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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED





ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

 
GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 

COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
J Fitzpatrick 
C A Fitzpatrick 
D Cooper (appointed 16 May 2025)




Registered number
10186928



Registered office
64 North Row

Mayfair

London

W1K 7DA




Independent auditors
AAB Audit & Accountancy Limited

81 George Street

Edinburgh

EH2 3ES





 
GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic report
1 - 3
Directors' report
4
Directors' responsibilities statement
5
Independent auditors' report
6 - 9
Statement of comprehensive income
10
Balance sheet
11
Statement of changes in equity
12
Statement of cash flows
13
Analysis of net debt
14
Notes to the financial statements
15 - 28


 
GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

Introduction
 
The principal activity of the company continued to be the provision of corporate finance advisory services in relation to transactions and strategy for public and private companies within the energy sector. 

Business review
 
The Company delivered a decrease in revenue during the year, reflecting lower transaction activity particularly within the oil and gas sub-sector.  Performance continues to be driven by the successful execution of advisory mandates and the strength of relationships with clients in the energy sector.  Ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have introduced uncertainty and volatility in global oil and gas markets. This has influenced commodity price movements and contributed to variability in transaction activity and investment decision-making across the sector. The Company continues to monitor these developments and their potential impact on client activity.

During the year, the shareholders completed the sale of the Company to an Employee Ownership Trust (“EOT”). The transaction is intended to support long-term succession planning, align the interests of employees with the ongoing success of the business and provide continuity for clients. There has been no material change to the Company’s operations as a result of the transaction.

The Company reported a loss after tax of £290,005 (2025 - profit £1,835,688). The movement in profitability is primarily attributable to falls in revenue as described above.

The Company maintains a strong balance sheet position, supported by cash reserves and a disciplined approach to cost management.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The Company is exposed to a number of principal risks and uncertainties, including:
 
∙Market risk - Revenue is dependent on transactional activity within the energy sector, which can be cyclical and is heavily influenced by macroeconomic factors.
∙Revenue concentration risk - A significant proportion of revenue may be derived from a limited number of transactions or clients in any given year.
∙Key person risk - The business is reliant on the experience and relationships of senior personnel.
∙Regulatory risk - As an FCA-authorised firm, the Company is subject to ongoing regulatory requirements and compliance obligations.

These risks are inherent to the Company’s transaction-based business model.
 
The directors actively monitor these risks and have implemented appropriate controls to mitigate their potential impact.

Key Performance Indicators ("KPIs")
 
The Company’s key performance indicators are revenue and profit before tax. Performance during the year was below the prior year, reflecting the market conditions described above. The Company maintains a healthy pipeline of potential transactions and, if a proportion of these opportunities convert successfully, the directors expect performance to improve. Given the nature and size of the business, the directors do not currently consider additional non-financial KPIs to be necessary.

The Company maintained capital and liquidity resources in excess of the requirements applicable to it as a firm which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

The directors are satisfied that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

Section 172(1) Statement
 
In accordance with section 172(1) of the Companies Act 2006, the directors have acted in the way they consider, in good faith, would be most likely to promote the success of the Company for the benefit of its members as a whole.

In doing so, the directors have had regard to:
 
a) The likely long-term consequences of decisions - the directors consider the likely long-term consequences of their decisions and seek to manage the Company’s affairs in a manner that supports its sustainable success over time. In light of the Company’s employee ownership structure, the Board takes a measured view of long-term stewardship, succession, remuneration and the maintenance of a resilient financial position.
 
b) The interests of employees - the directors recognise that the Company’s employees are central to its long-term success. The Company seeks to attract, retain and develop high-calibre people by fostering a professional, collaborative and supportive working environment, encouraging ongoing training and development, and aligning employees’ interests with the sustainable success of the business through its employee ownership structure.
 
c) The need to foster strong business relationships with clients and counterparties - the Company’s success is closely linked to the strength of its relationships with clients, counterparties and other stakeholders. The directors seek to maintain high standards of service, professionalism and integrity, recognising that the Company’s reputation and long-term success depend on delivering trusted advice, understanding clients’ objectives and maintaining constructive relationships across the sector.
 
d) The impact of the Company’s operations on the community and the environment - the directors recognise the importance of conducting the Company’s business in a responsible manner, with due regard to its impact on the wider community and the environment. Given the nature of the Company’s activities, its direct environmental footprint is limited, but the directors seek to operate efficiently, maintain appropriate policies and procedures, and support a culture of responsible business practice.

e) The desirability of maintaining a reputation for high standards of business conduct - the directors recognise that the Company’s reputation is fundamental to its continued success as a trusted adviser. The Board therefore promotes a culture of integrity, professionalism and compliance, and seeks to ensure that the Company conducts its affairs in a manner consistent with applicable legal and regulatory requirements and the high standards expected by its clients, counterparties and other stakeholders.

f) The need to act fairly as between members of the Company - the directors recognise the importance of acting fairly in the interests of the Company’s members, having regard to the Company’s ownership structure following the sale to the Employee Ownership Trust. In that context, the Board seeks to ensure that decisions are taken in good faith in a manner that supports the sustainable success of the Company, while recognising the broader employee ownership framework within which the Company now operates. 

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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

Future Developments
 
The Company will continue to focus on delivering high-quality advisory services within its core sectors. While market conditions remain uncertain, the directors believe the Company is well positioned to capitalise on opportunities as they arise.

Since the balance sheet date, there have been changes in senior personnel. These non-adjusting events are being managed in the ordinary course of business and are not expected to have a material impact the Company’s ongoing operations.


On behalf of the board.



J Fitzpatrick
Director

Date: 27 July 2026

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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026.

Results and dividends

The loss for the year, after taxation, amounted to £290,005 (2025 - profit £1,835,688).

During the year dividends of £2,310,092 (2025 - £nil) were paid. 

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

J Fitzpatrick 
C A Fitzpatrick 
D Cooper (appointed 16 May 2025)

Disclosure of information to auditors

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 auditors are 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 auditors are aware of that information.

Auditors

The auditors, AAB Audit & Accountancy Limited, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

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





C A Fitzpatrick
Director

Date: 27 July 2026

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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

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;

∙state whether applicable UK 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 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 2006. They 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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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Gneiss Energy Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 March 2026, which comprise the Statement of comprehensive income, the Balance sheet, the Statement of cash flows, the Statement of changes in equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


∙give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 31 March 2026 and of its loss 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 Auditors' 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 Auditors' report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual Report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.


We have nothing to report in this regard.


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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED (CONTINUED)

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 5, 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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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED (CONTINUED)

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 an Auditors' report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these 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 UK Taxation legislation, and those governed by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

We considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in the following areas:

∙Timing of revenue recognition;
∙Compliance with relevant laws and regulations which may impact on the financial statements and those that the company needs to comply with for the purpose of trading;
∙Management override of controls to manipulate the Company's key performance indicators to meet targets. 

Our audit procedures to respond to these risks included: 

∙Discussions held with the legal and regulatory director and management including consideration of known or suspected instances of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations;
∙Reading and evaluating key correspondence with the FCA in relation to compliance with laws and regulations; 
∙Reviewing relevant meeting minutes;
∙Reviewing data regarding customer complaints in so far as they related to fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations;
∙Reviewed internal documentation and correspondence with regulators for evidence of irregularities;
∙Vouching revenue to supporting documentation to confirm timing and completeness; and
∙Reviewed areas of judgement and tested a sample of journal entries for indicators of management bias.

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 Auditors' report.


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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED (CONTINUED)

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 an Auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.





Stuart Rose (Senior statutory auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
AAB Audit & Accountancy Limited
 
Statutory Auditor
  
81 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3ES

27 July 2026
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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

2026
2025
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 3 
3,532,753
6,455,908

Cost of sales
  
(2,831,566)
(2,332,116)

Gross profit
  
701,187
4,123,792

Administrative expenses
  
(2,215,121)
(2,047,981)

Operating (loss)/profit
 4 
(1,513,934)
2,075,811

Interest receivable and similar income
 8 
1,714
24,727

Interest payable and similar expenses
 9 
(3,925)
(2,090)

Gain on current asset investments
  
1,120,629
319,477

(Loss)/profit before tax
  
(395,516)
2,417,925

Tax on (loss)/profit
 10 
105,511
(582,237)

(Loss)/profit for the financial year
  
(290,005)
1,835,688

There was no other comprehensive income for 2026 (2025:£NIL).

The notes on pages 15 to 28 form part of these financial statements.

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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:10186928

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2026

2026
2025
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 11 
17,689
29,976

Tangible assets
 12 
359,230
663,730

  
376,919
693,706

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 13 
1,159,166
3,778,071

Current asset investments
 14 
988,250
1,038,921

Cash at bank and in hand
 15 
456,811
309,212

  
2,604,227
5,126,204

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 16 
(376,527)
(516,817)

Net current assets
  
 
 
2,227,700
 
 
4,609,387

Total assets less current liabilities
  
2,604,619
5,303,093

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 18 
(3,188)
(101,565)

  
 
 
(3,188)
 
 
(101,565)

Net assets
  
2,601,431
5,201,528


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 19 
2
2

Profit and loss account
  
2,601,429
5,201,526

  
2,601,431
5,201,528


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




C A Fitzpatrick
Director

Date: 27 July 2026

The notes on pages 15 to 28 form part of these financial statements.

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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£


At 1 April 2024
2
3,365,838
3,365,840



Profit for the financial year
-
1,835,688
1,835,688



At 1 April 2025
2
5,201,526
5,201,528


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the financial year
-
(290,005)
(290,005)


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends (note 22)
-
(2,310,092)
(2,310,092)


At 31 March 2026
2
2,601,429
2,601,431


The notes on pages 15 to 28 form part of these financial statements.

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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

2026
2025
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

(Loss)/profit for the financial year
(290,005)
1,835,688

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
5,247
4,579

Depreciation of tangible assets
100,178
140,537

Loss on disposal of tangible assets and intangible assets
10,483
-

Interest payable
3,925
2,090

Interest receivable
(1,714)
(24,727)

Taxation charge
(105,510)
582,237

Decrease/(increase) in debtors
681,231
(1,209,402)

Increase/(decrease) in creditors
97,083
(313,528)

Corporation tax (paid)
(266,925)
(262,535)

Gain on current asset investments
(1,120,629)
(319,377)

Net cash generated from operating activities

(886,636)
435,562


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of intangible fixed assets
-
(19,850)

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(134,853)
(148,461)

Purchase of short-term listed investments
-
(675,000)

Sale of short-term listed investments
1,171,299
393,110

Interest received
1,714
24,727

Net cash from investing activities

1,038,160
(425,474)

Cash flows from financing activities

Interest paid
(3,925)
(2,090)

Net cash used in financing activities
(3,925)
(2,090)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
147,599
7,998

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
309,212
301,214

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
456,811
309,212


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
456,811
309,212

456,811
309,212


The notes on pages 15 to 28 form part of these financial statements.

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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 

ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026





At 1 April 2025
Cash flows
Other non-cash changes
At 31 March 2026
£

£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

309,212

147,599

-

456,811

Debt due within 1 year

(17,222)

17,222

(68,340)

(68,340)

Investments

1,038,921

(1,171,299)

1,120,628

988,250


1,330,911
(1,006,478)
1,052,288
1,376,721

The notes on pages 15 to 28 form part of these financial statements.

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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

1.


General information

Gneiss Energy Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The
registered office is 64 North Row, Mayfair, London, W1K 7DA. 

The principal activity of the company continued to be the provision of corporate finance advisory services in relation to transactions and strategy for public and private companies within the energy sector. 

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.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The company has enjoyed a successful period of post year end trading and the directors are positive about the future outlook. Fixed monthly revenue is in place by way of retainer income. On this basis, the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

 
2.3

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

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.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Turnover

Turnover is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the turnover can be reliably measured. Turnover 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 turnover is recognised:

Rendering of services

Turnover 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 turnover 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.

 
2.5

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.

  
2.6

Interest Income

Interest income is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income using the effective interest method.

 
2.7

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.8

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 Balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.9

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 balance sheet 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 balance sheet 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 balance sheet date.


 
2.10

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:

Website
-
5
years straight line

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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.11

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 recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Motor vehicles
-
25% reducing balance
Tenants improvements
-
10 years straight line
Office equipment
-
3 years straight line

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.

 
2.12

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.

 
2.13

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.

In the Statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Company's cash management.

 
2.14

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.

 
2.15

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Company's Balance sheet when the Company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.15
Financial instruments (continued)

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

Basic financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.15
Financial instruments (continued)

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

 
2.16

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.


Turnover

The whole of the turnover is attributable to the provision of corporate finance advisory services in relation to transactions and strategy for public and private companies within the energy sector. 

Turnover arose from operations based in the United Kingdom servicing customers both in the United Kingdom and overseas.


4.


Operating (loss)/profit

The operating (loss)/profit is stated after charging:

2026
2025
£
£

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
100,179
140,537

Amortisation of intangible fixed assets
5,247
4,579


5.


Auditors' remuneration

2026
2025
£
£


Audit of these financial statements
20,000
19,290

Other services relating to taxation and business advisory
101,864
81,114
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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

6.


Employees

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


2026
2025
£
£

Wages and salaries
2,325,962
1,798,009

Social security costs
288,143
247,654

Cost of defined contribution scheme
66,099
107,474

2,680,204
2,153,137


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


        2026
        2025
            No.
            No.







Employees
18
19


7.


Directors' remuneration

2026
2025
£
£

Directors' emoluments
198,328
-

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
10,250
-

208,578
-


The highest paid director received remuneration of £191,127 (2025 - £nil). 

The value of the Company's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £10,250 (2025 - £nil).


8.


Interest receivable

2026
2025
£
£


Other interest receivable
1,714
24,727

1,714
24,727

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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

9.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2026
2025
£
£


Other interest payable
3,925
2,090

3,925
2,090


10.


Taxation


2026
2025
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
-
574,058

Adjustments in respect of prior periods
(7,134)
(2,692)


(7,134)
571,366


Total current tax
(7,134)
571,366

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
(103,364)
8,179

Adjustments in resepct of prior periods
4,987
2,692

Total deferred tax
(98,377)
10,871


Tax on (loss)/profit
(105,511)
582,237
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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
 
10.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2025 - lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2025 - 25%). The differences are explained below:

2026
2025
£
£


(Loss)/profit on ordinary activities before tax
(395,516)
2,417,925


(Loss)/profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2025 - 25%)
(38,401)
604,482

Effects of:


Fixed asset differences
(8,131)
5,523

Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
96,832
84,170

Income not taxable for tax purposes
(280,157)
(111,938)

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of previous periods
(7,133)
(2,692)

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of previous periods - deferred tax
4,987
2,692

Other permanent differences
1,625
-

Chargeable gains
124,867
-

Total tax charge for the year
(105,511)
582,237


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.

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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

11.


Intangible assets




Website

£



Cost


At 1 April 2025
42,745


Disposals
(17,600)



At 31 March 2026

25,145



Amortisation


At 1 April 2025
12,769


Charge for the year on owned assets
5,247


On disposals
(10,560)



At 31 March 2026

7,456



Net book value



At 31 March 2026
17,689



At 31 March 2025
29,976



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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

12.


Tangible fixed assets


Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2025
413,276
511,875
182,072
1,107,223


Additions
57,329
56,610
20,914
134,853


Disposals
(466,247)
(134,819)
(53,979)
(655,045)



At 31 March 2026

4,358
433,666
149,007
587,031



Depreciation


At 1 April 2025
200,136
87,901
155,456
443,493


Charge for the year on owned assets
38,493
47,142
14,544
100,179


Disposals
(235,306)
(31,942)
(48,623)
(315,871)



At 31 March 2026

3,323
103,101
121,377
227,801



Net book value



At 31 March 2026
1,035
330,565
27,630
359,230



At 31 March 2025
213,140
423,974
26,616
663,730


13.


Debtors

2026
2025
£
£


Trade debtors
302,243
1,030,305

Other debtors
262,978
1,900,101

Prepayments and accrued income
593,945
847,665

1,159,166
3,778,071



14.


Current asset investments

2026
2025
£
£

Other investments
988,250
1,038,921

988,250
1,038,921


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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

15.


Cash and cash equivalents

2026
2025
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
456,811
309,212

456,811
309,212



16.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2026
2025
£
£

Trade creditors
132,418
51,789

Corporation tax
-
274,059

Other taxation and social security
84,790
74,872

Other creditors
105,469
17,222

Accruals and deferred income
53,850
98,875

376,527
516,817



17.


Financial instruments

2026
2025
£
£

Financial assets


Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
1,445,061
1,348,133

Financial assets measured at amortised cost
479,891
2,930,406

1,924,952
4,278,539


Financial liabilities


Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
(285,297)
(167,886)


Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss comprise of cash at bank and short term investments.


Financial assets measured at amortised cost comprise of trade debtors and other debtors. 


Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost comprise of trade creditors, other creditors and accruals.




 

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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

18.


Deferred taxation




2026


£






At beginning of year
(101,565)


Charged to profit or loss
98,377



At end of year
(3,188)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2026
2025
£
£


Fixed asset timing differences
(69,844)
(102,630)

Short term timing differences
2,097
1,065

Losses and other deductions
64,559
-

(3,188)
(101,565)


19.


Share capital

2026
2025
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



2 (2025 - 2) Ordinary share shares of £1.00 each
2
2



20.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are charged to the profit and loss in the period in which they relate. At the year-end, contributions of £68,340 (2025 - £17,222) were outstanding and are included within other creditors. The balance was settled post year-end. 


21.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 March 2026 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2026
2025
£
£


Not later than 1 year
20,000
20,000

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
40,000
60,000

60,000
80,000

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GNEISS ENERGY LIMITED
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

22.


Related party transactions

On 25 November 2025, the Gneiss Energy Employee Ownership Trust (“EOT”) acquired 100% of the ordinary share capital of the Company from the former shareholders. The EOT is under the control of the trustee, Gneiss Energy Trustee Limited, a company with common directors. 

The consideration was partly payable on completion and partly deferred over an unspecified period of no longer than 10 years. Under the terms of the transaction, deferred consideration is payable by the EOT to the former shareholders as and when the EOT has sufficient funds available. The Company is not party to the deferred consideration arrangement and accordingly no liability has been recognised by the Company in respect of these amounts.

During the period, the Company paid dividends of £2,310,092 to the EOT to enable the EOT to meet consideration payments to the former shareholders. 

Through the EOT completion mechanism, directors loan balances totalling £240,500 were settled. There were no director's loan balances outstanding at the year end (2024: £340,000).

During the period, the Company advanced £41,868 to an entity under common control and received repayments of £30,100. Following completion of the EOT transaction, the Company ceased to be under common control. No balance was outstanding at the year end (2025: £1,539,485 due from related parties).




23.


Controlling party

Following the transaction disclosed at note 22, the Company is under the control of the Trustees of the Gneiss Energy Employee Ownership Trust.

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