| Manuscript Pen Company Ltd |
| Notes to the Accounts |
| for the year ended 31 December 2025 |
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Accounting policies |
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Basis of preparation |
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The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (as applied to small entities by section 1A of the standard). |
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Turnover |
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Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. |
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Goodwill |
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Goodwill arising on acquisitions consists of the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets of the businesses acquired. Goodwill arising on acquisitions is capitalised as a fixed asset and amortised on a straight line basis over its estimated useful life up to a maximum of 10 years. To the extent that the carrying value exceeds the value in use, determined from the estimated discounted future cash flows, goodwill is written down to the value in use and an impairment charge is recognised in the profit and loss account. |
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Intangible fixed assets |
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Intangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative amortisation and any accumulative impairment losses. |
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Development costs will be amortised when the company starts to receive economic benefits from these costs. |
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Tangible fixed assets |
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Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life, as follows: |
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Leasehold land and buildings |
not provided |
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Plant, machinery, fixtures and fittings |
5-15% straight line |
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Tools |
5-15% straight line |
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The directors consider that leasehold properties are maintained in such a state that their residual value is at least equal to their net book value. As a result, the corresponding depreciation would not be material and therefore is not charged in the profit and loss account. |
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Investments |
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Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures are measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Listed investments are measured at fair value. Unlisted investments are measured at fair value unless the value cannot be measured reliably, in which case they are measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Changes in fair value are included in the profit and loss account. |
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Stocks |
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Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first in first out method. The carrying amount of stock sold is recognised as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised. Where necessary, provision is made for obsolete, slow moving and defective stocks. |
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Debtors |
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Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. |
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Creditors |
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Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method. |
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Taxation |
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A current tax liability is recognised for the tax payable on the taxable profit of the current and past periods. A current tax asset is recognised in respect of a tax loss that can be carried back to recover tax paid in a previous period. Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences between the recognition of income and expenses in the financial statements and their inclusion in tax assessments. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference, except for revalued land and investment property where the tax rate that applies to the sale of the asset is used. Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted. |
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Provisions |
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Provisions (ie liabilities of uncertain timing or amount) are recognised when there is an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that economic benefit will be transferred to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. |
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Foreign currency translation |
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Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recognised at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction. At the end of each reporting period foreign currency monetary items are translated at the closing rate of exchange. Non-monetary items that are measured at historical cost are translated at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are charged to profit or loss. |
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Leased assets |
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A lease is classified as a finance lease if it transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership. All other leases are classified as operating leases. The rights of use and obligations under finance leases are initially recognised as assets and liabilities at amounts equal to the fair value of the leased assets or, if lower, the present value of the minimum lease payments. Minimum lease payments are apportioned between the finance charge and the reduction in the outstanding liability using the effective interest rate method. The finance charge is allocated to each period during the lease so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Leased assets are depreciated in accordance with the company's policy for tangible fixed assets. If there is no reasonable certainty that ownership will be obtained at the end of the lease term, the asset is depreciated over the lower of the lease term and its useful life. Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense on a straight line basis over the lease term. |
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Pensions |
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Contributions to defined contribution plans are expensed in the period to which they relate. |
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Customer discounts, rebates and allowances |
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The company accounts for discounts, rebates and allowances, charged to the company by customers, in the period in which the claim or deduction is taken. |
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Consolidation |
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In the opinion of the directors, the company and its subsidiary undertaking comprise a small group. The company has therefore taken advantage of the exemption provided by Section 398 of the Companies Act 2006 not to prepare group accounts. |
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Employees |
2025 |
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2024 |
| Number |
Number |
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Average number of persons employed by the company |
36 |
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36 |
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Intangible fixed assets |
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Goodwill |
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Intellectual property rights and Nib manu- facture |
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Develop- ment costs |
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Total |
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£ |
£ |
£ |
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Cost |
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At 1 January 2025 |
184,488 |
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42,664 |
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203,050 |
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430,202 |
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At 31 December 2025 |
184,488 |
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42,664 |
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203,050 |
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430,202 |
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Amortisation |
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At 1 January 2025 |
102,972 |
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42,664 |
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- |
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145,636 |
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Provided during the year |
18,441 |
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- |
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- |
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18,441 |
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At 31 December 2025 |
121,413 |
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42,664 |
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- |
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164,077 |
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Net book value |
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At 31 December 2025 |
63,075 |
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203,050 |
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266,125 |
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At 31 December 2024 |
81,516 |
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- |
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203,050 |
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284,566 |
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Goodwill is being written off in equal annual instalments over its estimated economic life of 10 years. |
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| 4 |
Tangible fixed assets |
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Leasehold property |
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Plant, machinery, fixtures and fittings |
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Tools |
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Total |
| £ |
£ |
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£ |
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Cost |
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At 1 January 2025 |
128,988 |
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487,844 |
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345,587 |
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962,419 |
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Additions |
6,909 |
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13,969 |
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- |
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20,878 |
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Disposals |
- |
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(307) |
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- |
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(307) |
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At 31 December 2025 |
135,897 |
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501,506 |
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345,587 |
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982,990 |
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Depreciation |
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At 1 January 2025 |
- |
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356,878 |
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338,066 |
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694,944 |
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Charge for the year |
- |
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30,102 |
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3,036 |
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33,138 |
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On disposals |
- |
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(26) |
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- |
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(26) |
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At 31 December 2025 |
- |
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386,954 |
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341,102 |
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728,056 |
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Net book value |
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At 31 December 2025 |
135,897 |
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114,552 |
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4,485 |
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254,934 |
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At 31 December 2024 |
128,988 |
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130,966 |
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7,521 |
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267,475 |
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Debtors |
2025 |
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2024 |
| £ |
£ |
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Trade debtors |
998,236 |
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821,395 |
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Other debtors |
148,872 |
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122,979 |
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1,147,108 |
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944,374 |
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
2025 |
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2024 |
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£ |
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Bank loans and overdrafts |
558,480 |
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203,744 |
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Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts |
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11,489 |
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Trade creditors |
614,698 |
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453,079 |
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Amounts owed to group undertakings and undertakings in which the company has a participating interest |
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25,933 |
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46,700 |
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Taxation and social security costs |
238,123 |
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155,825 |
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Other creditors |
164,031 |
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68,818 |
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1,601,265 |
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939,655 |
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Creditors: amounts falling due after one year |
2025 |
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2024 |
| £ |
£ |
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Amounts owed to group undertakings and undertakings in which the company has a participating interest |
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200,000 |
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200,000 |
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Secured debt |
2025 |
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2024 |
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£ |
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Creditors include: |
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Hire purchase contracts |
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11,489 |
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Trade finance facilities |
558,480 |
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129,281 |
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The hire purchase liability is secured against the assets to which the liability relates. |
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The company operates a trade finance facilities secured by a fixed and floating charge over the company's assets and a cross guarantee from its parent company. |
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The company is party to a cross-guarantee with its parent company in regard to bank borrowings secured against the assets of both companies. At 31 December 2025, the secured loan held by its parent company amounted to £584,697 (2024 - £490,000). |
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Other financial commitments |
2025 |
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2024 |
| £ |
£ |
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Total future minimum payments under non-cancellable operating leases |
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108,987 |
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90,624 |
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Controlling party |
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The directors regard Highley Pens Limited, a company registered in England and Wales, as the ultimate controlling party. |
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Other information |
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Manuscript Pen Company Ltd is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England. Its registered office is: |
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Manuscript House |
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Netherton Lane |
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Highley |
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Shropshire |
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WV16 6BF |