| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED |
| GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT, |
| REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND |
| CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE PERIOD |
| 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED |
| GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT, |
| REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND |
| CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE PERIOD |
| 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| CONTENTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| Page |
| Company Information | 1 |
| Group Strategic Report | 2 |
| Report of the Directors | 5 |
| Report of the Independent Auditors | 9 |
| Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income | 12 |
| Consolidated Balance Sheet | 13 |
| Company Balance Sheet | 14 |
| Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | 15 |
| Company Statement of Changes in Equity | 16 |
| Consolidated Cash Flow Statement | 17 |
| Notes to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement | 18 |
| Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | 20 |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED |
| COMPANY INFORMATION |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| DIRECTORS: |
| REGISTERED OFFICE: |
| REGISTERED NUMBER: |
| AUDITORS: |
| First Floor, Woburn Court |
| 2 Railton Road |
| Woburn Rd Ind Est |
| Kempston |
| Bedfordshire |
| MK42 7PN |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| The directors present their strategic report of the company and the group for the period 29th December 2024 to 3rd January 2026. |
| REVIEW OF THE GROUP |
| The Group operates Milk & More, a leading direct-to-door grocery and dairy delivery service supported by one of the UK's largest electric vehicle fleets in the sector. The Group delivers fresh dairy products and sustainable, refillable household goods to customers before 7:00 a.m., offering a convenient and environmentally responsible service that aligns with evolving consumer preferences. |
| Following its acquisition by the owners of Freshways at the end of 2023, FY2025 represented a landmark year in the Group's transformation. Under the leadership of the Freshways management team, the Group successfully executed a comprehensive strategic and operational turnaround, delivering a £1.6 million year-on-year improvement in EBITDA, increasing from £3.0 million in FY2024 to £4.6 million in FY2025. |
| While revenue reduced modestly as a result of portfolio rationalisation and lower sales volumes, the Group significantly strengthened its underlying profitability through margin improvement, structural cost reductions, and operational efficiencies. These initiatives have repositioned the Group on a more sustainable and resilient long-term operating model. |
| Importantly, the Group successfully arrested its customer decline and returned to growth during the year. By the end of FY2025, Milk & More was acquiring approximately 2,000 new customers each week, driven by the successful deployment of a dedicated field sales team comprising more than 100 door-to-door representatives. This strategic investment has materially strengthened customer acquisition and expanded the brand's market presence. |
| Financial Performance (FY2025) |
| - Revenue: £121.5 million (0.38% decrease year-on-year) |
| - Gross Profit: £76.1 million (2.25% decrease year-on-year) |
| - EBITDA: £4.6 million (up from £3.0 million in FY2024) |
| - Gross Margin: 62.6% (down from 63.8%) |
| Performance improvements were driven by several key initiatives, including: |
| - Significant reductions in cost of goods sold through vertical integration with Freshways. |
| - £1.2 million reduction in direct operating costs, including logistics, fuel, fleet, and labour. |
| - £0.8 million reduction in vehicle hire costs. |
| - Investment in a modernised vehicle fleet, reducing maintenance expenditure and improving operational reliability. |
| - Continued investment in routing technology, CRM capabilities, and electric fleet optimisation to enhance productivity and customer service. |
| Ownership and Strategic Transformation |
| The Freshways acquisition has enabled a comprehensive restructuring of the Group's operating model and supply chain, creating a stronger platform for future growth. Key strategic initiatives included: |
| - Elimination of legacy overheads and management fee structures. |
| - Transition of milk supply to an integrated in-house sourcing model. |
| - Reinvestment in technology platforms, vehicle tracking, and operational systems. |
| - Implementation of lean organisational structures and operational excellence programmes to improve efficiency and accountability. |
| Turnaround Strategy and Delivery |
| The transformation programme delivered measurable operational and financial improvements throughout FY2025, including: |
| - A £1.6 million year-on-year improvement in EBITDA through disciplined cost management and operational optimisation. |
| - Digitalisation of supply chain and route planning, improving delivery efficiency and asset utilisation. |
| - Reallocation of expenditure away from legacy corporate overheads towards customer acquisition, service quality, and growth initiatives. |
| - Strong cash and capital expenditure discipline, preserving liquidity while investing selectively in strategic capabilities. |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| Outlook |
| FY2025 established a strong foundation for the next phase of the Group's development. The successful turnaround has restored financial stability, strengthened operational performance, and repositioned the business for sustainable, profitable growth. |
| Management remains focused on accelerating customer acquisition, driving further operational efficiencies, and leveraging the benefits of vertical integration and continued technology investment. With a stabilised customer base, an improving margin profile, and a scalable operating model, the Group is well positioned to build on the progress achieved during FY2025. |
| The owners are encouraged by the pace of transformation delivered to date and remain confident in the management team's ability to execute the next phase of the strategic plan. As the Group continues to invest in growth while maintaining financial discipline, the Group is well placed to deliver sustainable value creation and continued profitability in FY2026 and beyond. |
| PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES |
| The Group operates in a highly competitive market, facing competition from both traditional retailers and emerging online grocery delivery services during a very challenging period for the food and grocery industry, with widespread labour and supply chain challenges and high inflation at the beginning of the year. |
| The primary operational risks of the Group includes environmental, health and safety and IT / power failures. Documented procedures are in place to manage all these risks. Disaster recovery procedures exist in the event of power and IT outages and are implemented when required. |
| The primary commercial risks include secure sourcing of raw materials, fluctuations in oil price and commodity priced by-products and regulatory compliance. All of these areas are proactively managed to ensure risks are identified and mitigated at the earliest opportunity. |
| The Group has a small percentage of its business concentrated in a small number of multiple retailers which is reflected in our trade receivables balance. The credit risk associated with this is limited as the customers are either schools or businesses with high credit ratings or the Group has credit insurance in place to mitigate the risk of exposure. Individual customers pay when ordering, in advance of products being delivered, this removes any risk of customers not paying after the delivery of goods. |
| KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS |
| The Directors monitor the performance of the Group both financially and operationally with a comprehensive suite of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) which cover all areas of the business are shared with all staff and customers as appropriate. |
| Financial: Sales, net profit/(loss), gross margin, capital expenditure and debtor ageing. |
| Customer: Complaints/million units and service levels. |
| The directors are of the opinion that analysis using KPI's is not necessary in the report for an understanding of the development, performance, or state of the Group. |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| SUSTAINABILITY |
| The Group is committed to operating responsibly and reducing the environmental impact of its activities. Milk & More supports a circular-economy model through its doorstep delivery and return-logistics network. |
| Reusable glass milk bottles are collected, washed and reused an average of 28 times, helping to avoid an estimated 1,600 tonnes of single-use plastic packaging each year. Milk & More has also expanded the range of products available in reusable and lower-waste packaging formats. |
| During the period: |
| 1. 80% of Milk & More products were sold in zero-waste packaging formats. |
| 2. 97% of Milk & More's sales volume was supplied in packaging that was reusable, recyclable or compostable. |
| 3. Milk & More operated more than 500 electric vehicles. The electric fleet travelled approximately 10 million miles during the reporting period, equivalent to around 400 journeys around the world, and avoided an estimated 4,335 tonnes of CO2e. |
| ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company and the group for the period 29th December 2024 to 3rd January 2026. |
| PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY |
| The principal activity of the group in the period under review was that of The principal activity of the Group is the provision of a curated selection of sustainable, refill focused products, delivered to customer doorsteps by 7am in the morning. The range they offer covers milk, milk alternatives and a variety of other grocery and home products. The mission is to provide UK consumers convenience coupled with eco-friendly options for regular, recurring orders as well as one-off top-up orders. |
| The concept of regular deliveries on localised, optimised routes helps drive down both food waste and unnecessary food miles, and is delivered via our own vehicles including a fleet of electric vehicles. |
| DIVIDENDS |
| No dividends will be distributed for the period ended 3rd January 2026. |
| FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS |
| The Group is continuing the development of the milestones outlined in the Review of the Business in the Strategic Report (page 2). |
| DIRECTORS |
| The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from 29th December 2024 to the date of this report. |
| GENERAL INFO |
| Moreco Holdco Limited is a Company incorporated in the United Kingdom on 13 November 2023. |
| During the year, the Directors considered the ultimate controlling parties of the Group to be Mr A Hussain and Mr R S Nijjar. |
| Risk management |
| The credit risk is managed internally and via an external insurance provider. |
| POLITICAL DONATIONS AND EXPENDITURE |
| 11/07/2025 - The Mental Health - £2,500 |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| GOING CONCERN |
| The Directors have conducted a comprehensive review of the Group's financial position and its ability to continue as a going concern, in accordance with the principles set out in UK GAAP (FRS 102, Section 3.8). This assessment has considered the Group's operations, cash flows, liquidity, and broader financial arrangements within the context of the business environment in which it operates. |
| The Group has moved to sourcing its milk directly, supported by the parent company's logistics network, enhancing both cost-effectiveness and supply chain reliability. |
| - Management and administrative overhaul - achieved cost savings through the reduction of previous Parent management charges, a head office restructure, and the optimisation of the Group call centre operations through relocation. |
| - Operational efficiencies - focused on the removal of non-value-added activities and overheads, alongside a strategic reduction in intensive capital expenditure, to streamline operations and improve financial performance. |
| The Directors are confident that these measures have positioned the Group on a path to profitability in the second half of FY26 and ensure its long-term success. The positive impacts of these initiatives have already begun to materialize, with improved operational efficiencies and reduced costs contributing to the financial stability of the Group. |
| Furthermore, in assessing the Group's ability to continue as a going concern, the Directors have prepared cash flow forecasts for a period of not less than twelve months from the date of signing these accounts. These forecasts take into account the Group's current financial position,and the expected impact of the strategic measures implemented. Based on these forecasts and current financial indicators, the Directors believe that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. |
| Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, reflecting the Directors' belief that the Group will continue to meet its liabilities as they fall due. |
| On this basis, the Directors of the Group believe it is appropriate to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing these financial statements. |
| DISABLED PERSON |
| The Group is committed to promoting equal opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, pay and conditions, training, appraisal, promotion, conduct at work, disciplinary and grievance procedures and termination of employment. We commit to ensuring employees are not discriminated for reason relating to their disability. We will take reasonable steps to ensure: |
| - Recruitment processes and terms of employment do not discriminate for reasons related to disability; |
| - Opportunities offered for promotion, transfer, training or other benefits are the same for all employees; |
| - A disabled person is not put at a disadvantage because of their disability and all reasonable adjustments are reviewed. |
| Where an employee becomes disabled whilst employed by the Group, arrangements are made, wherever possible, for re-training in order to perform a job identified as appropriate to the aptitudes and abilities of the individual concerned. Involvement in the performance of the Group is encouraged by means of incentive schemes linked to the performance of the Group on a number of measures. The Group places considerable value on the involvement of its employees and keeps them informed on matters affecting them as employees and on the various factors affecting the performance of the business. Communication is made via regular meetings with senior management, notice boards and the Group intranet. |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| STREAMLINED ENERGY AND CARBON REPORTING (SECR) |
| Reporting period |
| 29th December 2024 to the date of this report. |
| Total UK energy use for the reporting period was 26,916,894 kWh. Gross Scope 1 emissions were 4,940.264 tCO2e and Scope 2 purchased electricity emissions (location-based) were 1,368.166 tCO2e, giving combined gross Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of 6,308.430 tCO2e. The data is obtained from all the Company's energy sources and is calculated using the GHG Reporting Protocol - Corporate Standard and latest UK Government Conversion Factors. |
| Energy and Carbon calculations |
| Scope 1 |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| Emissions Type | kWh | Tonnes CO2e | kWh | Tonnes CO2e |
| Gas consumption | 519,546 | 95.06 | 274,789 | 50.26 |
| Oil / kerosene consumption | 36,711 | 9.54 | 28,184 | 7.56 |
| Owned Transport Class III | 18,630,887 | 4,835.67 | 14,908,909 | 3,563.53 |
| Total | 19,187,144 | 4,940.26 | 15,211,882 | 3,621.34 |
| Scope 2 |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| Emissions Type | kWh | Tonnes CO2e | kWh | Tonnes CO2e |
| Purchased electricity | 7,729,750 | 1,368.17 | 12,295,727 | 2,545.83 |
| Total | 7,729,750 | 1,368.17 | 12,295,727 | 2,545.83 |
| 2025 | 2024 |
| Tonnes CO2e | Tonnes CO2e |
| Total Emissions | 6,308.43 | 6,167.17 |
| Intensity ratio |
| Turnover (£) | £121,508,683 | £121,973,168 |
| Total Tonnes CO2e | 6,308.43 | 6,167.17 |
| Intensity ratio (Tonnes CO2e per £1 Turnover) | 0.00005 | 0.00005 |
| Intensity ratio (Tonnes CO2e per Employee) | 6.01 | 6.19 |
| This is the second year of SECR reporting for the Group. |
| Quantification and Reporting Methodology |
| The methodology used in this report is The GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard combined with 2013 UK Government Environmental Reporting Guidelines (updated March 2019). We have used the Greenhouse gas reporting: conversion factors 2025 for the conversion of the usage data. |
| The energy efficiency narrative methodology has been created based on energy management best practice. |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES |
| The directors are responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Report of the Directors 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 the group and of the profit or loss of the group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to: |
| - | select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; |
| - | make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; |
| - | state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; |
| - | prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. |
| The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's and the group's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and the group 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 the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. |
| STATEMENT AS TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS |
| So far as the directors are aware, there is no relevant audit information (as defined by Section 418 of the Companies Act 2006) of which the group's auditors are unaware, and each director has taken all the steps that he ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the group's auditors are aware of that information. |
| AUDITORS |
| The auditors, HW Bedford Limited, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. |
| ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
| REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED |
| Qualified opinion |
| We have audited the financial statements of Moreco Holdco Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the period ended 3rd January 2026 which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Company Balance Sheet, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, Company Statement of Changes in Equity, Consolidated Cash Flow Statement and Notes to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement, Notes to the Financial Statements, 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). |
| In our opinion, except for the possible effects of the matter described in the Basis for qualified opinion section of our report, the financial statements: |
| - give a true and fair view of the state of the Group's affairs as at 3 January 2026 and of the Group's financial performance for the year then ended; |
| - have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom adopted International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs); and |
| - have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. |
| Basis for qualified opinion |
| In the prior year, the Group transitioned from a legacy accounting system to a new system which was completed in the year under review, with limited access to the former. A limitation of scope arose during the prior year which resulted in limited audit evidence available regarding revenue and journals for the period before the transition. Despite the above limitations, we found no material uncertainty that would cast significant doubt on the Group's ability to continue as a going concern for at least the next 12 months. |
| The opening balances of retained earnings include transactions from the prior period for which a limitation of scope was evident. As a result, we were unable to determine whether adjustment were necessary to correct these balances. Consequently, we were unable to verify the impact of these balances brought forward on the financial position for the current period under review. |
| 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 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 qualified 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 group's and 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. |
| Key audit matters |
| Except for the matters described in the Basis for qualified opinion section, we have determined that there are no key audit matters to be communicated in our report. |
| REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED |
| 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 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. |
| As described in the Basis for qualified opinion section of our report, we were unable to satisfy ourselves concerning the opening balances of retained earnings. We have concluded that where the other information refers to such opening balances, it may be materially misstated for the same reason. |
| Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 |
| Except for the possible effects of the matter described in the Basis for qualified opinion section of our report, in our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: |
| - the information given in the 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 strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. |
| Matters on which we are required to report by exception |
| Except for the matter described in the Basis for qualified opinion section of our report, in the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group 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 where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: |
| - | adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or |
| - | the parent company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or |
| - | certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or |
| - | we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. |
| Responsibilities of directors |
| As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors' Responsibilities set out on page eight, 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 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 group's and the parent 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 group or the parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. |
| REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED |
| Auditors' 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 a Report of the Auditors 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. |
| 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: |
| - Identifying and assessing the controls management has in place to prevent and detect fraud; |
| - Understanding how those charged with governance considered and addressed the potential for override of controls or other inappropriate influence over the financial reporting process; |
| - Challenging assumptions and judgments made by management in its significant accounting estimates and judgments pertaining to the assessment and evaluation of potential fixed asset impairment indicators, fixed asset dilapidation estimates, deferred income, prepayments, and deferred tax recognition; |
| - Identifying and testing journal entries, in particular journal entries posted with unusual account combinations; and |
| - Assessing the extent of compliance with the relevant laws and regulations. |
| 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 it. 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 collusions. |
| 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 Report of the Auditors. |
| 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 a Report of the Auditors 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. |
| for and on behalf of |
| First Floor, Woburn Court |
| 2 Railton Road |
| Woburn Rd Ind Est |
| Kempston |
| Bedfordshire |
| MK42 7PN |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| CONSOLIDATED |
| STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE |
| INCOME |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| Period | Period |
| 29/12/24 to 3/1/26 | 13/11/23 to 28/12/24 |
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| TURNOVER | 3 | 121,508,683 | 121,973,168 |
| Cost of sales | 45,389,010 | 44,100,067 |
| GROSS PROFIT | 76,119,673 | 77,873,101 |
| Distribution costs | 2,755,014 | 3,947,780 |
| Administrative expenses | 72,142,245 | 74,858,673 |
| 74,897,259 | 78,806,453 |
| OPERATING PROFIT/(LOSS) | 5 | 1,222,414 | (933,352 | ) |
| Interest receivable and similar income | 70,793 | 283 |
| 1,293,207 | (933,069 | ) |
| Interest payable and similar expenses | 7 | 1,052,207 | 897,569 |
| PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE TAXATION | 241,000 | (1,830,638 | ) |
| Tax on profit/(loss) | 8 | (284,160 | ) | 1,911,415 |
| PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR THE FINANCIAL PERIOD |
( |
) |
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
| Revaluation surplus | - | 12,082,648 |
| Income tax relating to other comprehensive income |
- |
(3,020,662 |
) |
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD, NET OF INCOME TAX |
- |
9,061,986 |
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD |
525,160 |
5,319,933 |
| Profit/(loss) attributable to: |
| Owners of the parent | 525,160 | (3,742,053 | ) |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: |
| Owners of the parent | 525,160 | 5,319,933 |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET |
| 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| 2026 | 2024 |
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| FIXED ASSETS |
| Intangible assets | 10 | (5,295,656 | ) | (8,599,650 | ) |
| Tangible assets | 11 | 28,579,394 | 29,774,215 |
| Investments | 12 | - | - |
| 23,283,738 | 21,174,565 |
| CURRENT ASSETS |
| Stocks | 13 | 798,255 | 591,327 |
| Debtors | 14 | 17,306,794 | 16,453,740 |
| Cash at bank | 927,756 | 986,860 |
| 19,032,805 | 18,031,927 |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due within one year | 15 | 20,501,385 | 25,666,690 |
| NET CURRENT LIABILITIES | (1,468,580 | ) | (7,634,763 | ) |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
21,815,158 |
13,539,802 |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due after more than one year |
16 |
(9,229,831 |
) |
(1,661,334 |
) |
| PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES | 20 | (6,740,232 | ) | (6,558,534 | ) |
| NET ASSETS | 5,845,095 | 5,319,934 |
| CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
| Called up share capital | 21 | 2 | 1 |
| Revaluation reserve | 22 | 9,061,986 | 9,061,986 |
| Retained earnings | 22 | (3,216,893 | ) | (3,742,053 | ) |
| SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS | 5,845,095 | 5,319,934 |
| The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 24th August 2026 and were signed on its behalf by: |
| R S Nijjar - Director |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| COMPANY BALANCE SHEET |
| 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| 2026 | 2024 |
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| FIXED ASSETS |
| Intangible assets | 10 |
| Tangible assets | 11 |
| Investments | 12 |
| CURRENT ASSETS |
| Debtors | 14 |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due within one year | 15 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
| CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
| Called up share capital | 21 |
| Retained earnings | 22 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS |
| Company's profit for the financial year | - | 10,898,329 |
| The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| Called up |
| share | Retained | Revaluation | Total |
| capital | earnings | reserve | equity |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Changes in equity |
| Issue of share capital | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Total comprehensive income | - | (3,742,053 | ) | 9,061,986 | 5,319,933 |
| Balance at 28th December 2024 | 1 | (3,742,053 | ) | 9,061,986 | 5,319,934 |
| Changes in equity |
| Issue of share capital | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Total comprehensive income | - | 525,160 | - | 525,160 |
| Balance at 3rd January 2026 | 2 | (3,216,893 | ) | 9,061,986 | 5,845,095 |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| Called up |
| share | Retained | Total |
| capital | earnings | equity |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Changes in equity |
| Issue of share capital | - |
| Total comprehensive income | - |
| Balance at 28th December 2024 |
| Changes in equity |
| Balance at 3rd January 2026 |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| Period | Period |
| 29/12/24 | 13/11/23 |
| to | to |
| 3/1/26 | 28/12/24 |
| Notes | £ | £ |
| Cash flows from operating activities |
| Cash generated from operations | 1 | 2,529,361 | 24,095,107 |
| Interest paid | (837,286 | ) | (874,661 | ) |
| Interest element of hire purchase payments paid |
(214,921 |
) |
(22,908 |
) |
| Net cash from operating activities | 1,477,154 | 23,197,538 |
| Cash flows from investing activities |
| Purchase of intangible fixed assets | (1,354,313 | ) | (3,102,256 | ) |
| Purchase of tangible fixed assets | (3,375,817 | ) | (23,042,292 | ) |
| Acquisition of subsidiaries | - | 1,716,077 |
| Interest received | 70,793 | 283 |
| Net cash from investing activities | (4,659,337 | ) | (24,428,188 | ) |
| Cash flows from financing activities |
| Receipts from participating | 2,749,197 | - |
| Advancements to participating | (4,328,311 | ) | - |
| Repayments to participating | (59,629,387 | ) | - |
| Proceeds from participating | 56,417,820 | - |
| Amount introduced by directors | - | (2 | ) |
| HP loans acquired | 3,285,776 | 2,878,963 |
| HP loans repaid | (1,489,848 | ) | (754,832 | ) |
| Proceeds from bank loans | 6,100,000 | - |
| Net cash from financing activities | 3,105,247 | 2,124,129 |
| (Decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents | (76,936 | ) | 893,479 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
2 |
893,479 |
- |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
2 |
816,543 |
893,479 |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| 1. | RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE TAXATION TO CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS |
| Period | Period |
| 29/12/24 | 13/11/23 |
| to | to |
| 3/1/26 | 28/12/24 |
| £ | £ |
| Profit/(loss) before taxation | 241,000 | (1,830,638 | ) |
| Depreciation charges | 2,493,458 | 2,787,511 |
| Loss on disposal of fixed assets | 127,498 | - |
| Non-cash flow: Goodwill additions | - | 12,549,043 |
| Non-cash flow: Transfers of IFA | - | (376,588 | ) |
| Non-cash flow: Transfers of TFA | - | 376,588 |
| Finance costs | 1,052,207 | 897,569 |
| Finance income | (70,793 | ) | (283 | ) |
| 3,843,370 | 14,403,202 |
| Increase in stocks | (206,928 | ) | (591,327 | ) |
| Decrease/(increase) in trade and other debtors | 202,994 | (17,432,321 | ) |
| (Decrease)/increase in trade and other creditors | (1,310,075 | ) | 27,715,553 |
| Cash generated from operations | 2,529,361 | 24,095,107 |
| 2. | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
| The amounts disclosed on the Cash Flow Statement in respect of cash and cash equivalents are in respect of these Balance Sheet amounts: |
| Period ended 3rd January 2026 |
| 3/1/26 | 29/12/24 |
| £ | £ |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 927,756 | 986,860 |
| Bank overdrafts | (111,213 | ) | (93,381 | ) |
| 816,543 | 893,479 |
| Period ended 28th December 2024 |
| 28/12/24 | 13/11/23 |
| £ | £ |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 986,860 | - |
| Bank overdrafts | (93,381 | ) | - |
| 893,479 | - |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| 3. | ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT |
| At 29/12/24 | Cash flow | At 3/1/26 |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Net cash |
| Cash at bank | 986,860 | (59,104 | ) | 927,756 |
| Bank overdrafts | (93,381 | ) | (17,832 | ) | (111,213 | ) |
| 893,479 | (76,936 | ) | 816,543 |
| Debt |
| Finance leases | (2,155,500 | ) | (1,795,928 | ) | (3,951,428 | ) |
| Debts falling due within 1 year | - | (23,122 | ) | (23,122 | ) |
| Debts falling due after 1 year | - | (6,157,925 | ) | (6,157,925 | ) |
| (2,155,500 | ) | (7,976,975 | ) | (10,132,475 | ) |
| Total | (1,262,021 | ) | (8,053,911 | ) | (9,315,932 | ) |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| 1. | STATUTORY INFORMATION |
| Moreco Holdco Limited is a |
| 2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
| Basis of preparing the financial statements |
| The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the Group and rounded to the nearest £. |
| The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated. |
| Basis of consolidation |
| The Group accounts consolidate the accounts of Moreco Holdco Limited and its subsidiary undertakings for the period end, 3 January 2026. The results of subsidiaries acquired or sold are consolidated for the periods from or to the date on which control passed. Acquisitions are accounted for under the acquisition method with goodwill, representing any excess of fair value of the consideration given over the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired, being amortised over the expected useful life. |
| In the Group accounts, interests in associated and joint venture undertakings are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. The consolidated profit and loss account includes the Group's share of the operating results, interest, pre-tax results and attributable taxation of such undertakings based on approved financial statements. In the consolidated balance sheet, the interests in associated undertakings are shown as the Groups' share of identifiable net assets including any unamortised premium paid on acquisition. |
| Related party exemption |
| The Group has taken advantage of exemption, under the terms of Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', not to disclose related party transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the Group. |
| Transactions between Group entities which have been eliminated on consolidation are not disclosed within the financial statements. |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| 2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
| Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty |
| Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. |
| i) Impairment of intangible assets and tangible fixed assets |
| The Group tests whether intangible assets and tangible fixed assets are impaired where there are indications that there is a risk of impairment. This requires an estimation of the value in use of the cash-generating units in which these assets reside. The assessment of the value in use is compared to the carrying value of assets. This requires estimation of future cash flows. |
| ii) Dilapidations |
| The Group provides for dilapidation that are probably to result in an outflow of economic costs that can be reliably measured. The determination of whether to record a provision requires a judgement of the probability of the obligation. The estimation of future costs is made based on an assessment of the condition of each property at the reporting or resultant cost of returning it to a previous condition. |
| iii) Deferred tax |
| Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that their realisation through the generation of taxable income in the near future is probably (usually 5 periods). Management use their judgement to forecast future profits based on their knowledge of the business and commercial planning and these forecasts are used as the basis for assessing future taxable income and the recognition of deferred tax assets. |
| Turnover |
| Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts receivable for the sale of goods and services provided in the normal course of business, net of discounts, VAT and other sales related taxes. Revenue is recognised when (a) the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer; (b) the Group retains no continuing involvement or control over the goods; (c) the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; (d) it is probably that future economic benefits will flow to the entity and (e) when the specific criteria relating to each of the Group's sales channels have been met, as described below. Sale of goods are recognised on sale to the customer, which it considered the point of delivery. Payment is collected for Residential customers in advance of goods being delivered. |
| Rental income is recognised on an accrual basis. |
| Goodwill |
| Goodwill arising on the acquisition of subsidiary undertakings represent any excess of the fair value of the consideration given over the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired, is capitalised and written off on a straight line basis over its estimated useful life. |
| Goodwill is amortised as follows: |
| - Business acquisition in 2024, is being amortised evenly over its estimated useful life of 5 years. |
| Intangible assets |
| Intangible assets are stated at historical cost less amortisation. Amortisation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset on the following basis: |
| Software | 20% straight line |
| Customer List | 10% to 20% straight line |
| Where factors, such as technological advancement or changes in market price indicate that residual value or useful life have changed, the residual value, useful life or amortisation rate are amended prospectively to reflect the new circumstances. |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| 2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
| Tangible fixed assets |
| Land and freehold property are measured using the revaluation model in accordance with FRS 102. These assets are carried at fair value, based on periodic valuations carried out by a professionally qualified and independent valuer. In line with management’s policy, revaluations are performed every five years to ensure that the carrying amounts do not differ materially from the fair value. Revaluation gains are recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity, unless they reverse a previous revaluation decrease recognised in profit or loss. Revaluation losses are recognised in profit or loss unless they offset a previous revaluation surplus. Depreciation is charged on the revalued amount, excluding land which is not depreciated. |
| All other tangible fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation. Historical cost includes the original purchase price and expenditure directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management. |
| The Group adds to the carrying amount of any item of tangible fixed assets the cost of replacing parts of such an item when the cost is incurred if the replacement part is expected to provide incremental future benefits to the Group. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement during the period in which they are incurred. Assets in the course of construction are stated at cost. These assets are not depreciated until they are available for use. |
| Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset on the following basis: |
| Land | not depreciated |
| Freehold property | up to 50 years straight line |
| Plant and machinery | 20% straight line |
| Fixtures, fittings and equipment | 20% straight line |
| Motor vehicles | 12.5% straight line |
| Assets under construction | not depreciated |
| The assets residual values and useful lives are reviewed and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period, the effect of any change is accounted for prospectively. |
| Stocks |
| Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Stocks are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised. Cost is determined on the average cost method. Costs comprises bought in goods and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Provision is made for obsolete, slow moving or defective items where necessary. At each reporting date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its estimated selling price less cost to complete and sell; the impairment loss is recognised immediately in the income statement. |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| 2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
| Financial instruments |
| The Group has chosen to adopt Sections 11 and 12 of FRS 102 in respect of financial instruments. |
| i) Financial assets |
| Basic financial assets, including trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially recognised at transaction price, 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. |
| Such assets are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Financial assets are derecognised when (a) the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or (b) substantially all the risks and rewards of the ownership of the asset are transferred to another party or (c) despite having retained some significant risks and rewards of ownership, control of the asset has been transferred to another party who has the practical ability to unilaterally sell the asset to an unrelated third party without imposing additional restrictions. |
| ii) Financial liabilities |
| Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables, bank loans and loans from fellow group companies, 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 receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. |
| Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. |
| Trade payable are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one period or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade payables are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. |
| Financial liabilities are derecognised when the liability is extinguished, that is when the contractual obligation is discharged, cancelled or expires. |
| Taxation |
| Taxation for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. |
| Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted. |
| Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| 2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
| Deferred tax |
| Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date. |
| Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the period end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference. |
| Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. |
| Foreign currencies |
| Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rates of exchange ruling at the statement fo financial position date. All differences are taken to the statement of comprehensive income. |
| Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits |
| The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the group's pension scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relate. |
| Cash and cash equivalents |
| Cash and cash equivalents includes cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts. Cash in transit is treated as cash and cash equivalent on transaction date. |
| Investments in subsidiaries |
| Investments in subsidiary undertakings are recognised at cost. |
| Hire purchase and leasing commitments |
| The classification of such leases as operating or finance leases requires the Group to determine, based on the evaluation of the terms and conditions of the arrangements, whether it retains or acquires the significant risks and rewards of ownership of these assets and accordingly whether the leases requires an asset and liability to be recognised in the statement of financial position. Rentals payable under operating leases are charged against income on a straight line basis over the lease term. |
| Share capital |
| Ordinary shares are classified as equity. |
| Trade receivables |
| Trade receivables are recognised initially at the transaction price. A provision for impairment of trade receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables. |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| 2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
| Trade payables |
| Trade payables are recognised at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. |
| Provisions |
| Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (whether legal or constructive) arising from a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount can be made. |
| The amount recognised as a provision represents the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the balance sheet date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where the provision is measured using estimated future cash flows, the carrying amount represents the present value of those cash flows when the effect of the time value of money is material. |
| Going concern |
| The Directors have conducted a comprehensive review of the Group's financial position and its ability to continue as a going concern, in accordance with the principles set out in UK GAAP (FRS 102, Section 3.8). This assessment has considered the Group's operations, cash flows, liquidity, and broader financial arrangements within the context of the business environment in which it operates. |
| The Group has focused on strategic and operational changes to enhance efficiency and profitability: |
| - Supply chain transformation - The Group has moved to sourcing its milk directly, supported by the parent Company's logistics network, enhancing both cost-effectiveness and supply chain reliability. |
| - Management and administrative overhaul - achieved cost savings through the reduction of previous parent management charges, a head office restructure, and the optimisation of the call group centre operations through relocation. |
| - Operational efficiencies - focused on the removal of non-value-added activities and overheads, alongside a strategic reduction in intensive capital expenditure, to streamline operations and improve financial performance. |
| The Directors are confident that these measures have positioned the Group on a path to profitability in the second half of FY26 and ensure its long-term success. The positive impacts of these initiatives have already begun to materialize, with improved operational efficiencies and reduced costs contributing to the financial stability of the Group. |
| Furthermore, in assessing the Group's ability to continue as a going concern, the Directors have prepared cash flow forecasts for a period of not less than twelve months from the date of signing these accounts. These forecasts take into account the Group's current financial position, and the expected impact of the strategic measures implemented. Based on these forecasts and current financial indicators, the Directors believe that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. At the period end the Group has net assets of £6.0m (2024: £5.3m). The Group is supported by available financing from Moreco HoldCo Limited, which is underpinned by support from its shareholders through additional appointments held. |
| Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, reflecting the Directors' belief that the Group will continue to meet its liabilities as they fall due. |
| On this basis, the Directors of the group believe it is appropriate to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing these financial statements. |
| 3. | TURNOVER |
| The total revenue of the group for the period has been derived from its principal activities wholly undertaken in the United Kingdom. |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| 4. | EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS |
| Period | Period |
| 29/12/24 | 13/11/23 |
| to | to |
| 3/1/26 | 28/12/24 |
| £ | £ |
| Wages and salaries | 35,172,996 | 34,038,338 |
| Social security costs | 4,116,642 | 3,735,579 |
| Other pension costs | 1,359,110 | 2,013,203 |
| 40,648,748 | 39,787,120 |
| The average number of employees during the period was as follows: |
| Period | Period |
| 29/12/24 | 13/11/23 |
| to | to |
| 3/1/26 | 28/12/24 |
| Administrative and support | 118 | 109 |
| Core operations | 931 | 888 |
| The average number of employees by undertakings that were proportionately consolidated during the period was 1,049 (2024 - 997 ) . |
| Period | Period |
| 29/12/24 | 13/11/23 |
| to | to |
| 3/1/26 | 28/12/24 |
| £ | £ |
| Directors' remuneration | - | - |
| Following the Group's restructuring, no remuneration was paid by the Group to the directors appointed thereafter. |
| 5. | OPERATING PROFIT/(LOSS) |
| The operating profit (2024 - operating loss) is stated after charging/(crediting): |
| Period | Period |
| 29/12/24 | 13/11/23 |
| to | to |
| 3/1/26 | 28/12/24 |
| £ | £ |
| Depreciation - owned assets | 4,443,140 | 5,954,901 |
| Loss on disposal of fixed assets | 127,498 | - |
| Goodwill amortisation | (2,853,024 | ) | (2,853,024 | ) |
| Computer software amortisation | 903,343 | 666,398 |
| Auditors' remuneration | 53,000 | 64,000 |
| Foreign exchange differences | 14,909 | (3,644 | ) |
| Charge written back | - | (980,764 | ) |
| Inventory recognised as an expense | 43,536,617 | 44,100,067 |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| 6. | EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS |
| Redundancy costs | (£256,592 | ) | (£1,145,731 | ) |
| In 2023, the Group undertook a strategic restructuring initiative to enhance operational efficiency and align its resources with long-term business objectives. As a result, redundancy costs amounting to £256,592 (2024: £1,145,731) were incurred during the current period, primarily related to severance packages and associated employee transition support. These costs have been classified as exceptional items due to their non-recurring nature and significant impact on financial performance. The restructuring was executed in accordance with applicable labor regulations, with a focus on minimising disruption and ensuring affected employees received appropriate support. |
| 7. | INTEREST PAYABLE AND SIMILAR EXPENSES |
| Period | Period |
| 29/12/24 | 13/11/23 |
| to | to |
| 3/1/26 | 28/12/24 |
| £ | £ |
| Interest on late tax payment | 117,542 | - |
| Interest payable | 719,744 | 874,661 |
| Hire purchase interest | 214,921 | 22,908 |
| 1,052,207 | 897,569 |
| 8. | TAXATION |
| Analysis of the tax (credit)/charge |
| The tax (credit)/charge on the profit for the period was as follows: |
| Period | Period |
| 29/12/24 | 13/11/23 |
| to | to |
| 3/1/26 | 28/12/24 |
| £ | £ |
| Deferred tax | (284,160 | ) | 1,911,415 |
| Tax on profit/(loss) | (284,160 | ) | 1,911,415 |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| 8. | TAXATION - continued |
| Reconciliation of total tax (credit)/charge included in profit and loss |
| The tax assessed for the period is lower than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK. The difference is explained below: |
| Period | Period |
| 29/12/24 | 13/11/23 |
| to | to |
| 3/1/26 | 28/12/24 |
| £ | £ |
| Profit/(loss) before tax | 241,000 | (1,830,638 | ) |
| Profit/(loss) multiplied by the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25 % (2024 - 25 %) |
60,250 |
(457,660 |
) |
| Effects of: |
| Expenses not deductible for tax purposes | 241,967 | 823,781 |
| Income not taxable for tax purposes | (32,620 | ) | (68,497 | ) |
| Capital allowances in excess of depreciation | (114,818 | ) | - |
| Depreciation in excess of capital allowances | - | 66,613 |
| Movement on deferred tax | (284,160 | ) | 1,911,415 |
| Movement on group losses | (154,779 | ) | (364,237 | ) |
| Total tax (credit)/charge | (284,160 | ) | 1,911,415 |
| Tax effects relating to effects of other comprehensive income |
| There were no tax effects for the period ended 3rd January 2026. |
| 13/11/23 to 28/12/24 |
| Gross | Tax | Net |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Revaluation surplus | 12,082,648 | (3,020,662 | ) | 9,061,986 |
| 9. | INDIVIDUAL STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
| As permitted by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the Statement of Comprehensive Income of the parent company is not presented as part of these financial statements. |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| 10. | INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
| Group |
| Patents |
| and | Computer |
| Goodwill | licences | software | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| COST |
| At 29th December 2024 | (14,265,120 | ) | (13,589 | ) | 3,478,844 | (10,799,865 | ) |
| Additions | - | - | 1,354,313 | 1,354,313 |
| At 3rd January 2026 | (14,265,120 | ) | (13,589 | ) | 4,833,157 | (9,445,552 | ) |
| AMORTISATION |
| At 29th December 2024 | (2,853,024 | ) | (13,589 | ) | 666,398 | (2,200,215 | ) |
| Amortisation for period | (2,853,024 | ) | - | 903,343 | (1,949,681 | ) |
| At 3rd January 2026 | (5,706,048 | ) | (13,589 | ) | 1,569,741 | (4,149,896 | ) |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 3rd January 2026 | (8,559,072 | ) | - | 3,263,416 | (5,295,656 | ) |
| At 28th December 2024 | (11,412,096 | ) | - | 2,812,446 | (8,599,650 | ) |
| Goodwill has been released to the profit and loss account on a systematic basis over the remaining average useful lives of the non-monetary assets acquired. This approach reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the underlying assets are expected to be consumed. |
| 11. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
| Group |
| Fixtures |
| Freehold | Plant and | and |
| property | machinery | fittings |
| £ | £ | £ |
| COST OR VALUATION |
| At 29th December 2024 | 16,528,098 | 3,380,195 | 3,609,285 |
| Additions | 30,869 | 67,906 | - |
| Disposals | - | - | - |
| At 3rd January 2026 | 16,558,967 | 3,448,101 | 3,609,285 |
| DEPRECIATION |
| At 29th December 2024 | (899,347 | ) | 1,445,122 | 1,496,095 |
| Charge for period | 81,426 | 582,307 | 959,750 |
| Eliminated on disposal | - | - | - |
| At 3rd January 2026 | (817,921 | ) | 2,027,429 | 2,455,845 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 3rd January 2026 | 17,376,888 | 1,420,672 | 1,153,440 |
| At 28th December 2024 | 17,427,445 | 1,935,073 | 2,113,190 |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| 11. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued |
| Group |
| Motor | Computer |
| vehicles | equipment | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ |
| COST OR VALUATION |
| At 29th December 2024 | 11,177,914 | 52,860 | 34,748,352 |
| Additions | 3,034,091 | 242,951 | 3,375,817 |
| Disposals | (823,282 | ) | - | (823,282 | ) |
| At 3rd January 2026 | 13,388,723 | 295,811 | 37,300,887 |
| DEPRECIATION |
| At 29th December 2024 | 2,929,981 | 2,286 | 4,974,137 |
| Charge for period | 2,769,517 | 50,140 | 4,443,140 |
| Eliminated on disposal | (695,784 | ) | - | (695,784 | ) |
| At 3rd January 2026 | 5,003,714 | 52,426 | 8,721,493 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 3rd January 2026 | 8,385,009 | 243,385 | 28,579,394 |
| At 28th December 2024 | 8,247,933 | 50,574 | 29,774,215 |
| The carrying amount of the Group's tangible fixed assets includes an amount of £4,709,728 (2024: £2,326,589) in respect of assets held under finance leases. |
| The negative depreciation brought forward on Freehold property pertains to a prior period error and change in estimate of £980,764 on the comparative separate accounts of Moreco Property Limited. The charge was previously written back to align the accounts with the revised fixed asset register. The prior period error did not have a direct impact on the comparative consolidated group accounts as the comparative period represented the first period of existence of the group. |
| Cost or valuation at 3rd January 2026 is represented by: |
| Fixtures |
| Freehold | Plant and | and |
| property | machinery | fittings |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Valuation in 2024 | 12,082,648 | - | - |
| Cost | 4,476,319 | 3,448,101 | 3,609,285 |
| 16,558,967 | 3,448,101 | 3,609,285 |
| Motor | Computer |
| vehicles | equipment | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Valuation in 2024 | - | - | 12,082,648 |
| Cost | 13,388,723 | 295,811 | 25,218,239 |
| 13,388,723 | 295,811 | 37,300,887 |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| 11. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued |
| Group |
| The freehold properties, which are owned by Moreco Property Limited, were controlled by the Moreco Holdco Group from 31 December 2023 when the shares were acquired. The properties were initially recognised at historical cost and have been revalued to reflect their current fair value. 5 Properties were revalued in 2023 by Colliers International Property Consultants Limited on 30 November 2023. The other properties were revalued by CBRE Limited on 20 June 2025. The revaluation uplift has been previously recognised in other comprehensive income in the revaluation reserve net of deferred tax. |
| 12. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS |
| Company |
| Shares in |
| group |
| undertakings |
| £ |
| COST |
| At 29th December 2024 |
| and 3rd January 2026 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 3rd January 2026 |
| At 28th December 2024 |
| The group or the company's investments at the Balance Sheet date in the share capital of companies include the following: |
| Subsidiaries |
| Registered office: Second Floor Park View, Riverside Way, Camberley, United Kingdom, GU15 3YL |
| Nature of business: |
| % |
| Class of shares: | holding |
| 2026 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| Aggregate capital and reserves |
| Loss for the period | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| Registered office: Second Floor Park View, Riverside Way, Camberley, England, GU15 3YL |
| Nature of business: |
| % |
| Class of shares: | holding |
| 2026 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| Aggregate capital and reserves |
| Profit for the period |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| 12. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS - continued |
| Registered office: Second Floor Park View, Riverside Way, Camberley, United Kingdom, GU15 3YL |
| Nature of business: |
| % |
| Class of shares: | holding |
| 2026 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| Profit for the period |
| 13. | STOCKS |
| Group |
| 2026 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| Stocks | 798,255 | 591,327 |
| There is no material difference between the statement of financial position value and the replacement cost. Stocks are stated after a provision for impairment of £nil. |
| 14. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
| Group | Company |
| 2026 | 2024 | 2026 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Trade debtors | 1,333,825 | 1,405,769 |
| Amounts owed by participating interests | 12,336,047 | 11,280,000 | - | - |
| Other debtors | 1,936,611 | 220,154 |
| Directors' loan accounts | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| VAT | - | 2,302,725 |
| Prepayments and accrued income | 1,700,309 | 1,245,090 |
| 17,306,794 | 16,453,740 |
| 15. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
| Group | Company |
| 2026 | 2024 | 2026 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 17) | 134,335 | 93,381 |
| Hire purchase contracts (see note 18) | 879,522 | 494,166 |
| Trade creditors | 3,319,896 | 4,378,887 |
| Amounts owed to participating interests | 8,451,869 | 12,186,503 | - | - |
| Social security and other taxes | 925,326 | 1,488,689 |
| Other creditors | 743,459 | 257,929 |
| Accruals and deferred income | 6,046,978 | 6,767,135 |
| 20,501,385 | 25,666,690 |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| 16. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR |
| Group |
| 2026 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| Bank loans (see note 17) | 6,157,925 | - |
| Hire purchase contracts (see note 18) | 3,071,906 | 1,661,334 |
| 9,229,831 | 1,661,334 |
| 17. | LOANS |
| An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: |
| Group |
| 2026 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| Amounts falling due within one year or on | demand: |
| Bank overdrafts | 111,213 | 93,381 |
| Bank loans | 23,122 | - |
| 134,335 | 93,381 |
| Amounts falling due between two and five | years: |
| Bank loans - 2-5 years | 6,157,925 | - |
| 18. | LEASING AGREEMENTS |
| Minimum lease payments fall due as follows: |
| Group |
| Hire purchase |
| contracts |
| 2026 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| Net obligations repayable: |
| Within one year | 879,522 | 494,166 |
| Between one and five years | 3,071,906 | 1,661,334 |
| 3,951,428 | 2,155,500 |
| Group |
| Non-cancellable |
| operating leases |
| 2026 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| Within one year | 2,068,909 | 1,763,175 |
| Between one and five years | 7,619,577 | 5,295,675 |
| In more than five years | 5,564,381 | 5,028,796 |
| 15,252,867 | 12,087,646 |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| 19. | SECURED DEBTS |
| The following secured debts are included within creditors: |
| Group |
| 2026 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| Bank loans | 6,181,047 | - |
| Hire purchase contracts | 3,951,428 | 2,155,500 |
| Amounts owing to participating | 6,380,000 | - |
| 16,512,475 | 2,155,500 |
| Hire purchase contracts |
| The vehicles financed under the HP agreements are listed as security for the loans. At period end, the total net book value of these vehicles amounted to £4,709,728 (2024: £2,326,589). |
| Borrowings, security, and cross-guarantees |
| On 10 October 2025, Moreco Group Limited entered into a £6,100,000 floating-rate term loan facility with Barclays Bank PLC, fully drawn on 17 October 2025 and repayable quarterly to 17 October 2030. Moreco Holdco Limited is a guarantor to this facility under a composite debenture dated 27 October 2025, which creates fixed and floating charges over the assets of the borrower and guarantor entities. |
| As part of the refinancing, all prior security held by National Westminster Bank PLC and RSN Property Limited over the Group was released. |
| Intercompany loan subordination |
| Under the terms of the Barclays debenture and cross-guarantee, all intercompany balances between the borrower and guarantor entities are subordinated to the Barclays facility. Amounts owed to Moreco Holdco Limited by Moreco Group Limited or Moreco Property Limited may not be repaid, enforced, or otherwise settled without the prior written consent of Barclays Bank PLC. |
| 20. | PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES |
| Group |
| 2026 | 2024 |
| £ | £ |
| Deferred tax | 4,389,333 | 4,673,493 |
| Other provisions | 2,350,899 | 1,885,041 |
| Aggregate amounts | 6,740,232 | 6,558,534 |
| Group |
| Deferred | Other |
| tax | provisions |
| £ | £ |
| Balance at 29th December 2024 | 4,673,493 | 1,885,041 |
| Provided during period | - | 465,858 |
| Credit to Statement of Comprehensive Income during period | (284,160 | ) | - |
| Balance at 3rd January 2026 | 4,389,333 | 2,350,899 |
| The dilapidation provision comprises property dilapidations. |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| 21. | CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL |
| Allotted, issued and fully paid: |
| Number: | Class: | Nominal | 2026 | 2024 |
| value: | £ | £ |
| Ordinary | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| There is a single class of ordinary shares. There are no restrictions on the distribution of dividends and the repayment of capital. |
| 22. | RESERVES |
| Group |
| Retained | Revaluation |
| earnings | reserve | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ |
| At 29th December 2024 | (3,742,053 | ) | 9,061,986 | 5,319,933 |
| Profit for the period | 525,160 | 525,160 |
| At 3rd January 2026 | (3,216,893 | ) | 9,061,986 | 5,845,093 |
| Company |
| Retained |
| earnings |
| £ |
| At 29th December 2024 |
| Profit for the period |
| At 3rd January 2026 |
| Retained earnings represents reserves available for distribution to the holders of ordinary shares. |
| The revaluation reserve arises from the periodic revaluation of freehold property and land and reflects unrealised gains; as such, it is not distributable to shareholder. |
| 23. | PENSION COMMITMENTS |
| The Group contributes to the personal pension schemes of certain employees. The assets of the schemes are held separately from those of the Group in independently administered funds. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Group to the funds. |
| Actual contributions payable by the Group was £1,359,110 (2024: £2,013,203). |
| Payments outstanding at the period-end amounted to £220,391 (2024: £219,954). |
| MORECO HOLDCO LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15281074) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 29TH DECEMBER 2024 TO 3RD JANUARY 2026 |
| 24. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
| All transactions are conduced under normal commercial terms |
| The Group has adopted the Financial Reporting Standard (FRS) 102 and has applied the Reduced Disclosure Framework in regards to related party transactions. |
| During the year, the Group made purchases and sales of £39,170,468 (2024: £25,407,545) and £351,086 (2024: £36,129) respectively with Nijjar Dairies Limited, a Company with mutual directors. At year end, an amount of £771,869 (2024: £426,503) was due to them. |
| In addition, Group previously received a loan from Nijjar Dairies Limited. At year end, an amount of £Nil (2024: £480,00) was due to them in relation to the loan previously received. |
| The Group further incurred recharges of £2,882,775 (2024: £2,128,388) from RSN Property Limited, a Company with mutual directors. At year end, an amount of £56,047 (2024: £Nil) was due from them. |
| The Group further received a loan from KBR22 Limited, a company with a mutual director. At year end, an amount of £1,300,000 (2024: £Nil) was due to them. |
| The Group previously received a loan from a Company with common directors, which was advanced to another Company with common directors. At year end, an amount of £6,380,000 and £12,280,000 was due to and from them respectively (2024: £11,280,000). |
| 25. | POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS |
| During March 2026, the Group completed the disposal of its property at 7a Thorpe Drive, Banbury, for total consideration of £475,000. The disposal does not provide evidence of conditions that existed at the reporting date of 3 January 2026, and is therefore treated as a non-adjusting event. |
| During May 2026, the Group completed the disposal of its property at Highlands Farm, Brook Street, Erith, for total consideration of £2,315,000. The disposal does not provide evidence of conditions that existed at the reporting date of 3 January 2026, and is therefore treated as a non-adjusting event. |
| During May 2026, the Group completed the disposal of its property at North West of Manor Road, Swindon, for total consideration of £650,000. The disposal does not provide evidence of conditions that existed at the reporting date of 3 January 2026, and is therefore treated as a non-adjusting event. |
| As a result, the carrying amounts of assets at the balance sheet date have not been adjusted. The proceeds and the resulting gain or loss will be recognised in the subsequent reporting period. |