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Financial Statements
Alliance One International Services Limited
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Registered number: 03407169
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Alliance One International Services Limited
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Company Information
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Amanda Kaberle (resigned 24 April 2025)
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Hayley Wayborn (appointed 24 April 2025)
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Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
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Alliance One International Services Limited
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Contents
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Directors' responsibilities statement
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Independent auditor's report
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Statement of comprehensive income
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Statement of financial position
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Statement of changes in equity
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Notes to the financial statements
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Alliance One International Services Limited
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Directors' report
For the year ended 31 March 2025
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The principal activity of the Company is to provide sales support and accounting services to another company within the Pyxus International Inc. (formerly Alliance One International Inc. group) and recharges its costs by way of a service fee.
The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £260,613 (2024: £616,355).
The directors declared payment of dividends during the year amounting to £Nil (2024: £9,200,000).
The directors who served during the year were:
In preparing the financial statements, the directors consider it appropriate to continue to use the going concern assumption, which assumes that the Company will have sufficient resources to enable it to meet its liabilities as they fall due.
There were no significant changes in the Company's principal activity during the financial year 2025 and the directors are not aware at the date of this report of any likely major changes in either the nature or level of the Company's activities in the next year. The Company is in a strong financial position. After making inquiries, the directors believe the Company has adequate financial resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future.
The directors believe that the going concern basis of preparation is appropriate for the financial statements.
Disclosure of information to auditor
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Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' report is approved has confirmed that:
∙so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditor is unaware, and
∙the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditor is aware of that information.
The auditor, Grant Thornton, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.
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Alliance One International Services Limited
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Directors' report (continued)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Post balance sheet events
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On 1 April 2025, a significant portion of the Company’s operations was transferred to Alliance One International Holdings Ltd, a fellow subsidiary. This transaction represents a substantial change in the scale and nature of the Company’s activities. As the transfer occurred after the reporting date, no adjustments have been made to these financial statements.
In preparing this report, the directors have taken advantage of the small companies exemptions provided by section 415A of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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Simon Mark Usher
Director
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Alliance One International Services Limited
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Directors' responsibilities statement
For the year ended 31 March 2025
The directors are responsible for preparing 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 judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
∙state whether the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards, identify those standards, and note the effect and the reasons for any material departure from those standards; and
∙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. The directors 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.
On behalf of the board
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Simon Mark Usher
Director
Date: 11 November 2025
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Independent auditor's report to the members of Alliance One International Services Limited
We have audited the financial statements of Alliance One International Services Limited (the Company), which comprise the Statement of comprehensive income, the Statement of financial position, the Statement of changes in equity for the year ended 31 March 2025, and the related notes to the financial statements, 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, Alliance One International Services Limited's financial statements:
∙give a true and fair view in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice of the assets, liabilities and financial position of the Company as at 31 March 2025 and of its financial performance for the year then ended; and
∙have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
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 'Responsibilities of the auditor 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, namely the FRC's Ethical Standard and the ethical pronouncements established by Chartered Accountants Ireland, applied as determined to be appropriate in the circumstances of the entity. 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
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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 the date 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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Independent auditor's report to the members of Alliance One International Services Limited (continued)
Other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon, including the Directors' report . The Directors are responsible for the other information. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, 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 audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies in the financial statements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. 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.
Opinions 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 Directors' report for the year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements, and
∙the Directors' report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
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In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its environment we have obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in 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; or
∙the Directors were not entitled to take advantage of the small companies' exemptions from the requirement to prepare a strategic report or in preparing the Directors' report.
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Independent auditor's report to the members of Alliance One International Services Limited (continued)
Responsibilities of management and those charged with governance for the financial statements
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Management is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements which give a true and fair view in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, including FRS102 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, management is 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 management either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Company's financial reporting process.
Responsibilities of the auditor for the audit of the financial statements
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The objectives of an auditor are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes their 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.
A further description of an auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
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. Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that material misstatement in the financial statements may not be detected, even though the audit is properly planned and performed in accordance with ISAs (UK).
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below:
Based on our understanding of the Company and industry, we identified that the principal risks of non-compliance with laws and regulations related to compliance with data protection and Employment laws, Health and Safety Regulation and we considered the extent to which non-compliance might have a material effect on the financial statements. We also considered those laws and regulation that have a direct impact on the preparation of the financial statements such as Companies Act 2006 and UK tax legislation. We evaluated management’s incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements (including the risk of override of controls), and determined that the principal risks were related to posting inappropriate journal entries to manipulate financial performance and management bias through judgements and assumptions in significant accounting estimates, in particular in relation to significant one-off or unusual transactions. We apply professional scepticism through the audit to consider potential deliberate omission or concealment of significant transactions, or incomplete/inaccurate disclosures in the financial statements.
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Independent auditor's report to the members of Alliance One International Services Limited (continued)
Responsibilities of the auditor for the audit of the financial statements (continued)
Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud (continued)
In response to these principal risks, our audit procedures included but were not limited to:
∙inquiries of management and board on the policies and procedures in place regarding compliance with laws and regulations, including consideration of known or suspected instances of non-compliance and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud;
∙inspection of the Company’s legal correspondence and review of minutes of board meetings during the year to corroborate inquiries made;
∙gaining an understanding of the internal controls established to mitigate risk related to fraud;
∙discussion amongst the engagement team in relation to the identified laws and regulations and regarding the risk of fraud, and remaining alert to any indications of non-compliance or opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of financial statements throughout the audit;
∙identifying and testing journal entries to address the risk of inappropriate journals and management override of controls;
∙designing audit procedures to incorporate unpredictability around the nature, timing or extent of our testing;
∙challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in their significant accounting estimates, including estimating allowance for impairment of debtors; and
∙review of the financial statements disclosures to underlying supporting documentation and inquiries of management.
The primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of irregularities including fraud rests with those charged with governance and management. As with any audit, there remains a risk of non-detection or irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations or override of internal controls.
The purpose of our audit work and to whom we owe our responsibilities
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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 auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Tracey Sullivan (Senior statutory auditor)
for and on behalf of
Grant Thornton
Chartered Accountants &
Statutory Auditors
13-18 City Quay
Dublin 2
11 November 2025
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Alliance One International Services Limited
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Statement of comprehensive income
For the year ended 31 March 2025
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Interest receivable and similar income
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Interest payable and similar expenses
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There was no other comprehensive income for 2025 (2024: £Nil).
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The notes on pages 11 to 22 form part of these financial statements.
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Alliance One International Services Limited
Registered number:03407169
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Statement of financial position
As at 31 March 2025
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Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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Total assets less current liabilities
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Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
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Provisions for liabilities
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The Company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and in accordance with the provisions of FRS102 Section 1A - Small Entities.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
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Simon Mark Usher
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The notes on pages 11 to 22 form part of these financial statements.
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Alliance One International Services Limited
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Statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 31 March 2025
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Comprehensive income for the year
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Statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 31 March 2024
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Comprehensive income for the year
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Contributions by and distributions to owners
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The notes on pages 11 to 22 form part of these financial statements.
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Alliance One International Services Limited
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Alliance One International Services Limited is a private company limited (the Company) by shares, and incorporated in the United Kingdom. It's registered office is Building A, Riverside Way, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3YL, United Kingdom.
The principal activity of the Company is to provide sales support and accounting services to another company within the Pyxus International Inc. group (formerly Alliance One International Inc. group) and recharges its costs by way of a service fee.
2.Accounting policies
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Basis of preparation of financial statements
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The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. 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 preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
In preparing the financial statements, the directors consider it appropriate to continue to use the going concern assumption, which assumes that the Company will have sufficient resources to enable it to meet its liabilities as they fall due.
There were no significant changes in the Company's principal activity during the year 2025 and the directors are not aware at the date of this report of any likely major changes in either the nature or level of the Company's activities in the next year. The Company is in a strong financial position. After making inquiries, the directors believe the Company has adequate financial resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future.
The directors believe that the going concern basis of preparation is appropriate for the financial statements. The financial statements do not include the adjustments that would result if the Company were unable to continue as a going concern.
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Operating leases: the company as lessee
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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 recongised on a straight line basis over the lease term, unless other systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.
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Alliance One International Services Limited
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 March 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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Foreign currency translation
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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.
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.
Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Statement of comprehensive income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.
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:
Rendering of services
Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
∙the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
∙it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the contract;
∙the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
∙the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.
Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 March 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Interest expense 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.
Defined contribution pension scheme
The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.
The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Statement of financial position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.
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Current and deferred taxation
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The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.
Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the reporting date, except that:
∙The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
∙Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.
Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.
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.
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 March 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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Tangible fixed assets (continued)
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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:
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Long-term leasehold property
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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.
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.
Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours.
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.
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Provisions for liabilities
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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.
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 March 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
The Company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, and other third parties, amounts owed to and by group undertakings.
Debt instruments (other than those wholly repayable or receivable within one year), including loans and other accounts receivable and payable, are initially measured at present value of the future cash flows and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are payable or receivable within one year, typically trade debtors and creditors, are measured, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received. However, if the arrangements of a short-term instrument constitute a financing transaction, like the payment of a trade debt deferred beyond normal business terms or in case of an out-right shortterm loan that is not at market rate, the financial asset or liability is measured, initially at the present value of future cash flows discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument and subsequently at amortised cost, unless it qualifies as a loan from a director in the case of a small company, or a public benefit entity concessionary loan.
Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income.
For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If a financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the Statement of financial position when there is an enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial assets expire, or when the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards are transferred.
A financial liability is derecognised when it is extinguished, discharged, cancelled or expires.
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 year ended 31 March 2025
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Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty
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The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make significant judgments and estimates. The items in the financial statements where these judgments and estimates have been made include:
Impairment of debtors
Management estimates the allowance for impairment of debtors based on the assessment of specific accounts where management has objective evidence comprising default in payment terms or significant financial difficulty that certain counterparties are unable to meet their financial obligations. In these cases, judgment used was based on the best available facts and circumstances including but not limited to, the length of relationship (see Note 10).
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The operating profit is stated after charging:
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Cost of defined contribution scheme
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The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:
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Management and administration
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Alliance One International Services Limited
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 March 2025
The above amounts for remuneration include the following in respect of the highest paid director:
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Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
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Interest receivable from group companies
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Other interest receivable
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Current tax on profits for the year
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Origination and reversal of timing differences
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Taxation on loss on ordinary activities
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Alliance One International Services Limited
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 March 2025
8.Taxation (continued)
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Factors affecting tax charge for the year
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The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2024 - lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%). The differences are explained below:
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Profit on ordinary activities before tax
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Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%)
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Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
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Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
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Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
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Total tax charge for the year
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Factors that may affect future tax charges
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The Company is a subsidiary of a group with global consolidated revenues of approximately £750 million for the year ended 31 March 2025. This exceeds the revenue threshold for the OECD's Pillar Two global minimum tax rules. The UK has enacted legislation to implement Pillar Two, effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 31 December 2023. These rules may impose a "top-up tax" to ensure that large multinational enterprise groups pay a minimum effective tax rate of 15% in each jurisdiction in which they operate.
For the current reporting period, the parent company of the UK entities (the Group) determined that the Group qualifies for exemption from filing a UK country-by-country report (CbCr) under the routine profits test, on the basis that the Group's profits arise wholly, or almost wholly, from routine activities. Accordingly, no CbCr has been prepared for the year ended 31 March 2025 hence, no Pillar Two top-up tax is expected to be payable by the Company and no amounts have been recognised in the financial statement during the year.
The Company will continue to monitor the potential impact of the rules in future periods, particularly once safe harbour provisions expire.
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Alliance One International Services Limited
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 March 2025
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Long-term leasehold property
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Tangible fixed assets with a net book value of £22,240 were written off during the year. Depreciation of £12,858 had been charged on these assets prior to the write-off. The assets were no longer in use and were determined to have no further recoverable value. The resulting loss has been recognised in the Statement of comprehensive income.
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Alliance One International Services Limited
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 March 2025
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Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year
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Amounts owed by group undertakings
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Prepayments and accrued income
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Amounts owed by group undertakings bear interest of 5%, unsecured and are repayable on demand.
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
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Amounts owed to group undertakings
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Amounts owed to group undertakings are interest free, unsecured and repayable on demand.
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Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
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Alliance One International Services Limited
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 March 2025
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Charged to profit or loss
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The deferred tax liability is made up as follows:
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Accelerated capital allowances
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Allotted, called up and fully paid
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10,000 Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
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Related party transactions
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The Company has availed of the exemptions under FRS102 Section 33.1A Related Party Disclosures not to disclose transactions with fellow wholly owned group companies.
The Company previously operated a defined benefit pension scheme for all eligible employees of Alliance One International Services Limited, and fellow subsidiary, Standard Commercial Tobacco Company (UK) Limited. In October 2023, the Company had a full buy-out transaction of the pension scheme. As a result, the Company has no further legal or constructive obligation in respect to the scheme.
In prior year, the Company recognised a settlement gain of £882,596 in the Statement of comprehensive income, representing the difference between the buy-out premium paid and the carrying amount of the scheme's liabilities at the settlement date. The buy-out transaction also resulted in the derecognition of related plan assets and liabilities.
The Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the fund and amounted to £145,535 (2024: £348,153).
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Alliance One International Services Limited
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Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 March 2025
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Commitments under operating leases
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The Company's operating lease was terminated during the year, and there are no outstanding commitments under non-cancellable operating leases as at 31 March 2025 (2024: £92,813).
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Post balance sheet events
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On 1 April 2025, a significant portion of the Company's operations were transferred to Alliance One International Holdings Ltd, a fellow subsidiary. This transaction represents a substantial change in the scale and nature of the Company's activities. As the transfer occurred after the reporting date, no adjustments have been made to these financial statements.
The ultimate parent company is Pyxus International Inc. (formerly Alliance One International Inc.), a company incorporated in the United States of America. The largest and smallest group in which the results of the company are consolidated is that headed by Pyxus International, Inc. (formerly Alliance One International Inc.). Copies of the group financial statements of the ultimate parent company are available from The Corporate Secretary, Pyxus International Inc (formerly Alliance One International Inc.), 8001 Aerial Center Parkway, PO Box 2009, Morrisville NC 27560, USA.
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