sustainable profitable growth.
During the year the Group continued to support its trading subsidiaries in delivering integrated solutions across exhibition, event and visual communications markets throughout the UK and Europe. Investment continued in operational systems, technology, commercial reporting and business processes to improve efficiency, customer service and scalability across the Group. The Directors maintained a disciplined approach to financial management whilst continuing to invest in strategic initiatives including digital transformation, leadership capability, operational excellence and long-term growth opportunities. The Group also continued to strengthen collaboration between its trading businesses, creating efficiencies and delivering a broader service offering to customers. Overall, the Directors consider the Group to have made satisfactory progress against its strategic objectives whilst establishing a strong platform for future expansion.
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Livexpo Holdings Limited
Group Strategic Report (continued)
For the year ended 30 November 2025
The Group uses financial instruments including cash, a bank overdraft and other items including trade debtors and trade
creditors that arise directly from its operations. The existence of these financial instruments exposes the Group to a number of financial risks, which are described in further detail below. Credit Risk The company is exposed to credit risk arising from its contractual arrangements with customers. However, this risk is mitigated by the nature of the company's billing model, whereby a significant proportion of the contracted value is collected in advance of the service being delivered. This upfront collection significantly reduces the risk of non-payment. Additionally, the company operates a robust internal credit checking process to assess the creditworthiness of potential customers before agreements are finalised. This process ensures that credit is only extended to customers who meet defined financial criteria. During the reporting period, all customers adhered to agreed payment terms, and there were no significant credit defaults. The company continues to monitor credit exposure closely and regularly reviews its credit control procedures to ensure they remain effective. Marketing Risk The company faces marketing risk related to changing customer preferences, competitive activity and the Economic conditions impacting client budgets. Inflation and cost pressures Increasing costs of materials and personnel may affect margins. Operational risks Delivery risks associated with event or project execution. The company mitigates both these risks through maintaining strong relationships with our clients and careful project planning. Interest Rate Risk The company has a long-term loan in place with a fixed interest rate, which significantly reduces exposure to interest rate volatility. As a result, fluctuations in market interest rates are not expected to have a material impact on the cost of borrowing over the term of the loan. This fixed-rate structure provides certainty over interest payments and supports more accurate financial planning and forecasting. The company continues to monitor market conditions and reviews its financing strategy periodically to ensure it remains aligned with long-term objectives.
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Livexpo Holdings Limited
Group Strategic Report (continued)
For the year ended 30 November 2025
KPIs for Turnover, Gross Profit, year on year trading, performance against budget are reviewed by the company and board
at the monthly meetings. The companies Gross Profit margin have been maintained year on year. 2025 2024 Movement Turnover £26,701,175 £8,602,553 210% EBITDA £4,305,687 £1,646,254 162% Gross Profit Margin 41.5% 43.5% (2%) There will a continued focus on the upselling to exhibitors where we are the main contractors on site to drive revenue and increase margin. We have taken a strategic approach to how we invested in 2024, with sustainability principals in mind, to reduce our environmental impact. Transitioning from conventional timber products to sustainable stock is at the centre of our design thinking process.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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Livexpo Holdings Limited
Directors' Report
For the year ended 30 November 2025
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2025.
The principal activity of the Company is that of a holding company.
The directors who served during the year were:
The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £245,372 (2024 -£99,868).
Dividends were paid to shareholders in the year of £252,721 (2024: £94,588). The directors do not recommend payment of a further dividend.
The directors are responsible for preparing the group strategic report, the directors' report and the consolidated 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 Group'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 Group 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 the Group 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 the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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Livexpo Holdings Limited
Directors' Report (continued)
For the year ended 30 November 2025
Emissions intensity (tCO2e / £'000 turnover): 51.2 (2024: 35.1)
Activity data has been converted into equivalent energy and greenhouse gas emissions using the most up-to-date UK Government DESNZ/DEFRA conversion factors, together with the internationally recognised Circular Ecology Inventory of Carbon and Energy where appropriate. The calculation methodology has been prepared with reference to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, ISO 14064-1 and the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting requirements. The Group has applied an operational boundary to its greenhouse gas reporting and has sought to capture all significant and material Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions. The data used is predominantly primary data obtained directly from the Group, including utility bills, staff travel information, business travel records, transport schedules and materials and waste information. Where estimation or extrapolation has been necessary, this has been identified as part of the underlying carbon assessment. Total reported greenhouse gas emissions increased from 879.9 tonnes CO2e in 2024 to 1,367.6 tonnes CO2e in 2025, an increase of approximately 55%. The underlying report notes that the increase is partly attributable to improved and more complete data collection in the current year, and consequently considers the 2025 results to provide a more representative baseline for the Group's emissions going forward. On a category basis, energy and utilities emissions decreased from 171.3 tonnes CO2e in 2024 to 148.1 tonnes CO2e in 2025, while staff travel remained broadly unchanged at 95.5 tonnes CO2e. Business travel increased from 80.6 tonnes CO2e to 131.4 tonnes CO2e, and transport and logistics increased from 247.3 tonnes CO2e to 331.9 tonnes CO2e. Materials and waste increased from 285.3 tonnes CO2e to 660.7 tonnes CO2e. The most significant sources of emissions during 2025 were materials and waste and transport and logistics. Materials and waste represented approximately 48% of total emissions, with transport and logistics representing approximately 24%. Business travel accounted for approximately 10%, energy and utilities 11% and staff travel 7%. The Group continues to consider opportunities to reduce its environmental impact and greenhouse gas emissions. Areas identified for continued focus include increasing the use of recycled and lower-carbon materials, developing a more sustainable procurement strategy, encouraging the reuse and repurposing of graphics, improving waste segregation and recycling, and working with suppliers to obtain improved environmental and carbon data. Further initiatives under consideration include the gradual introduction of electric or hybrid vehicles for suitable journeys, engagement with logistics providers using lower-carbon fuels, improved route planning and load efficiency, increased use of renewable electricity, opportunities to decarbonise heating, energy efficiency improvements including LED lighting and occupancy sensors, and measures to encourage lower-carbon employee and business travel.
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Livexpo Holdings Limited
Directors' Report (continued)
For the year ended 30 November 2025
The Directors remain confident in the Group's long-term prospects and will continue to execute its strategic plan focused on sustainable growth, operational excellence and value creation.
Key priorities include supporting organic growth across the trading businesses, expanding higher-margin service offerings, investing in digital infrastructure and commercial reporting, strengthening leadership capability, evaluating selective acquisition opportunities and driving continuous operational improvement across the Group. The Directors believe the Group is well positioned to capitalise on future opportunities and that the investments made during the year provide a robust foundation for continued profitable growth and enhanced shareholder value.
There have been no significant events affecting the Group since the year end.
The auditors, Hurst Accountants Limited, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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Independent auditors' report to the members of Livexpo Holdings Limited
We have audited the financial statements of Livexpo Holdings Limited (the 'parent Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 30 November 2025, which comprise the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Company Balance Sheet, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, the Company Statement of Changes in Equity 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 Group 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.
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 Group's or the parent 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.
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Independent auditors' report to the members of Livexpo Holdings Limited (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 group 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 group 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 Group and the parent Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the group strategic report or the directors' report.
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Independent auditors' report to the members of Livexpo Holdings Limited (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 Group 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:
We identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and then design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, including obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Identifying and assessing potential risks related to irregularities In identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and noncompliance with laws and regulations, we considered the following:
∙The nature of the industry and sector in which the company operates; the control environment and business
performance including key drivers for directors' remuneration, bonus levels and performance targets.
∙The outcome of enquiries of local management and parent company management, including whether management was
aware of any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations, and whether management had knowledge of any actual, suspected, or alleged fraud.
∙Supporting documentation relating to the Company's policies and procedures for:
°Identifying, evaluating, and complying with laws and regulations
°Detecting and responding to the risks of fraud
∙The internal controls established to mitigate risks related to fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations.
∙The outcome of discussions amongst the engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial
statements and any potential indicators of fraud.
∙The legal and regulatory framework in which the Company operates, particularly those laws and regulations which
have a direct effect on the financial statements, such as the Companies Act 2006, pensions and tax legislation, or which had a fundamental effect on the operations of the Company, including General Data Protection requirements, and Antibribery and Corruption.
Audit response to risks identified
Our procedures to respond to the risks identified included the following:
∙Reviewing the financial statements disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with the
provisions of those relevant laws and regulations which have a direct effect on the financial statements.
∙Discussions with management, including consideration of known or suspected instances of non-compliance with laws
and regulations and fraud.
∙Evaluation of the operating effectiveness of management’s controls designed to prevent and detect irregularities.
∙Enquiring of management about any actual and potential litigation and claims.
∙Performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships which may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud.
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Independent auditors' report to the members of Livexpo Holdings Limited (continued)
We have also considered the risk of fraud through management override of controls by:
∙Testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments. We have used data analytics software to identify
accounting transactions which may pose a heightened risk of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
∙Challenging assumptions made by management in their significant accounting estimates, and assessing whether the
judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and
∙Evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of
business.
We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members
and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above, and the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations are from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of them. Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion.
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.
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.
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Livexpo Holdings Limited
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the year ended 30 November 2025
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Registered number: 15573480
Consolidated Balance Sheet
As at
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 24 August 2026.
The notes on pages 21 to 41 form part of these financial statements.
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Registered number: 15573480
Company Balance Sheet
As at
The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not
presented its own Statement of Comprehensive Income in these financial statements. The profit for the parent company for the period was £392,838 (2024 - as restated - £99,868). The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on
The notes on pages 21 to 41 form part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the year ended 30 November 2024
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Company Statement of Changes in Equity
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Company Statement of Changes in Equity
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended 30 November 2025
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (continued)
For the year ended 30 November 2025
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Consolidated Analysis of Net Debt
For the year ended 30 November 2025
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Livexpo Holdings Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 November 2025
Livexpo Holdings Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is Engels House Victoria Mills,Weaste Trading Estate, Liverpool Street, United Kingdom, M5 5HD.
The principal activity of the Group is that of the provision of exhibition services to organisers of events, conferences and exhibitions across exhibitions venues and the supply of large-format specialist graphics for retail, events, museums, construction and visitor attractions.
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 Group management to exercise judgment in applying the Group's accounting policies (see note 3).
The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own statement of comprehensive income in these financial statements.
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its own subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the balance sheet, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 November 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Functional and presentation currency
Transactions and balances
value added tax and other sales taxes. Sale of services Revenue from exhibition activities is recognised on the date the exhibition opens. This reflects the point at which the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred, and the performance obligation is considered satisfied. Any fee received in advance of the exhibtion opening are recorded as deferred revenue and recognised as income when the exhibition commences. Sale of goods Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on delivery to the customer), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the cost incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 November 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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Livexpo Holdings Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 November 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.
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Livexpo Holdings Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 November 2025
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.
During the year, the company reviewed the estimated pattern of consumption of the future economic benefits
associated with its tangible fixed assets. Following this review, the directors concluded that the straight-line method of depreciation provides a more reliable representation of the manner in which the economic benefits of these assets are consumed than the reducing-balance method previously applied. Accordingly, with effect from 1 December 2024, depreciation on all clase of asset is calculated on a straightline basis over the assets’ remaining estimated useful economic lives. The change has been accounted for prospectively as a change in accounting estimate. The carrying amounts of the relevant assets at the date of the change are therefore depreciated on a straight-line basis over their remaining useful economic lives, after taking account of any estimated residual values. The effect of the change, after factoring in the prior year adjustments detailed in Note 25 was to increase the depreciation charge for the year by £53,624 and to decrease profit before taxation by the same amount.
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Livexpo Holdings Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 November 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
In the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group's cash management. Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
The Group has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Group's balance sheet when the Group 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 trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, 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.
Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Group's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.
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Livexpo Holdings Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 November 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Impairment of financial assets
At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. 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.
Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.
If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.
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 Group after the deduction of all its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans, other loans and loans due to fellow group companies are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Group transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Group will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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Livexpo Holdings Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 November 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
affect amounts recognised for assets and liabilities at the reporting date and the amounts of revenue and expenses incurred during the period. Actual outcomes may differ from these judgements, estimates and assumptions. The directors believe that judgements, estimates and assumptions do not have a significant risk of causing a material difference to the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities within the next financial year.
Analysis of turnover by country of destination:
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Livexpo Holdings Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 November 2025
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Livexpo Holdings Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 November 2025
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Livexpo Holdings Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 November 2025
10.Taxation (continued)
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Livexpo Holdings Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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Livexpo Holdings Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 November 2025
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Livexpo Holdings Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 November 2025
Profit and loss account
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Livexpo Holdings Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 November 2025
Fixed asset impairment
During the period ended 30 November 2025, management identified that certain tangible fixed assets held by a subsidiary acquired in the prior year, with a carrying value of £1,115,712, were no longer in use and had no recoverable value at the date of acquisition. The assets related to purchases made prior to 2020. Management has concluded that the condition of these assets existed at the acquisition date and should therefore have been reflected in the fair value assessment of the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired. The omission has been treated as a material prior period error and the comparative figures have been restated by way of a prior year adjustment. The effect of the error is to reduce the fair value of tangible fixed assets recognised on acquisition by £1,115,712, with a corresponding increase in goodwill arising on acquisition of £1,115,712. There is no impact on the Group’s reported profit or loss, tax charge, cash flows, or total shareholders’ funds. Stock classification and valuation During the period, management reviewed the fair value assessment performed on the acquisition of a subsidiary in the prior year. As part of this review, management identified that £199,651 of amounts included within stock at the acquisition date were fixed asset in nature and should have been recognised as tangible fixed assets as part of the acquisition accounting. Management also identified that £216,761 of amounts included within stock at the acquisition date related to items which had no reusable or resale value. These items should therefore have been written down to nil as part of the acquisition-date fair value assessment. The comparative figures have therefore been restated to correct the fair values attributed to the idenfiable assets acquired. The erorr reduces stock recognised on acquisition by £459,622, increases tangible fixed assets by £199,651 and increases goodwill arising on acquisition by £259,971. The overall impact of the restatement is to increase goodwill by £259,971. The adjustment has no impact on the Group’s cash flows. Fiance lease classification During the period, management identified that a lease had previously been incorrectly accounted for as an operating lease. Following a review of the lease terms, management concluded that the lease transferred substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership to the Company and should therefore have been accounted for as a finance lease from inception. The comparative figures have therefore been restated to correct this prior period error. The effect of the restatement is to recognise a finance lease asset of £702,746 at inception, together with the associated finance lease liability. In the prior period income statement, amounts previously recognised as operating lease rentals within administrative expenses have been reversed, reducing administrative expenses by £100,608. Depreciation of £78,082 and finance costs of £24,322 have been recognised in respect of the finance lease. The net effect of the error is to decrease previously reported net assets by £1,796. There is no impact on the Company’s cash flows, although the classification of cash flows may be affected where lease payments have been reanalysed between repayment of finance lease obligations and interest paid. Debt arrangement cost classification During the period, management reviewed professional fees incurred in the prior year in connection with the acquisition of a subsidiary and the raising of related bank debt. It was identified that certain costs had previously been incorrectly allocated in full to the investment in subsidiary. Following this review, management determined that £481,650 of the costs related to debt arrangement fees. These
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Livexpo Holdings Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 November 2025
25.Prior year adjustment (continued)
costs should have been deducted from the carrying amount of the related bank loans on initial recognition and amortised over the term of the debt using the effective interest method.
The comparative figures have therefore been restated to correct this prior period error. The effect of the error is to reduce the carrying value of the investment in subsidiary by £481,650 and reduce the carrying value of bank loans by £457,567, being the unamortised balance of the debt arrangement costs at the prior year end. Finance costs for the prior period have been increased by £24,083 to reflect the amortisation of the debt arrangement costs. The net impact of the error is to reduce previously reported profit for the prior period and net assets by £24,083. The adjustment has no impact on the Company’s cash flows.
The Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held seperately 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 £144,789 (2024: £167,873). Contributions totalling £30,292 (2024: £6,664) were payable to the fund at balance sheet date.
There is no ultimate controlling party.
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