Cutix PlcNSENG: CUTIX

Quarter 3 - financial statement for 2026

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CUTIX PLC UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST JANUARY, 2026 CUTIX PLC CONTENTS PAGE

Financial Highlight 3

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other 4

Comprehensive Income

Statement of Financial Position 5

Statement of Changes in Equity 6-7

Statement of Cash Flows 8

Notes to the Financial Statements 9-35

Value Added Statement 36

Free Float 37

CUTIX PLC

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHT

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2026

GROUP

Unaudited Period Ended 01/05/2025 -31/01/2026

Unaudited

Period Ended 01/05/2024 -

31/01/2025

Increase/

Total Assets

N'000

8,649,692

N'000

8,123,001

N'000

526,691

%

6%

Total Liabilities

5,137,310

3,579,639

1,557,671

44%

Net Assets

3,512,381

4,543,361

(1,030,980)

-23%

Capital Expenditure

147,536

1,258,788

(1,111,252)

-88%

Paid-up Share Capital

3,522,644

3,522,644

-

0%

Total Equity

3,512,382

4,543,361

(1,030,979)

-23%

No. of Shares in Issue ( units)

7,045,288

7,045,288

-

0%

Revenue

10,943,714

11,812,947

(869,233)

-7%

Profit Before Taxation

69,469

1,266,744

(1,197,274)

-95%

Taxation - Income Tax

(22,578)

(411,692)

389,114

-95%

Profit After Taxation

46,892

855,052

(808,160)

-95%

Per Share Data:

-

Earnings per share - Actual

(kobo)

0.67

12.14

(11)

-95%

Earnings per share - Adjusted

(kobo)

0.67

12.14

(11)

-95%

Total assets per share (kobo)

123

115

7

6%

Share price (Kobo)

365

270

95

35%

(Decrease)

CUTIX PLC

CONSOLIDATED AND SEPARATE STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2026

3rd, quarter ended 31/01/2026

N'000

Period Ended 1/5/25-

31/01/2026

N'000

3rd, quarter ended 31/01/2025

N'000

Period Ended 1/5/24-

31/01/2025

N'000

Audited May'24-April'25

N'000

3rd, quarter ended 31/01/2026

N'000

Period Ended 1/5/25-

31/01/2026

N'000

3rd, quarter ended 31/01/2025

N'000

Period Ended 1/5/24-

31/01/2025

N'000

3,578,416

10,943,714

3,995,404

11,812,947

15,773,070

3,577,909

10,823,895

3,993,710

11,802,090

(3,051,700)

(9,033,787)

(3,103,829)

(9,574,838)

(12,551,637)

(3,042,559)

(8,969,437)

(3,099,320)

(9,565,082)

526,716

1,909,927

891,575

2,238,109

3,221,433

535,350

1,854,457

894,391

2,237,008

(55,325)

(279,837)

(12,825)

(134,158)

(260,737)

(55,325)

(264,816)

(12,610)

(133,276)

(296,129)

(869,401)

(260,706)

(885,315)

(1,402,540)

(295,578)

(866,787)

(256,545)

(875,754)

175,262

760,688

618,044

1,218,636

1,558,156

184,447

722,854

625,236

1,227,978

-

59,166

2,600

311,882

491,609

-

59,051

2,535

311,817

(291,205)

(750,384)

(112,664)

(263,774)

(440,259)

(291,205)

(750,384)

(112,664)

(263,774)

(115,943)

69,469

507,980

1,266,744

1,609,506

(106,758)

31,520

515,107

1,276,021

-

(22,578)

(165,093)

(411,692)

(577,677)

-

(10,244)

(167,410)

(414,707)

(115,943)

46,892

342,886

855,052

1,031,829

(106,758)

21,276

347,697

861,314

Group Company

Notes

Revenue 6

Cost of Sales 7

Gross Profit

Selling and Distribution Expenses 8

Administrative

Expenses 9

Operating Profit/(Loss)

Other Income 10

Finance Cost 11

Profit Before Tax 12

Income Tax Expense 13

Profit for the Period

Other Comprehensive Income

The notes to the financial statements form an integral

342,886

855,052

347,697

861,314

24.45

12.23

9.87

4.94

0.60

0.30

3.03

1.52

14.65 -

14.65 -

12.14

12.14

4.87

4.87

21,276

(106,758)

1,031,829

Total Comprehensive Income for the period

Total Comprehensive Income for t (115,943) 46,892

Earnings per Share (Kobo) - Basic -

1.65

0.67

Earnings per Share (Kobo) - Adjusted -

1.65

0.67

CUTIX PLC

CONSOLIDATED AND SEPARATE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31ST JANUARY, 2026

Group

Company

Unaudited

Unaudited as

as at

Audited as at

Unaudited as at

Unaudited as

Audited as at

at 31/01/2026

31/01/2025

30/10/2025

31/01/2026

at 31/01/2025

30/04/2025

Assets:

Note

N'000

N'000

N'000

N'000

N'000

N'000

Non-Current Assets

Property, Plant and Equipment

14

2,451,612

2,389,478

2,515,828

2,329,255

2,266,540

2,393,328

Intangible Assets

15

-

-

-

-

-

Long Term Prepayments

16

600

4,065

2,296

600

4,065

2,296

Investment

17

- - -

35,845

41,771

35,846

Total Non-Current Assets

2,452,212

2,393,543

2,518,124

2,365,701

2,312,376

2,431,470

Current Assets

Inventories

18

4,919,909

4,024,958

4,762,595

4,880,529

3,990,817

4,664,342

Trade and other Receivables

19

649,319

1,435,416

1,235,552

644,666

1,430,285

1,270,669

Other Prepayments

20

298,894

103,833

34,499

298,894

103,833

34,499

Cash and Bank Balances

21.1

329,357 165,250 140,898

290,423

154,778

121,551

Total Current Assets

6,197,479

5,729,457

6,173,544

6,114,512

5,679,713

6,091,061

Total Assets

8,649,692

8,123,001

8,691,668

8,480,213

7,992,090

8,522,531

Equity and Liabilities

Equity:

Capital and Reserves

Share Capital

23

3,522,644

3,522,644

3,522,644

Retained Earnings

24

39,164

1,105,064

817,596

Total equity attributable to owners of

the

Company

3,561,808

4,627,708

4,340,240

Liabilities:

Non-Current Liabilities

Deferred Tax Liabilities

13.3

313,485

272,661

313,484

Borrowings

25

-

140,280

56,112

Total Non-Current Liabilities

313,485

412,941

369,596

Current Liabilities

Short Term Borrowings

26

4,175,012

1,898,559

2,088,607

Trade and other Payables

22

365,586

909,680

1,200,658

Current Tax Liabilities

13.2

64,321

143,201

523,430

Total Current Liabilities

4,604,919

2,951,440

3,812,695

Total Liabilities

5,137,310

3,579,639

4,438,804

4,918,404

3,364,381

4,182,291

Total Equity and Liabilities

8,649,692

8,123,000

8,691,668

8,480,213

7,992,089

8,522,531







3,522,644 3,522,644 3,522,644

(10,262) 1,020,717 730,220

3,512,382 4,543,361 4,252,864

317,566

280,824

317,565

-

140,280

56,112

317,566

421,104

373,677

4,175,012

1,898,559

2,113,486

580,411

1,116,775

1,428,211

64,321

143,201

523,430

4,819,744

3,158,535

4,065,127

-

Barr Mrs Ifeoma Nwahiri Mrs. Ijeoma Oduonye Mr Michael Onwudiwe

Chairman Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer

FRC/2022/PRO/DIR/003/177451 FRC/2016/ICSAN/00000015363 FRC/2025/PRO/ICAN/001/309629

CUTIX PLC

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2026

Group

Retained

Share Capital Earnings N'000 N'000

Total N'000

Balance at 1st May 2025

3,522,644

730,220

4,252,864

Changes in Equity for the period

-

Profit for the period

69,469

69,469

Other Comprehensive items for the period

-

Total Equity in the period

3,522,644

799,690

4,322,333

Transactions with owners recorded directly in

Equity

Dividend paid during the period

(704,529)

(704,529)

Unclaimed Dividend written back

54,601

54,601

Unclaimed Dividend Refund

(160,024)

(160,024)

As At 31st January, 2026

3,522,644

(10,262)

3,512,381

Balance at 1st May 2024

1,761,322

2,043,691

3,805,013

Changes in Equity for the period

-

Profit for the period

1,266,744

1,266,744

Other Comprehensive Income for the period -

Total Equity in the period

1,761,322

3,310,435

5,071,757

Transactions with owners recorded directly in

Equity

Dividend paid during the period

Unclaimed Dividend written

(528,397)

(528,397)

back

-

-

Unclaimed Dividend Refund

-

-

As At 31st January 2025

1,761,322

2,782,038

4,543,360

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2026

Company

Share Capital

N'000 3,522,644

Retained Earnings

N'000

817,596

31,520

Total

N'000

Balance at 1st May 2025

4,340,240

Changes in Equity for the period

-

Revaluation Reserve

Profit for the period

31,520

Other Comprehensive Income for the period

Total Equity in the period

3,522,644

849,116

4,371,760

Transactions with owners recorded directly in

equity

Dividend paid during the period

(704,529)

(704,529)

Unclaimed Dividend written back

54,601

54,601

Unclaimed Dividend Refunded

(160,024)

(160,024)

As At 31st January, 2026

3,522,644

39,164

3,561,808

Balance at 1st May 2024

1,761,322

2,118,762

3,880,084

Changes in Equity for the period

Profit for the period

1,276,021

1,276,021

Other Comprehensive Income for the period

-

-

Total Equity in the period

1,761,322

3,394,782

5,156,104

Transactions with owners recorded directly in

Equity

Dividend paid during the period

(528,397)

(528,397)

Unclaimed Dividend written

back

-

-

Unclaimed Dividend Refunded

-

-

As At 31st January 2025

1,761,322

2,866,385

4,627,707

CUTIX PLC

CONSOLIDATED AND SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2026

147020 Group Company

Cashflow from Operating Activities

Cash Receipts from Customers

Cash Paid to Suppliers and Employees Value Added Tax - Input

Value Added Tax - (Output)

Cash Generated from Operations

Note

Audited 30/4/2025

Unaudited 31-01-2026

N'000

11,819,427

Unaudited

Audited

31-01-2026

30/4/2025

N'000

N'000

11,995,659

17,131,472

(10,802,042)

(13,813,308)

51,396

58,226

(840,387)

(1,205,705)

404,626

2,170,685

(13,552)

(27,573)

(445,558)

(479,195)

(54,483)

1,663,917

`

(147,536)

(1,367,515)

-

-

(147,536)

(1,367,515)

(704,529)

(528,397)

54,601

-

(160,024)

(750,384)

(440,259)

(56,112)

(336,672)

2,061,527

899,109

445,079

(406,219)

243,060

(109,817)

140,898

250,715

383,958

140,898

N'000

17,119,719

51,396

(831,392)

305,559

(13,552)

(10,733,872) (13,781,299)

58,226

(1,205,676)

- 2,190,970

Income Taxes paid through WHT

Tax Paid 13.2

Net cash generated /(used) from Operating Activities

Cashflow from Investing Activities

Purchase of Property, Plant and Equipment 14

Sales proceed from disposal of Assets

Net Cash used for Investing Activities Cashflow from financing Activities Dividend paid

Unclaimed Dividend written back Refund Unclaimed Dividend account Finance Costs

Long Term Borrowing 25

Short Term Borrowing 26

Net Cash (used)/ generated in Financing Activities

Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents at beginning of year 21.1

Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of year 21.1

(27,573)

(153,550)

1,684,202

(147,536)

(1,367,516)

-

-

(147,536)

(1,367,516)

(704,529)

(528,397)

54,601

-

(160,024)

(750,384)

(440,259)

(56,112)

(336,672)

2,086,405

874,231

469,957

(431,097)

168,871

(114,411)

121,551

235,961

290,422

121,550

(445,558) (479,195)

CUTIX PLC

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2026

  1. The Company

    1. Legal Form

      Cutix Plc was incorporated on November 4, 1982 as a private limited liability Company. The Company was initially quoted in the second tier of the Nigerian Stock Exchange on August 12, 1987 and later migrated to the first tier of the Stock Exchange on February 18, 2008. The address of Company is 17, Osita Onyejianya Street, Umuanuka, Otolo Nnewi, Anambra State.

    2. Principal Activity

The principal activities of the Company is manufacturing and marketing of electrical, automobile and telecommunication wires, cables and related products.

  1. Basis of Preparation of Account s

    1. Statement of Compliance

      The consolidated and separate financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). It is also prepared in compliance with Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 (as amended) and Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, Act No. 6, 2011 (as amended).

    2. Basis of Measurement

      The consolidated and separate financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for the areas as indicated below:-

      • Available for sale financial assets are measured at fair value,

      • Financial instruments are measured at fair value,

      • Loans and advances are stated at Amortised cost,

      • Inventory is measured at net realisable value,

      • Land and buildings are carried at cost or revalued amount,

      • Investment properties are measured at fair value, and

      • Defined benefit asset is recognised at the net total of the plan assets plus unrecognised past service cost and unrecognised actuarial loss, less unrecognised actuarial gains and the present value of the defined benefit obligation.

      Judgments made by management in the application of IFRS that have significant effect on the consolidated and separate financial statements and estimates that may have significant risk of material adjustment in the next year are discussed.

    3. Functional and Presentation Currency The consolidated and separate financial statements are drawn up in Naira (N) which is the functional currency of Cutix Plc and the figures are rounded to the nearest thousands except stated otherwise.

    4. Composition of Financial Statements

      The Company has been preparing its financial statements prepared under IFRS comprises of:

      • Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive Income

      • Statement of financial position

      • Statement of changes in equity

      • Statement of cash flows

      • Notes to the financial statements

    5. Financial Period

      These financial statements cover the financial period ended 31st October 2024, with comparative amounts for the financial period ended 31st October 2023.

    6. Going Concern Considerations

      The business entity will continue to operate in the foreseeable future without the need or intention on the part of management to liquidate the entity or to significantly curtail its operational activities as the Company has consistently been making profits. The Directors believe that there is no intention or threat from any source to curtail significantly its lines of business in the foreseeable future.

    7. Critical Estimates and Judgments

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the Company's accounting policies. Changes in assumptions may have a significant impact on the financial statements in the period the assumptions changed. Management believes that the underlying assumptions are appropriate and that the Company's financial statements therefore present the financial position and results fairly.

      The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised, if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods, if the revision affects both current and future periods.

  2. Significant Accounting Policies

    The significant accounting polices set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these financial statements.

    1. Property, Plant and Equipment

      Property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Such cost includes the cost of replacing component parts of the property, plant and equipment and borrowing costs for long-term construction projects if the recognition criteria are met. When significant parts of property, plant and equipment are required to be replaced at intervals, the Company derecognises the replaced part, and recognises the new part with its own associated useful life and depreciation.

      Likewise, when a major inspection is performed, its costs are recognised in the carrying amount of the plant and equipment as a replacement if the recognition criteria are satisfied. Land is carried at cost, less any recognised impairment loss. When the carrying amount of an asset is greater than its estimated recoverable amount, it is written down immediately to its recoverable amount.

      1. Subsequent Costs

        Cost arising subsequent to the acquisition of an asset are included in the asset's carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance costs are charged to the income statement during the financial year in which they are incurred.

      2. De-recognition

        Items of property, plant and equipment is derecognised on disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use. Any gain or loss arising on de-recognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in income statement in the year the asset is derecognised.

      3. Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment

        Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis to write-off assets over their estimated useful lives. Land and assets under construction (work-in-progress) are not depreciated.

        Depreciation starts when an asset is ready for use and ends when derecognised or classified as held for sale. Depreciation does not cease when the asset becomes idle or retired from use unless the asset is fully depreciated.

        Asset Useful life Land Lease period

        Buildings & Infrastructure 15 to 40 years

        Shops 5 to 30 years

        Borehole & Tanks 10 years

        Furniture & Fittings 10 years

        Generating Sets 5 years

        Machine Components 4 years

        Plant, Machinery & Equipment 10 years

        Motor Vehicles 4 years

        Computer Equipment 2 years

      4. Asset Useful Lives and Residual Values

        Property, plant and equipment are depreciated over their useful lives taking into account residual values where appropriate. The actual useful lives of the assets and residual values are assessed annually. In reassessing asset useful lives, factors such as technological innovation, product life cycles and maintenance programmes are taken into account. Residual value assessments consider issues such as future market conditions, the remaining life of the asset and projected disposal values.

      5. Provision for Dismantling/Restoration Cost

        The provisions are computed by reference to estimates of future anticipated dismantling costs and the corresponding amounts added to the asset under property, plant and equipment for assets measure using the cost model. For assets measured using the revaluation model, subsequent changes in the liability are recognised in revaluation reserves through OCI to the extent of any credit balances existing in the revaluation surplus reserve in respect of that asset. The present values are determined using pre-tax rate which reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risk specific to the obligation.

        Provisions are recognised whenever a legal or constructive obligation arising from past events, the outflow of resources to settle the liability can be estimated reliably. Provisions are discounted if the effect is material. However, no provision was made in the financial statements.

      6. Related Parties (IAS 24)

        Related parties include the parent Company and other related entities. Directors, their close family members and any employee who is able to exert a significant influence on the operating policies of the Company are also considered to be related parties. Key management personnel are also regarded as related parties. Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the entity, directly or indirectly, including any director (whether executive or otherwise) of that entity.

    2. I ntangible Assets

      I Recognition and Measurement

      Software acquired is stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Subsequent expenditure on software assets is capitalised only when it increases the future economic benefits embodied in the specific asset to which it relates. All other expenditure is expensed as incurred.

      ii Amortisation is recognised in profit or loss on a straight line basis over the estimated useful life of the software from the date it is available for use. The estimated useful life for the current and comparative years of significant items of intangible assets, Odoo ERP is five (5) years.

      1. Derecognition of Intangible Assets

        An intangible asset is derecognised on disposal, or when no future economic benefits are expected from use. Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset, measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset are recognised in profit or loss when the asset is derecognised.

      2. Subsequent Expenditure

        Subsequent expenditure on computer software and development cost are capitalised only when there is future economic benefits embodied in the specific asset to which it relates. All other expenditure is expensed as incurred.

      3. Amortisation

        Amortisation is calculated over the cost of the asset, or other amount substituted for cost, less its residual value. Amortisation is recognised in income statement on a straight line basis over the estimated useful lives of intangible assets from the date that they are available for use, since this must closely reflects the expected pattern of consumption of the future economic benefits embodied in the asset.

        Amortisation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each financial year end and adjusted if appropriate.

      4. Non-Current Assets held for Sale

        Non-current assets are classified as assets held for sale when their carrying amount is to be recovered principally through a sale transaction and a sale is considered highly probable. Immediately before classification as held for sale, the assets, or components of a disposal Group, are re-measured in accordance with the Company's accounting policies. Thereafter the assets, or disposal Group, are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell.

        Impairment losses on initial classification as held for sale and subsequent gains or losses on re-measurement are recognised in profit or loss. Gains are not recognised in excess of any cumulative impairment loss.

    3. Taxation

      The income tax expense represents the estimated sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

      1. Current Tax

        The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit before tax as reported in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 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 end of the reporting period.

      2. Deferred Tax

        Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit.

        Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.

        The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting 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 based on tax laws and rates that have been enacted at the reporting date. Deferred tax is charged or credited in profit or loss, except when it relates to items charged or credited in other comprehensive income, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in other comprehensive income. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off.

      3. Tax Exposure

        In determining the amount of current and deferred tax, the Company takes into account the impact of uncertain tax positions and whether additional taxes and interest may be due. This assessment relies on estimates and assumptions and may involve a series of judgments about future events. New information may become available that causes the Company to change its judgment regarding the adequacy of existing tax liabilities; such changes to tax liabilities will impact tax expense in the period that such a determination is made.

    4. I nventory

      Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is generally determined on a weighted average basis. Costs that are incurred in bringing each product to its present location and condition are accounted for as follows:

      1. Raw Materials: Purchase cost on a weighted average cost basis.

      2. Finished Goods and Work-in-Progress: Cost of direct materials and labour and a proportion of manufacturing overheads based on normal operating capacity.

      3. Other Inventories and Spares: The cost of other inventories is based on weighted average. Spare parts are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Value reduction and usage of spare parts are charged to statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.

      Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

      The production costs comprise direct materials, direct labour and an appropriate of manufacturing fixed and variable overheads. Allowance is made for obsolete, slow moving or defective items where appropriate.

      1. Treatment of Goods in Transit

        Goods in transit are recognised in the books as soon as significant risk and rewards of ownership is transferred to the customer (date of shipment).

    5. Receivables

      1. Trade Receivables

        Trade receivables are carried at the original amount due from customers, which is considered to be fair value, less allowances for doubtful accounts. Allowance for doubtful accounts is based on a periodic review of all outstanding amounts, where significant doubt about collectability exists, including an analysis of historical bad debt, customer concentrations, customer credit-worthiness, current economic trends and changes in our customer payment terms. Significant debt balances are provided for based on the criteria mentioned above and non-significant debts are tested collectively for impairment. Bad debts are written off when identified as uncollectible, and are included within other operating expenses. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously provided for are credited to the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.

    6. Financial Instruments

      Financial assets within the scope of IAS 39 are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity, investments and available for sale. The classification is determined by management at initial recognition and depends on the purpose for which the investments were acquired.

      Financial instruments carried at the financial position date include the loans and receivables, accounts receivable, cash and cash equivalents, borrowings and accounts payables. Financial instruments are recognised initially at fair value plus, for instruments not at fair value through profit or loss, any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition financial instruments are measured as described below.

      1. Financial Assets

        The classification of financial assets depends on the purpose for which the financial assets were acquired. Management determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition. The financial assets carried at statement of financial position date are classified as 'loans and receivables'.

        Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market other than those that the Company intends to sell in the short term or that it has designated as fair value through profit or loss or available for sale. The Company does not use derivative financial instruments.

        Loans and Receivables

        Loans and receivables include loans to staff and are initially measured at cost but subsequently at Amortised cost using the effective interest rate method less impairment. Loans are subject to regular and thorough review as to their collectability and as to available collateral. In the event that any loan is deemed not fully recoverable, impairment is made to reflect the shortfall between the carrying amount and the present value of the expected cash flows. Interest income on loans receivable is recognised by applying the effective interest rate. The long term portion of loans receivable is included on the statement of financial position under long-term loans receivable and the current portion under current portion of long-term loans receivable. However, where the impact of measuring these loans at Amortised cost is not significant, the receivables are carried at cost.

        Financial Assets Measured at Amortised Costs:-Trade and Other Receivables

        Financial assets measured at amortised cost are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Financial assets measured at amortised cost (including [trade and other receivables, and cash and bank balances) are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

        Cash and Cash Equivalents

        Cash and cash equivalents includes cash in hand, cash balances with banks, other short term highly liquid investments with original maturity of three months or less and bank overdrafts. In the statement of financial position, bank overdrafts are shown as borrowings in current liabilities.

        Impairment of Financial Assets Measured at Amortised Cost:-

        Trade and Other Receivables

        Financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for indicators of impairment at the end of each reporting period on a collective basis even if they were assessed not to be impaired individually. The amount of the impairment loss is the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted (if significant) at the financial asset's original effective interest rate. The carrying amount is reduced through the use of an allowance account. Any uncollectible amount is written off against the allowance account while subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against the allowance account. Previously recognised impairment loss is reversed in subsequent periods through profit or loss to the extent that the carrying amount at the date the impairment is reversed does not exceed what the amortised cost would have been had the impairment not been recognised.

      2. De-recognition of Financial Assets

        Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or when the Company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another party. On de-recognition of a financial asset in its entirety, the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the sum of the consideration received and receivable is recognised in profit or loss.

      3. Financial Liabilities

        The Company's financial liabilities at statement of financial position date include Borrowings and Trade payables (excluding VAT and employee related payables). These financial liabilities are subsequently measured at Amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Financial liabilities are included in current liabilities unless the Company has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the statement of financial position date. However, where the impact of measuring trade payable at amortised cost is insignificant, trade payables are carried at cost.

        Trade Payables

        Trade payables are stated at their original invoiced value. If there is an agreement that interest or premium be paid, it will be calculated and added to the initial amount.

        Borrowings

        Borrowings, inclusive of transaction cost, are recognised initially at fair value. Borrowings are subsequently stated at Amortised costs using the effective interest rate method, any difference between proceeds and the redemption value is recognised in the income statement over the period of the borrowing using the effective interest rate method. Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Company has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the statement of financial position date.

        Borrowing Costs

        Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset are capitalised as part of the cost of that asset. Other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

      4. I mpairment of Financial Assets

        All financial assets, except for those at fair value through profit or loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting date.

    7. Leases

      The Company has adopted IFRS 16, "Leases" as issued by the IASB in July 2014 with a date of transition of 1 January 2019, which resulted in changes in accounting policies. As permitted by the transitional provision of the standard, the Company may choose the modified retrospective approach to the application of IFRS 16. This approach allows the Company not to restate comparative financial information. The major impact of the adoption of this standard is that the Company will be required to capitalize all leases (i.e. recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability) with the exemption of certain short-term leases and leases of low-value assets. However, this standard does not change the accounting for leases of the Company in the year under review.

      Assets held under finance leases are initially recognised as assets of the Company at their fair value at the inception of the lease or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the statement of financial position as a finance lease obligation.

      Lease payments are apportioned between finance expenses and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance expenses are recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless they are directly attributable to qualifying assets, in which case they are capitalised in accordance with the Company's general policy on borrowing costs. Contingent rentals are recognised as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred.

      Other leases are classified as operating leases and are not recognised on the Company's statement of financial position. Payments made under operating leases are recognised in the profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the lease. Lease incentives received are recognised as an integral part of the total lease expense, over the term of the lease.

      Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term, except where another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed. Contingent rentals arising under operating leases are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred. In the event that lease incentives are received to enter into operating leases, such incentives are recognised as a liability. The aggregate benefit of incentives is recognised as a reduction of rental expense on a straight-line basis, except where another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed.

    8. Application of new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Interpretations to Standards

      The following new standard, amendment to standard and interpretation are effective for the period under review.

      1. I FRS 16 - Leases

        IFRS 16 replaces IAS 17 Leases, IFRIC 4 Determining whether an Arrangement contains a Lease, SIC-15 Operating Leases - Incentives and SIC - 27: Evaluating the Substance of Transactions Involving the Legal Form of a Lease. The standard sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both parties to a contract, i.e. the customers ('lease') and the supplier ('lessor'). IFRS 16 eliminates the classification of leases as operating leases or finance leases as required by IAS 17 and introduces a single lessee accounting model. Applying that model, a lessee is required to recognize:

        • Assets and Liabilities for all leases with a term of more than 12 months, unless the underlying asset is of low value; and

        • Depreciation of lease assets separately from interest on lease liabilities in the profit or loss.

          For the lessor, IFRS 16 substantially carries forward the lessor accounting requirements in IAS 17. Accordingly, a lessor continues to classify its leases as operating leases or finance leases, and to account for those types of leases differently.

      2. Amendments to IFRS 9 Prepayment Features with Negative Compensation the amendments to IFRS 9 clarify that for the purpose of assessing whether a prepayment feature meets the Solely Payment of Principal and Interest (SPPI) condition, the party exercising the option may pay or receive reasonable compensation for the prepayment irrespective of the reason for prepayment. In other words, prepayment features with negative compensation do not automatically fail SPPI. The amendments have no impact on the Company's accounts.

      3. Amendments to IAS 28 Long-term Interests in Associates and Joint Ventures

        The amendment clarifies that IFRS 9, including its impairment requirements, applies to long term interests. Furthermore, in applying IFRS 9 to long term interests, an entity does not take into account adjustments to their carrying amount required by IAS 28 (i.e., adjustments to the carrying amount of long term interests arising from the allocation of losses of the investee or assessment of impairment in accordance with IAS 28). The amendments have no impact on the Company's accounts.

    9. Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2015 - 2017 Cycle

      1. IAS 12 Income Taxes

        The amendments clarify that an entity should recognize the income tax consequences of dividends in profit or loss, other comprehensive income or equity according to where the entity originally recognised the transactions that generated the distributable profits. This is the case irrespective of whether different tax rates apply to distributed and undistributable profits.The amendments have no impact on the financial statements.

      2. IAS 23 Borrowing Costs

        The amendments clarify that if any specific borrowing remains outstanding after the related asset are ready for its intended use or sale, that borrowing becomes part of the funds that an entity borrows generally when calculating the capitalization rate on general borrowings. The amendments have no impact on the financial statements.

      3. IFRS 3 Business Combinations

        The amendments to IFRS 3 clarify that when an entity obtains control of a business that is a joint operation, the entity applies the requirements for a business combination achieved in stages, including re-measuring its Previously Held Interest (PHI) in the joint operation at fair value. The PHI to be remeasured includes any unrecognised assets, liabilities and goodwill relating to the joint operation. The amendments have no impact on the financial statements.

      4. I FRS 11 Joint Arrangements

        The amendments to IFRS 11 clarify that when a party that participates in, but such a joint operation, the entity does not re-measure its PHI in the joint operation. All the amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1st January 2019 and generally require prospective application. Earlier application is permitted.

        The Directors of the Company do not anticipate that the application of the amendments in the future will have an impact on the financial statements.

    10. Amendments to IAS 19 Employee Benefits Plan Amendment, Curtailment or Settlement

      The amendments clarify that the past service cost (or of the gain or loss on settlement) is calculated by measuring the defined benefit liability (asset) using updated assumptions and comparing benefits offered and plan assets before and after the plan amendment (or curtailment or settlement) but ignoring the effect of the assets ceiling (that may arise when the defined benefit plan is in a surplus position). IAS 19 is now clear that the change in the effect of the asset ceiling that may result from the plan amendment (or curtailment or settlement) is determined in a second step and is recognised in the normal manner in other comprehensive income.

      The paragraphs that relate to measuring the current service cost and the net interest on the net defined benefit liability (asset) have also been amended. An entity will now be required to use the updated assumptions from this measurement to determine current service cost and net interest for the remainder of the reporting period after the change to the plan. In the case of the net interest, the amendments make it clear that for the period post plan amendment, the net interest is calculated by multiplying the net defined benefit liability (asset) as remeasured under IAS 19 with the discount rate used in the remeasurement (also taking into account the effect of contributions and benefit payments on the net defined benefit liability (asset).

      The amendments are applied prospectively. They apply only to plan amendments, curtailments or settlements that occur on or after the beginning of the annual period in which the amendments to IAS 19 are first applied. The amendments to IAS 19 must be applied to annual periods beginning on or after 1st January 2019, but they can be applied earlier if an entity elects to do so.

      The Directors of the Company does not anticipate that the application of these amendments in the future will have an impact on the Company's financial statements.

    11. I FRIC 23 Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments

      The interpretation addresses the accounting for income taxes when tax treatments involve uncertainty that affects the application of IAS 12. The interpretation does not apply to taxes or levies outside the scope of IAS 12, nor does it specifically include requirements relating to interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax treatments. The interpretation has not impact on the Company's accounts.

    12. New Standards, Amendments and Interpretation not yet Effective

      Certain new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations have been published that are not yet effective for the financial period ended 31st October 2023 and have not been early adopted by the Company. The Company's assessment of the impact of these new standards and interpretations is as stated below:

      1. I FRS 17 - Insurance Contracts effective for Annual Periods beginning 1st January 2022

        The new Standards establish the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of insurance contracts and supersede IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts. The Standard outlines a General Model, which is modified for insurance contracts with direct participation features, described as the Variable Fee Approach. The General Model is simplified if certain criteria are met by measuring the liability for remaining coverage using the Premium Allocation Approach. The General Model will use current assumptions to estimate the amount, timing and uncertainty of future cash flows and it will explicitly measure the cost of that uncertainty, it takes into account market interest rates and the impact of policy holders' options and guarantees. The implementation of the Standards is likely to bring significant changes to an entity's processes and systems, and will require much greater coordination between many functions of the business, including finance, actuarial and Information Technology.

      2. The Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting (revised)

        The revised Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting (the Conceptual Framework) is not a standard, and none of the concepts override those in any standard or any requirements in a standard. The purpose of the Conceptual Framework is to assist the Board in developing standards, to help preparers develop consistent accounting policies if there is no applicable standards in place and to assist all parties to understand and interpret the standards. It is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1st January 2020.

    13. Measurement of Fair Values

A number of the Company's accounting policies and disclosures require the determination of fair value, for both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. When applicable, further information about the assumptions made in determining fair values is disclosed in the notes specific to that asset or liability. Significant valuation issues are reported to the Audit Committee.

When measuring the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Company uses market observable data as far as possible. Fair values are categorized into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used in the valuation techniques as follows:

  • Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

  • Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices)

  • Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs). in some cases, if the inputs used to measure the fair value of an asset or a liability is categorized in different levels of the fair value hierarchy, then the fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety in the same level of the fair value hierarchy as the lowest level input that is significant to the entire measurement.

The Company recognises transfers between levels of the fair value hierarch at the end of the reporting period during which the change has occurred. Further information about the assumptions made in measuring fair value is included in Financial Instruments - Financial Risk Management and Fair Values (Note 30).

  1. Revenue

    This relates to the sale of goods to customers, exclusive of value added tax and less any discounts. Revenue is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer, recovery of the consideration is possible, the associated costs and possible return of goods can be estimated reliably, there is no continuing management involvement with the goods, and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably.

  2. Sales of Goods

    Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer, usually on delivery of the goods.

  3. I ncome Recognition

    Income 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, regardless of when the payment is being made. Income is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, taking into account contractually defined terms of payment and excluding taxes or duty.

  4. I nterest Income

    For all financial instruments measured at Amortised cost and interest bearing assets classified as available for sale, interest income or expenses is recorded using the Effective Interest Rate (EIR), which is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life or the financial instrument or a shorter period, where appropriate, to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or liability. Interest income is included in finance income in the income statement.

  5. I nterest Expenses

    Interest expenses on bank overdrafts, related party loans, borrowings and impairment losses recognised on financial liabilities are included under finance costs of the Company.

  6. Cost of Sales

    This item represents the full absorption cost of products sold. The full absorption cost comprises cost of direct materials, labour and the proportion of manufacturing overhead based on normal operating capacity and borrowing costs. The costs of raw materials and consumables are calculated based on the weighted average cost principle.

  7. Post Employment Benefits:

    Pension Fund Scheme

    In accordance with the provisions of the Pension Reform Act, 2014 the Company has instituted a Contributory Pension Scheme for its employees, where both the employees and the Company contribute 8% and 10% respectively. The contribution is based on total employee emoluments (basic salary, housing and transport allowances). The company's contribution under the scheme is charged to the income statement while employee contributions are funded through payroll deductions.

    The Company recognises a provision where contractually obliged or where there is a past practice that has created a constructive obligation.

    1. Termination Benefit

      Termination Benefits are payable when employment is terminated by the Company before the normal retirement date, or whenever an employee accepts voluntary redundancy in exchange for these benefits. The Company recognises termination benefits at the earlier of the following dates:

      1. When the Company can no longer withdraw the offer of those benefits, and

      2. When the entity recognises costs for a restructuring that is within the scope of IAS37 and involves the payment of termination benefits.

      In the case of an offer made to encourage voluntary redundancy, the termination benefits are measured based on the number of employees expected to accept the offer. Benefits falling due more than 12 months after the end of the reporting year are discounted to their present value.

    2. Productivity Incentive and Bonus Plans

      All full time staff are eligible to participate in the productivity incentive scheme. The Company recognises a liability and an expense for bonuses and productivity incentive, based on a formula that takes into consideration the profit attributable to the company's shareholders after certain adjustment.

    3. Contingent Liabilities

      A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the company, or a present obligation that arises from past events but is not recognised because it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefit will be required to settle the obligation or the amount of the obligation cannot be measured with sufficient reliability.

      Contingent liabilities are only disclosed and not recognised as liabilities in the statement of financial position. If the likelihood of an outflow of resources is remote, the possible obligation is neither a provision nor a contingent liability and no disclosure is made.

  8. Provisions General

    Provisions are recognised when the company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Where the company expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, for example under an insurance contract, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expenses relating to any provision is presented in the income statement net of any reimbursement.

    If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.

    1. Restructuring Provisions

Restructuring provisions are only recognised when general recognition criteria for provisions are fulfilled. Additionally, the company needs to have in place a detailed formal plan about the business or part of the business concerned, the location and number of employees affected, a detailed estimate of the associated costs and appropriate timeline. The people affected have a valid expectation that the restructuring is being carried out or the implementation has been initiated already.

  1. Foreign Currency

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded by the company at the functional currency rates prevailing at the date of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the functional currency spot rate of exchange ruling at the reporting date.

All differences are taken to the income statement with the exception of all monetary items that form part of a net investment in a foreign operation. These are recognised in other comprehensive income until the disposal of the net investment, at which time they are reclassified to profit or loss. Tax charges and Credits attributable to exchange differences on those monetary items are also recorded in other comprehensive income.

Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates as at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value is determined. The gain or loss arising on transaction of non-monetary items is recognised in line with the gain or loss of the item that gave rise to the transaction difference (translation differences on items whose gain or loss recognised in other comprehensive income or profit or loss is also recognised in other comprehensive income or profit or loss respectively).

Employment of Disabled Persons

It is the policy of the company that there should be no discrimination in considering applications for employment including those for disabled persons. As at 30 April 2024, there were three disabled persons in the employment of the company.

  1. Health, Safety at Work and Welfare of Company's Employees

    Health and safety regulations are in force within the company and employees are aware of existing regulations. The company provides subsidy to all levels of employees for medical, transportation, etc.

  2. Earnings per Share

    The company presents basic earnings per share for its ordinary shares. Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. Adjusted earnings per share is determined by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares adjusted for the bonus shares issued. Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders and the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding, adjusted for own shares held (if any), for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares.

  3. Share Capital

    The Company has only one class of shares; Ordinary Shares. Ordinary shares are classified as equity. When new shares are issued, they are recorded in share capital at their par value. The excess of the issue price over the par value is recorded in the share premium reserve.

  4. Impairment of Non-Financial Assets

    Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets are considered for impairment at least annually. Property, plant and equipment, other intangible assets, available for sale investments and non-current assets held for sale are considered for impairment if there is a reason to believe that impairment may be necessary.

    Factors taken into consideration in reaching such a decision include the economic viability of the asset itself and where it is a component of a larger economic entity, the viability of the unit itself. Future cash flows expected to be generated by the assets are projected, taking into account market conditions and the expected useful lives of assets. The present value of these cash flows, determined using an appropriate discount rate, is compared to the current net asset value and, if lower, the assets are impaired to the present value. If the information to project future cash flows is not available or could not be reliably estimated management uses the best alternative information available to estimate a possible impairment.

    An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversible. In respect of other assets, impairment losses recognised in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset's carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or Amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.

  5. Segment Reporting

Segment results that are reported to the chief operating decision maker include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated items comprise mainly of head office expenses, and tax assets and liabilities.

A segment is a distinguishable component of the company that is engaged either in providing related products or services (business segment) or in providing products or services within a particular economic environment (geographical segment) which is subject to result and returns that are different from those of other segments. Segment information is required to be presented in respect of the company's business and geographical segment where applicable. Nigeria is the company's primary geographical segment as all the company's income is derived in Nigeria.

  1. New and amended IFRS standards

    Certain new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations have been published. The Company's assessment of the impact of these new standards and interpretations is as stated below:

  2. New and amended IFRS standards that are effective for the current year

    1. Amendments to IAS 16 property plant and Equipment - proceeds before intended Use

      The Company has adopted the amendments to IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment for the first time in the current year. The amendments prohibit deducting from the cost of an item of property, plant and equipment any proceeds from selling items produced before that asset is available for use, i.e. proceeds while bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management. Consequently, an entity recognises such sales proceeds and related costs in profit or loss. The entity measures the cost of those items in accordance with IAS 2 Inventories.

    2. Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2018-2020

      The Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2018-2020 cycle make amendments to the following standards:

      • IFRS 9 Financial Instruments - clarifies which fees should be included in the 10% test for derecognition of financial liabilities.

      • IFRS 16 Leases - amendment of illustrative example 13 to remove the illustration of payments from the lessor relating to leasehold improvements, to remove any confusion about the treatment of lease incentives.

  3. New and revised IFRS Standards in issue but not yet effective

No new standards or amendments to existing standards, effective in 2024, will have a significant impact on the Company's financial statements.

  • Amendments to IFRS 10 and IAS 28 - Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture.

  • Amendments to IAS 1 - Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current.

  • Amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2 - Disclosure of Accounting Policies.

  • Amendments to IAS 8 - Definition of Accounting Estimates.

  • Amendments to IAS 12 - Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction.

  • IFRS S1 general requirement for disclosure for sustainability information.

  • IFRS S2 climate related disclosure.

CUTIX PLC

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2026

  1. Revenue

    Analysis of the Company's Revenue is as follow

    Cables and Wire Sales Metal Product Sales Armored Cable Sales Distribution Board

    Feeder Pillers/Busbar Chamber Distribution Box

    Switch Panels/Control Switch Isolators

    Change Over Switch

    Period

    Period

    Ended

    Ended

    Audited Apr

    Period Ended

    Period Ended

    Audited Apr

    31/01/2026

    31/01/2025

    30, 2025

    31/01/2026

    31/01/2025

    30, 2025

    N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    s:

    8,291,595

    9,122,987

    11,809,067

    8,291,595

    9,122,987

    11,809,067

    320,242

    5,176

    54,232

    320,242

    5,176

    54,232

    2,212,058

    2,673,927

    3,898,083

    2,212,058

    2,673,927

    3,898,083

    116

    1,396

    1,396

    326

    1,744

    1,744

    390

    391

    391

    118,103

    4,613

    4,613

    -

    1,996

    2,828

    883

    716

    716

    -

    10,943,713

    11,812,947

    15,773,070

    10,823,895

    11,802,090

    15,761,382

    Group Company

    Period

    Group Company

    Period

    Ended 31/01/2026

    Ended 31/01/2025

    Audited Apr 30, 2025

    Period Ended 31/01/2026

    Period Ended 31/01/2025

    Audited Apr 30, 2025

  2. Expenses by Nature - Cost of Sales

    N'000

    N'000 N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    Depreciation Expenses - Production 198,121

    Insurance - Production 22,805

    Maintenance - Production 123,022

    Power Charges 21,051

    Production Supplies 516,191

    Production Wages 222,790

    Raw Material Costs 7,908,121

    173,622 141,297

    23,790 43,020

    96,622 86,050

    43,735 63,192

    631,777 892,236

    204,316 274,065

    8,349,517 10,979,615

    196,806

    22,805

    123,022

    21,051

    516,191

    220,621

    7,847,255

    172,307

    23,790

    96,615

    42,260

    631,752

    202,512

    8,344,386

    139,543

    43,026

    86,039

    61,718

    892,210

    270,724

    10,974,418

    Motor Vehicle - COS 21,687

    51,459 72,156

    21,687 51,459 72,156

    9,033,787 9,574,838 12,551,631 8,969,437 9,565,082 12,539,834

  3. Expenses by Nature - Selling and Distribution Expenses

    Distribution Expenses

    166,927

    61,227

    95,420

    151,907

    60,518

    94,410

    Advertisement and Promotions

    112,909

    72,931

    165,317

    112,909

    72,758

    165,024

    279,836

    134,158

    260,737

    264,816

    133,276

    259,434

    Period Period

    Ended Ended 31/01/2026 31/01/2025

    Audited Apr 30, 2025

    Period Ended 31/01/2026

    Period Ended 31/01/2025

    Audited Apr 30, 2025

    N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    7,634

    4,509

    5,500

    7,250

    4,125

    5,000

    3,750

    972

    2,533

    3,750

    972

    2,533

    18,327

    27,870

    35,899

    18,281

    27,847

    35,797

    5,389

    18,980

    15,816

    5,389

    18,958

    15,786

    1,208

    3,418

    6,013

    1,208

    3,418

    6,013

    5,435

    33,682

    48,385

    5,435

    33,682

    48,385

    36,332

    18,176

    22,453

    36,332

    18,176

    22,453

    4,084

    4,834

    5,917

    4,054

    4,834

    5,917

    16,816

    10,207

    23,659

    16,816

    9,869

    23,321

    -

    -

    -

    -

    109,714

    105,001

    173,171

    109,710

    104,986

    173,157

    31,718

    30,354

    41,119

    31,718

    30,150

    40,916

    5,790

    7,743

    12,027

    5,790

    7,743

    12,027

    52,602

    6,766

    15,840

    52,602

    6,766

    15,827

    22,178

    14,222

    24,649

    22,178

    14,172

    24,599

    23,149

    43,797

    44,580

    23,149

    43,549

    44,331

    391

    10,535

    10,665

    391

    10,535

    10,665

    19,957

    12,000

    44,321

    19,957

    12,000

    44,321

    -

    18,253

    126,590

    -

    18,253

    126,590

    333,073

    277,163

    388,758

    330,990

    269,683

    380,035

    16,597

    18,750

    37,636

    16,592

    18,162

    37,049

    20,301

    19,081

    32,098

    20,301

    19,081

    32,098

    131,607

    135,042

    246,667

    131,596

    134,959

    246,570

    3,349

    5,216

    7,201

    3,300

    5,090

    7,155

    -

    34,676

    -

    34,676

    -

    24,066

    31,044

    -

    24,066

    31,044

    869,399 885,315

    1,402,541

    866,787

    875,754

    1,391,589

    Group Company

  4. Expenses by Nature - Administrative Expens

    Amortisation Charge Audit Fees

    Bad Debt Bank Charges

    Communication Expenses Corporate Social Responsibility Depreciation

    Directors' Emolument Entertainment Expenses Insurance Office Licensing & Fees Medical and Welfare

    Pension (Management Contribution) Printing and Stationeries Professional Services

    Rent and Rates

    Repairs and Maintenance Research and Development Retirement Benefits Security Expenses

    Staff Salaries

    Subscriptions and Periodicals Training and Development Transport and Traveling Utility Expenses

    share Capital Increase Vehicle Operating Expenses

    Period

    Period

    Ended

    Ended

    Audited Apr Period Ended

    Period Ended

    Audited Apr

    31/01/2026

    31/01/2025

    30, 2025 31/01/2026

    31/01/2025

    30, 2025

    N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    -

    -

    -

    18,118

    20,141

    -

    18,118

    20,141

    59,166

    293,765

    471,468

    59,051

    293,699

    471,403

    59,166

    311,882

    491,609 59,051

    311,817

    491,544

  5. Other Income

    Profit/(Loss) on sale of Property, Plant Foreign Exchange Difference

    Sales of Scrap

    Exchange gain relates to both realised and unrealised difference on translation of foreign denominated balances as at the

    Period

    Period

    Ended

    Ended

    Audited Apr

    Period Ended

    Period Ended

    Audited Apr

    31/01/2026

    31/01/2025

    30, 2025

    31/01/2026

    31/01/2025

    30, 2025

    N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    17,880

    99,373

    150,851

    17,880

    99,373

    150,851

    600,983

    102,674

    140,354

    600,983

    102,674

    140,354

    131,521

    61,727

    149,054

    131,521

    61,727

    149,054

    750,384

    263,774

    440,259

    750,384

    263,774

    440,259

    t after charging

    /(crediting):

    1,066

    1,066

    1,455

    1,066

    1,066

    1,455

    35,266

    17,110

    20,997

    35,266

    17,110

    20,997

    7,634

    4,125

    5,500

    7,250

    4,125

    5,000

    750,384

    263,774

    440,259

    750,384

    263,774

    440,259

    198,121

    207,304

    189,682

    196,806

    205,989

    187,928

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    59,166

    293,765

    471,468

    59,051

    293,699

    471,403

    -

    18,118

    20,141

    -

    18,118

    20,141

    10,244

    414,707

    483,084

    10,244

    414,707

    483,084

    -

    -

    53,688

    -

    -

    53,688

    -

    -

    81

    -

    -

    81

    -

    -

    40,824

    -

    -

    40,824

    10,244

    414,707

    577,677

    10,244

    414,707

    577,677

    Group Company

  6. Finance Cost

    Interest on Term Loans Interest on Commercial Papers Interest on Overdraft

  7. Profit for the Period before Taxation

    (Loss)/Profit before Taxation has been arrived a

    Directors' Fees Directors Remuneration

    Audit Fees Finance Cost

    Depreciation of Property, Plant and Amortisation

    And after Crediting:

    Other Income Exchange Gain

  8. Tax Expense

    1. IncomeTax recognised in Profit or Loss

      Current Tax

      Current Tax expense for Current year:

      Income Tax Education Tax NPTF Levy

      Deferred Tax (Note 13.3) Balance Per Income Statement

    2. Current Liabilities in the Statement of Financial Position

      Group Company

      Period

      Ended

      Period

      Ended

      Audited Apr

      Period Ended

      Period Ended

      Audited Apr

      31/01/2026

      31/01/2025

      30, 2025

      31/01/2026

      31/01/2025

      30, 2025

      N'000

      N'000

      N'000

      N'000

      N'000

      N'000

      Taxation on Profit on Ordinary Activities

      -

      -

      483,084

      -

      -

      483,084

      Education Tax

      -

      -

      53,688

      -

      -

      53,688

      NPTF Levy - - 81 - - 81

      -

      -

      536,853

      -

      536,853

      Balance Brought Forward

      536,853

      513,218

      493,346

      536,853

      513,218

      493,346

      Payments During The Year

      (472,532)

      (345,285)

      (479,195)

      (472,532)

      (345,285)

      (479,195)

      Withholding Tax Utilised

      -

      (24,732)

      (27,573)

      -

      (24,732)

      (27,573)

      Balance per Statement of Financial Positio

      64,321

      143,201

      523,431

      64,321

      143,201

      523,431

      Period

      Period

      Ended

      Ended

      Audited Apr Period Ended

      Period Ended

      Audited Apr

      31/01/2026

      31/01/2025

      30, 2025 31/01/2026

      31/01/2025

      30, 2025

      N'000

      N'000

      N'000

      N'000

      325,729

      280,824

      284,905

      313,485

      272,661

      272,661

      -

      -

      40,824

      -

      -

      40,824

      280,824

      280,824

      325,729 313,485

      272,661

      313,485

      46,892

      861,314

      1,033,917

      21,276

      861,314

      1,044,136

      22,577

      414,707

      523,430

      10,244

      414,707

      523,430

      69,469

      1,276,021

      1,557,347 31,520

      1,276,021

      1,567,566

      32%

      33%

      34% 33%

      33%

      33%

      Group Company

    3. Deferred Tax

      At May 1, 2024

      Charged to Profit or Loss As At January 31, 2025

      Reconciliation of Effective Tax Rate

      Profit for the year

      Total Income Tax Expense Profit excluding Deferred Tax

      Effective Tax Rate

      The charge for Taxation has been computed in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Income Tax Act, CAP C21,

      NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) AS AT 31JANUARY, 2026

  9. Property, Plant and Equipment

Group

Land Buildings & Infrastructure

Shops Borehole & Tanks

Generating Sets

Machine Components

Plant & Machinery & Equipment

Motor Vehicles Computer

Equipment

Furniture & Fittings

Capital Work in Progress

Total

N'000 N'000 N'000 N'000 N'000 N'000 N'000 N'000 N'000 N'000 N'000 N'000

Cost:

As at 1st May 2025

205,383

505,012

70,950

36,918

344,002

170,856

1,308,216

256,214

108,020

72,803

1,344,684

4,423,058

Additions

-

45,407

-

-

-

-

1,382,573

27,137

2,080

32,890

(1,342,551) 147,536

Reclassification

-

Disposals

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Balance at 31st Jan. 2026

205,383

550,419

70,950

36,918

344,002

170,856

2,690,789

283,352

110,100

105,692

2,133

4,570,594

Depreciation

As at 1st May 2025

153,323

8,495

26,856

258,695

110,627

944,058

249,870

104,719

50,587

-

1,907,231

Depreciation for the period

-

6,984

1,774

968

23,443

34,884

136,481

1,784

2,479

2,956

-

211,752

Disposals

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Balance at 31st Jan. 2026

-

160,307

10,269

27,824

282,138

145,511

1,080,539

251,654

107,198

53,543

-

2,118,983

Carrying amount:

Balance at 31st January 2026

205383

390112

60681.25

9094.08753

61864

25345

1610250.385

31697.69776

2901.98753

52149.835

2133

2,451,612

As at 31st January 2025 137383.386 298915.7618 63046.251 10113.94224 81193.437 41845.06045 347713.497 17531.26059 2851.42443

20112.735

1245833.239

2,266,540

Audited As at 30th April 25 137383 297187 62455 10062 85307 60228 364158 6344.49776 3301.23054

22216.996

1344684

2,393,327

Property, Plant and Equipment

Company

Land Buildings & Infrastructure

Shops Borehole & Tanks

Generating

Sets Machine Components

Plant & Machinery & Equipment

Motor Vehicles Computer

Equipment

Furniture & Fittings

Capital Work in Progress

Total

N'000

N'000

N'000

N'000

N'000

N'000

N'000

N'000

N'000

N'000

N'000

N'000

Cost:

As at 1st May 2025

137,383

434,880

70,950

36,918

344,002

170,856

1,294,018

256,214

105,744

70,721

1,344,684 4,266,370

Additions

Reclassification

-

45,407

-

-

-

-

1,382,573

27,137

2,080

32889.5

(1,342,551) 147,536

-

Disposals

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Balance at 31st Jan. 2026

137,383

480,287

70,950

36,918

344,002

170,856

2,676,591

283,352

107,824

103,610

2,133

4,413,906

Depreciation

As at 1st May 2025

137,693

8,495

26,857

258,695

110,628

929,860

249,870

102,443

48,504

-

1,873,043

Depreciation for the period

-

6,838

1,774

968

23,443

34,884

136,481

1,784

2,479

2,956

-

211,606

Disposals

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Balance at 31st Jan. 2026

-

144,531

10,269

27,825

282,138

145,512

1,066,341

251,654

104,922

51,460

-

2,084,649

Carrying amount:

Balance at 31st January 2026

137,383

335,756

60,681

9,093

61,864

25,344

1,610,250

31,698

2,902

52,151

2,133

2,329,255

As at 31st January 2025

137,383

298,916

63,046

10,114

81,193

41,845

347,713

17,531

2,851

20,113

1,245,833

2,266,540

Audited As at 30th April 25

137,383

297,187

62,455

10,062

85,307

60,228

364,158

6,344

3,301

22,217

1,344,684

2,393,327

CUTIX PLC

N'000

7,589

7,589

7,589

-

-

-379

-

Total N'000

7,589

7,589

7,589

-

-

-

-

-

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2026

15 Intangible Assets

Software

Total

Group

N'000

Cost:

Balance at May 1, 2025

7,589

Balance at January 31, 2026

7,589

Amortisation

Balance at May 1, 2025

7,589

Amotisation for the Period

-

Balance at January 31, 2026

-

As at January 31, 2026

-

As at January 31, 2025

As at April 30, 2025

379

-

Company

Software N'000

Cost:

Balance at May 1, 2025

7,589

Balance at January 31, 2026

7,589

Amortization

Balance at May 1, 2025

7,589

Amotisation for the period

-

Balance at January, 2026

-

As at January 31, 2026

-

As at January 31, 2025

-

As at 30 April 2025

-

Group

Company

Audited

Audited

16

Prepayments

1/31/2026

1/31/2025

30/04/2025

1/31/2026

1/31/2025

30/04/2025

N'000

N'000

N'000

N'000

N'000

N'000

Prepayments

600

4,065

2,296

600

4,065

2,296

(143,383) (137,457) (143,383)

35,845 41,771 35,845

179,228

179,228

600 4,065 2,296 600 4,065 2,296

  1. Investment

    Investment in Subsidiary Amortization

    As at January 31, 2026

    179,228

    -

    -

    -

    -

    Company

    Name of Subsidiary Principal activity and operation 1/31/2026

    %

    Adswitch Plc Switch gears 100%

    Group Company

    Audited

    Audited

    1/31/2026

    1/31/2025

    30/04/2025

    1/31/2026

    1/31/2025

    30/04/2025

    N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    N'000

    1,395,651

    650,087

    1,256,764

    1,369,530

    638,642

    1,225,223

    458,310

    764,078

    662,453

    456,813

    762,651

    607,861

    2,678,530

    2,296,073

    2,472,235

    2,667,380

    2,275,109

    2,460,727

    125,461

    300,409

    357,754

    124,849

    300,104

    357,144

    257,618

    6,789

    6,981

    257,618

    6,789

    6,981

    4,340

    7,521

    6,407

    4,340

    7,521

    6,407

    4,919,909

    4,024,958

    4,762,594

    4,880,529

    3,990,817

    4,664,343

  2. Inventories Raw materials Work in progress Finished goods

Technical stock and spares Consumables

Advert and promotion

Advert and Promotion represents the value of promotional items in the inventory

19 Trade and Other Receivables

Trade Receivable

95,904

64010

355,508

96,043

58,879

355,508

Deposit for stock, Machine/Spares

403,960

1,303,063.90

863,199

403,960

1,303,064

863,199

Staff Receivables

12,153

15220

10,043

12,076

15,220

10,036

Other Receivables

133,965

53,123

6,801

132,587

53,123

41,926

645,982

1,435,416

1,235,551

644,666

1,430,285

1,270,669

19.1 Deposit for Stock, Machine/Spares

These are advance payments for raw materials, spare parts and machinery.

1/31/2026

1/31/2025

Audited 30/04/2025

N'000

N'000

N'000

299,494

107,898

36,795

(600)

(4,065)

(2,296)

298,894

103,833

34,499

165

228

148

138,081

25,699

63,085

133

299

299

41,632

16,435

22,305

5,619

21,011

29,416

1,048

1,000

7,816

15,211

11,098

6,442

42

42

42

122

122

122

538

538

538

61,599

83,975

1,031

30

12,169

4,803

8,727

52,968

-

925

329,357

165,250

140,896

Audited

1/31/2026

1/31/2025

30/04/2025

N'000

N'000

N'000

299,494

107,898

36,795

(600)

(4,065)

(2,296)

298,894

103,833

34,499

Group Company

20 Other Prepayments

Prepayments

Prepayments due after one year Prepayments due within one year

  1. Cash and Cash Equivalents

    125

    199

    141

    138,069

    25,687

    63,073

    133

    299

    299

    2,857

    6,111

    3,085

    5,610

    21,002

    29,407

    1,048

    1,000

    7,816

    15,211

    11,098

    6,442

    -

    -

    -

    122

    122

    122

    538

    538

    538

    61,562

    83,938

    994

    30

    -

    12,150

    4,784

    8,708

    52,968

    -

    925

    290,423

    154,778

    121,550

    Cash Balances Access Bank Plc Ecobank Nig Ltd Fidelity Bank Plc First Bank Plc FCMB

    Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc Heritage Bank Plc

    Polaris Bank Limited Sterling Bank Plc

    Union Bank of Nigeria Plc Keystone Bank

    United Bank for Africa Plc Zenith Bank Plc

    Cash and Bank balance

    The carrying amount are approximately equal to their Fair Value.

  2. Reconciliation of Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:

Group Company

Audited

30/04/2025

1/31/2026

1/31/2026

1/31/2025 Audited 30/04/2025 1/31/2025

N'000

N'000

N'000

819,854

1,530,518

2,049,766

-

-

-

211,752

207,304

189,682

-

-

-

-

(18,118)

1,031,606

1,719,704

2,239,448

(157,314)

1,830,410

(1,221,455)

586,233

(779,428)

874,963

(264,395)

405,952

10,338

(738,601)

375,038

267,389

(574,078)

1,831,972

(68,765)

457,528

3,551,677

2,170,683

N'000

N'000

N'000

781,905

1,539,796

2,062,072

211,606

205,989

187,928

-

-

-

-

(18,118)

993,511

1,727,667

2,250,000

(216,187)

673,525

(1,158,686)

627,703

(159,616)

866,793

(264,395)

(69,334)

10,338

(835,072)

(290,978)

222,525

(687,952)

153,597

(59,030)

305,559

1,881,263

2,190,970

Profit before finance costs

Adjustments for:

Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment

Amortisation

Foreign Exchange Difference

Net Cashflow before changes in working capi

Changes in Working Capital: (Increase)/Decrease in Inventories (Increase)/Decrease in Trade and other Receiva (Increase)/Decrease in Trade Prepayments Increase/(Decrease) in Trade and other Payables Total adjustments

Cash Generated from Operations

1/31/2026

1/31/2025 Audited 30/04/2025

N'000

N'000

N'000

73,683

484,480

756,573

143,897

328,733

369,650

160,702

150,373

181,684

201,991

153,190

119,303

580,272

1,116,775

1,427,210

Audited

1/31/2026

1/31/2025

30/04/2025

N'000

N'000

N'000

73,683

484,480

682,520

50,780

121,637

218,612

158,425

150,373

181,307

82,699

153,190

118,219

365,586 909,680 1,200,658

  1. Trade and other Payables

    Trade Payables Accruals

    Value Added Tax/WHT payable Other Payables

  2. Share Capital

3,522,644

3,522,644

Issued and fully paid

7,045,288,104

Ordinary Shares of 50k each

1,761,322

3,522,644

3,522,644 3,522,644

Group Company

Audited

Audited

1/31/2026

1/31/2025

30/04/2025

1/31/2026

1/31/2025

30/04/2025

N'000

24 Retained Earnings

N'000

N'000

N'000

N'000

N'000

At 1st May 2025 730,220

2,043,691

2,043,691

817,596

2,118,761

2,118,761

Transferred to Share Capital -

-

(1,761,322)

-

-

(1,761,322)

Transfer from Income Statement 69,469

1,266,744

1,031,830

31,520

1,276,021

1,044,136

Share Capital Expenses

(55,582)

Dividend written back 54,601

54,601

Fund Unclaim Dividend (160,024)

-

(160,024)

-

Dividend paid in the year (704,528)

(528,397)

(528,397)

(704,528)

(528,397)

(528,397)

As at 31st oct 2025 (10,261)

2,782,039

730,220

39,165

2,866,386

873,178

25 Long Term Borrowings:

Bank of Industry (BOI)

56,112

476,952

392,784

56,112

476,952

392,784

Current portion (BOI)

(56,112)

(336,672)

(336,672)

(56,112)

(336,672)

(336,672)

-

140,280

56,112

-

140,280

56,112

26 Short Term Borrowings:

The movement in the loan from Bank is as follows:

Eco Bank Nigeria Ltd Overdraft

3,096

285,644

450,474

3,096

285,644

450,474

Eco Bank Nigeria Ltd - STF

250,000

250,000

250,000

250,000

250,000

250,000

Bank of Industry (BOI)

140,280

336,672

336,672

140,280

336,672

336,672

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc - Promissory notes

-

250,000

228,169

-

250,000

228,169

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc - Overdraft

-

62,021

143,836

-

62,021

143,836

Zenith Bank - Promissory notes

200,000

-

-

200,000

-

-

Zenith Bank Overdraft

-

54,458

-

54,458

Commercial Papers (Note 26.1)

3,581,636

659,764

704,334

3,581,636

659,764

679,456

4,175,012

1,898,559

2,113,485

4,175,012

1,898,559

2,088,607

26.1 The commercial papers were issued to various individuals and Co-operative societies for period of 90 days renewable at interest rates ranging from 8% to 22%.

Audited

1/31/2026

1/31/2025

30/04/2025

N'000

N'000

N'000

553,693

481,478

662,823

166,029

154,436

246,388

719,722

635,914

909,211

Audited

1/31/2026

1/31/2025

30/04/2025

N'000

N'000

N'000

551,611

472,195

650,759

161,729

154,218

246,170

713,340

626,413

896,929

27.0 Staff Costs

Salaries & Wages

Medical, welfare, pension and training

  1. Directors and Employees

    1. Directors' emoluments

      1. Chairman's Emoluments:

        Fees Other

        Group

        Audited

        1/31/2026

        1/31/2025

        30/04/2025

        365

        179

        253

        3,976

        2,966

        2,756

        4,341

        3,145

        3,009

        Group

        Company

        Audited

        1/31/2026

        1/31/2025

        30/04/2025

        365

        179

        253

        3,976

        2,966

        2,756

        4,341

        3,145

        3,009

        Company

        Audited

        Audited

        1/31/2026

        1/31/2025

        30/04/2025

        1/31/2026

        1/31/2025

        30/04/2025

        N'000

        N'000

        N'000

        N'000

        N'000

        N'000

        873

        873

        1,203

        873

        873

        1,203

        14,144

        14,144

        18,241

        14,144

        14,144

        18,241

        15,016

        15,016

        19,444

        15,016

        15,016

        19,444

      2. Other Directors' Emoluments:

        Fees Other

        -

        -

        -

        -

        6 8 8

        None None None

        -

        -

        8

        None

-

-

6

None

    1. The number of Directors excluding the Chairman whose emoluments were within the following ranges were:-

      N20,000 - N40,000

      -

      N40,001 - N60,000 -

      Above N60,001 8

      Number of Directors who had no emol None

    2. Employees remunerated at higher rates:

      -

      -

      -

      -

      59

      59

      -

      -

      63

      212

      230

      239

      The number of employees in receipt of emoluments within

      the following N400,000 N600,001

      N800,001

      ranges were:-

      - N600,000

      - N800,000

      - N900,000

      -

      -

      56

      -

      -

      56

      -

      -

      N900,001 - N1,000,000

      -

      - 61

      Above N1,000,001

      229

      229 238

    3. Staff Costs:

      The number of persons employed as as at 31st January 2026 and the staff costs were as follows:

      11

      16

      13

      62

      68

      67

      198

      205

      222

      271

      289

      302

      16

      16

      13

      67

      67

      66

      202

      202

      220

      285

      285

      299

      Managerial Intermediate staff Junior staff

      The related staff costs amounted to N719,722,000(2025: N635,914,000)

      (v) Key Management Compensation

      Key Management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the entity, directly or indirectly, including any director (whether executive or otherwise) of that entity.

      Key Management Compensation Includes:

      Short Term Employee Benefits:

      1/31/2025

      1/31/2026

      N'000

      N'000

      1/31/2026

      1/31/2026

      N'000

      Audited 30/04/2025

      N'000 N'000

      Audited 30/04/2025

      36,332

      31,718

      18,176

      30,150

      40,916

      68,050 48,327 63,369

      36,332

      31,718

      18,176

      30,150

      40,916

      68,050 48,327 63,369

      Wages And Salaries: 22453 22453 Directors Emoluments

      Post Employment Benefits:

      Defined Contribution Plan

      704,528

      528,397

      528,397

      704,528

      528,397

      528,397

  1. Dividends Paid and Proposed Dividends on Ordinary Shares declared Dividend for 2024: 15Kobo per Share

    (2023: 12 Kobo per Share)

    528,397

    528,397

    528,397

704,528

704,528

528,397

  1. Earnings Per Share

    (a) Basic

    Audited

    Audited

    1/31/2026

    1/31/2025

    30/04/2025

    1/31/2026

    1/31/2025

    30/04/2025

    7,045,288

    7,045,288

    7,045,288

    7,045,288

    7,045,288

    7,045,288

    46,892

    855,052

    1,031,830

    21,276

    861,314

    1,044,136

    0.67

    12.14

    14.65

    0.30

    12.23

    14.82

    14.65

    14.82

    Basic Earnings per Share is calculated by dividing the Profit attributable to Equity Shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of Ordinary Shares in issue during the year.

    Weighted average number of Shares in issue ('000)

    Profit attributable to Ordinary Equity

    Shareholders (N'000)

    Basic Earnings Per Share (Kobo)

    Earnings Per Share (Kobo) -Adjusted

  2. Financial Instruments and Risk Management

    1. Capital Risk Management

      The company manages its Capital to ensure that the company will be able to continue as going concern while maximising the return to stakeholders through the optimisation equity. The Company's Capital Management strategy remained unchanged for the period under review

      The Capital Structure of the Company consists of Equity attributable to Equity Shareholders of the Company, comprising Issued Capital and Retained Earnings.

      The Company is not subject to any externally imposed Capital requirements.

      Audited

      1/31/2026

      1/31/2025

      30/04/2025

      N'000

      N'000

      N'000

      4,492,578

      2,319,663

      2,169,597

      (329,357)

      (165,250)

      (140,898)

      4,163,222

      2,154,413

      2,028,699

      3,512,382

      4,543,361

      4,252,864

      119%

      47%

      48%

      Audited

      1/31/2026

      1/31/2025

      30/04/2025

      N'000

      N'000

      N'000

      4,488,497

      2,311,500

      2,144,719

      (290,423)

      (154,778)

      (121,551)

      4,198,075

      2,156,722

      2,023,168

      3,561,808

      4,627,708

      4,340,240

      118%

      47%

      47%

      Gearing ratio

      The Gearing Ratio at the year end is as follows:

      Debt (i)

      Less: Cash and Bank balances

      Net debt

      Equity (ii)

      Net debt to equity ratio

      1. Debt is defined as both current and non-current Borrowings.

        Audited 30/04/2025

Audited 30/04/2025

    1. Equity includes all Capital and Reserves of the Company that are managed as Capital.

  1. Categories of Financial Instruments Financial Assets

    Loans and Receivables:

    Cash and Bank Balances Trade and other Receivables

    1/31/2025

    1/31/2025

N'000 N,000

N'000

1/31/2025

1/31/2026

N'000 N'000

N'000

329,357

649,319

165,250

1,435,416

140,898

1,235,552

978,676

1,600,667

1,376,450

250,000

640,280

534,281

580,411

1,116,775

1,428,211

3,096

402,123

594,310

833,508

2,159,178

2,556,802

290,423

644,666

154,778

1,430,285

121,551

1,270,669

935,089

1,585,063

1,392,220

250,000

640,280

534,281

365,586

909,680

1,200,658

3,096

402,123

594,310

618,683

1,952,083

2,329,249

Financial Liabilities

Financial Liabilities at Amortised cost:

Borrowings

Trade and other Payables Bank overdraft

  1. Financial Risk Management Objectives

    The Company's Board of Directors oversees Risk Management to ensure that Financial Risks are identified, measured and managed in accordance with Company's policies for Risk. Risk Management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect the changes in market conditions and the company's activities. Sensitivity analysis provide the appropriate information to monitor the net underlying Financial Risks. The company does not trade in Financial instruments, nor does it take on speculative or open positions through the use of derivatives.

  2. Market Risk

    Market Risk is the Risk that the fair values of Financial instruments will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. The Financial instruments held by the company that are affected by market Risk are principally the non-derivative Financial instruments which include trade and other Receivables, Cash and bank balances and trade and other payables), bank overdraft and Loans. Market Risk exposures are measured using sensitivity analysis where applicable.

  3. Industry Risk

    The Nigerian cable and wire subsector belongs to the electrical and electronics sectoral group. Alongside two other sectoral groups, this sector is regarded as the most economically significant constituent group of the engineering sector. The performance of the Nigerian cable and wire industrial subgroup is, no doubt, noticed by all who should be in the know. The subsector is one of the very few in the country that have successfully dealt with foreign competition, especially in terms of superior product quality. In spite of the difficult economic conditions in Nigeria, the firms in the cable and wire industry are reputed to produce world-class products. The quality of products from this subsectoral group of the manufacturing industry is considered superior even by multinationals. Moreover, despite the prevalent capacity underutilisation in the industrial sector of the country as a whole, the cable and wire manufacturing firms have done relatively well

  4. Interest rate Risk Management

    The Company's exposure to Interest Rate Risk is insignificant

  5. Foreign Exchange Risk Management

    Foreign Exchange Risk is insignificant for the entity as the company trades majorly in Naira.

  6. Credit Risk Management

Credit Risk is the Risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations leading to a Financial loss. The Company is exposed to Credit Risk from its operating activities (primarily trade and other Receivables) and investing activities (deposits with banks). The company does not have significant portion of Receivables and bank balance concentrated in the hands of a single entity or a group of entities with common control. There are no collaterals held for these balances.

  • Trade and other Receivables

    The Company's Receivables consist of a number of customers across the country. Credit evaluation is usually performed on the Financial condition of accounts receivable. The company has a policy of only dealing with creditworthy counterparties. Credit exposure is controlled by counterparty limits that are reviewed and approved by the Board and Management periodically.

  • Bank Balances

Credit Risk from balances with banks and Financial institutions is managed in a manner that would reduce the Risk of loss to the company. Surplus funds are spread amongst reputable commercial banks and are limited. The limits are set to minimise the concentration of Risks and therefore mitigate Financial loss through potential counterparty's liquidation.

The carrying amount of Financial Assets represents the company's maximum exposure, which at the reporting date, was as follows:

Audited

1/31/2026

1/31/2025

30/04/2025

N'000

N'000

N'000

329,357

165,250

140,898

649,319

1,435,416

1,235,552

978,676

1,600,667

1,376,450

Audited

1/31/2026

1/31/2025

30/04/2025

N'000

N'000

N'000

290,423

154,778

121,551

644,666

1,430,285

1,270,669

935,089 1,585,063 1,392,220

Group Company

Bank Balances

Trade and other Receivables

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