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CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
(FORMERLY ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY SOLUTIONS UK LTD)








ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

 
CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
 

COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
Jason Alan Elder (appointed 27 February 2026)
Joyce Lean Lunsford (appointed 27 February 2026)
Gregory Alan Molter (appointed 27 February 2026)
Tony Taylor 




Registered number
SC146235



Registered office
Holm Street
Strathaven

Lanarkshire

ML10 6NB




Independent auditor
AAB Audit & Accountancy Limited

133 Finnieston Street

Glasgow

G3 8HB





 
CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic report
1 - 3
Directors' report
4 - 5
Directors' responsibilities statement
6
Independent auditor's report
7 - 10
Statement of comprehensive income
11
Statement of financial position
12
Statement of changes in equity
13
Notes to the financial statements
14 - 27


 
CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
 

STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Introduction
 
Crawford Scientific (UK) Ltd (formerly Element Materials Technology Laboratory Solutions UK Limited) (the “Company”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Crawford Scientific Holdings Limited. 

Until 27 February 2026 it was part of the whole Group of companies headed by EM Topco Limited or “Element”.  From 27 February 2026 it became part of a Group headed by Alchemy Analytical Group LLC or “AAG”. 

The principal activity of the Company throughout the current financial year and the prior year was to supply chromatography products, training, consultancy and technical services. The Company provides products and services to customers in the Pharma, Environmental and Life Sciences end markets supporting a wide range of laboratories.

Business review
 
For the year ending 31 December 2025, turnover rose to £21,184,965, marking a 1% increase compared to £20,977,086 in 2024. An increase in administrative expenses due mainly to a change in cost allocations across the wider Element Group led to a 14% decline in operating profit, which stood at £2,187,371, down from £2,542,456 in 2024.

The Directors believe the Company is well positioned for future growth through current market opportunities.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
While risk cannot be eliminated altogether, actions are taken to mitigate risk wherever possible. As a matter of policy, the Company does not enter into speculative activities. 

The material business and operational risks that the Directors consider the Company to be exposed to are:

Risk
Mitigating factor
Cyber security

Cyber-security and related risks are key emergent areas of critical importance for all businesses. Cyber threats can emanate from a wide variety of sources and could target various systems for a wide range of purposes, making response particularly difficult. In addition to business interruption and financial loss, the Company may suffer reputational damage.
The Company’s IT teams continually monitor cyber security developments as a business-as-usual activity. Working with a number of specialist and industry leading technical partners, multiple layers of business protection have been created through the use of advanced intrusion detection and protection systems, web access firewalls and advanced content filtering to combat denial of service attacks. The Company maintains CyberEssentials Plus accreditation. 

 
Innovation and digitisation

The risk that new entrants or new ways of working could seriously disrupt the consumables distribution sector.
Digitisation and novel ways of delivery to customers could in the longer term provide growth and position the Company well against its competitors. The Company has established new ways of working, to develop digital transformation strategies both externally and internally.

Primary amongst these is our e-commerce platform, which we have developed and improved over the past 5 years to offer a digital means of ordering and receiving quotations. The innovation in this area continues and we are guided by third party consultants on these improvements.  

We continue to digitise our back office and supply chain functions to provide an end to end digital solution.
 
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STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Risk
Mitigating factor
Workplace health and safety

The Company may be exposed to financial loss, regulatory action and potential liabilities for workplace injuries and fatalities. Specific examples would be the risk of vehicle accidents for employees travelling within the UK on business or injuries whilst handling materials. 
Managing its operations safely is the Company’s number one priority and the Company puts continued emphasis on the promotion of a culture which puts safety first and encourages employees to take personal responsibility for their actions.

Crawford’s Environment, Health and Safety (SHE) Standard provides the standards and frameworks that are required to be met across all areas. The Safety Standard has established roles, responsibilities and expectations for leadership, driving awareness of requirements and developing further accountability.                                                              
Risk Assessment register is maintained and updated on a continuous basis. 
 
Business continuity

Major incident or site closure resulting from factors including pandemics, natural disasters, or flood risks could cause a temporary closure of the Company’s facilities and result in a reduction in revenue.
The Company has Business Continuity Plans in place as well as Health & Safety policies. The business continuity plan is focussed on how to conduct business in the event of a major incident. 

The actual response during the emergency is captured in the Emergency Response plan, focused on communications, technology, infrastructure, customer service and supply chain. 
 
Liquidity and cashflow

The Company is exposed to a range of financial risks, both internally and externally driven, such as trade and intercompany non repayment of debt or fluctuation in foreign exchange rates.
In order to ensure that sufficient funds are available to fund ongoing operations and future developments, management regularly reviews the cash flow forecasts and financing arrangements of the business to ensure that there is sufficient funding in place. This includes reviews of the cash flow forecasts and operational performance of the entities from which the intercompany debt is due to monitor recoverability issues or the presence of indicators of impairment.
 
Recruitment and retention of key personnel

Failure to recruit or retain qualified personnel in key areas of the business may result in the Company failing to achieve its future growth aspirations.
Crawford’s employees are its greatest asset, and it is important that the Company continues to invest in recruiting and retaining the best technical experts and ensuring that the management team and other highly skilled personnel are invested in the business.

Retention of team members is a key deliverable for management. Attrition data is monitored for trends over time. Retention initiatives include development days and workshops for key leaders, improvements to onboarding process and enhanced reward initiatives. 

A range of programmes are being delivered to drive employee retention including Leadership development programmes; succession planning for senior leaders; employee assistance programs; and investments to support improved communications and engagement. 

We have achieved Gold Investors in People Award and actively engage with feedback reports to improve. 
 
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STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Risk
Mitigating factor
Consolidation of customer base and/or competition

Market consolidations and reduced customer base could lead to pressure in pricing and operational delivery.
The Company has Strategic and Key Account Management programmes in place designed to build strong customer relationships achieved through operational excellence and on-time-delivery, identify opportunities to grow and find ways to maintain success within the account.

Operational excellence principles and programmes are in place, designed to improve operational delivery, regularly monitoring performance against expectations.
Global economic and market conditions

Unmitigated delays in the receipt of orders or cancellation of existing contracts could affect the Company’s financial performance. Abnormal cost inflation may create pressure on the Company’s margin. If the Company is unable to continue trading profitably during periods of lower order intake or margin pressure, financial performance will deteriorate, and assets may be impaired.
The strength of our end-markets is an important driver for our growth. We actively monitor lead economic indicators in the market to support investment.

The nature of the business and its variable cost base allows Management the flexibility to control costs and limit the impact of any global downturn. The Company continues to focus on cost control and efficiency programs to limit the impact of any abnormal cost inflation. 

Pricing is tracked by customer and contract on a monthly basis, allowing the Company real-time information on performance relative to external economic conditions, allowing the opportunity to increase prices if required. The sales team conduct annual pricing workshops to continue to drive best practice across the organisation.

In accordance with its risk management guidelines the Company raises awareness of business risks at all operational management levels and encourages all management teams to assess and manage risk appropriately. The Company ensures that appropriate insurance cover is in place for the Company in respect of the customarily insured liabilities and claims. The risks are monitored by the Directors on a regular basis.

Financial key performance indicators
 
The Directors monitor the Company's performance in a number of ways including key performance indicators. The current year and prior year financial performance indicators were as follows:


2025
£
2024
£
Revenue
21,184,965
20,977,086
Gross profit
33%
34%
Net assets
6,984,106
9,566,109
EBITDA
2,187,371
2,542,456


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.


Tony Taylor
Director
Date: 4 September 2026

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DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Principal activity

The principal activities of the Company throughout this year and the prior year was to supply chromatography products, training, consultancy and technical services.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £2,060,913 (2024 - £2,442,490).

A divisional group reorganisation took place during the year ended 31 December 2025 and 31 December 2024. The Company distributed a dividend of £4,642,916 (2024: £896,883) and a dividend in specie of £nil (2024: £9,616,114) to its immediate parent, Crawford Scientific Holdings Limited.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

Tony Taylor 
Claire Rose Collins (resigned 14 March 2025)
Michael Coenraad Graswinckel (resigned 26 March 2025)
Gail Louise Hunter (appointed 14 March 2025, resigned 27 February 2026)

Political contributions

The Company made no political donations and incurred no political expenditure during the year (2024: £nil)

Going concern

The Company’s business activities, together with factors likely to affect its future development, performance and position are considered by the Directors on an annual basis.

The Directors have, at the time of approving the financial statements, a reasonable expectation that the Company has the adequate resources for the Company to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing these financial statements. Further detail is contained in the statement on going concern within note 2.3 to the financial statements. 

Financial risks

The Directors have chosen to include information on financial risks within the principal risks and uncertainties section in the strategic report.

Future developments

The Directors are not aware, at the date of this report, of any likely major changes in the Company's activities.

Employee consultation

The Company places considerable value on the involvement of its employees and has continued to keep them informed on matters affecting them as employees and on the various factors affecting the performance of the Company. This is achieved through formal and informal meetings, the Company’s intranet and internet sites, and presentations for employees of the financial performance of the Company. Employee representatives are consulted regularly on a wide range of matters affecting their current and future interests, as noted within the strategic report.

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DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Disabled employees

Applications for employment by disabled persons are always fully considered, bearing in mind the abilities of the applicant concerned. In the event of members of staff becoming disabled every effort is made to ensure that their employment with the Company continues and that appropriate training is arranged. It is the policy of the Company that the training, career development and promotion of disabled persons should, as far as possible, be identical to that of other employees.

Directors’ insurance and indemnities

As permitted by the Companies Act 2006, the Company purchases and maintains directors’ and officers’ insurance cover against certain legal liabilities and costs incurred by the Directors and Officers of the Company, in the performance of their duties. The Company has also granted an indemnity to each of its directors in relation to the Directors’ exercise of their powers, duties and responsibilities as directors of the Company, the terms of which are in the Companies Act 2006.

Disclosure of information to auditor

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditor is unaware, and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditor is aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

On 27 February 2026, the share capital of LCP Bidco Limited (who own this Company’s immediate parent, Crawford Scientific Holdings Limited) was sold by Element to AAG GB Inc, a subsidiary of Alchemy Analytical Group LLC, based in Michigan. In the opinion of the Directors of the Company, this is not likely to significantly affect the operations of the Company, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Company.

Auditor

The auditor, AAB Audit & Accountancy Limitedwill 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.
 


Tony Taylor
Director
Date: 4 September 2026

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CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
 

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic report, the Directors' report 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 applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. 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 of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.

 In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgements 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 Company 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 to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Crawford Scientific (UK) Ltd (formerly Element Materials Technology Laboratory Solutions UK Limited) (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 December 2025, which comprise the Statement of comprehensive income, the Statement of financial position, the Statement of changes in equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe 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 the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 31 December 2025 and of its profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


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 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.


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 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.


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 ReportOur 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.


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Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

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
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company 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 in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the 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 Directors' responsibilities statement set out on page 6, 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 is 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 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 Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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Auditor's 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 an Auditor's 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 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 obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks within which the company operates, focusing on those laws and regulations that have a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The laws and regulations we considered in this context were the Companies Act 2006 and Taxation legislation. 

We identified the greatest risk of material impact on the financial statements from irregularities including fraud to be:

Management override of controls to manipulate the company’s key performance indicators to meet targets;
Timing of revenue recognition;
Management judgement applied in calculating estimates and provisions; and 
Compliance with relevant laws and regulations which directly impact the financial statements and those that the company needs to comply with for the purpose of trading.

Our audit procedures to respond to these risks included:

Testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness;
Testing a sample of revenue transactions and associated recognition of revenue on projects ongoing across the year end to ensure appropriate; 
Evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business;
Reviewing judgements made by management in their calculation of accounting estimates for potential management bias;
Enquiries of management about litigation and claims and inspection of relevant correspondence;
Reviewing legal and professional fees to identify indications of actual or potential litigation, claims and any non-compliance with laws and regulations;
Reviewing and sample of year end debtor balances to ensure post year end receipts support debtor recoverability; 
Performing a disclosure checklist on the financial statements to ensure Companies Act 2006 requirements are satisfied; 
Analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected trends or relationship; and 
Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance to identify any matters indicating actual or potential fraud.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD (CONTINUED)


Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements (continued)

Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.


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 Auditor's report.


Other matters which we are required to address
 

In the previous accounting year the directors of the Company took advantage of audit exemption under S479 of the Companies Act 2006. Therefore the prior year financial statements (31 December 2024) were not subject to audit.


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 2006Our 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 Auditor's 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.


Stuart Rose (Senior statutory auditor)
for and on behalf of
AAB Audit & Accountancy Limited
Statutory Auditor
133 Finnieston Street
Glasgow
G3 8HB

4 September 2026
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CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
 

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
21,184,965
20,977,086

Cost of sales
  
(14,190,696)
(13,850,811)

Gross profit
  
6,994,269
7,126,275

Administrative expenses
  
(4,985,980)
(4,714,623)

Other operating income
 5 
11,064
29,336

Operating profit
 6 
2,019,353
2,440,988

Interest receivable
 9 
2,326
-

Interest payable
 10 
(551)
-

Profit before tax
  
2,021,128
2,440,988

Tax on profit
 11 
39,785
1,502

Profit for the financial year
  
2,060,913
2,442,490

There was no other comprehensive income for 2025 (2024:£NIL).

The notes on pages 14 to 27 form part of these financial statements.

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CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: SC146235

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 13 
435,988
344,859

Tangible assets
 14 
496,728
538,343

  
932,716
883,202

Current assets
  

Stocks
 15 
1,397,247
1,201,448

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 16 
3,837,860
7,622,974

Cash at bank and in hand
  
2,194,295
1,449,577

  
7,429,402
10,273,999

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
(1,378,012)
(1,591,092)

Net current assets
  
 
 
6,051,390
 
 
8,682,907

  

Net assets
  
6,984,106
9,566,109


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 19 
25,438
25,438

Share premium account
 20 
248,943
248,943

Profit and loss account
 20 
6,709,725
9,291,728

  
6,984,106
9,566,109


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 

Tony Taylor
Director
Date: 4 September 2026

The notes on pages 14 to 27 form part of these financial statements.

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CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£


At 1 January 2024
25,438
248,943
17,362,235
17,636,616



Profit for the year
-
-
2,442,490
2,442,490

Dividends paid
-
-
(10,512,997)
(10,512,997)



At 1 January 2025
25,438
248,943
9,291,728
9,566,109



Profit for the year
-
-
2,060,913
2,060,913

Dividends paid
-
-
(4,642,916)
(4,642,916)


At 31 December 2025
25,438
248,943
6,709,725
6,984,106


The notes on pages 14 to 27 form part of these financial statements.

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CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1.


General information

Crawford Scientific (UK) Limited (formerly Element Materials Technology Laboratory Solutions UK Limited) (the ‘Company’) is a private limited company incorporated in Scotland under the Companies Act 2006. The address of the registered office of the Company is Holm Street, Strathaven, Lanarkshire, ML10 6NB.

The principal activity of the Company throughout the current financial year and the prior year was to supply chromatography products, training, consultancy and technical services. 

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

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 management to exercise judgement in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d);
the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44 to 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments paragraphs 12.26 to 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A;
the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of EM Midco2 Limited as at 31 December 2025 and these financial statements may be obtained from Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ, United Kingdom.

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CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Going concern

The Directors have undertaken an exercise to review the appropriateness of the continued used of the going concern basis. The financial statements of the Company have been prepared on a going concern basis, as the Directors have concluded that the going concern basis continues to be appropriate.

The Company has, as at 31 December 2025, net assets of £6,984,106 (2024: £9,566,109). The Company has no external loans or other borrowings or complex financial instruments as at 31 December 2025 (2024: £nil). The Company has cash balances £2,194,295 at 31 December 2025 (2024: £1,449,577). The Company generated a profit after tax of £2,060,913 in the year ended 31 December 2025 (2024: profit after tax of £2,442,490).

The Directors believe that the Company is well placed to manage its business risks successfully, despite the current uncertain economic outlook. The Company’s forecasts and projections up to 31 December 2027, taking account of reasonably possible changes in trading performance, show that the Company should be able to operate within the level of its current facilities. After making enquiries, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The Company therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements. 

 
2.4

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

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CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.5

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

Rendering of services

Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the contract;
the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.

 
2.6

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

 
2.7

Government grants

Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. Grants relating to expenditure on tangible fixed assets are credited to profit or loss at the same rate as the depreciation on the assets to which the grant relates. The deferred element of grants is included in creditors as deferred income.

Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income in the same period as the related expenditure.

 
2.8

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

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CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.9

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Statement of financial position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 
2.10

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the reporting date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.


 
2.11

Intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

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.

 The estimated useful lives range as follows:

Computer software
-
3 years

Intangible assets are recognised from the development phase of a project if and only if certain specific criteria are met in order to demonstrate the asset will generate probable future economic benefits and that its cost can be reliably measured. The capitalised development costs are subsequently amortised on a straight-line basis over their useful economic lives, 3 years.

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CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.12

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is 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.

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:

Buildings
-
30 years
Property improvements
-
30 years
Fixtures and fittings
-
10 years
Computer equipment
-
3 years

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.

 
2.13

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each reporting date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

 
2.14

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.15

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

 
2.16

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.17

Financial instruments

The Company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other
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CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.17
Financial instruments (continued)

third parties, loans to related parties and investments in ordinary shares.

Debt instruments (other than those wholly repayable or recoverable within one year), including loans and other accounts receivable and payable are initially measured at the present value of the future cash flows and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are payable or receivable within one year, typically trade debtors and creditors, are measured, initially at transaction price and subsequently, carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. if objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the statement of profit or loss.

For financial assets measured at cost less imairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and best estimate of the recoverable amount, which is an approximation of the amount that the company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the balance sheet date.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheetwhen there is an 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.


 
2.18

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.


3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of financial statements, requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities as at the Balance sheet date and the amounts reported during the year for revenue and costs. However, the nature of estimation means that actual outcomes could differ from those estimates. 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. The Directors consider that there are no significant estimates in the preparation of these financial statements that may have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year.

The Directors consider that there are no critical accounting judgements made in preparation of these financial statements.

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CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

4.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:


2025
2024
£
£

Sale of goods and services
21,184,965
20,977,086


Revenue represents the amounts derived from the provision of goods and services which fall within the Company’s ordinary activities.

During the year to 31 December 2025, the company derived 14% (2024 - 17%) of its turnover out with the United Kingdom.


5.


Other operating income

2025
2024
£
£

Sales ledger write backs
10,950
29,222

Government grants receivable
114
114



6.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2025
2024
£
£

Loss on foreign exchange
23,023
12,430

Operating lease rentals
12,247
18,046

Amortisation of intangible assets
119,737
51,458

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
48,281
50,010

Fees payable to the Company's auditor for the audit of the Company's annual financial statements
26,500
-

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CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

7.


Employees

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


2025
2024
£
£

Wages and salaries
2,716,992
2,221,945

Social security costs
364,492
246,019

Penson costs
185,945
173,016

3,267,429
2,640,980


The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:


        2025
        2024
            No.
            No.







Sales and administration
60
56


8.


Directors remuneration

The 4 Directors who served during 2025 (2024: 4) are also Directors of other group companies and do not consider it possible to identify the proportion of their remuneration relating to their roles as Directors of this company.  The total remuneration for the Directors for services to the Group, whilst Directors of this entity, was £515,338 (2024: £833,100) of which £165,530 (2024: £85,349) has been paid through these financial statements.  There were no other short-term employee benefits paid to the Directors in the year (2024: £nil) and there were no retirement benefits accruing to the Directors under pension schemes as at 31 December 2025 (2024: £nil). 


9.


Interest receivable

2025
2024
£
£


Interest receivable
2,326
-


10.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2025
2024
£
£


Interest payable
551
-

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CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

11.


Taxation


2025
2024
£
£



Total current tax
-
-

Deferred tax


Current year
(39,785)
(6,058)

Adjustments in respect of prior periods
-
4,556

Total deferred tax
(39,785)
(1,502)


Tax on profit
(39,785)
(1,502)

Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2024 - lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%). The differences are explained below:

2025
2024
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
2,021,128
2,440,988


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%)
505,282
610,247

Effects of:


Fixed asset differences
3,987
-

Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
778
12,153

Adjustments in respect of prior periods
-
4,556

Group relief claimed for nil consideration
(549,832)
(628,458)

Total tax charge for the year
(39,785)
(1,502)


12.


Dividends

2025
2024
£
£


Dividends paid
4,642,916
10,512,997

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CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

13.


Intangible assets




Software assets under construction
Computer software
Total

£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2025
38,725
641,077
679,802


Additions
210,866
-
210,866


Transfers
(237,038)
237,038
-



At 31 December 2025

12,553
878,115
890,668



Amortisation


At 1 January 2025
-
334,943
334,943


Charge for the year
-
119,737
119,737



At 31 December 2025

-
454,680
454,680



Net book value



At 31 December 2025
12,553
423,435
435,988



At 31 December 2024
38,725
306,134
344,859

The Directors of the Company consider there to be no indicators of impairment in relation to the intangible software assets held.



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CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

14.


Tangible fixed assets


Freehold property
Property Improvements
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2025
270,000
407,649
96,068
108,320
882,037


Additions
-
2,000
-
4,705
6,705


Disposals
-
-
-
(632)
(632)



At 31 December 2025

270,000
409,649
96,068
112,393
888,110



Depreciation


At 1 January 2025
130,658
82,837
42,756
87,443
343,694


Charge for the year
13,201
12,647
7,757
14,676
48,281


Disposals
-
-
-
(593)
(593)



At 31 December 2025

143,859
95,484
50,513
101,526
391,382



Net book value



At 31 December 2025
126,141
314,165
45,555
10,867
496,728



At 31 December 2024
139,342
324,812
53,312
20,877
538,343


15.


Stocks

2025
2024
£
£

Finished goods and goods for resale
1,397,247
1,201,448



16.


Debtors

2025
2024
£
£


Trade debtors
3,541,649
3,541,796

Amounts owed by group undertakings
76,999
3,916,481

Prepayments and accrued income
82,486
67,756

Deferred taxation
136,726
96,941

3,837,860
7,622,974


Amounts owed by group undertakings are unsecured, interest free, have no fixed repayment date and are repayable upon demand.

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CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

17.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2025
2024
£
£

Trade creditors
586,799
1,056,179

Amounts owed to group undertakings
36,186
39,565

Other taxation and social security
446,207
377,750

Accruals and deferred income
308,820
117,598

1,378,012
1,591,092


Amounts owed to group undertakings are unsecured, interest free, have no fixed repayment date and are
repayable upon demand.


18.


Deferred taxation




2025


£






At beginning of year
96,941


Charged to profit or loss
39,785



At end of year
136,726

The deferred tax asset is made up as follows:

2025
2024
£
£


Fixed asset timing differences
131,010
93,402

Pension timing differences
5,716
3,539

136,726
96,941


19.


Share capital

2025
2024
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



25,438 (2024 - 25,438) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
25,438
25,438


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CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

20.


Reserves

Share premium account

The share premium account includes the premium on issue of the equity shares, net of any issue costs.

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss account represents cumulative profits or losses, net of dividends paid.


21.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately 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 £185,945 in year to 31 December 2025 (2024 - £173,016). Contributions totalling £22,862 (2024 - £15,549) were payable to the fund at the reporting date and are included in creditors.


22.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 2025 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2025
2024
£
£


Not later than 1 year
13,593
13,257

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
11,530
23,750

25,123
37,007


23.


Related party transactions

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption as a subsidiary undertaking from disclosing transactions between wholly owned subsidiaries within the group, as allowed under FRS 102 section 33, 'Related Party Transactions'.

The Directors are considered to be key management personnel of the Company. No other employees are considered to have authority or responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company.

There were no other related party transactions in the year (2024: £nil)


24.


Post balance sheet events

On 27 February 2026, the share capital of LCP Bidco Limited (who own this Company’s immediate parent, Crawford Scientific Holdings Limited) was sold by Element to AAG GB Inc, a subsidiary of Alchemy Analytical Group LLC, based in Michigan. In the opinion of the Directors of the Company, this is not likely to significantly affect the operations of the Company, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Company.

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CRAWFORD SCIENTIFIC (UK) LTD
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

25.


Controlling party

At the balance sheet date the Company’s ultimate parent undertaking is Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited, a company incorporated in Singapore. The Company’s immediate parent is Crawford Scientific Holdings Limited, registered in Scotland.

The parent company of the smallest group of which the Company is a member, and for which group financial statements are prepared, is EM Topco Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales. 

The parent undertaking of the largest Group of which the Company is a member and for which group financial statements are prepared is Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited, a company incorporated in Singapore.

Copies of the Group financial statements of EM Topco Limited are available from Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ, United Kingdom. EM Topco Limited’s registered office is 3rd Floor Davidson Building, 5 Southampton Street, London, United Kingdom, WC2E 7HA.

Subsequent to the balance sheet date, the ultimate controlling party of the Company became Alchemy Analytical Group LLC following a sale of the share capital. This transaction is disclosed as a post balance sheet event in note 24. 


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