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 |
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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
The Company
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.
Principal Activity
The principal activities of the Company is manufacturing and marketing of electrical, automobile and telecommunication wires, cables and related products.
Basis of Preparation of Account s
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).
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.
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.
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
Financial Period
These financial statements cover the financial period ended 31st October 2024, with comparative amounts for the financial period ended 31st October 2023.
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.
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.
Significant Accounting Policies
The significant accounting polices set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these financial statements.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Taxation
The income tax expense represents the estimated sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
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.
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.
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.
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:
Raw Materials: Purchase cost on a weighted average cost basis.
Finished Goods and Work-in-Progress: Cost of direct materials and labour and a proportion of manufacturing overheads based on normal operating capacity.
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.
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).
Receivables
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2015 - 2017 Cycle
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
When the Company can no longer withdraw the offer of those benefits, and
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
New and amended IFRS standards that are effective for the current year
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Finance Cost
Interest on Term Loans Interest on Commercial Papers Interest on Overdraft
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
Tax Expense
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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 | ||
Trade and other Payables
Trade Payables Accruals
Value Added Tax/WHT payable Other Payables
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
Directors and Employees
Directors' emoluments
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
Other Directors' Emoluments:
Fees Other
-
-
-
-
6 8 8
None None None
-
-
8
None
-
-
6
None
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
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
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
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
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
Financial Instruments and Risk Management
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
Debt is defined as both current and non-current Borrowings.
Audited 30/04/2025
Audited 30/04/2025
Equity includes all Capital and Reserves of the Company that are managed as Capital.
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
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.
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.
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
Interest rate Risk Management
The Company's exposure to Interest Rate Risk is insignificant
Foreign Exchange Risk Management
Foreign Exchange Risk is insignificant for the entity as the company trades majorly in Naira.
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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