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LARSON-JUHL UK LIMITED










ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026

 
LARSON-JUHL UK LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
Michael John Brown 
Arie Cornelis Bijsterveld (resigned 28 February 2026)
Paolo Botrugno 
Deborah Marion Fraser 
Michael John Durbridge (appointed 10 March 2026)




Company secretary
Deborah Marion Fraser



Registered number
01196875



Registered office
Unit 5 Bedford Logistics Park
Bell Farm Way

Kempston

Bedfordshire

MK43 9SS




Independent auditors
MHA
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

The Pinnacle

150 Midsummer Boulevard

Milton Keynes

Buckinghamshire

MK9 1LZ





 
LARSON-JUHL UK LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic Report
1 - 2
Directors' Report
3 - 4
Independent Auditors' Report
5 - 8
Statement of Comprehensive Income
9
Balance Sheet
10
Statement of Changes in Equity
11
Notes to the Financial Statements
12 - 29


 
LARSON-JUHL UK LIMITED
 
 
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026

Introduction
 
The Directors have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements of the company for the period ended 4 January 2026.

Business review
 
Sales in Larson-Juhl UK Limited in 2025 were 0.1% up on 2024, the upturn was mainly in the UK market. The key issues in the export market were generally weak markets in key territories. Margins increased by 0.4% of sales as product mix improved.

The Company continued its programme of building connectivity to its customer base backed up by very strong service performance. This work has proved very effective in maintaining and gaining market share and will continue in the coming years.

Larson-Juhl UK Limited is committed to protecting its IT infrastructure against cyber-attacks and has installed significant reliance in this area to safeguard the company’s systems, its customers and shareholders against the effect of malicious cyber attacks. This work is ongoing.

Overall, operating incomes exceeded expectations due to sophisticated control of costs and balance sheet strength. Therefore, the directors are satisfied with the overall performance of the business.   

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The main risks for the company are associated with the growth profile for the UK economy and in turn from global issues such as the Ukraine war and international trade barriers. In addition, there are UK specific issues that are of concern including the increase in Employers NI and Business Rates. These affect the company and of course its customers.

Financial key performance indicators
 

.


P/e 4 January 2026
P/e 29 December 2024
P/e 31 December 2023
P/e 1 January 2023
Stock turn

1.98

1.8

2.2
 
2.4
 
Debtor days

53

50

46
 
53
 
Creditor days

33

28

25
 
26
 
Fill rates (%)

95

95

95
 
93
 
Stock days

183

201

169
 
149
 

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LARSON-JUHL UK LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026


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





Michael John Brown
Director

Date: 24 September 2026

Page 2

 
LARSON-JUHL UK LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the period ended 4 January 2026.

Directors' responsibilities statement

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 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.

Principal activity

Larson-Juhl UK Limited distributes framing materials principally moulding, mountboard and ready made frames to bespoke and contract framers. Geographically the main market for the Company is the British Isles but the Company also exports to over 40 countries worldwide.

Results and dividends

The profit for the period, after taxation, amounted to £1,039,974 (2024 - £1,817,869).

Dividends paid and declared in the period amounted to £1,000,000 (Period ended 29 December 2024 - £1,775,786).

Directors

The directors who served during the period were:

Michael John Brown 
Arie Cornelis Bijsterveld (resigned 28 February 2026)
Paolo Botrugno 
Deborah Marion Fraser 

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LARSON-JUHL UK LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026

Engagement with employees

During the year regular meetings are held between management and employees to allow a free flow of information and ideas. The Directors recognise the benefits by keeping employees informed on the progress of the Company and its performance.

Health & Safety of employees is paramount and it is our policy to consider the skills of disabled persons fully and fairly. Opportunities are available to disabled employees for training, career development and promotion. Where existing employees become disabled, it is the Company’s policy to provide continuing employment wherever practicable in the same or an alternative position and to provide appropriate training if required.

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, MHA, 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.
 





Michael John Brown
Director

Date: 24 September 2026

Page 4

 
LARSON-JUHL UK LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LARSON-JUHL UK LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Larson-Juhl UK Limited (the 'Company') for the period ended 4 January 2026, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including 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 4 January 2026 and of its profit for the period 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.


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LARSON-JUHL UK LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LARSON-JUHL UK LIMITED (CONTINUED)


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.


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 period 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.


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.


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.


Page 6

 
LARSON-JUHL UK LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LARSON-JUHL UK LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 3, 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.


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:

• enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims;

• enquiry of entity staff in tax and compliance functions to identify any instances of non-compliance with laws   and regulations;

• performing audit work over the risk of management override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for bias;

• reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance;

• reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to access compliance with applicable laws and regulations.


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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LARSON-JUHL UK LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LARSON-JUHL UK 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.





Neil Stern FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of
MHA
Statutory Auditors
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

 
Date:
 
MHA is the trading name of MHA Audit Services LLP, a limited liability partnership in England and Wales (registered number OC455542).
25 September 2026
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LARSON-JUHL UK LIMITED
 
 
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026

53 weeks ended 4 January 2026
52 weeks ended 29 December 2024
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
14,275,080
14,259,027

Cost of sales
  
(7,876,149)
(7,926,746)

Gross profit
  
6,398,931
6,332,281

Distribution costs
  
(924,873)
(884,607)

Administrative expenses
  
(4,122,229)
(3,291,471)

Operating profit
 5 
1,351,829
2,156,203

Interest receivable and similar income
 9 
7,042
24,821

Interest payable and similar expenses
 10 
(9,185)
-

Profit before tax
  
1,349,686
2,181,024

Tax on profit
 11 
(309,712)
(363,155)

Profit for the financial period
  
1,039,974
1,817,869

There was no other comprehensive income for 2026 (2024:£NIL).

The notes on pages 12 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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LARSON-JUHL UK LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 01196875

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 4 JANUARY 2026

4 January 2026
4 January 2026
29 December 2024
29 December 2024
Note
£
£
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 13 
742,960
1,034,215

  
742,960
1,034,215

Current assets
  

Stocks
 14 
4,032,088
3,994,626

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 15 
3,737,926
3,587,629

Cash at bank and in hand
 16 
1,053,431
1,623,316

  
8,823,445
9,205,571

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
(4,373,263)
(4,869,436)

Net current assets
  
 
 
4,450,182
 
 
4,336,135

Total assets less current liabilities
  
5,193,142
5,370,350

Provisions for liabilities
  

Provisions
 20 
(71,875)
(289,057)

  
 
 
(71,875)
 
 
(289,057)

Net assets
  
5,121,267
5,081,293


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 21 
1,709,998
1,709,998

Profit and loss account
 22 
3,411,269
3,371,295

  
5,121,267
5,081,293


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




Michael John Brown
Director

Date: 24 September 2026

The notes on pages 12 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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LARSON-JUHL UK LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£


At 31 December 2023
1,709,998
3,329,212
5,039,210



Profit for the period
-
1,817,869
1,817,869

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(1,775,786)
(1,775,786)



At 30 December 2024
1,709,998
3,371,295
5,081,293



Profit for the period
-
1,039,974
1,039,974

Dividends: Equity capital
-
(1,000,000)
(1,000,000)


At 4 January 2026
1,709,998
3,411,269
5,121,267


The notes on pages 12 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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LARSON-JUHL UK LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026

1.


General information

Larson-Juhl UK Limited is a limited liability company, incorporated in England & Wales.

The Registered Office and principal place of business is Unit 5 Bedford Logistics Park, Bell Farm Way, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK43 9SS.

The financial statements are prepared and rounded to the nearest £1.

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 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Berkshire Hathaway Inc, a company incorporated in the USA as at 4 January 2026 and these financial statements may be obtained from 1440 Kiewit Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska, USA.

 
2.3

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Directors have considered relevant information, including the annual budget, forecast future cash flows and the impact of subsequent events in making their assessment. The Directors have performed a robust analysis of forecast future cash flows taking into account the potential impact on the business of possible future scenarios arising from the cost of living crisis and other external economic factors. This analysis also considers the effectiveness of available measures to assist in mitigating the impact.

Based on these assessments and having regard to the resources available to the entity, the Directors have concluded that there is no material uncertainty and that they can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts.

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LARSON-JUHL UK LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
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.

 
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.

 
2.6

Operating leases: the Company as lessor

Rental income from operating leases is credited to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Amounts paid and payable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised as a reduction to income over the lease term on a straight-line basis, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern over which the lessor's benefit from the leased asset is diminished.

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LARSON-JUHL UK LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

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.

 
2.8

Interest income

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

 
2.9

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.

 
2.10

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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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.11

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the period 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.


 
2.12

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:

Plant and machinery
-
10% - 33% per annum
Office equipment
-
20% per annum

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.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
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 balance sheet 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

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.

Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

 
2.18

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.

Basic financial assets

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.18
Financial instruments (continued)

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
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.18
Financial instruments (continued)

method.

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

Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

 
2.19

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.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026

3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the Financial Statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported for revenues and expenses during the year. However, the
nature of estimation means that actual outcomes could differ from those estimates. There are no
judgments that have had a significant effect on amounts recognised in the Financial Statements.

i) Debtors

An allowance for doubtful debts is maintained for potential credit losses based upon managements
assessment of expected collectability of all accounts receivable. The allowance for doubtful accounts is
reviewed periodically to access the adequacy of the allowance. In making this assessment, management
takes into consideration any circumstances of which they are aware regarding a customers inability to
meet its financial obligations.

ii) Useful economic lives of tangible fixed assets

The useful economic lives used by the company in respect of tangible fixed assets are set out in the
accounting policies. These estimates are the best estimate based on past experience and expected
performance and are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain appropriate. The net book value of
tangible fixed assets as at 4 January 2026 was £742,960 after a depreciation charge in the period of £330,993.

iii) Provision for slow moving and obsolete stock

The provision is made in accordance with Company guidelines and based on past experiences. This
involves an assessment of the continuability of each stock line (eg discontinued) alongside a projection of
future sales based on management judgements. The stock provision recognised as at 4 January 2026 was £306,887 (as at 29 December 2024: £359,597).


4.


Turnover

The whole of the turnover is attributable to the one principle activity of the Company.

Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

53 weeks ended 4 January 2026
52 weeks ended 29 December 2024
£
£

United Kingdom
13,664,309
12,784,826

Rest of the world
610,771
1,474,201

14,275,080
14,259,027


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026

5.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

53 weeks ended 4 January 2026
52 weeks ended 29 December 2024
£
£

Exchange differences
(112,496)
(174,978)

Bad debt (reversal) / expense
49,389
19,408

Depreciation
330,994
30,018

Operating lease rentals - Lessee
504,951
546,681


6.


Auditors' remuneration

53 weeks ended 4 January 2026
52 weeks ended 29 December 2024
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the Company's financial statements
44,000
43,000

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption not to disclose amounts paid for non-audit services as these are disclosed in the consolidated accounts of the parent Company.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026

7.


Employees

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


53 weeks ended 4 January 2026
52 weeks ended 29 December 2024
£
£

Wages and salaries
1,439,403
1,355,252

Social security costs
691,163
771,241

Cost of defined contribution scheme
99,389
97,390

2,229,955
2,223,883


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


53 weeks ended 4 January 2026
52 weeks ended 29 December 2024
            No.
            No.







Selling and distribution
5
8



Administrative staff
10
10



Warehouse staff
25
25

40
43

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026

8.


Directors' remuneration

53 weeks ended 4 January 2026
52 weeks ended 29 December 2024
£
£

Directors' emoluments
183,800
89,620

Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
37,800
17,220

221,600
106,840


During the period retirement benefits were accruing to 1 director (2024 - NIL) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.


9.


Interest receivable

53 weeks ended 4 January 2026
52 weeks ended 29 December 2024
£
£


Other interest receivable
7,042
24,821

7,042
24,821


10.


Interest payable and similar expenses

53 weeks ended 4 January 2026
52 weeks ended 29 December 2024
£
£


Interest payable on overdue taxes
9,185
-

9,185
-

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026

11.


Taxation


53 weeks ended 4 January 2026
52 weeks ended 29 December 2024
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
366,164
377,808

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
(38,186)
41,173


327,978
418,981


Total current tax
327,978
418,981

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
(18,266)
63,279

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
-
(119,105)

Total deferred tax
(18,266)
(55,826)


Taxation on profit on ordinary activities
309,712
363,155
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026
 
11.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the period

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

53 weeks ended 4 January 2026
52 weeks ended 29 December 2024
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
1,349,686
2,181,024


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%)
337,422
545,256

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
8,129
1,464

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
(38,186)
(160,278)

Other differences
2,347
(23,287)

Total tax charge for the period
309,712
363,155


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.


12.


Dividends

53 weeks ended 4 January 2026
52 weeks ended 29 December 2024
£
£


Dividends
1,000,000
1,775,786

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026

13.


Tangible fixed assets







Plant and machinery
Office equipment
Total

£
£
£



Cost


At 30 December 2024
1,491,893
2,990,192
4,482,085


Additions
20,413
19,325
39,738


Disposals
(25,264)
(149,694)
(174,958)



At 4 January 2026

1,487,042
2,859,823
4,346,865



Depreciation


At 30 December 2024
739,173
2,708,697
3,447,870


Charge for the period on owned assets
152,387
178,606
330,993


Disposals
(25,264)
(149,694)
(174,958)



At 4 January 2026

866,296
2,737,609
3,603,905



Net book value



At 4 January 2026
620,746
122,214
742,960



At 29 December 2024
752,720
281,495
1,034,215


14.


Stocks

4 January 2026
29 December 2024
£
£

Finished goods and goods for resale
4,032,088
3,994,626


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026

15.


Debtors

4 January 2026
29 December 2024
£
£


Trade debtors
2,079,776
2,216,281

Amounts owed by group undertakings
682,755
418,808

Other debtors
91,711
130,655

Prepayments and accrued income
761,458
717,925

Deferred taxation
122,226
103,960

3,737,926
3,587,629



16.


Cash and cash equivalents

4 January 2026
29 December 2024
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
1,053,431
1,623,316



17.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

4 January 2026
29 December 2024
£
£

Trade creditors
719,656
809,684

Amounts owed to group undertakings
205,808
145,236

Corporation tax
-
104,494

Other taxation and social security
72,713
455,497

Other creditors
93,371
93,320

Accruals and deferred income
406,715
386,205

Share capital treated as debt
2,875,000
2,875,000

4,373,263
4,869,436


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026

18.


Financial instruments

Financial instruments are held at amortised cost.

19.


Deferred taxation






2025
2024


£

£






At beginning of year
103,960
48,134


Charged to profit or loss
18,266
55,826



At end of year
122,226
103,960

The deferred tax asset is made up as follows:

4 January 2026
29 December 2024
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
115,185
97,210

Short term timing differences
7,041
6,750

122,226
103,960


20.


Provisions






Dilapidations
Onerous lease
Total

£
£
£





At 30 December 2024
222,375
66,682
289,057


Charged to profit or loss
(150,500)
(66,682)
(217,182)



At 4 January 2026
71,875
-
71,875

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026

21.


Share capital

4 January 2026
29 December 2024
£
£
Shares classified as equity

Allotted, called up and fully paid



1,709,998 (2024 - 1,709,998) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
1,709,998
1,709,998

2025
2024
£
£
Shares classified as debt

Allotted, called up and fully paid



2,875,000 (2024 - 2,875,000) Redeemable preference shares of £1.00 each
2,875,000
2,875,000


The redeemable preference shares carry no voting rights and are redeemable at par at the option of the holder at two weeks notice to the Company. 


22.


Reserves

Profit and loss account

Profit and Loss account includes all current and previous period retained profits and losses.


23.


Contingent liabilities

The Company is part of a registered VAT group. In accordance with VAT group registration rules there is automatically a cross guarantee given to H.M. Revenue and Customs in respect of the combined VAT liability of the group companies.


24.


Pension commitments

The Company is party to a defined contribution 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 £99,389 (Period ended 29 December 2024: £97,390).

At the period end, there were balances outstanding to the scheme of £11,797 (Period ended 29 December 2024: £18,847).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 4 JANUARY 2026

25.


Commitments under operating leases

At 4 January 2026 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

4 January 2026
29 December 2024
£
£


Not later than 1 year
470,274
528,787

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
1,615,718
1,568,276

Later than 5 years
3,315,471
3,688,467

5,401,463
5,785,530

Lease payments recognised as an expense during the period amounted to £504,951 for the period ended 4 January 2026 (Period ended 29 December 2024: £546,681)


26.


Related party transactions

As a subsidiary undertaking of Berkshire Hathaway Inc, the Company has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS102 from disclosing transactions with other members of the group headed by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Transactions with other group companies are not disclosed since the ultimate parent company has prepared consolidated financial statements which are publicly available. 


27.


Controlling party

Northampton Acquisition Limited is the immediate parent undertaking of Larson-Juhl UK Limited. 

Berkshire Hathaway Inc, a company incorporated in the USA, is the controlling party and Ultimate Parent Undertaking of the largest group of which Larson-Juhl UK Limited is a member and for which consolidated financial statements are drawn up. The principal place of business of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is 1440 Kiewit Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68121, USA. The financial statements of the Group are available to the public from this address. 

 
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