Company registration number 14845445 (England and Wales)
SEDA CLINICAL MANUFACTURING SERVICES LTD.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
SEDA CLINICAL MANUFACTURING SERVICES LTD.
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 8
SEDA CLINICAL MANUFACTURING SERVICES LTD.
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2026
31 March 2026
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2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
12,628,297
5,838,397
Current assets
Stocks
17,889
16,698
Debtors
4
890,009
695,472
Cash at bank and in hand
45,852
86,870
953,750
799,040
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
5
(12,502,150)
(9,253,747)
Net current liabilities
(11,548,400)
(8,454,707)
Total assets less current liabilities
1,079,897
(2,616,310)
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
6
(5,023,172)
Provisions for liabilities
-
(471,343)
Net liabilities
(3,943,275)
(3,087,653)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
7
100
100
Profit and loss reserves
(3,943,375)
(3,087,753)
Total equity
(3,943,275)
(3,087,653)
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 30 September 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
P W Stott
Director
Company registration number 14845445 (England and Wales)
SEDA CLINICAL MANUFACTURING SERVICES LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Seda Clinical Manufacturing Services Ltd. is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Unit 4 Oakfield Road, Cheadle Royal Business Park, Cheadle, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK8 3GX.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
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 £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Going concern
In order to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis, the directors have considered financial projections for a period of 12 months from the date of approving the financial statements. These projections are based on the companies planned activity for the year ending 31 March 2027 and projected forward to cover the period under review. The directors have a reasonable expectation that the company can continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and meet its liabilities as they fall due, with support from the parent company. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
1.3
Turnover
Turnover represents amounts receivable for manufacturing and testing of pharmaceutical products provided prior to the Balance Sheet date, net of VAT and trade discounts.
Profit is recognised on long term contracts. If the final outcome can be assessed with reasonable certainty, turnover is recognised in line with percentage completion assessed by project managers. Costs are recognised as incurred, however margins are monitored by management.
1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold land and buildings
2% per annum, straight line basis
Leasehold improvements
5% per annum, straight line basis
Plant and machinery
20% per annum, straight line basis
Computers
33% per annum, straight line basis
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
SEDA CLINICAL MANUFACTURING SERVICES LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale. The capitalisation rate has been set at 5%.
Borrowing costs that are not directly attributable to the acquisition, construction, or production of a qualifying asset are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.
1.5
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
1.6
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.
1.7
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
SEDA CLINICAL MANUFACTURING SERVICES LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.8
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ 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
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method 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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
Classification of 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 deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.9
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.10
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
SEDA CLINICAL MANUFACTURING SERVICES LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.11
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.12
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.13
Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.
SEDA CLINICAL MANUFACTURING SERVICES LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.14
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.
2
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2026
2025
Number
Number
Total
20
13
3
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land and buildings
Leasehold improvements
Plant and machinery
Computers
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2025
4,940,403
1,075,036
58,758
6,074,197
Additions
7,006,420
106,548
22,759
7,135,727
Transfers
4,940,403
(4,940,403)
At 31 March 2026
11,946,823
1,181,584
81,517
13,209,924
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2025
29,735
191,890
14,175
235,800
Depreciation charged in the year
103,941
220,525
21,361
345,827
Transfers
29,735
(29,735)
At 31 March 2026
133,676
412,415
35,536
581,627
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
11,813,147
769,169
45,981
12,628,297
At 31 March 2025
4,910,668
883,146
44,583
5,838,397
During the period £nil (2025 - £230,825) of interest costs directly attributable to the financing of laboratory developments were capitalised at the weighted average cost of the related borrowings. The total capitalised interest at 31 March 2026 was £305,301.
SEDA CLINICAL MANUFACTURING SERVICES LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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4
Debtors
2026
2025
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
43,759
515,337
Other debtors
293,218
180,135
336,977
695,472
2026
2025
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
£
£
Deferred tax asset
553,032
Total debtors
890,009
695,472
5
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2026
2025
£
£
Trade creditors
99,217
189,513
Amounts owed to group undertakings
12,288,492
8,703,803
Taxation and social security
26,509
69,259
Other creditors
87,932
291,172
12,502,150
9,253,747
Included in other creditors are hire purchase obligations of £19,784 (2025 - £Nil) which are secured on the assets concerned.
6
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2026
2025
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
4,987,847
Other creditors
35,325
5,023,172
Included within bank loans and overdrafts is an amount of £4,987,847 (2025 - £Nil) in relation to a loan which is secured by a fixed and floating charge over the company's assets.
Included in other creditors are hire purchase obligations of £35,325 (2025 - £Nil) which are secured on the assets concerned.
SEDA CLINICAL MANUFACTURING SERVICES LTD.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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7
Called up share capital
2026
2025
2026
2025
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
100
100
100
100
8
Audit report information
As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006.
The auditor's report is unqualified and includes the following:
Opinion
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.
Senior Statutory Auditor:
Christopher Moss BSc F.C.A.
Statutory Auditor:
JS. Audit Limited
Date of audit report:
1 October 2026
9
Operating lease commitments
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2026
2025
£
£
Total commitments
213,048
11,493,283
10
Parent company
The parent company of Seda Clinical Manufacturing Services Ltd is Seda Pharma Development Services Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales. Seda Pharma Development Services Ltd prepares consolidated accounts which are publicly available from Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ.
11
Off balance sheet arrangements
Seda Pharma Development Services Ltd entered into a borrowing facility agreement, which is secured against all assets and undertakings by way of composite guarantee together with its subsidiary Seda Clinical Manufacturing Services Ltd. The value of the facility outstanding at the year end was £Nil (2025: £5,636,831).
Seda Pharma Development Services Ltd entered into a Group Guarantee and Debenture creating security in favour of BGF Nominees Limited as security trustee, granted by both Seda Pharma Development Services Ltd. and Seda Clinical Manufacturing Services Ltd. as Original Chargors. It combines a joint and several guarantee with fixed and floating charges and an assignment of insurances, assigned rights and receivables. The value of the loan note outstanding at the year end was £5,607,106 (2025: £Nil).