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The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>principal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting policies <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been co<span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ns<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>istently applie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d throughout the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year. Descriptions </span>and specific<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>policy <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inform<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ation on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>how <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group has <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>applied the requirements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of UK <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>adopted </span>International Acco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unting Stan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dards are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>throughout <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the notes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ancial st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atements. All<span class=\"ffe5 ls0 ws0\"> </span>amounts are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ounded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nearest million, unless <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>otherwise indicated. Discontinued operations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>application of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for Sale On 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mpleted the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a controlling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stake in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>new comp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its subsidiaries <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(\u2018Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2019 or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the \u2018P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rimient busine<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ss\u2019 or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group\u2019), <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprising <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>its Primary Products business in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>North America and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Latin Americ<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">a and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interests <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Almidone<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s Mexicanos<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> S.A. </span>de<span class=\"ffe5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">C.V.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (\u2018Almex\u2019<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>) and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Covation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Biomaterials <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LLC, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>form<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">erly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018Bio-PDO\u2019 (\u2018Covation\u2019) joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures, to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> KPS </span></span>Capital P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>artners, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LP (\u2018KPS\u2019)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018Transaction\u2019).<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currently <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>holds a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>49.7% interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient, decreased from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>49.9% interest <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>held at completion <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>redemption of a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>number </span></span>of share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s held<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">turn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  </span>In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accordance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with IFRS<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018Non-current <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Assets Held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls21c ws270\">for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Sale and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Discontinued Operations\u2019, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 July <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021 </span>the Gro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>up classified <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>became Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2022 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as a disposal <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>group held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a discontinued operation. 1 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>July 2021 <span class=\"ls207 ws259\">reflects <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>negotiations on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>substantive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>matters with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>KPS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were </span>completed. An <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>operation is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified<span class=\"ls20b ws25d\"> as <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>discontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>if <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it is <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a compon<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls21d ws271\">ent of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that: (i) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been </span></span>disposed of, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>or meets the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>criteria <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be<span class=\"ls1f2 ws244\"> classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale; and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(ii) represents <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a separate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>major <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>line of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or geographic <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>area of oper<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ations or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>will <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sp<span class=\"ls207 ws259\">osed of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>part <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ingle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>coordinated plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to </span>dispose of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separate major <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>line <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or geogra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>phic area <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of operations. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>results <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of discontinued operations are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>presented separately f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom those <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>conti<span class=\"ls20b ws25d\">nuin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g operation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Refer to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>No<span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">te 12 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for further details </span></span>on discontinued o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>perations. Prior year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restatement  Following the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completion accounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exercise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which too<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>k place <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Transaction date, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>balance sheet at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 was<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> restated<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>correctly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflect cer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ain additional<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> non-cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rrent asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing assigned<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to </span>the Primient dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal group held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale (impact on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-current assets: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reducing Property, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Plant and Equipment by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a366 million, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reducing Goodwill <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and other intangible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a35 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and incre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asing Assets held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by \u00a371 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restatement impacted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the bal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ance sheet<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the year ended </span>31<span class=\"ffe5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022. </span>Going concern The D<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irectors are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>satisfied that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group has <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>adequate <span class=\"ls21d ws271\">resources to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continue to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operate as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going concern </span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the foreseeable <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>future and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no material <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertainties <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exist <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with respect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1f2 ws244\">this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assessment. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>making </span>this asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssment, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Directors <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>have considered th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>balance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sheet positio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ecast <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earnings and cash <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>flows<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of appr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls21d ws271\">oval of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>thes<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial st<span class=\"ls207 ws259\">atements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2025. </span></span>The<span class=\"ffe5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f2 ws244\">bu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>siness pl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>support <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cern asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls21c ws270\">ssment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(the \u2018base <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>case\u2019) is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>derived f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom Board-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>approved forecasts <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>together with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>downside sensitivities. Further deta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ils of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Directors\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assessment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are set <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below: At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has sign<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ificant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>available l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iquidity, including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3475 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ash and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>US$800 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(\u00a3647 million) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mmitted and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>undrawn <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">revol<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ving credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facility<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$100 million </span></span>matures in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2025 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and US$700 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million matu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>res in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2026. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">earliest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maturity date <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fo<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">r any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s lo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ans </span></span>is October <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$120 mill<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion will <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mature. In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ap<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ril 2023, US$95<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of this<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been repaid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ahead </span>of maturity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from existing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash. For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the purpose <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going concern <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assessment, it<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>anticipated that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the </span></span>remaining US$25 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million will also <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>be repaid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from existing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has only <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>one debt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> covenant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>requirement which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> maintain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBITDA <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ratio of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not more than<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 3.5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>times. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>On <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the coven<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant-testing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is wa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s 0.6 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>times <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2023. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>As <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>set out<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> below, for<span class=\"ffe5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>covenant bre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ach to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>occur it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> woul<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d require <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ignificant reduction <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> Group profit. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Such reduction<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is </span></span>considered to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unlikely. In concluding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going concern<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is appropriate, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Dire<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ctors have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>modelled the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of a \u2018worst ca<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se scena<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rio\u2019 to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the \u2018b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ase ca<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se\u2019 by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>same two <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plausi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ble but <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>severe do<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wnside <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risks al<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>so used for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iability st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atement, being: <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>an <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">extended shutdown of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>one of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>our large<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wet mill </span>manufacturing facilities following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operational failure or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> energy <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shortage; and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of two <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of our <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>largest </span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Solu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tions custom<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ers. In <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>aggregate, such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018worst <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>case scen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arios\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>did not <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>result in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any material uncert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ainty to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s going <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>concern asse<span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ssment and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sultant po<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>still had <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>significant </span>headroom above<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s debt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> covenant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>requiremen<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">t. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Directors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also calculated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a \u2018reverse </span>stress test\u2019<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> which <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>represents the changes<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e required <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">\u2018base <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>case\u2019 in order <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>breach the </span>Group\u2019s debt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> coven<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant. Such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018reverse <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>stress test\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sh<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">owed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forecast Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to </span>reduce significantl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">der to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cause a breach. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Accordingly, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Directors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have conc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">luded that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o mate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rial un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>c<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ertainties <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>spect to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going </span></span>concern and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adopted the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going concern <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in prepa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ring the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Climate change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>considerations In preparing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financ<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statements, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Directo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rs have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>considered the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>climate </span>change, particularly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the context <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risks identified<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the TCFD <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>di<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">sclo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sures set<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pages 62 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>66 </span>and our <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sustainability target<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Climat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e change-related<span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> considerations made in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> respect of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial </span>statements relate <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>principally to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(i) th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> cli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mate chan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the g<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oing concern<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssment an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d </span>viability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assessment, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(ii) the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>impact <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>climate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flow<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> forecast<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he impairment </span>assessment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n-current asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cluding goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Foods <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; B<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>everage Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash-generating unit, an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d (iii<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>) the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share-based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payment <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>charge for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as a re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sult of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance against ce<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rtain Pu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rpose an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d susta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inability targets<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.  These climate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>change conside<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rations are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not conside<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>red <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">to be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>areas of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> signific<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant judgement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or sources <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span>estimation uncert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ainty in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year. Th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ese consideration<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> al<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">so not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant </span></span>impact on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going concern <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ssessment to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March 2025 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nor th<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>viability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span>next three <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>years.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1. Basis of preparation continued Basis of accounting continued The Director<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s considered<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> furth<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er wheth<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reduction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the useful<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> lives <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>imate-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>related matters,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would have<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>direct <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact on <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the amount of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>depreciation<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cognised each <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>year </span></span>from the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e-assessment, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>could <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a signific<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ant impact<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the financia<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">l statements. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Directors </span></span>concluded that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>decarbonisation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>commitments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>does not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a material<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> impact<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>results <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year. In view <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the evolving <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risks <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with clim<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ate ch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ange, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Directors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>will regularly <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>assess these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risks against ju<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dgements and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in preparati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> statement<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Foreign currency The consolidated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>financial statemen<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ts are pre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sented in pound <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sterling, which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company\u2019s </span>functional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currency. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Where chan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ges in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>constant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currency <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resented, th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ey are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> calculat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>retranslating current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>results <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at pri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or yea<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r exch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ange rate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Cal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>c<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ulations of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>changes in co<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">nstant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currency <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have been </span></span>included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018Additional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information\u2019 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>within this document. Accounting standards adopted during the year  In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>current year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adopted, with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>new accounting standards: \u2212<span class=\"ffeb\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\">Amendments to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS 3 </span></span>Business C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ombinations;<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>\u2212<span class=\"ffeb\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\">Amendments to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IAS 16 </span></span>Property, Pl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Equipment \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Proceeds befo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re intended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>use; \u2212<span class=\"ffeb\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\">Amendments to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IAS 37 </span></span>Provisions, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contingent liabilit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls21e ws272\">ies <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contingent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 </span>Onerous contracts<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (cost<span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\">of fulfilling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a contrac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t); and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ffeb\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e5 ws237\">Annual Improvements to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS Standards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2018-2020. </span></span>The adoption <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amendments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">from 1 April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 had <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no material ef<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fect on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s financial </span>statements.  Accounting standards issued but not yet adopted  No other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>new <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>standards, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>new <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interpretations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amendments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>andards or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> interpretat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions ha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve been published which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are expected<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>signific<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ant i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mpact on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">s financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statements.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>Altern<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ative pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rformance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measures<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presents <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alternative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance mea<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ures, including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted e<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">arning<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s before <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest, </span></span>tax, depreci<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ation and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortisation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (\u2018adju<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sted EBITDA\u2019),<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rofit bef<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ore tax, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earnings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>per share, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>free cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to E<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>BITDA and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>return <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on capit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al employed. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>These mea<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sures are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for internal perfor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mance analysi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incentive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compensation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for employees<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. They <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are presented because <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>they provide <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">vestors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>additional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>about the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the </span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Directors<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> consider <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be valuab<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">le. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Reconciliations of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the alternative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance </span>measures to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>most d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irectly com<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>parable UK <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adopted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>International A<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ccounting Standards<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> measures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are presented in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4. During th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changed its<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> alternati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve performance<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> measure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit from adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rofit to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted EBITDA <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">der to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>enhance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparability w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ith its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>industry <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>peers. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Alternative pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rformance me<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asures reported <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Gr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oup are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not def<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ined terms <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>unde<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pte<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d International Accounting Standards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and may <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>there<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fore <span class=\"ls220 ws274\">not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be comparable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>similarly-titled measures </span>reported <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by othe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls222 ws276\">r <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>companies.  </span>Pro-forma impact of the disposal of the Primient busines<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s Due to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the significance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Prim<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ien<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t disposal, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relevant, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has al<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>so provide<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d pro-forma </span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in order <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vide shareholders<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>better comparabili<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ty of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the perf<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ormance of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>continuing operations. Refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Useful <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Information on page <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>208, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>indicated in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e notes to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>results <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is pro-f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>orma in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>formation. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2. S<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ignific<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant ju<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dgement<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es In preparing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these consolidated financial <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tatements, management has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made judgements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and used estimates and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumptions in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> establ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ishing the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>repo<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">rte<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d amounts<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets, li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>abilities, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d </span>expense<span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>policies. Judgements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ased on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the best <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>evidence <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>available to </span>management. Est<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>imates a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re based <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>on factors includin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g historical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>experience <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and expe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ctations of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>future events, co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rroborated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with external<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>formation where<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> possible.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Judgements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eir underlying assumptions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are review<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>updated on<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an ongoing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis, w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>i<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">th an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y revi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sions bein<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g </span></span>recognised prosp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ectively. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> However, given <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the inherent uncertainty <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>such estima<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">tes, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>actual re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sults migh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">t differ <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significantly from </span></span>the anticip<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ated ones. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>about <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimates <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and judgements made <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in applying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these accounting policies that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the mo<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">st <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effect on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated </span></span>financial statements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are set <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out belo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>w. Taxation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>11) Key sources<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of estimatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n uncertainty The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>x balances <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are subject <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stimati<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertainty, which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>could also </span>impact the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effective <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>next financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al year. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> The specifi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>c sourc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertainty<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows: (a) <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Resolution of uncertain <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>tax provisions: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recorded current<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities of<span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">\u00a345 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (202<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a346 million) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for uncert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ain tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>positions (refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>11)<span class=\"ls20b ws25d\">. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Such provisions arise </span></span>because the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>international <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>environment an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subjected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to periodic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax examination <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertainties <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> number <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>jurisdictions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. Such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>examination<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> can <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>include, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inter <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alia, transfer pricing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rela<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ting to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>activities, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>historical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reorganisations </span>and<span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deductibility of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intra-gr<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">oup <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrowing ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rangements. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sues involved </span></span>are<span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ee ws240\">complicated and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>may take a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>number of years <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to resolve. Tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, if <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required, have been </span>estimated based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on one <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of two <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>methods, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the expe<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">cted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>method (t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he sum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>probability </span>weighted amounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>range of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>possible outcomes) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>single most <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>likely amount meth<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>od, depending on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>better predict<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>resolution of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertainty. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>These <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting estimates considered <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>status of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the unresolved <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>matter, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the relevant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>legislation, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>advice <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from in-hou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se </span>specialists, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>opinions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of prof<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>essional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>firms and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> past <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>experience <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>precedents set<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>particular tax<span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">authority.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the \u00a345 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of uncertain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>positions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, between <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>zero </span>and<span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">\u00a31<span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\">million of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the balance<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> could <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be resolved <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ending <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 Mar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ch 2024. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Such re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>solution </span></span></span></span>could<span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>favourable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or unfavour<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able. Of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the \u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>46 milli<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>balance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a318 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>met the </span></span>criteria for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> being <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>released in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2023. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This compa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>res to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the range <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>possible outcomes co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ming into<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>otential re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leases o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f provi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sions of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> between<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> zero <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to \u00a35<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n. The<span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">increased<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rele<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ase was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>two years <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>audits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(compared </span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>anticipated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completi<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of one <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year\u2019s audit).<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>2. S<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ignific<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant ju<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dgement<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s cont<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inued Taxatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n (Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>11) co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntinued (b) <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Recognition of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recorded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred ta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>x assets </span>of<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">\u00a313<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ffee ls1e1 ws233\">million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a39 million)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deductible te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mporary dif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ferences for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised </span></span></span>deferred tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3200 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a3209 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 11<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>), <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">the most <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>significant of </span></span>which<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">relates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unrecognised tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK. Ma<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">nagement assesses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the likelihood <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of their </span></span>recoverability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reasonable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreseeable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>time<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">frame, taking <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into ac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>count the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>future expected </span>profit<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">profile <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and business model <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ea<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ch relevant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>company o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r country, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any potenti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al legislative </span></span>restrictions on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>use. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A 10% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>increase <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forecasted UK<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> taxable <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>income would lead <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million increase </span>in defe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rred tax <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>assets recognised. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Retire<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans (No<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>te 31) At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the present <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>value <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit obligations of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans was \u00a31,142 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 </span>\u00a31,474<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">million<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>). The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>present value<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>obli<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">gations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumptions <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>including </span></span>actuarial<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ffee ls1e1 ws233\">estimates of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>future benefits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ill be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yable to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>members of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to </span></span></span>key<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">assumpt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>could have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>material <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reported <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and, a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>represent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a </span>significant accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimate.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Key sources <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of estimation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertainty The present <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit obli<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">gation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>most <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sensitive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e di<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">scount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>applied t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit </span></span>obligations, assu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>med life <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expectancies<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>future in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flation r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ates.<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Sensitivity a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nalysis is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> included </span></span>in<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31. </span>Whilst a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssumptions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stablished <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consistent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflecting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>advice <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from qualif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ied actuar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ies, usin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g published indice<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>actuarial data, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>management <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>must apply <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">judgement in selectin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g the mo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>st </span>appropriate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from withi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acceptable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>range. Changes in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumptions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">determining the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>present value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">benefit obligations will <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an </span></span>impact o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atemen<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">t <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>through thei<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r effect on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>servic<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net </span></span>deficit o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r surplus <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the plans. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>However, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>most of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impa<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ct <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changes,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> together w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ith fl<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">uctuations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the </span></span></span>actual retu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rn on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the plan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> assets,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> will <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> refl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ected in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprehensive<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> income. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> </span>Exceptional<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Note 8)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Key source <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of judge<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment Exceptional item<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s comprise<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of income, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">d <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>low, inc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>luding tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are mate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rial </span>in amount; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outside the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>normal course <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of business or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relate to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>events which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>do no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t frequently re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cur, and therefore <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>merit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separate disclosure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in order <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">provide <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> bette<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r understanding of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>underlying </span>financial performance. Examples <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of ev<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ents <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that give<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disclo<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">sur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>material <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income, </span></span>expense and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>include, <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ut are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mited to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>: significant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impairment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>events; </span>significant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transformation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>activities; disposals <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or sign<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ificant in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividual <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets; litigation cla<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ims b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>against <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Gr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oup; and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rest<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ructuring of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>components of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s operations<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.  </span>For tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>treated as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amounts <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>must be materi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>their treatmen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional enable a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>better understanding<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Gr<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">oup\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>underlying financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance. </span>Exceptional item<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statements <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">are classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a consi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stent basi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s across<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> account<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing </span>periods. The <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>classification of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xceptional items <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>is a sign<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ificant ju<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dgement.  Accounting for the Group\u2019s investment in Primient (Note 22) Key source <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of judge<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment The Directors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>determined <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant accountin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">g judgement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>respect to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>Group\u2019s<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for its<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 49.7% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Primien<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the complet<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its disposal. </span></span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity accounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest as a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>venture. Such accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is appropriate because <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>does not have<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> unilateral control <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient. Instead,<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">important<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> operational <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>decisions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are decided <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a majority <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vote <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient bo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ard (KPS<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>has<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ffee ls1e1 ws233\">right to<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ffee ls1e4 ws236\">appoint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>four directors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ri<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ght to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> appoint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>two) wi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th more <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant </span></span></span></span></span></span>strategic matters <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>requiring unanimous agreement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">both <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shareholders. I<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n addition,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completion, </span>the<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rimient entered <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain long-term<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> agreements, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>principally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he supply </span>of<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>one an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other; su<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ch agreements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>do <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not aff<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ord either<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> party<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rights <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dicative </span>of<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span>unilateral control. As a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>decisions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>about relevan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t activit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ies are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>principally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reserved <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>two <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shareholders <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and canno<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t be decided <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>upon unilaterally<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>either <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shareholder. Th<span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">erefore, the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Primient meets the </span>definition of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>venture.  Fair v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alue of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purchases, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sales an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d invento<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ry of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn-base<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d products<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (Notes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>15, 29 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and 30) 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year On completion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transaction on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continued to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>apply cash flow hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manage its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>economic price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">exposure on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the purchase<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>energy and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>chemicals </span></span>used in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the produ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ction process. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>All <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">corn procurement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>activities<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transferred to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on completion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the </span></span></span>disposal an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group procure<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s corn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(both for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manufacturing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of corn-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based finished goods in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US man<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ufacturing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sites <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">r corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>embedded in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>finished goods <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manufactured </span>by Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sold to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ffee ls1e1 ws233\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agreements). Th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ceased to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> apply <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value </span></span>hedge accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to manage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instead <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manages the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by using <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>economic </span>hedging principles<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as entering <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>into offsetting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>positions with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>su<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">pplier <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(Primient) and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customers. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>As a </span>result, th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purchases, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sales <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and inven<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tor<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">y of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn-based products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>longer a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>source of </span>estimation uncert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ainty in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. 2022 Financia<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l year In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>managed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its US <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>net corn position<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, comprising <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purchase, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale and inventory of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and corn-based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">oods, inclu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ding co-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>products, on <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a net ba<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sis. As <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a result, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>previously designated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the components<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its US<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> net<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">effective <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedge accounting </span></span>relationships whereby <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the hedged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>item <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ith offsetti<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">ng <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. This<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> resul<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ted in </span>each element <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ne<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>being mark<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>market <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inancial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(mainly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn futu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>res contracts) were u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging instruments to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>anage this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net positi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on. Recording all <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>components of the<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net corn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> position<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value aligned <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the underlying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>economics and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">risk<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> management <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Transaction. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Th<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimates use<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>determine these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>values wer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>key source <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span></span>estimation uncertainty <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2. S<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ignific<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant ju<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dgement<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s cont<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inued Fair v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alue of pu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rchases, sal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es and in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventory of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co<span class=\"ls1f0 ws242\">rn-base<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d produc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts (Not<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es 15, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>29 an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d 30) c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ontinued </span>The breakdown <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is sh<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">own <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the comparative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Year ended  31 March  2022  \u00a3m  Hedged <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>items: <span class=\"_ _1bd\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>Corn purchase <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts <span class=\"_ _1be\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">44 </span>Corn sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts <span class=\"_ _1bf\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(78) </span>Co-product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale contracts <span class=\"_ _1c0\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">54 </span>Corn and elevator <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inventory <span class=\"_ _1c1\"> </span>69 Co-products i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nventory <span class=\"_ _ba\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(5)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Total he<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dged it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ems  <span class=\"_ _1c2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">84 </span>Financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al ins<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trument <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ument) <span class=\"_ _1b6\"> </span>(5) Net corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1c3\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1fa ws24c\">79 </span>Key sources<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of estima<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tion uncertainty<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ly) Of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>components of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net corn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ositions set out <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>above, those components <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which had <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>greatest </span>estimation un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certainty were <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the fair values <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d co-products. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>As <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sult, for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period only, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IAS 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disclosures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>about the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nature o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f these ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the estima<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">tion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertainty inherent </span>in them <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is set<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Note<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> 29. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nature of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these item<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included below: </span>Basis rep<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resents th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e difference <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rice between <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn pricin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Chicago Mercan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tile Exchange<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and localised pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>icing t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hat can <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>achieved for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>physical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>delivery. It<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>typically <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>driven by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>local <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supply, demand<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and logistics <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>factors. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>air value<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> adjustmen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a320 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million. This was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>component <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn purch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ase cont<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>racts, cor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d </span>elevator inventory. Co-products included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">dges compri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gluten <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>feed, co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rn gluten <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>meal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oil, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which </span>are manu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>factured <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as part <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wet-milling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>proc<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ess. Before the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Transaction, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group could <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hold </span>either a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net long <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or short <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for each<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> co-product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>volume of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co-products made, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bought or forwa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rd sold<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>any point in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> time. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>The net posit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> co-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>product posi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tions at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was \u00a354 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s cont<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>racts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co-product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in corn <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sales contracts) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and \u00a35 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million liability f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or inven<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tories. 3. Key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting pol<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>icies The consolidated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>financial statements<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> have been <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prepared under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the hist<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">orical<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cost <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>convention, modified </span></span>in<span class=\"fff5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">respect<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>evaluation to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> certain<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> inve<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">stments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in equities, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>derivative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial instruments, </span></span>non-derivative financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments in fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relationships (2022 financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year only), <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain inventories (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only), assets held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by<span class=\"fff5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">defined <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit pension <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale </span>(2022 financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year only). <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> Descriptions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and specific <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accountin<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">g <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>policy informati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>how the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>applied <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the requirements </span>of<span class=\"fff5 ls0 ws0\"> </span>UK <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adopted International Accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Standards are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included throughout <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the notes to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these financial<span class=\"fff5 ls0 ws0\"> </span>statements. Key accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>policies, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>where information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>can <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">be found in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the appl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>icable note, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>include: </span>\u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e5 ws237\">Revenue recognition (Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5) </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e1 ws233\">Income taxes <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(Note 11) </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e5 ws237\">Discontinued operations (Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>12) </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e4 ws236\">Goodwill and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other intangible <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ass<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ets (Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>19) </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e5 ws237\">Leases (Note 21) </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e1 ws233\">Foreign currency<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> translat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subsidiaries <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Note 24)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e5 ws237\">Financial instruments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Notes 17, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>18, 25, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>26 and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>29) </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e4 ws236\">Retirement benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>obligations (Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31) </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e4 ws236\">Share-based payments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Note 32)<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>4. Re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>conciliat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alternat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ive pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rformance<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> measur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es  Income<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> stat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ement me<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asures For the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reasons <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>set out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presents alte<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rnative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>including </span>adjusted E<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>BITDA, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rofit befo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re ta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>x and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>adjusted earnings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>per <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share,<span class=\"fff5 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e6 ws238\">which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are us<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>internal </span></span>performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>analysis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>centive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compensation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">arrangements for employ<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ees. Th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ey are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presented </span></span>because they <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provide inve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stors wit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h additional<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> infor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mation about <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which the Directors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consider <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to be <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>valuable.  During th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e year, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changed its<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> alternati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve performance<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> measure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit from adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rofit to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted EBITDA <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">der to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>enhance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparability w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ith its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>industry <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>peers. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>For the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presented, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alternative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>perfor<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">mance measures exclud<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>where relevant: </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e1 ws233\">Exceptional items<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (excluded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>they are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>material <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount; and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outside th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e normal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>course <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or relate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to even<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>do <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not frequently <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recur, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>therefore merit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> separate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> disclosure in<span class=\"fff5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">order <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to provide a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>better understanding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s underlying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial performance); </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e1 ws233\">Amortisation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquired <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(costs ass<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ociated with <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>amounts recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>through </span></span>acquisition accou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nting that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earnings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compared to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>organic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investments); \u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e4 ws236\">Amortisation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other fair<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on acqu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isition (co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts asso<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ciated with<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> amou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts recogn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ised </span></span></span>through acquisition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">earnings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compared <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to organic <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>investments); </span>\u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e1 ws233\">Tax on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the above<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>themselves meet<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>definitions. For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>treated </span></span>as exceptional,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> amount<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s must <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>material an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">thei<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r treatment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as exce<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ptional enable <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a better </span>understanding of t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he Group\u2019s underlying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial performance; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and \u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e7 ws239\">IFRS 5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consisting<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cessation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>depreciation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortisatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets </span></span>of<span class=\"fff5 ls0 ws0\"> </span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient business; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and 2) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cessation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profits and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividends received from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s existing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">joint venture <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interests. These <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adju<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">stments relate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended </span></span>31<span class=\"fff5 ls0 ws0\"> </span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 only. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Within adjusted<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> discontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations these <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>adjustments were excluded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in orde<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r to provide <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a better <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>understanding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s underly<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial performance on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>like-for-like basis. </span>The change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the exclus<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018amortisation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of other<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">acquisition\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflects <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span>relative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>size of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Quantum <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>acquisition compared <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to previous<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> recent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group acquisitions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to treat the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortisation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or unwind <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of a<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ll <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustments consistently <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">with<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortisation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquired </span></span>intangibles. This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>does not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year pre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sented. Note also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>given the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>size <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group\u2019s retained <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint venture, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted </span>profit before<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>will exclud<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e its <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>share of any<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ab<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ove items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>venture. </span>This<span class=\"fff5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>does <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mparative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>esented. </span></span>Where indicated,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> comparative<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>presented on a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">pro-forma <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to provid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e investors <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>with better </span></span>comparability of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations (see <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 1).<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4. Re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>conciliat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alternat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ive pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rformance<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> measur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es cont<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inued Income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measure<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s contin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ued Alternative pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rformance me<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asures reported <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Gr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oup are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not def<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ined terms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK adopted International Acco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unting Stan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dards and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>may <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>therefore no<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">t <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparable with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>similarly-titled <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measures </span>reported by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>companies. Th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>table <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sh<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ows the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> reconciliation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>key inco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>me statement </span></span>alternative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance me<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asures to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the mos<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t directly<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reported <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in accordan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ce with<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>UK adopted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>International <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Standards:  <span class=\"_ _3c\"> </span><span class=\"fff8 ls20d ws25f\">Year ended 31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023 <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff9\"> <span class=\"_ _123\"> </span>Year ended 31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> March 2022 </span></span>Continuing operations  \u00a3m unless otherwise sta<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ted Reported Adjusting items Adjusted reported <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff9 ls0 ws0\"> </span> Reported Adjusting items Adjusted reported Revenue <span class=\"_ _a5\"> </span><span class=\"fff8 fc18 ls210 ws262\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>751 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span></span>1 751<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  <span class=\"fff9 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>1 375 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>1 375 </span></span>EBITDA <span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"fff8 fc18 ls211 ws263\">291 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">29 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">32<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0  </span></span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\"> <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>147 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>93 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>240 </span>Depreciation<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _1c4\"> </span><span class=\"fff8 fc18 ls210 ws262\">(59) <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span>(58) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"fff9 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\"> <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>(56) <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span>(56) </span></span></span>Amortisation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (36) <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">23 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span></span>(13) <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"fff9 fc16 ls1f7 ws249\"> <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>(24) <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>10 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>(14) </span>Operating <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>profit 196 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">53 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>49  <span class=\"fff9 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\"> <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>67 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>103 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>170 </span></span></span>Net finance expense <span class=\"_ _1c5\"> </span><span class=\"fff8 fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">(20) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span></span>(20) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"fff9 fc16 ls210 ws262\"> <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>(25) <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>(25) </span></span>Share of (loss)/prof<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it of join<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t<span class=\"fffa ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"fff9 ls1f8 ws24a\">venture </span></span>(24) <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">48 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4  <span class=\"fff9 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span></span>Profit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>before t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ax 152 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">101 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">253  </span></span><span class=\"fff9 fc16\"> <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>42 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>103 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>145 </span>Income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense <span class=\"_ _148\"> </span><span class=\"fff8 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(25) <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span>(25) <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>(50) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"fff9 fc16 ls1f7 ws249\"> <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>(16) <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>(12) <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>(28) </span></span>Profit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 127 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">76 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span></span>203  <span class=\"fff9 fc16 ls210 ws262\"> <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>26 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>91 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>117 </span>Basi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>c earnings per share (pence) 31.3p <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _15e\"> </span>\u2013  <span class=\"fff9 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\"> <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>5.5p <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span>Diluted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earnings <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>per share (pence) 30.8p <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">18.5p <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">49.3p  <span class=\"fff9 fc16 ls1fe ws250\"> <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span>5.5p <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>9.4p <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4.9p </span></span></span>Effective tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense % 16.8% <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span></span>19.9%  <span class=\"fff9 fc16 ls1fd ws24f\"> <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span>38.4% <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>19<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.3% </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>For the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nded 31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Marc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h 2023<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, depre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ciation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>includes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deprec<span class=\"ls16 ws10\">iatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f \u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mill<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion rel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Q<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uantum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquis<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>va<span class=\"ls224 ws278\">lue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustments </span></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exclud<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjuste<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. The following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>table shows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reconciliation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ad<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">j<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>usting items<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> impacting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year:<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span> <span class=\"_ _72\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _30\"> </span>Year ended <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>31 March Continuing operations<span class=\"fff9 ls20e ws260\"> <span class=\"_ _1c6\"> </span>Notes </span>2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Exceptional costs included in operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _bf\"> </span>8 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"fff8 fc18 ls211 ws263\">28 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">93 </span>Amortisa<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquired<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intang<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ible assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _195\"> </span>19 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span><span class=\"fff8 fc18 ls213 ws265\">23 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span></span>10 Unwind <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>adjustments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(includi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng \u00a31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> milli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>depreciation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>) <span class=\"_ _ff\"> </span> 2 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"fff9 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Adjust<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ing items excluded<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from share of profit of joint venture <span class=\"_ _1c7\"> </span>22 48 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span><span class=\"fff9 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Total exclud<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed from adjusted profit before<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _1c8\"> </span> 101 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span><span class=\"fff9 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">103 </span>Tax cre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dit on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusting item<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1c9\"> </span>11 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span><span class=\"fff8 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(25) <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(24) </span>Exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>harge <span class=\"_ _1b5\"> </span>8, 11 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _18c\"> </span><span class=\"fff9 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">12 </span>Total e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xcluded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted profit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _1ca\"> </span><span class=\"fff9 ls0 ws0\"> </span>76 <span class=\"_ _18c\"> </span><span class=\"fff9 fc16\">91 </span>Cash flow measure The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presents <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an alte<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rnative ca<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sh flow<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> measure, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018free <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash fl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ow\u2019, which<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>defined <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash generated from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after ne<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aid, after <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expenditure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and exclu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ding the impact of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items. Net Capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expenditure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the pu<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">rchase <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>property, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and equ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ipment, </span>intangible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and cert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ain equ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ity invest<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ments. Th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e definition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of free <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">flow has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been amended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to </span></span>make clear that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital expenditure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is measured on <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>net basis i.e. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash received<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>/paid for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>property, </span>plant and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equipm<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ent, intangible <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>assets and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investments. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>This change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has bee<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to bring<span class=\"fffa ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>definition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>more in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>line with <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>other similar comp<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">anies. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>does not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparative </span></span>year presented. Tax paid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> refer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>excluding any<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient </span>joint venture\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>results. The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ceives spe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cific dividends <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in order <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to set<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tle such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax </span>liabilities. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>As all <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividends <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>received <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are excluded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from<span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>free cash flow, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>appr<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">opriate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to exclude <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid </span></span>out<span class=\"fffa ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the receipt <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of these dividends.<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>does no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t impa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ct the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presented.  </span></span>The following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>table shows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reconciliation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>free<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating to continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations: </span> <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Continuing operations<span class=\"fff9\"> </span>2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Adjusted operating profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from continuing operations <span class=\"_ _1cb\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls214 ws266\">249 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span></span><span class=\"fff9 ls1f8 ws24a\">170 </span>Adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for: <span class=\"_ _1cc\"> </span><span class=\"fff8 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"fff9 fc16\"> </span></span>Adjusted depreciation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and adjusted <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mortisation<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _1cd\"> </span><span class=\"fff8 fc18 ls211 ws263\">71 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">70 </span>Share-based payments charge  20 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"fff9 fc16 ls1fb ws24d\">10 </span>Other non-cash movements<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2  <span class=\"_ _1ce\"> </span><span class=\"fff8 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(8) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">4 </span>Changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>worki<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng capi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tal<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>3  <span class=\"_ _1cf\"> </span><span class=\"fff8 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(105) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(68) </span>Net retire<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>obligation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s (9) <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"fff9 fc16\">(7) </span>Net capital expenditu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>re (71) <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"fff9 fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(75) </span>Net interest and tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _19b\"> </span><span class=\"fff8 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(28) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"fff9 fc16\">(32) </span></span>Free cash flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from continuing<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operatio<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ns 119 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"fff9 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">72 </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Total de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>preciat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f \u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>59 m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a356 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deprec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rela<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ted to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Q<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uantum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquis<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> va<span class=\"lsdd ws109\">lue adjustm<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ents (2022 </span>\u2013 \u00a3nil) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortisation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a336 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u00a324 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a323 million <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a310 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million) of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortisation of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> acquired <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls224 ws278\">intangible assets<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. </span>2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yea<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r end<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed 31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Mar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ch 20<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>23, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>movemen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts ex<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cludes <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>an inflow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> item <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>not incl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng<span class=\"ls1aa wsf7\"> operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit.  </span>3 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>2023, changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>working ca<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pital ex<span class=\"ls226 ws27a\">cludes<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bonus p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ayment of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a37 million <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to e<span class=\"ls225 ws107\">mployees who </span></span>have transitioned <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>imient which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is class<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ified as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a disco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntinued cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outflow. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is part<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ially offset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>crea<span class=\"ls227 ws27b\">se <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of a legal </span>provision relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to discontinued ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rations. Refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>12.  4 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> pa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>id excludes<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a34<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7 millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Gro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>up\u2019s sha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re<span class=\"ls228 ws2e\"> o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2019s t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ax </span>including the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the gain o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient (\u00a342 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million).<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4. Re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>conciliat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alternat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ive pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rformance<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> measur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es cont<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inued Cash flo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>w measure<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> continu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed The following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>table shows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reconciliation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>free<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> ca<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sh flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ash gene<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rated from <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>operating </span>cash<span class=\"fffd ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">flows:<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>31 March<span class=\"fffb ls0 ws0\"> </span>Continuing operations<span class=\"fffc\"> </span>Notes 2023  \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Free cash flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from continuing<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operatio<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ns <span class=\"_ _1d8\"> </span><span class=\"fffc ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">119 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span></span><span class=\"fffc ls1f9 ws24b\">72 </span>Adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for: <span class=\"_ _1d9\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span><span class=\"fffb fc18\"> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> </span></span>Add: free c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ash flow r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>elating to discontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations <span class=\"_ _f5\"> </span>12 (7) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"fffc fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(56) </span>Less: exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span>8 (59) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"fffc fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(60) </span>Less: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal <span class=\"_ _1db\"> </span> (47) <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span><span class=\"fffc fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Less: interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>received <span class=\"_ _bc\"> </span> (11) <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"fffc fc16 ls210 ws262\">(1) </span>Add: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>apital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expendit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ure <span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span> 71 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"fffc fc16 ls213 ws265\">148 </span>Net cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>generated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>from operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>activities \u2013 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>total operations <span class=\"_ _1dd\"> </span><span class=\"fffc ls0 ws0\"> </span>66 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"fffc fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">103 </span>Financ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ial stren<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gth me<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asures The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uses two <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial metrics as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>key perfor<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">mance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assess <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ancial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>strength. </span>These<span class=\"fffd ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to E<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>BITDA ratio, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the return<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital employ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed ratio. </span>For the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purposes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of KPI <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reporting, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p uses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>simp<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">lified calculation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>KPIs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to make <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>them <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>more </span>directly rel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financ<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statements. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBITDA ratio <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using the </span>calculation methodology <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prescribed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cove<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">nants on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrow<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ing facilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is shown </span></span>in<span class=\"fffd ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>30. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>All ratio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>calculated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unrounded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>figures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in \u00a3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million. The net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBITDA rat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>io is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as follows:  <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _141\"> </span>At 31 March  <span class=\"_ _100\"> </span>Note Continuing operations 2023  \u00a3m Total operations 2022  \u00a3m Calculation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of net de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bt to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBITDA <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ratio  <span class=\"_ _1af\"> </span><span class=\"fffc ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"fffb fc18\"> <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span></span> </span>Net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt <span class=\"_ _1d9\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">28 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"fffb fc18 ls211 ws263\">238 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">62<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>6 </span></span>Adjusted operating profit  <span class=\"_ _66\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span><span class=\"fffb fc18 ls214 ws266\">249 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">312 </span>Add <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>back <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> deprec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortis<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ation <span class=\"_ _1df\"> </span> 71 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span><span class=\"fffc fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">158 </span>EBITDA <span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>320 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"fffc fc16 ls211 ws263\">470 </span>Net debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBITDA <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ratio (times) 1 <span class=\"_ _1e1\"> </span><span class=\"fffc\"> <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls213 ws265\">0.7 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span></span><span class=\"fffc ls1f8 ws24a\">1.3 </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt to EBITDA ratio <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March 2022 is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based on total operations as the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>level of net debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held was <span class=\"ls224 ws278\">to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>support <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>larger <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>before<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Return on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> capital<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> employed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(ROCE) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a measu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>return generate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital inve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sted by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group. </span>The measure encourages <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compounding reinvestment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and discipline around <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquisitions; as such<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> it <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provides <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a gua<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rd rail <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">creation. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ROCE is <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a componen<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">t of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>five-year </span></span>performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ambition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2028 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">and is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in incentive<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> compen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sation. </span>ROCE is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> calculated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as underly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">excluding exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items divided <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>average </span>invested operatin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g capital<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (calculated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the average<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>month of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> goodwill, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets, property, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equipment, wo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rking capital, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provis<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and non-debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>related <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">derivati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ves). As <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>such the </span></span>average in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vested operatin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g capital <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>is derived f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the manage<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment balance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sheet and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>does <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not reconcile </span>directly to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atutory balance <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sheet<span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">. All <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>elements of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> average <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>invested <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are calculated<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in </span>accordance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with I<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>FRS.  <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span><span class=\"fffb\"> <span class=\"_ _d6\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls20e ws260\">At 31 March </span>2023  \u00a3m Pro-forma* 2022  \u00a3m Calculation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ROCE <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1c1\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _15e\"> </span><span class=\"fffc fc16\"> </span></span>Adjust<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed operating profit \u2013 continuing operations <span class=\"_ _187\"> </span><span class=\"fffb fc18 ls214 ws266\">24<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>9 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">170 </span>Impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>agreements \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"fffc fc16 ls210 ws262\">(7) </span>Deduct amortisation<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on acquired intangible assets and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value adjustments (25) <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span><span class=\"fffc fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(10) </span>Profit before <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest, tax <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and exceptional items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ROCE  224 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span><span class=\"fffc fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">153 </span>Average invested<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 1 278<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"fffc fc16 ls213 ws265\">924 </span>ROCE %  <span class=\"_ _1e2\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">17.5% <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span></span><span class=\"fffc ls1f7 ws249\">16.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5% </span>* <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>Comparatives are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pro-forma financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(see Useful <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>In<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>formation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>page 208).<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>5. Segment information Revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion  Revenue from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with customers<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognis<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when control <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the goods or <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ervices is </span>transferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>customer at an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> amou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>refl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ects the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consideration to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expects to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>be entitled <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in exch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ange for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>those go<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ods or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>services. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>generally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>concluded that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s the principal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s reve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nue arrangemen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts because<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> it <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>typically <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>controls <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the g<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oods or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>services <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>before transferring them <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cu<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">stomer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a point <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in ti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>me. </span>Discounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mainly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>volume-driven <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rebates. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">Revenue from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised based<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on </span></span>the price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>specified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contract, ne<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the estima<span class=\"ls221 ws275\">ted volume <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discounts. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>li<span class=\"ls222 ws276\">ability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised for </span></span>expected volume <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payable to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cust<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>omers <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re<span class=\"ls22a ws27d\">lation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sales <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>made unti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>end <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>reporting </span>period. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The amoun<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t recogn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ised as <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>refund liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for vo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls220 ws274\">lume rebates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023 was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a38 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million. </span>The<span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls222 ws276\">Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p also <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>timates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>variable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consideration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to be <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>incl<span class=\"ls22b ws27e\">ud<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the purchase price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the inclusion of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>any </span></span>inflation price-through adjustment. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>These adjustments <span class=\"ls222 ws276\">are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>analysed on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>per cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stomer basis <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and/or are </span>based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on historical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settlement patterns <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>determine <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>variab<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>le <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consideration. The<span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls220 ws274\">amount <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>uncoll<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was \u00a32 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>millio<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>n. </span>There is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aterial element <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of fi<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">nancing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sales which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made with<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>terms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>general between<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>30 to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>60 days, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consistent with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>market <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">practice<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group makes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>use of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supply-chain </span>financing arrangements with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a number <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cu<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">stomers, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mainly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>America \u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>such </span>arrangements include <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a financing el<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ement, which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is deducted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from revenue. During <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31<span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> </span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, \u00a34<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ffff ls1e4 ws236\">million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a33 million,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which \u00a32 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million was <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>related to discontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations) </span></span>was deducted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>venue for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">supply-chain financing costs. </span>Segment information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presented on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asis consis<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presented to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Board (the<span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">designated<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Chief <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Decision <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Maker (CODM)) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purposes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of allocating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resources within<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and assessing<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>perfor<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">mance of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>businesses. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">Following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the completion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the </span></span>Transaction on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as changed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating segm<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ents to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflect th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p\u2019s structure<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.  The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>core operations compri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se three <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as follows: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Beverage Solutions, Sucralo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">. These <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reportable </span>segments. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>does not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aggregate operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> form<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reportable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments. Food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; </span>Beverage Solu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tions now <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>includes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rating c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>osts associated<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p\u2019s former <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Primary Products operat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing segment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have rem<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ained with<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Beverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solutions operates<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in </span>the core <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>categories of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ffff ls1e6 ws238\">bever<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ages; dairy;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> sou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ps, sauce<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dressings; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and bakery <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and sn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acks. Su<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cralose, </span></span>a<span class=\"ff100\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ffff ls1e1 ws233\">high-intensity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sweetener an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sugar <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reduction in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gredient, is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in variou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>categories <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and </span></span>beverages. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primary<span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">Product<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s Europe <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>focuses principally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on high-volume <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sweeteners and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>industrial </span>starches. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The G<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>roup is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>executing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>planned t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ransition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>away from<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lower m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>argin pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ducts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in order to<span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> </span>use <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the capacity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to<span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ffff ls1e4 ws236\">fuel growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Beverage Solutions operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segment.  </span></span>Whilst no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t part <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p\u2019s core <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>49<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">.7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>% investment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint ve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nture is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also </span>an<span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">operating<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> segment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reportable segment.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Primient<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a leadin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g produ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cer of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>food an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d industrial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>ingredients, princ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ipally bulk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sweeten<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ers and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>industrial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> starche<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>include <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nutritive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sweeteners </span>(such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as high<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fru<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ctose corn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> syru<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dextrose), <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>industrial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> star<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ches, acid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ulants <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>itric <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acid) an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d commodities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(such as<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gluten <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>feed and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>meal an<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">d <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn oil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>). Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> compri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ses the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>former </span>Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in North <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>America and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Latin A<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>merica and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>its former <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interests <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Almex and<span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">Covation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint ventures.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Central, which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprised ce<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntral costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>including head <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">office, t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reasury <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>surance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>activities, w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as shown </span>separately <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rior ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ars. Ref<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lecting t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hat the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ow a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>smaller, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>more <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>focused <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the completion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Transactio<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">n, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Central has bee<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n allocated to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>egments to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>enable </span>closer alignment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to segment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>strategies. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allocation<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>methodology is b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ased on firstly </span>attributing total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>selling and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>general administrative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">s by the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>support <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provided <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> each <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segment directly, </span></span>then all<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ocating no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n-directly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>attributed cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s main<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ly o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f seg<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gross p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rofit. The Board <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>now u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ses adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBITDA as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the measure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">the prof<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>itability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>businesse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. For<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the </span>Primient operating<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> segment, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Bo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ard <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ses the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>share of adj<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>usted pr<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ofit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Prim<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ient joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>venture </span></span>as the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of profitability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBITDA <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>djusted profit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of </span>the Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Venture are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>therefore the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of segment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> presented <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>segment </span>disclosures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e relevan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t opera<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ting segmen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts. The <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>segmental classification<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is detailed in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8. As a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>hange in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p\u2019s operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments, where<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> relevant, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restated the </span>comparative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year\u2019s segmen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tal discl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>osure in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>order <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rovide a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>like-for-like <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparison fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments. All revenu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>external <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customers. Segment results for the year ended 31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch 2023 IFRS 8 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Segment re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sults  <span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"fffe ls20d ws25f\">Year ended 31 March 2023 </span>Total operations Food &amp; Beverage Solutions  \u00a3m Sucralose  \u00a3m Primary Products Europe  \u00a3m Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Joint Venture  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Revenue <span class=\"_ _10b\"> </span><span class=\"fffe fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">1 438 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">184 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">12<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>9 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>751 </span></span></span></span></span>Adjusted EB<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ITDA<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _a2\"> </span><span class=\"fffe fc18 ls212 ws264\">271 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">58 <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(9) <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">320 </span></span></span></span></span>Adjusted EB<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ITDA m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>argin 18.8% <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">31.3% </span>(6.5%) \u2013 <span class=\"_ _9c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">18.3% </span>Adjusted share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of joint venture<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _1e3\"> </span><span class=\"fffe fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>24 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span>24 </span>Included<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> with<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statutory <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oper<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>: <span class=\"_ _ff\"> </span><span class=\"fffe fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _ee\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span> </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff102\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ffff ls1f7 ws249\">depreciation <span class=\"_ _1e4\"> </span><span class=\"fffe fc18 ls1fb ws24d\">47 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">10 <span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">2 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">59 </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff102\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ffff ls1f7 ws249\">amortisation </span></span>34 <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">2 <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _44\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>6 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff102\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ffff ls105 ws135\">share-based <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>payments </span></span>16 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">3 <span class=\"_ _131\"> </span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">20 </span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Reconci<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>led <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to statutory <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continuing operations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4. 2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Disclosure provided as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>either <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measure of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls224 ws278\">segment profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>otherw<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ise regularly <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>provided to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>CODM<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls224 ws278\">.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>5. Segment information continu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed Segment results for the year ended 31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch 2022 IFRS 8 Segment res<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ult<span class=\"ls21b ws26f\">s \u2013 pro-forma <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis </span> <span class=\"_ _1e5\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2022* Total operations Food &amp; Beverage Solutions  \u00a3m Sucralose  \u00a3m Primary  Products Europe  \u00a3m Primient Joint Venture  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Revenue <span class=\"_ _1e6\"> </span>1 111 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>163 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>101 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _9b\"> </span>1 375 Adjusted EB<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ITDA <span class=\"_ _a2\"> </span>207 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>53 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>(20) <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span>240 Adjust<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed EBITDA margin <span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span>18.6% <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span>32<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.6% <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>19.4%) <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>17<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.5% Adjusted share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>venture <span class=\"_ _1e7\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>\u2013 Pro-form<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a adju<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBITDA<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span>200 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>5<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>(20<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>23<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 Pro-forma <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>adjusted EBITDA <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>margin<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _1e9\"> </span>18.0% <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span>32<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.6% <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>19.4%) <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>17.0% Pro-fo<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rma adjusted share of profit of join<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t<span class=\"ff106 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff105 ls1f8 ws24a\">venture<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _1ea\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>61 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>61 Included<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> with<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statutory <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oper<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>: <span class=\"_ _99\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _72\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span> \u2212<span class=\"ff108\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff105 ls105 ws135\">depreciation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1e4\"> </span>43 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>56 </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff108\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff105 ls1f9 ws24b\">amortisation <span class=\"_ _1eb\"> </span>22 <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>24 </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff108\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff105 ls105 ws135\">share-based <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>payments <span class=\"_ _45\"> </span>8 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _72\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>10 </span></span>* <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>Restated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflect th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e change <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(see page<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 152). 1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Comparati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ve <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>is base<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o-forma <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>informatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n (s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ee Us<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eful <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Informa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tion <span class=\"lsdd ws109\">page <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>208). </span>2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Disclosure provided as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>either <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measure of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls224 ws278\">segment profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>otherw<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ise regularly <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>provided to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>CODM. </span>Reconciliation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restated 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS 8 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segmental <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>di<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">sclosures on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pro-forma b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asis to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the reported<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> IFRS </span>8 segmental <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disclosures as reported <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Annual <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Report for t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hat year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>issued on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9 June <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022: (i) Revenu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e Restated* Year ended 31 March 2022 Continuing operations Food &amp; Beverage Solutions  \u00a3m Sucralose  \u00a3m Primary  Products Europe \u00a3m Primary  Products   \u00a3m Central \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Segmental reve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nue \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ported <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span>1 111 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>163 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span>1 858 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>3 132 Reclassi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ficatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scontinue<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d operations <span class=\"_ _1ec\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span>(1 757) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span>(1 757) Transfer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Primary Pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oducts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe business out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Products  <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>101 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>(10<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 Segmental reve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nue \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restated <span class=\"_ _1ed\"> </span>1 111 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>163 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>101 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span>1 375 *  <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span>Restated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ange in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(see <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>page 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>52). (ii) Adjuste<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>d EBITDA Restated* Year ended 31 March 2022 Continuing operations Food &amp; Beverage Solutions  \u00a3m Sucralose  \u00a3m Primary  Products Europe  \u00a3m Primary  Products   \u00a3m Central  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Segmental adjusted<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> operati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng profits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reported <span class=\"_ _47\"> </span>190 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>61 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>112 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>(51) <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span>312 Transfer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Primary Pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oducts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe business out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Products <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>(21) <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>21 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 Reclassi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ficatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scontinue<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d operations<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _1ee\"> </span>(9) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>(133) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>(142) Allocation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of ce<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntral cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _53\"> </span>(29) <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>(19) <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>(3) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>51 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 Adjusted operating profit <span class=\"_ _1ef\"> </span>152 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>42 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>(24) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>170 Add <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>back <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>depreci<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ation <span class=\"_ _1f0\"> </span>43 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>9 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>56 Add back <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted amortisation <span class=\"_ _1ed\"> </span>12 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>14 Adjusted EB<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ITDA <span class=\"_ _1f1\"> </span>207 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>53 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>(20) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>240 Adjust<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed EBITDA margin <span class=\"_ _f6\"> </span>18.6% <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span>32.6<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>% <span class=\"_ _30\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>19.4%) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span>17.5% Pro-forma<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Impact<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of long-term agre<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ements<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _a5\"> </span>(7) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>(7) Pro-forma <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>adjusted EBITDA<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span>200 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>53 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>(20) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>233 Pro-f<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>orma adjusted EBITDA<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>margin <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>18<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.0% <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span>32.6% <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span>(19<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.4%) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span>17.0% *  <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span>Restated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ange in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(see <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>page 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>52). 1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Operating cos<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f \u00a39 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>realloc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ated f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Product<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solutio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ns <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>because <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>they <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>remained <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>within<span class=\"ls218 ws26c\"> the Group </span>after completion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Transaction.  2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Comparati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ve <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>is base<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o-forma <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>financial i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nformation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(see Us<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eful <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Informati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"ls218 ws26c\">page <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>208) </span><span class=\"ls218 ws26c\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. </span>5. Segment information continu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed  Geographic<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> disclosures Revenue   <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Total operations<span class=\"ff10b\"> </span>2023 \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Food &amp; Beverage Solutions <span class=\"_ _b5\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16\"> </span></span>North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>America <span class=\"_ _1f2\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">687 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">542 </span>Asia, Middle East, Africa and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Latin America 432 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls213 ws265\">325 </span>Europe  319 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">244 </span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 total 1 438<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">1 111 </span>Sucralose <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>\u2013 total <span class=\"_ _1f3\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">184 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff10b\">163 </span>Primary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ducts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1f4\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls214 ws266\">129 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">101 </span>Primary Products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Americas <span class=\"_ _1ce\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">1 757<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Total <span class=\"_ _1f5\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls210 ws262\">1 751<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">3 132 </span></span>Sales to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> custome<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rs (tot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al operat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">Kingdom totalled<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u00a350 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>40 million). Sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s </span>to customers <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(total operations) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>States tot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alled \u00a3753 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a32,222 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million, including discontinued operations).  From continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations no cust<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>omer contributed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>more than 10% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he Group\u2019s external <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ales (2022<span class=\"ff10c ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff10b\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff10c\"> <span class=\"ff10b ls1e6 ws238\">no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> customer <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>contributed more <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than 10<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>%). </span></span></span></span>Revenue \u2013 reconciliation to the consolidated income statement  <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>geographic <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>disclosure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tal ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rations <span class=\"_ _1ab\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls210 ws262\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>751 <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">3 132 </span></span>Reclassi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ficatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scontinue<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ration<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1f6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span>(1 757) </span>Revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ons 1 751<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>375 </span>Location of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-curr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ent assets The location <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of non-current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets, other than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial instruments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(including long-term receivables), deferred tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> assets, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>retirement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefits a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Kingdo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1f7\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls214 ws266\">25 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">29 </span>United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>States <span class=\"_ _1f8\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">517 <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16\">1 168 </span></span>Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>countrie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s 279 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">262 </span>Rest of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>world 318 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">190 </span>Non-current assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 tot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al operations<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _189\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>139 <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">1 649 </span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>The comparative year <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>inclu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3940 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assified as <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>eld <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ale. See <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>12.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>6. Operating profit Analysis of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating expenses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ature:  <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>31 March Continuing operations<span class=\"ff10b\"> </span>Notes 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls210 ws262\">1 751 <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff10b ls1f9 ws24b\">1 375 </span>Operatin<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>g expenses  <span class=\"_ _c4\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18\"> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span></span> </span>Cost <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>invent<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ories <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(include<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>st o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ales) <span class=\"_ _10a\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">876 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">696 </span>Staff co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts (of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a396 million <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(2022 \u2013 \u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>122 million) <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>was included in<span class=\"ff10c ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">cost<span class=\"ff10c ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff10b ls1fe ws250\">of<span class=\"ff10c ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff10b ls1ff ws251\">sales)<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>1  <span class=\"_ _170\"> </span>9 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls211 ws263\">284 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span></span>260 Depreciation o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f property, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and equipment: <span class=\"_ _1c8\"> </span> \u2212<span class=\"ff110\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b ls105 ws135\">owned <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>\u00a345 milli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on (<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>41 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>include<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d </span></span>in<span class=\"ff10c ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">cost<span class=\"ff10c ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff10b ls1fe ws250\">of<span class=\"ff10c ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff10b ls1ff ws251\">sales) <span class=\"_ _1f9\"> </span> </span></span></span></span></span>50 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls211 ws263\">47 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff110\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b ls1f7 ws249\">leased a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 mil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lion (<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a32<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> milli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ncluded </span></span>in<span class=\"ff10c ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">cost<span class=\"ff10c ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff10b ls1fe ws250\">of<span class=\"ff10c ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff10b ls1ff ws251\">sales) <span class=\"_ _15d\"> </span> 21 </span></span></span></span></span>9 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls215 ws267\">9 </span>Exceptional c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>osts <span class=\"_ _16f\"> </span>8 28 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls214 ws266\">9<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 </span>Amortisatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangible <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>assets: <span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span> \u2212<span class=\"ff110\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b ls1f8 ws24a\">acquired intangible <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _1c9\"> </span>19 </span></span>23 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1fb ws24d\">10 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff110\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b ls215 ws267\">other intangib<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>le assets <span class=\"_ _5f\"> </span>19 </span></span>13 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">14 </span>Impairment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangible <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>assets<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _1fa\"> </span>19 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16\">1 </span></span>Impairme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>perty, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equipm<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _f0\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">3 </span>Total net <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>foreign exchange losses <span class=\"_ _d9\"> </span> 1 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">2 </span>Othe<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>r operating<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> expenses <span class=\"_ _1fb\"> </span> 270 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">173 </span>Operatin<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>g expenses <span class=\"_ _1ce\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b ls0 ws0\"> </span>1 555 <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>308 </span>Operating <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>profit  <span class=\"_ _1fc\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">196 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff10b ls211 ws263\">67 </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Excludes \u00a36 m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a313 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of staff <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continuing exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items. 2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Excludes \u00a3nil (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a33 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million) of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mpairment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receivables recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional items. 3 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Excludes \u00a3nil (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million) of impairment of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> intangible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets recognised <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in continuing exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items. 4 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Excludes \u00a3nil <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a315 million) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impairment of property, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equipment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continuing exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items.<span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>spend <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on research <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and development <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expenditure duri<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ng <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was \u00a346 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million </span>(2022<span class=\"ff10c ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff10b\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff10c\"> <span class=\"ff10b ls1e6 ws238\">\u00a341</span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff10b ls1e4 ws236\">million).<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span></span></span>7. Auditor\u2019s remuner<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ation Fees payable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company\u2019s ext<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ernal au<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ditor, Ern<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>st &amp;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Young <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LLP, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s associ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ates, w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ere as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Fees <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payable <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>audit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cons<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>olidated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1e9\"> </span><span class=\"ff111 fc18 ls213 ws265\">1.<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>7 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">1.4 </span>Fees payab<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>le for other services<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _203\"> </span><span class=\"ff111 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16\"> </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff114\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 ls210 ws262\">the audit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of the C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ompany\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subsidiaries </span></span>1.7 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16 ls214 ws266\">2.2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff114\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 ls1f9 ws24b\">audit-related assurance services </span></span>0.1 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">0.1 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff114\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 ls1f8 ws24a\">services relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to corporate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> finance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transactions </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">0.6 </span>Total 3.5 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16 ls214 ws266\">4.3<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>8. Exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items Refer to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 2 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>olicy. Exceptional (<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs)/income recogn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income stat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ement are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as follows: <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> </span> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>31 March Continuing operations<span class=\"ff112\"> </span>Footnotes 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _204\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff111 fc18\"> <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span></span> </span>Costs <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>associated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f Pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>imient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1d4\"> </span>(a) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ff111 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(25) <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(79) </span>Restructuring costs <span class=\"_ _19e\"> </span>(b) (5) <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16\">(1) </span>Impairment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt <span class=\"_ _d8\"> </span> \u2013 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16 ls210 ws262\">(13) </span>US pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>past <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>service <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _205\"> </span> \u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16\">9 </span>Stabiliser <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>produc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntamination<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _76\"> </span> (1) <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(9) </span>Historical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>legal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>matters <span class=\"_ _196\"> </span>(c)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 3 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Exceptional<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in profit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>before tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1c8\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 ls0 ws0\"> </span>(28) <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(93) </span>UK t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ax char<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge <span class=\"_ _206\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff111 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span></span></span>(6) US tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> char<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge <span class=\"_ _207\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff111 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span></span></span>(6) Exceptional<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _ea\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 ls0 ws0\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16 ls105 ws135\">(12) </span>Exceptional<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntinuing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>operations <span class=\"_ _208\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>8) <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff112 ls210 ws262\">(105) </span> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span>Year ended 31 March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Discontinued operations<span class=\"ff112\"> </span>Note 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _209\"> </span>12 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span><span class=\"ff111 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">98 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Restructuring costs <span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff111 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(3) </span>Exceptional<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">scontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _17a\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 ls0 ws0\"> </span></span>98 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16 ls210 ws262\">(3) </span>Exceptional<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>otal o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>peratio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ns <span class=\"_ _20b\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls213 ws265\">70 <span class=\"_ _44\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff112 ls1fc ws24e\">(108) </span>Set out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the princip<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al componen<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items: </span>Continuing operatio<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ns  (a) <span class=\"_ _1f\"> </span>In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurre<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">d <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs rel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ated </span>to<span class=\"ff115 ls0 ws0\"> </span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isposal which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>totalled \u00a325 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million. Th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e majority <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">sts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were sepa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in </span>nature<span class=\"ff115 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">and cons<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ist principally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information technology <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">(IT) costs to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ensure the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient\u2019s </span></span>IT system<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fully <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>independent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the end <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year, be<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ing<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transition </span></span>services arrangement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for IT <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>support <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ends. (b) <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span>The Group recognised <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a \u00a35 million<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> restructuring<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> charge, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>principally in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> relation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to IT<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> initiativ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es. (c)  <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a33 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in relat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the release <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of provisions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflecting favourable<span class=\"ff115 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">legal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rulings. The <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>charge on init<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ial recognition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prov<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">isions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified </span></span>within<span class=\"ff115 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">exception<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. </span>In addition, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>during <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">recognised final<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cash<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 mi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">llion in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> relation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior year </span></span>stabiliser product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contamination issue of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>products manuf<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">actured <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain thi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rd-party <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>suppliers in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> China.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  </span>All exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were reco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gnised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solutions report<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able segmen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t. The net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a328 millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">corded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in cont<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">inuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations during the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year </span></span>resulted in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a324 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (outflow) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disclosed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in exceptio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">nal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In addition, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a335 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span>exceptional cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s recorded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pr<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">io<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resulted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash ou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tflows in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2023, </span>such<span class=\"ff115 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff112 ls1e1 ws233\">that operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outflow from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ems <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a359 million. </span></span></span>The most <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">s in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>osts incur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>red in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e </span>Primient di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sposal, including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the impa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irment of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">assets remaining w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ith the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>will no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> longer </span>be used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>following the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal. Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional cost<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the comparat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ive ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar related <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a </span>past se<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rvice c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>redit linked <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amendment made<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s US<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> pension<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> plans, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associated </span>with a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stabiliser product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contamination, historical le<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">gal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>matters <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and one-off <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>charges <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the </span>Primient t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ransaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a reduct<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>brought f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>orward UK <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>state <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax cred<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are expected to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be utilised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>future. Tax credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>charges on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re only <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the extent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">gains or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses incurred </span>are expected <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to result in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recove<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">rable or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payable in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the future. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>total tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional </span>items was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a36 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million. Refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Note<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 11. Discontinued<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> operations  The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recorded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a398 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million rel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a 50.1% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>controlling interest in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Primient in exchange <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gross cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>proceeds <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of US$1.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4 <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion (\u00a31.1 bill<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion). An <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional tax </span>charge of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u00a333 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million arose<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>this g<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ain. Furthe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r details<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isposal, an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax charge, are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> set <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>12. The exceptional<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> costs<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the prio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restructur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ing cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s relating<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>productivity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and simplification </span>projects totalling <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>\u00a33 million which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">were mainly <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>related to Global <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Ope<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">rations cost saving <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>initiatives. </span></span>8. Exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items continued Cash flows from total operat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ions Further deta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ils in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> respect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lows f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom exceptio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nal item<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>set <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below:  <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span>Year ended 31 March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Net operating<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> cash outflows on exc<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>eptional items<span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ff117 ls20e ws260\"> <span class=\"_ _20c\"> </span>Footnotes </span>2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Costs <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>associated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f Pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>imient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1d4\"> </span>(a) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ff116 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(52) <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(48) </span>Restructuring costs <span class=\"_ _20d\"> </span>(b) <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ff116 fc18 ls1f7 ws249\">(3) <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16\">(5) </span></span>US pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>past <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>service <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _176\"> </span>(d) (1) <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls210 ws262\">(1) </span>Stabiliser <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>produc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntamination<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _76\"> </span> (1) <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Historical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>legal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>matters <span class=\"_ _196\"> </span>(c) (2) <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls105 ws135\">(4) </span>Net cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outflows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations <span class=\"ff116 fs20c\"> <span class=\"_ _20e\"> </span><span class=\"ff117\"> <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls210 ws262\">(59) <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff117 ls1f7 ws249\">(58) </span></span>Net cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outflows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 discontinued <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>operations <span class=\"_ _ed\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">(42) <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff117 ls105 ws135\">(2) </span>Net cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outflows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations <span class=\"_ _168\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(101) <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff117 ls1f7 ws249\">(60) </span>Additional details <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>item: (d) <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span>In the prior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plan amendment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pension plans <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resulted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>past <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>service <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit of \u00a313 million, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group agreeing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to make <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incremental contributions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a34 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (resulting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net exceptional credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a39 million). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Incremental contributions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">were paid <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in the current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and prio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r </span>year, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>remaining <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a32 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2024 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Exceptional cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows The total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustment rel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resented in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the cash<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3129 mill<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion </span>(outflow) (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a336 million <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>inflow)) reflects <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exce<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ptional gain<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit before <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for total<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> operations </span>of \u00a370 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a396 milli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">on) which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was \u00a3129 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million higher <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a336 million </span>higher loss) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash outflows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a359 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> (2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a360 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million) set <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able above. </span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aid \u00a342 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>exceptional tax on<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the gain<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (se<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>12). </span>9. Staff costs Staff costs we<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows:  <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span>Year ended 31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> March Continuing operations<span class=\"ff117\"> </span>2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Wages and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>salaries <span class=\"_ _20f\"> </span><span class=\"ff116 fc18 ls214 ws266\">229 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>34 </span></span>Social sec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>urity costs <span class=\"_ _184\"> </span><span class=\"ff116 fc18 ls211 ws263\">31 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1 </span>Retirement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>costs: \u2212<span class=\"ff119\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 ls212 ws264\">defined <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t sc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hemes </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">1 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff119\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 ls213 ws265\">defined contribut<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>schemes </span></span>10 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">7 </span>Share-based payments 20 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls1fb ws24d\">10 </span>Staff <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions 290 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16\">27<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 </span>The average <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>number <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of people <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s subsi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>diaries, inclu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ding part-time<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> employees, is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>set <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out below:  <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span>Year ended 31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> March By operati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ng segment<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2023 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 ls20f ws261\">2022 </span>Food &amp; Beverage Solutions<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _19f\"> </span><span class=\"ff116 fc18 ls214 ws266\">3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>455 <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16\">2 191 </span></span>Sucralose<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _211\"> </span><span class=\"ff116 fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">117 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">106 </span>Primary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ducts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _212\"> </span><span class=\"ff116 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Primary Products \u2013 <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">1 665 </span>Central \u2013 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls1fb ws24d\">560 </span>Total 3 57<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2 <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls213 ws265\">4 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>522 </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>The Food <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>&amp; Beverage <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Sucralose <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>single <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>commerci<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>am. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>It <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acticabl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>spl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it this<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>am be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tween the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>two segm<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ents, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>therefore <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entire <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>headcou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the commercial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>am <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has bee<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n incl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Beve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Soluti<span class=\"lsdd ws109\">ons </span>segment. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>The Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>does <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not have <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>any dedicated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employees. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Glob<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al Ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employees in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>European <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>plants<span class=\"ls231 ws284\"> are </span>used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>roduction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>both <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Bev<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oducts E<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>urope <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>It <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>practicabl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>split <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls17f ws279\">this <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>team </span>between <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the two<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> segme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts, and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>therefore this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entire <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>headcount ha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls5 wsf\">s been included within the Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Bevera<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ge Solutions segment.<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employed 3,604 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>people <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 4,591 peop<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le, of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which 1,424 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transitioned to Primient on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Tran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">saction). Central,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reviously di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sclosed sep<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arately, included </span>shared-service <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employees wh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o perform <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>activities fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">r the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>whole Group, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>including the Food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage </span>Solutions, Sucralo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe se<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gments. In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, central<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> employees have <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>been allocated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Beverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segment. Key ma<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nagement com<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pensation  <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span>Year ended 31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Salaries <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and short-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employee <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefits <span class=\"_ _213\"> </span><span class=\"ff116 fc18\">11 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">8 </span>Retirement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefits <span class=\"_ _106\"> </span><span class=\"ff116 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16\">1 </span></span>Share-based payments 10 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls215 ws267\">5 </span>Total 22 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">14 </span>Key management <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>represented by<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Executive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Committee <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">mpany\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Directors. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Remuneration<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>details of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>C<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ompany\u2019s Directors are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>given in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Di<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">rectors\u2019 Remuner<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ation Report <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on pages <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>106 to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 129. </span>Members of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the E<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xecutive Committee <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>identified on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>page 81. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The ag<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gregate gains <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>key management <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff118 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff117 ls1e4 ws236\">exercise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share options <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> \u00a34 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a36 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million, of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which \u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million related </span></span></span>to discontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations). No <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rela<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>party tran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sactions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with close<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> family <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>members of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>key </span>management oc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>curred in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>10. F<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d expe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nse  <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>31 March Continuing operations <span class=\"_ _188\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c ls20e ws260\">Notes </span>2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Interest payable on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bank and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other borrowings <span class=\"_ _21d\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ff11b fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">(27) <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16\">(21) </span></span>Lease intere<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>st <span class=\"_ _21e\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">21 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ff11b fc18\">(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2) <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls105 ws135\">(2) </span></span>Net retire<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1ae\"> </span>31 (3) <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16 ls210 ws262\">(3) </span>Finance<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pense <span class=\"_ _21f\"> </span> (32) <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(26) </span>Finance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on ca<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sh balances <span class=\"_ _1b2\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ff11b fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">12 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span></span>1 Net finance expense <span class=\"_ _18f\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">(20) <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff11c ls1fc ws24e\">(25) </span>11. Income taxe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s Income tax on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year comprises current and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred tax. Income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax is recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the consolidated income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>except to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the extent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> it <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms recognised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> directly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity </span>and othe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r compre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hensive income.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Current t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ax is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or receivable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the taxable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> profit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>or loss for the<span class=\"ff11d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">curren<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t period. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> amended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> respect<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>periods. C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>urrent tax <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>is </span>calculated u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sing tax <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>rates that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have been<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">written <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>into law (\u2018enac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ted\u2019) or <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>irrevocably </span>announced/committed by the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>respective gove<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rnment (\u2018subst<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>antively enacted\u2019) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the period-end <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date. Income tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>consolidated income statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>will <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">differ <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax paid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated </span>cash f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>low stateme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt primar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ily becau<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ax ari<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sing on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> temporary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>differences <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payment dates fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>occurring <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the balance<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> sheet <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date. Deferred ta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>x is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provided ba<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>temporary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>differences <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ases of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> assets <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and liabilities and their<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> carryin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g amounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> reporting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purposes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the reporti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng date. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is calculated using <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>enacted or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>substantively enacted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">rates that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> apply <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset is </span></span>realised, or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iability is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> settled. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> asset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the exte<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is probable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> that fu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ture taxable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> profit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s will <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>available <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>against <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> can <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>utilised. D<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> reduced to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ext<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ent that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no longer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>probable that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>related <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax ben<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>efit will <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>realised. Current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and deferr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receivable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(assets) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">(liabilities) are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> offset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>legal </span>right to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>them net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">intends to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>do s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o. This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is generally<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">true when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the taxes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are levied <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by </span></span>the same <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>authority. Refer to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 2 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for key <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sources of estimati<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertainty <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>taxes. </span>Analysis of charge <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>r the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year  <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Continuing operations 2023  \u00a3m 2022*  \u00a3m Current tax <span class=\"_ _1bf\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16\"> </span></span>United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Kingdo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1c0\"> </span><span class=\"ff11b fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(1) <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Overse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as (66) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(56) </span>Tax cre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dit on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items 6 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16 ls215 ws267\">5 </span>Credit in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>respect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of previous <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>inancial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years  16 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">15 </span>(45) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(36) </span>Deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _220\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16\"> </span></span>Credit for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the year 13 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">12 </span>(Charge)/credit i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n respect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of previ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ous financial <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>years  (6) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">4 </span>Tax cre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dit on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items \u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">16 </span>Tax credit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on Primient except<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ional items 13 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>UK exce<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>charge<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(6) </span>US excep<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>harge \u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(6) </span>Income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> (25) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(16) </span>Statutory <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effective t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ax rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(%) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _210\"> </span><span class=\"ff11b fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">16.8% <span class=\"_ _69\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">38.4% </span>* <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>The comparatives <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been ame<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nded to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>enhance consistency <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>with the current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disclosure. Reconciliation to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>justed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense<span class=\"fs20c ls0 ws0\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Continuing operations Note 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense <span class=\"_ _221\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ff11b fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(25) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span></span>(16) Add <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>back <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mpact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of: <span class=\"_ _222\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span><span class=\"ff11b fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _72\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16\"> </span></span>Tax cre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dit on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _223\"> </span> (6) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(21) </span>Tax credit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on Primient except<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ional items <span class=\"_ _101\"> </span> (13) <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Tax credit on amortisation<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of acquired intangib<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>les and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other fair value adjustme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts <span class=\"_ _200\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>(7) <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16 ls210 ws262\">(3) </span>Tax charge on amortisation of Primient acquire<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>d intangibles and other fair<span class=\"ff11d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">value<span class=\"ff11d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff11c ls213 ws265\">adjustments <span class=\"_ _c2\"> </span> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>UK exce<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>charge<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _5d\"> </span> \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16\">6 </span>US excep<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>harge <span class=\"_ _180\"> </span> \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16\">6 </span>Adjus<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ted income tax expense  <span class=\"_ _224\"> </span>4 (50) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ff11c fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(28) </span>Adjusted effective <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(%) <span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _30\"> </span><span class=\"ff11b fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">19.<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>9% <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">19.3% </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the carrying value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of current tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">sets totalled <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a39 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a311 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million) and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the </span>carrying value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>current tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilitie<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>totalled <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a362 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a323 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million).  </span>11. Income taxes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continued The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>x balances <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are subject <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stimati<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertainty, which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>could also </span>impact the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effective <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>next financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al year. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>The specific sourc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimation u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ncertainty <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are as<span class=\"ff120 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">follows: </span>(a) <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Resolution of uncertain <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>tax provisions: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recorded current<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities of<span class=\"ff120 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">\u00a345 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a346 million) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for uncertain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax positions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(refer to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 2). Such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provisions arise </span>because the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>international <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>environment an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subjected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to periodic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax examination <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertainties <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> number <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>jurisdictions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. Such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>examination<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> can <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>include, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inter <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alia, transfer pricing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rela<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ting to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>activities, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>historical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reorganisations </span>and<span class=\"ff120 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deductibility of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> interest<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intra-gr<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">oup <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrowing ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rangements. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sues involved </span></span>are<span class=\"ff120 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ee ws240\">complicated and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>may take a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>number of years <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to resolve. Tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, if <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required, have been </span>estimated based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on one <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of two <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>methods, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the expe<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">cted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value method <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(the sum of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>probability </span>weighted amounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>range of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>possible outcomes) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>single most <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>likely amount meth<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>od, depending on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>better predict<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>resolution of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertainty. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>These <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting estimates considered <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>status of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the unresolved <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>matter, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the relevant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>legislation, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>advice <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from in-hou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se </span>specialists, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>opinions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of prof<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>essional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>firms and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> past <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>experience <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>precedents set<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>particular tax<span class=\"ff120 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">authority.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the \u00a345 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of uncertain<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>positions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, between <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>zero and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>\u00a31 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>balance could <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be resolved <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nding 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2024. Such <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>olution <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>could be favourable or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unfavourable. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Of the \u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>46 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>balance at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a318 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>met <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the criteria <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for being released <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023. <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compares to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>range of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>possible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outcomes </span>coming into<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r potential <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>releases <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rovisions of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>zero an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d \u00a35 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The<span class=\"ff120 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff11f ls1e1 ws233\">increased </span></span>release wa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e comp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">letion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>two years <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of tax audi<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ts in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US (compared<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span>anticipated comple<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tion <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>one year\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>audit). </span>(b) <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Recognition of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recorded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred ta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>x assets </span>of<span class=\"ff120 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">\u00a313 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (202<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a39 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets), and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> de<span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">ductible temporary differences <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for which the </span></span>unrecognised deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax asset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3200 million <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3209 million), <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">e most <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span></span>which<span class=\"ff120 ls0 ws0\"> </span>relates<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff120 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff11f ls1e1 ws233\">to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unrecognised t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ax losses<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the UK.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Mana<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">gement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assesses the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>likelihood <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of their </span></span></span>recoverability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reasonable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreseeable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>time<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">frame, taking <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into ac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>count the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>future expected </span>profit<span class=\"ff120 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">profile <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and business model <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ea<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ch relevant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>company o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r country, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any potenti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al legislative </span></span>restrictions on use. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A 10%<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> increase <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> foreca<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sted UK <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>taxable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income wou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ld <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lead to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 mil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lion in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>crease </span>in deferred<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> tax <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>assets<span class=\"ff120 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">recognised. </span>In addition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items, the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ta<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">x <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for thi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been impact<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ed by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal of the </span></span>Primient<span class=\"ff120 ls0 ws0\"> </span>busin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ess as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>well <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items rel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separation and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> its <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>impact on the Group\u2019s<span class=\"ff120 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">geographical<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> mix <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profits. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Next year\u2019<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wi<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ll <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mpacted by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the UK<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> corporation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate </span></span>increasing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9% to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>25% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(effective <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>will incre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ase th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Company\u2019s future <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax charge <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>on profit ari<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK. UK<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have been <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>calculated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the<span class=\"ff120 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ee ws240\">25%. </span></span>Reconciliati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on of the effective tax rate  As the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>head of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fice and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Parent Company <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">are domiciled in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group uses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the UK </span>corporation ta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>x rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reference its<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> effective <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate,<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>notwithstanding that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mall <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>proportion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>Group\u2019s busin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ess is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the UK. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ax on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>before <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax dif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fers from<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>standard <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate of corporation ta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>x in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the UK as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows:  <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Continuing operations<span class=\"ff11f\"> </span>2023  \u00a3m 2022*  \u00a3m Profit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>before t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ax <span class=\"_ _225\"> </span><span class=\"ff11e fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">152 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">42 </span>Corporation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>charge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>thereon <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>at 19% (<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 19%)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1cd\"> </span><span class=\"ff11e fc18 ls210 ws262\">(29) <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(8) </span>Adjust<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed for the effects of: <span class=\"_ _1a8\"> </span><span class=\"ff11e fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"ff11f fc16\"> </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff122\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff11f ls1fd ws24f\">non-<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>deductibl<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e income and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>othe<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>perm<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>anent items </span></span>(14) <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ff11f fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(6) </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff122\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff11f ls212 ws264\">adjustment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> res<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>previou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s fi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nancial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> year<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _226\"> </span><span class=\"ff11e fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">10 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">19 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff122\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff11f ls1f9 ws24b\">losses not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currently treate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>being recoverable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>future periods<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>2 <span class=\"_ _227\"> </span><span class=\"ff11e fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls105 ws135\">(4) </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff122\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff11f ls1f9 ws24b\">losses now <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>treated as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>being rec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>overable in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>future periods<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>3 <span class=\"_ _228\"> </span><span class=\"ff11e fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">10 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff11f fc16\">\u2013 </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff122\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff11f ls1fc ws24e\">changes in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rates </span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff11f fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff122\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff11f ls105 ws135\">UK exce<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(charge<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>4 <span class=\"_ _204\"> </span><span class=\"ff11e fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(6) </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff122\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff11f ls1fc ws24e\">US exceptiona<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(charge)<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>4 <span class=\"_ _229\"> </span><span class=\"ff11e fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(6) </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff122\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff11f ls1fe ws250\">tax rates below the UK rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>applied<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on overseas earnings<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>5 <span class=\"_ _17d\"> </span><span class=\"ff11e fc18 ls1f7 ws249\">(3) <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ff11f fc16\">(5) </span></span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>charge  (25) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ff11f fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(16) </span>* <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>The comparatives <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been ame<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nded to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>enhance consistency <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>with the current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disclosure. 1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Ad<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>justments in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>respect of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior years reflect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the movement in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relation to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the closure o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f outstanding tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>audits, corrections <span class=\"ls224 ws278\">to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>submitted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax </span>computations and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>release of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertain tax positions. 2  <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expenses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in jurisd<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ictions w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>here it <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>does <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cu<span class=\"ls30 ws86\">rrently <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>expect to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> recove<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r these <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>amounts against <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>fu<span class=\"lsc2 wsec\">ture taxable </span></span>profits. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of increas<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>overall <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effective t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ax rate. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 3 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Where the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>roup <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>now r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>easonably <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>believes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recover los<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ses no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t prev<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iously expec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ted to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recovered <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>against <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>future <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"ls231 ws284\">axable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profits </span>these losses<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>recognised. This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>decreasing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Gro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>up's overall<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> effect<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ive tax <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>rate. 4 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>In the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022, as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a result of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the agreement to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sell a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>controlling interest in Primient, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the b<span class=\"ls231 ws284\">rought <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forward <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax </span>losses t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hat the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to be <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>able to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>utilise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>future <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reduced <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resulting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an excep<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tional tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> charge<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a36 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million<span class=\"ls180 ws21b\">. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In addition, the </span>amount of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>US state <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>redits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expecte<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to utilis<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>future r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>educed a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>roup <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no lo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nger has <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a pres<span class=\"ls1aa wsf7\">ence <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in certain </span>states. This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resulted in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xceptional tax c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>harge of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a36 million. 5 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is subjec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>tax rates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>jurisdictions in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it oper<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ates wh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ich can <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>above o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r below <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corporation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ta<span class=\"ls228 ws2e\">x <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(the Gro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>up\u2019s </span>reference <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the y<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ear ended<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nde<span class=\"ls224 ws278\">d 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 Marc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h 2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s ta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>x rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>favourably <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impacted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls226 ws27a\">one-off local<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credits <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in relation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ne<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t rel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ease o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provis<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions. Analysis of exce<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ptional tax items An an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alysis of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>charged o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r credite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">g items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xceptional tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within continuing </span>operations is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>set o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ut on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the next <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>page:<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>11. Income taxes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continued  Deferred tax The movements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ax assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uring the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows:  <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"_ _325\"></span><span class=\"_ _326\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1c\"> </span><span class=\"_ _325\"></span><span class=\"ff124 ls20d ws25f\">Year ended 31 March 2023 <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff125\"> <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2022 </span></span>Tax credit/ Tax credit/ Capital Pre-tax  (charge) Pre-tax (charge) allowances Retireme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt Share- Continuing operations<span class=\"ff125 ls20e ws260\"> <span class=\"_ _a9\"> </span>Notes </span>\u00a3m  \u00a3m <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff125\"> </span> \u00a3m  \u00a3m  in excess<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> of benefit based Tax  Investments 1<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>depreciation obligations payments losses Other<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Total Exceptional<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms <span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"ff125 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span><span class=\"ff124 fc18\"> <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span>  </span><span class=\"ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"_ _2f3\"></span><span class=\"_ _2f4\"></span> <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span><span class=\"_ _2f3\"></span><span class=\"_ _2f4\"></span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span></span></span>\u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m   \u00a3m Costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d wit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> se<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>disposal o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f At 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> A<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pril <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _f7\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>(86) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>26 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>6 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>14 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>31  <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>(9) Primient <span class=\"_ _22c\"> </span>8 (25) <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">6  <span class=\"ff125 fc16 ls105 ws135\"> <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>(79) <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>20 </span></span>Credited/(char<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ged) Restructuring costs <span class=\"_ _22d\"> </span>8 (5) <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1  <span class=\"ff125 fc16\"> <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span>to the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Impairment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt <span class=\"_ _123\"> </span>8 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>\u2013  <span class=\"ff125 fc16 ls210 ws262\"> <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>(13) <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>3 </span>income<span class=\"ff126 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff125 ls214 ws266\">stat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ement <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _231\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span> </span></span>US pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>past <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>service <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span>8 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>\u2013  <span class=\"ff125 fc16 ls1fb ws24d\"> <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>9 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>(2) </span>2<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff128\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff125 ls213 ws265\">underl<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ying</span></span> <span class=\"_ _f6\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span>19 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>(3) <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span>(29) <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>(12) Stabiliser <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>produc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntamination<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _fd\"> </span>8 (1) <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013  <span class=\"ff125 fc16 ls210 ws262\"> <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>(9) <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff128\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff125 ls1f7 ws249\">tax effe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ct of </span></span>Historical <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>legal matte<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rs <span class=\"_ _22e\"> </span>8 3 <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(1) <span class=\"ff125 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span>exceptional items <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>(16) <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span>(16) Exceptional<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in profit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>before tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _3e\"> </span><span class=\"ff125 ls0 ws0\"> </span>(28) <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">6  <span class=\"ff125 fc16 ls1f7 ws249\"> <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>(93) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>21 </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff128\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff125 ls210 ws262\">exceptional tax </span></span>items <span class=\"_ _9f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _18c\"> </span>6 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>6 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>12 Group share <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by joint venture <span class=\"_ _22a\"> </span>22 (52) <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">13  <span class=\"ff125 fc16 ls0 ws0\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _38b\"></span>\u2013 Charged <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to other comprehensive Amortisa<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquired<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intang<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ible assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and other income <span class=\"_ _47\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span>(20) <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span>(20) fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustments <span class=\"_ _135\"> </span> (25) <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">7  <span class=\"ff125 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\"> <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>(10) <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>3 </span></span>(Cha<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rged)/<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>credit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed Amortisati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Primient a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cquired <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangibles directly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to<span class=\"ff126 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>quity <span class=\"_ _81\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>7 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>6 </span>and<span class=\"ff126 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff124 ls1f7 ws249\">other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts <span class=\"_ _22f\"> </span><span class=\"ff125 ls1fa ws24c\">22 </span></span></span>4 <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(1) <span class=\"ff125 fc16 ls0 ws0\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _38b\"></span>\u2013 Currency translation Adjustin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ontinuing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>operations <span class=\"_ _ab\"> </span><span class=\"ff125 ls1fa ws24c\">4 <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(101) <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">25  </span><span class=\"ff125 fc16\"> <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>(103) <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>24 </span></span>differences <span class=\"_ _38c\"></span>\u2013 (6) <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>(3) At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Ma<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rch <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _38d\"></span>\u2013 (73) <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>24 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>22 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>(19) <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span>(42) Exceptio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nal t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items <span class=\"_ _230\"> </span><span class=\"ff125 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff124 fc18\"> <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span>  </span><span class=\"ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"_ _2f3\"></span><span class=\"_ _2f4\"></span> <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span><span class=\"_ _2f3\"></span><span class=\"_ _2f4\"></span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span></span></span>Credited/(char<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ged) UK t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ax char<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge <span class=\"_ _1ea\"> </span>8 <span class=\"_ _18c\"> </span><span class=\"ff124 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>\u2013  </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"> <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>(6) </span>to the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> US tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> char<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge <span class=\"_ _1ea\"> </span>8 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>\u2013  <span class=\"ff125 fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"> <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>(6<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) </span>income<span class=\"ff126 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff125 ls214 ws266\">stat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ement </span></span>Total<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptio<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>nal items included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span><span class=\"ff125 ls1fa ws24c\">4 </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>\u2013  <span class=\"ff125 fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"> <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>(12) </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff128\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff125 ls213 ws265\">underl<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ying <span class=\"_ _129\"> </span><span class=\"ff124 fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">22 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(3) <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(1) <span class=\"_ _18c\"> </span></span></span>2 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(10) <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">6 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span></span>16 </span></span></span></span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjust<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ontinuing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>operations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _ee\"> </span><span class=\"ff125 ls1fa ws24c\">4 <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(10<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1) <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">25  </span></span><span class=\"ff125 ls210 ws262\"> <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>(103) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>12 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff128\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff125 ls1f8 ws24a\">exceptional items </span></span>\u2013 Disposal of Primient (78) <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">63 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span></span>(5) \u2013 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">48 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>28 </span>Discontinued<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _135\"> </span><span class=\"ff125 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span><span class=\"ff124 fc18\"> <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span>  </span><span class=\"ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"_ _2f5\"></span><span class=\"_ _2f6\"></span> <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"_ _2f5\"></span><span class=\"_ _2f6\"></span> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span></span></span>Credited <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to other<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _65\"> </span>8, 12 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ff124 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">98 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">(33) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff125 fc16\"> <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span></span>comprehensive Restructuring costs <span class=\"_ _d0\"> </span>8, 12 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>\u2013  <span class=\"ff125 fc16 ls210 ws262\"> <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>(3) <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>1 </span>income 6 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>\u2013 </span><span class=\"_ _38e\"></span>\u2013 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">6 </span>Exceptional<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">scontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _54\"> </span><span class=\"ff125 ls0 ws0\"> </span></span>98 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">(33) <span class=\"ff125 fc16 ls210 ws262\"> <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>(3) <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>1 </span></span>Credited <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>directly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to equity \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>\u2013 1 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">5 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">6 </span></span>1<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale adjustment <span class=\"_ _dc\"> </span>12 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff124 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>\u2013  </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"> <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>110 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>(17) </span>Acquis<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ition of 2 busine<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sses \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _38f\"></span>\u2013 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(24) <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span>(24) </span>Held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale adjustment<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>\u2013 profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after tax of<span class=\"ff126 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">joint<span class=\"ff126 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff125 ls211 ws263\">v<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>entur<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es <span class=\"_ _1b0\"> </span>12 </span></span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>\u2013  <span class=\"ff125 fc16 ls210 ws262\"> <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>(27) <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span>\u2013 </span>Currency translation \u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>\u2013  <span class=\"ff125 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\"> <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>83 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>(17) </span>differences \u2013 <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(8) <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>1 </span>\u2013 3 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(3) <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(7) </span></span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 (50) <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>(21) <span class=\"_ _18c\"> </span>19 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">7 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span></span>15 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">13 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(17) </span></span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjust<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>otal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _47\"> </span><span class=\"ff125 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f7 ws249\">(3) </span>(8)  <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>(23) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>(4) 1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Other d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> inc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lude <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>temporary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ifference<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ising <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provisio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ns <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>timing<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deduc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ti<span class=\"ls218 ws26c\">on is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>different<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> </span>from the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ming <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognition, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>combinations. 1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 Mar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ch 2022, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>total held <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>for sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a311<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0 mill<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion compr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ised \u00a36<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8 mill<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> adjuste<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d depr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eciatio<span class=\"ls180 ws21b\">n <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and amortisation </span>2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 Mar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ch 2022, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a \u00a336 m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rela<span class=\"ls1aa wsf7\">tion to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>he mo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vement. </span>11. Income taxes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continued  Deferred tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continued Deferred ta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>x asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offset where<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> there <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a legally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>enforceable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>righ<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">t of offset <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and there is </span></span>an intention <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to net <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>settle the balances. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>After taking <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>thes<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">e offsets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>account, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a317 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million </span>liability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a342 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liability<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>) is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presented a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a313 million<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> deferred<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a39 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million asset)<span class=\"ff12c ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff12b ls1e1 ws233\">and a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a330 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million def<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erred tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u00a351 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liability) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span></span>financial<span class=\"ff12c ls0 ws0\"> </span>position. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Unrecognis<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed deferred tax asset/liabilities No deferred<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ecognised in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> resp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ect of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a3795 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a382<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8 millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n) as<span class=\"ff12c ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">there<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertainty <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to whether<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> taxable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> profits <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>against which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>may be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recovered, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>will be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>available. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax lo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">sses expired <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a3nil). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tax losses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amounting to </span>\u00a31<span class=\"ff12c ls0 ws0\"> </span>million <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(2022 \u2013 \u00a324 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million) will<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> expire <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>five ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ars. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>remaining <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax los<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ses have <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>no expiry date.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> A deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cognised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>respect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share-based pay<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ments of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a31<span class=\"ff12c ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">million) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is uncer<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">tainty <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to wheth<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er taxable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> profits <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>against which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssets may<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> be </span></span>recovered will<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>available. A deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a36 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a33 million)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not been<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>respect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of taxable temporary d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ifferences a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssociated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vestments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in su<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">bsidiaries as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>control <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>timing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span>the<span class=\"ff12c ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">reversal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the temporary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> differe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nces and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> it <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rob<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">able <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the temporary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> differences <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>will not reverse </span></span>in<span class=\"ff12c ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreseeable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>future. </span>Changes in tax rates/tax law The UK\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>main corporation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>will increase <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from 19% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to 25% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2023. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>These changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have been reflected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he measurement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>balances at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the period <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>end. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax rate change wa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million credit.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> There was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the imposition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>new taxes. Tax o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms reco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gnised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in oth<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er com<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prehens<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ive in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>come  The total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other comprehensive income <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>was<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a cr<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">edit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a36 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a320 millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n expense). </span>This<span class=\"ff12c ls0 ws0\"> </span>included <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a credit to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uments of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3nil <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a320 million<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> charges) <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and Primient credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a36 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a3nil). <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> Tax on items recognised<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> directly in equity  The total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in equit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y was \u00a37<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 \u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit). This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit </span>relating to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial instruments of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a35 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls20b ws25d\">\u00a37 million credit), <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a def<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erre<span class=\"ls21c ws270\">d tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are-based </span></span>payments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million (20<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>22 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>charge) an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls21c ws270\">\u00a31 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share-based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payments </span>(2022<span class=\"ff12c ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls207 ws259\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million credit). </span>12. Discontinued operati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ons An operation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>if it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">component of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group that: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(i) has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been disposed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of, </span>or meets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>criteria to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be classified<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sale; and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(ii) rep<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resents a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>major <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>line <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of busin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ess </span>or geographic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>area <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of operations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or will <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed of<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as part<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ingle co-ordinated<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ispose </span>of<span class=\"ff12c ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>major <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>line of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> busine<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ss or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>geographic <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>area of oper<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ations. T<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he results <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discontinued<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>operations are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presented as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>single amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ofit or loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after tax <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income </span></span>statement, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separate from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sults of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations. Non-current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>groups <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are measured <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> lower <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of carrying<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to sel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l. A <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>itial or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> subseque<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt write-down <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r disposal g<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>roup to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a revised fa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to se<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ll i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s recognised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reporting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date. Non<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>-current assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal groups<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as held <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>if their<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> carrying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ill be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recovered </span>through a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale transaction rather <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than through <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continuing use. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This condition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is regarded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as met <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only when th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is hi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ghly probable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(or disp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>osal group)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>available <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>immediate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> its present condition. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Management must <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be committed <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to the sale, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which should <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to qual<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ify for<span class=\"ff12c ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">recognition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a completed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within one <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the date <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of classification. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and </span></span>corresponding lia<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bilities clas<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sified as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sale are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presented <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separately as <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>current items in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the statement of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position. Property, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">equipment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and intangible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ot depreciated </span>or amortised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>once classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for sale. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Equity accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures ceases o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nce they <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale. As describe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1, on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>July <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> classifie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>became P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rimient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> which<span class=\"ff12c ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff12b\">a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff12c\"> <span class=\"ff12b ls1e6 ws238\">con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trolling st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ake was<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> sold <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>KPS on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 A<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pril 2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>022 as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and a </span></span></span></span>discontinued operation. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The Primient business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consists of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations: \u2212<span class=\"ff12e\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff12b ls1e6 ws238\">Corn wet <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mills <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Decatur, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Illinois; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lafayette, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Indiana; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Loudon, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tennessee. </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff12e\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff12b ls1e1 ws233\">Acidulants pl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ants in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Dayton, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ohio; Du<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>luth, Minnesota; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and Santa Rosa,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Brazil. </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff12e\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff12b ls1e6 ws238\">Shareholdings in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> two <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 Almex <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in Guadalajara,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Mexico<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Covation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Loudon, Ten<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nessee. </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff12e\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff12b ls1e6 ws238\">Grain elevator<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> network<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bulk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transfer s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tations in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>America. </span></span>Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Products\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>European operat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions were<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>therefore not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>part <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the discontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>12. Discontinued operatio<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ns continued Discontinued<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> operations The statuto<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ry resu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lts of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wh<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ich <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income </span>statement were<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows:  <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Discontinued operations  \u00a3 millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n unless ot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>herwise st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ated<span class=\"ff131 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"_ _2f7\"></span><span class=\"_ _2f8\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span></span>2023* \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Revenue <span class=\"_ _83\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">1 757 </span>Operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income/(expe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nses) <span class=\"_ _204\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls210 ws262\">96 <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(1 50<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8) </span>Operating <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _232\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls210 ws262\">96 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">249 </span>Finance<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pense <span class=\"_ _218\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(3) </span>Shar<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of profit after tax of joint venture \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls1fb ws24d\">8 </span>Profit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>before t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ax 96 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">25<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4 </span>Income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense <span class=\"_ _233\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">(33) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span></span>(44) Profit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the year from discontinued operat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ions<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _1a5\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">63 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>10 </span>Basic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earning<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s per<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> shar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discontin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nce) <span class=\"_ _22e\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">15.7p <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">45.2p </span>Diluted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earnings <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>per share <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>from disco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s (pen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ce) <span class=\"_ _234\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">15.4p <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">44.7p </span>* <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>before <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprises <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(see <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>page <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>163). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This has <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>been par<span class=\"ls226 ws27a\">tially <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offset by<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a </span>\u00a32<span class=\"ff132 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls225 ws107\">mill<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion charge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the increas<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>egal prov<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ision relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to<span class=\"ls224 ws278\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>egacy Suga<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r business <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>whi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ch <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>disposal g<span class=\"ls16 ws10\">ro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>up hel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r </span></span></span>sale and discontinued<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ons in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior years. 1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Attr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ibutable to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>owners of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company. The earnin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gs per <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>figures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were ca<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">lculated by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">tributable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>holders of the </span></span>Company f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations by<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>weighted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>average n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>umber of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ordinar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y shar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es, for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basic and<span class=\"ff132 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">diluted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amounts, as shown <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>13. </span>On cla<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssification <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>July <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ne<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ent dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal gro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>up were<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> measured at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lower of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> their <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and their <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value les<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s costs<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sell. This<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> did <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sult in<span class=\"ff132 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">any<span class=\"ff132 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff131 ls1f2 ws244\">impairm<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ent. </span></span></span>The results of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discontinued operations which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> been <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span>cash<span class=\"ff132 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">flows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as follows: </span> <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Discontinued operations<span class=\"ff131 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _1ff\"> </span><span class=\"_ _2f9\"></span><span class=\"_ _2fa\"></span> <span class=\"_ _196\"> </span></span>2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Operating<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _171\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">(49) <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">15 </span>Investing<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _235\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">1 045<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(40)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>Financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng \u2013 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(21) </span>Net cash inflow/(outflow<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) 996 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(46) </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Operating cash ou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tflow of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a349 m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion relates <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax payment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isposal of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient (\u00a342 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million)<span class=\"ls225 ws107\"> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a 2022 </span>financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar bo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nus <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payment <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to employe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ho <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transitio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ned <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt (\u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7 m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion).<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Investing cash inflow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 045 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relates to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of Primient. The following<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> table <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shows f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or discon<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tinued operations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reconciliation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>key altern<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ative perf<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ormance measures to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>most <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>directly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reported <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in ac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cordance with<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> IFRS:<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 ls20d ws25f\">Year ended 31 March 2023 <span class=\"_ _140\"> </span><span class=\"ff131\">Year ended 31 March 2022 <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span> </span></span>Discontinued operations  \u00a3 million unless otherwise stated<span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ff131\"> </span>Reported Adjusting items Adjusted reported <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff131\">Reported </span>Adjusting items Adjusted reported Revenue <span class=\"_ _226\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _ce\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">1 757<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span>1 757 </span>EBITDA <span class=\"_ _101\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls210 ws262\">96 <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(98) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">(2) <span class=\"_ _40\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">269 <span class=\"_ _95\"> </span>(107) <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span>162 </span>Depreciation <span class=\"_ _236\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(18) <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span>(18) </span>Amortisation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(2) <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>(2) </span>Operating <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>profit/(loss) 96 <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(98) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">(2) <span class=\"_ _40\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">249 <span class=\"_ _95\"> </span>(107) <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span>142 </span></span></span>Finance<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pense <span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(3) <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>(3) </span>Share of profit after tax of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint ventures \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls213 ws265\">8 <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span>27 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>35 </span>Profit/(loss) before <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>tax 96 <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(98) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">(2) <span class=\"_ _40\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">254 <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>(80) <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span>174 </span></span></span>Income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense <span class=\"_ _23\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">(33) <span class=\"_ _140\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _100\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(44) <span class=\"_ _9b\"> </span>16 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>(28) </span>Profit/(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 63 <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(65) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">(2) <span class=\"_ _a0\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls212 ws264\">210 <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>(64) <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span>146 </span></span></span>Basi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>c <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earn<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ings per share (pence) <span class=\"_ _237\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">15.7p <span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(16.1p) <span class=\"_ _12d\"> </span>(0.4p) <span class=\"_ _3a\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">45.2p <span class=\"_ _143\"> </span>(13.7p) <span class=\"_ _2f\"> </span>31.5p </span>Diluted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earnings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>per <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(pence) <span class=\"_ _12f\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">15.4p <span class=\"_ _7\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(15.8p) <span class=\"_ _95\"> </span>(0.4p) <span class=\"_ _aa\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">44.7p <span class=\"_ _143\"> </span>(13.6p) <span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span>31.1p </span>Effective tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>% <span class=\"_ _238\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls215 ws267\">34.0% <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _9c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ff ws251\">25.4% <span class=\"_ _4e\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">17.5% <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span>16.1% </span>The following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>table shows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reconciliation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the adj<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>u<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">sting items<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> impacting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjust<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the years:<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span> <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Discontinued operations<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Excepti<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>onal (income)/cos<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ts in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operatin<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>g profit <span class=\"_ _1ea\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(98) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16\">3 </span></span></span>Held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale adjustment<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _1ff\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18\"> <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(110) </span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>excluded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operatin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g profi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _239\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> </span>(98) <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls210 ws262\">(107) </span>Held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale adjustment<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share of profit after tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of joint ventures <span class=\"_ _1d0\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">27 </span>Total exclud<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjus<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ted profit before tax <span class=\"_ _af\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> </span>(98) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(80) </span>Tax effect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of adjusting i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tems <span class=\"_ _5b\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">33 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span></span></span>16 Total exclud<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjus<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ted profit for the year <span class=\"_ _17c\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> </span>(65) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls105 ws135\">(64) </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Marc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h 202<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustm<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ents <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>include<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d: c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>essation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of deprec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amort<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(red<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in<span class=\"ls225 ws107\"> op<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erating cos<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts </span>of<span class=\"ff132 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls226 ws27a\">\u00a368 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and reclassification <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividends from <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>joint<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> ve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntures (income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a342<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> million). </span>2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>In the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch 2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustment re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cessation of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>equit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>y <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting (reduction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hare of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of jo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>int ventures of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a327 m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion).<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>12. Discontinued operatio<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ns continued Discontinued<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> operations continu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed The following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>table shows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reconciliation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>free<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating to discontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations: </span> <span class=\"_ _1e4\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _95\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Discontinued operations<span class=\"ff135\"> </span>2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>profit from discontinued<span class=\"ff136 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff134 ls1fc ws24e\">operation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _222\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> </span></span></span>(2) <span class=\"_ _44\"> </span><span class=\"ff135 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">142 </span>Adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for: <span class=\"_ _23a\"> </span><span class=\"ff134 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span><span class=\"ff135 fc16\"> </span></span>Adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>depreciatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n and adjusted<span class=\"ff136 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff135 ls1fe ws250\">amortisa<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tion<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _1b6\"> </span><span class=\"ff134 fc18\"> <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0 </span>Share-based payments charge  <span class=\"_ _1fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff134 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _18c\"> </span><span class=\"ff135 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">2 </span>Changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>worki<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng capi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> non-cash movements <span class=\"_ _222\"> </span><span class=\"ff134 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> </span>(5) <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span><span class=\"ff135 fc16\">(182) </span>Capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expendit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ure <span class=\"_ _18f\"> </span><span class=\"ff134 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ff135 fc16 ls210 ws262\">(73) </span>Net interest and tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _180\"> </span><span class=\"ff134 fc18\"> <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(33) </span>Held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale adjustment<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _66\"> </span><span class=\"ff134 fc18\"> <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">68 </span>Free <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discontinued<span class=\"ff136 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff134 ls1fc ws24e\">operations <span class=\"_ _1b2\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> </span></span></span>(7) <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span><span class=\"ff135 fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(56) </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>For the ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nded 31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Marc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h 2022, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>total deprec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a318 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortisatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a32 m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion. 2  <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span>Excludes the exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax payment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>gain<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a342 million. 3 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>For the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch 2022<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, total<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> held <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>for sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls225 ws107\">nt of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3110 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprises \u00a368 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million of adj<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>usted depr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eciat<span class=\"ls1aa wsf7\">ion and </span></span>amortisation included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a3142 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The remaining \u00a342 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>llion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relates to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividend <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A<span class=\"ls225 ws107\">lmex and </span>Covation, w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hich is <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ot <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>either <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating prof<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it or <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>adjusted free <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow. The free <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flow from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discontinued operations for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">e year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023 is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash outflow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span>\u00a37<span class=\"ff136 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>related <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year bonus <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payment to employee<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s who h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ave transitioned <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Primient. </span></span>Held for sale The major<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> classe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of Pri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mient class<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ified as<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2022 are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> as<span class=\"ff136 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">follows: </span>Discontinued operations<span class=\"ff135\"> </span>Restated<span class=\"ff134 ls0 ws0\">* </span>At 31 March  2022  \u00a3m Assets<span class=\"ff135 ls0 ws0\"> </span>Goodwill <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _23b\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>61 Property,<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant and equipment <span class=\"_ _215\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>774 </span>Investme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n jo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>int v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entures<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _91\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span>105 </span>Investments i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n equities <span class=\"_ _23c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>12 </span>Inventories <span class=\"_ _83\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span>398 </span>Trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>her rece<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ivables <span class=\"_ _19a\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\"> <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>246 </span>Current tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _23d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"> <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>1 </span>Derivative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>struments <span class=\"_ _23e\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>65 Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>curre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1f4\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"> <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>58 </span>Cash and cash equivalen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ts <span class=\"_ _21b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"> <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>17 </span>Assets classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _204\"> </span><span class=\"ff135 ls1f8 ws24a\"> <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span>1 737 </span>Liabilitie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s<span class=\"ff135 ls0 ws0\"> </span>Retirement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>deficit <span class=\"_ _23f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"> <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>28 </span>Trade and other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payables <span class=\"_ _165\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"> <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>53 </span>Lease liabilities <span class=\"_ _240\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>74 </span>Derivative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial instruments <span class=\"_ _23e\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>5 Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>curre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>abilities<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _21e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"> <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>40 </span>Liabilitie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irectly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>with assets<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _101\"> </span><span class=\"ff135 ls1fb ws24d\"> <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span>400 </span>NET <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ASSETS <span class=\"_ _241\"> </span><span class=\"ff135 ls1f8 ws24a\"> <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span>1 337 </span>* <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reclassif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ication <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of certa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tems <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>net asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assified <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as held<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntinuing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group<span class=\"ls218 ws26c\"> refer <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Cumulative incom<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in othe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r comprehens<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ive i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ncome are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>shown below: </span></span>Discontinued operations<span class=\"ff135\"> </span>Year ended  31 March  2022  \u00a3m Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>erve<span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>81 Actuar<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ial gain (net of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>eferred tax) <span class=\"_ _242\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">7 </span>Net g<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ain on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedges <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax) <span class=\"_ _222\"> </span>49 Reserves of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as held <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>for sale <span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ff135 ls1f8 ws24a\">137<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>12. Discontinued operatio<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ns continued The tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> charge<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> arisin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of Primi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ent was<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u00a354 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. Of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a342 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has been paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>year ended 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023. This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>charg<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has been<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> partially <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit </span>Primient disposal of \u00a321 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflecting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measurement <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>difference between <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and carrying </span>On 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">50.1% controlling interest <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in exchange </span></span>value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the invest<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment. This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ed in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax ch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arge on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ga<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">in on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a333 million. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> </span></span>for<span class=\"ff13a ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">gross <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>proceeds <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$1.4 b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">(\u00a31.1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>billion), resulting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an except<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>before t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ax </span></span></span>of<span class=\"ff13a ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">\u00a398 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(see Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>A reconciliation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shown in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the table below:<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>A reconciliation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gross cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>proceeds received<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shown in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the table <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below: Year ended 31 March  <span class=\"_ _220\"> </span><span class=\"ls20d ws25f\"> <span class=\"_ _95\"> </span>Year ended 31 March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>2023 2023 2023 Cash flows  \u00a3m Gross cash received (in US dollars and <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pound sterling)  US$m  \u00a3m Total cash <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>consideration of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3253 millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not y<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>et received Cash considerati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as shown <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in gain on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal table below  <span class=\"_ _244\"> </span><span class=\"ff138 fc18 ls215 ws267\">330 <span class=\"_ _44\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>53 </span></span>of \u00a31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2 milli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s shown <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>above  <span class=\"_ _245\"> </span> 241 Less: comple<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tion acc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ounts adjustments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>favour <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group not yet <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>received <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1d2\"> </span><span class=\"ff138 fc18\">(15) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>(12) </span>Repayment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ompany <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loan <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>notes a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nd pay<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ables <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ction co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts <span class=\"_ _a5\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span><span class=\"ff138 fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">830 </span>Add: cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>received <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for intercompany <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loan<span class=\"ls212 ws264\"> no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tes, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payab<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>les <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transacti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs </span>1 089 <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">830 </span>Less: c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outflow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to deal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>conting<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forward <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _247\"> </span> (33) Add: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contingent <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>consideration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>received 31 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">24 </span>Less: net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash derecognised on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal <span class=\"_ _68\"> </span> (17) Disposa<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of Primient, gross proceeds <span class=\"_ _1a5\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> </span>1 435<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _30\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 095 </span>Add: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contingent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sideration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receive<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d \u2013 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as shown <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>above <span class=\"_ _248\"> </span> 24 Disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of bu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>siness, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cash derecognised <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>on disposal <span class=\"_ _249\"> </span><span class=\"ff139 ls0 ws0\"> </span>1 045<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal is <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">shown in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>table below: </span>Year ended  13. Earnings per share 31 March 2023 Basic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earnings pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>calculated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ividing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>attributable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>owners of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by Gain on disposal<span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>Notes  \u00a3m the<span class=\"ff13a ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">weighted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>average <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>number of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>issue during<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ye<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ar <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>excluding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eld by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span></span>1<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Cash consideration \u2013 as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shown in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>table above<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Company and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Employee Benefit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Trust <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to sati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">sfy <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>awards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made und<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share-based </span> <span class=\"_ _78\"> </span><span class=\"_ _327\"></span><span class=\"_ _328\"></span> <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span><span class=\"_ _327\"></span><span class=\"ff138 fc18 ls214 ws266\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>53 </span>2<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Contingent consideration received<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _245\"> </span><span class=\"_ _329\"></span><span class=\"_ _32a\"></span> <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"_ _329\"></span><span class=\"ff138 fc18 ls215 ws267\">24 </span>incentive plans.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Fair va<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lue o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f investment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>enture o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n initial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognition <span class=\"_ _1a1\"> </span>22 253 Diluted earn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ings p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>calculated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>weighted aver<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>age number<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares Total consi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deration for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity <span class=\"_ _1f4\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>530 in<span class=\"ff13a ls0 ws0\"> </span>is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sue assum<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>version of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> potentially <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dilutive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> shares,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> reflectin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g vesting <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>assumptions on employee share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as well <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as the deemed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>attributable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to owner<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Company<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any proceeds on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> such<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> conversion<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. 3<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Primient net assets derecognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on disposal on 1 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Ap<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ril<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _67\"> </span><span class=\"_ _32b\"></span><span class=\"_ _32c\"></span> <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span><span class=\"_ _32b\"></span><span class=\"ff138 fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">(539) </span>Recycling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accumulated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreign exc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hange from<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprehe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsive income<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the The average <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>market <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>price of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company\u2019s ordin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares during<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year wa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s 752p <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 721p). income<span class=\"ff13a ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff139 ls214 ws266\">stat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ement <span class=\"_ _201\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span></span></span>81 The<span class=\"ff13a ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">dilutive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of share-ba<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed incentives <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million shares<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 5.3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares). </span>Recycling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ash flo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>w hedge<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s from <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>other comprehensive<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> income <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to the i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ncome <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement <span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span> 48 The signif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>icant de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>crease in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> weighted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>average <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>number <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compared to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparative<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due 4<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forward<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _19f\"> </span><span class=\"_ _32d\"></span><span class=\"_ _32e\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span><span class=\"_ _32d\"></span><span class=\"ff138 fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">(33) </span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidation in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> May <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which resulted <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">in ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shareholders <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receiving <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>six <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>new ord<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inary </span>1<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Other amounts <span class=\"_ _1fe\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>11 shares with a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nominal value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>29<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>/<span class=\"_ _335\"></span>6 pence <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>every <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>seven existing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ordinary shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that they <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held. The </span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was completed<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>same t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ime as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>returned \u00a3497 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to ordinary </span>Gain on disposal before <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _1f4\"> </span><span class=\"ff139 ls1fb ws24d\">8 </span>98 shareholders <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ay of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>special <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>divi<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">dend. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidation was <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ecuted in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>order <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to ma<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intain the </span></span>Tax on gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on disposal <span class=\"_ _246\"> </span><span class=\"ff139 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">(33) </span>comparability, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>so f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>possible, of<span class=\"ff13a ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff139 ls1e1 ws233\">Tate<span class=\"ff13a ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">&amp; L<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yle PLC\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>share price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>before <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">and after <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the special<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> dividend. </span></span></span></span>Gain on disposal <span class=\"_ _1be\"> </span><span class=\"ff139 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">65 </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Includes deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consideration relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounts adjus<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tment not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yet rec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eived of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a312 m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion. 2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Contingent<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sideratio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n rec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eived <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>20<span class=\"ls231 ws284\">23 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividend <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pa<span class=\"ls226 ws27a\">yable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Almex relating<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"ls224 ws278\">period <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>under </span></span></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>owne<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rship. 3 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Net assets<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> held<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 Marc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>337 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mill<span class=\"ls1aa wsf7\">ion. This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>excluded intercompany <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>yable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and loan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>balances wh<span class=\"ls228 ws2e\">ich <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>elim<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inated </span></span>on co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsolid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>completion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Transac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tion. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> derec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ognised <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>on dispos<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>suc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h amo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unts. 4 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entered <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a deal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> contingent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forwar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>urrency r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isk assoc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iated wi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consideratio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n received<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"ls1a6 ws130\">he <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Transact<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion </span>which<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was partly used for the shareholder distribut<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ion on 16 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>May <span class=\"ls30 ws86\">2022. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair val<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ue loss<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forward <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the im<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pact of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> th<span class=\"ls225 ws107\">e <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cost of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging </span></span>have been <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recycled <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprehensive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on comple<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Transaction. 13. Earnings per share continued Year ended 31 March 2023 Year ended 31 March 2022 Continuing operations Discontinued operations Total operations <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d\"> </span>Continuing operations Discontinued operations Total operations Profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>attributab<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> owner<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(\u00a3<span class=\"ff13e ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fe ws250\">million) </span>127 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">63 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">190  <span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls214 ws266\"> <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>26 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>210 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>236 </span></span></span>Weigh<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ted average number of<span class=\"ff13e ls0 ws0\"> </span>ordi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nary share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s (<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million) \u2013<span class=\"ff13e\"> <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff13d ls105 ws135\">basic </span></span>404.1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>40<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4.1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>40<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4.1  <span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls214 ws266\"> <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span>465.1 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>465<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.1 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>465.1 </span>Basi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>c earnings per share (pence) 31.3p <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">15.7p <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fd ws24f\">47.<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0p  <span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls1fc ws24e\"> <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>5.5p <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span>45.2p <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span>50.7p </span></span></span>Weigh<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ted average number of<span class=\"ff13e ls0 ws0\"> </span>ordi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nary share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s (<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million) \u2013<span class=\"ff13e\"> <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff13d ls1f7 ws249\">diluted </span></span>411.4 <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span>411.4 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>411.4  <span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls212 ws264\"> <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span>470.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4 <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span>470.4 <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span>470.4 </span>Diluted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earnings <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>per share (pence) 30.8p <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">15.4p <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">46.2p  <span class=\"ff13d fc16\"> <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>5.5p <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span>44.7p <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span>50.2p </span></span></span> <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Calculation of weighted averag<span class=\"ls20e ws260\">e numb<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>er of ordinary shares</span> 2023  Million 2022  Million Weight<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed average number of ordinary shares \u2013 basic <span class=\"_ _1eb\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fe ws250\">404.<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1 <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff13d ls214 ws266\">465.1 </span>Effects of dilution from: <span class=\"_ _184\"> </span><span class=\"ff13c fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16\"> </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff140\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d ls1fc ws24e\">Sharesave p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lan </span></span>0.1 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff140\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d ls213 ws265\">Perfo<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rmance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share plan/Restricted share awards/Group Bonus <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plan \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred<span class=\"ff13e ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">element </span></span></span>7.2 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">5.3 </span>Weight<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed average number of ordinary shares \u2013 diluted 411.4 <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls212 ws264\">47<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0.4 </span>Adjusted earni<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ngs per share A reconciliation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between profit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>attributable to owne<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">rs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company from continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations, total </span>operations and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the equivalent <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>adjusted measure, toge<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ther <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the resu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lting adjusted<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> earnings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>per <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share </span>measure, is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shown below:  <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>31 March Continuing operations Notes 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>attributab<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> owner<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Comp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any  <span class=\"_ _17a\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ff13c fc18 ls213 ws265\">127 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16\">26 </span></span>Adjusting ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms: <span class=\"_ _21e\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span><span class=\"ff13c fc18\"> <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span></span> </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff140\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d ls210 ws262\">exceptional co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _67\"> </span>8 </span></span>28 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls214 ws266\">9<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff140\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d ls1fe ws250\">amo<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rtisation<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of acquired intang<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ible assets and other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value adjustm<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ents <span class=\"_ _131\"> </span>4 </span></span>25 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls1fb ws24d\">10 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff140\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d ls1fe ws250\">adju<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sting items excluded from share of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of joint venture <span class=\"_ _22f\"> </span>22 </span></span>48 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff140\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d ls1f8 ws24a\">tax credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusting items <span class=\"_ _164\"> </span>11 </span></span>(25) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(24) </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff140\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d ls1fc ws24e\">exceptional tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> char<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge <span class=\"_ _5c\"> </span>8, 11 </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">12 </span>Adjusted<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit attributa<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ble to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>owners of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company  <span class=\"_ _1a1\"> </span>4 203 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">117 </span>Weighted average <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>number o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares (<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million) \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>diluted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _24a\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span><span class=\"ff13c fc18\">411.4 <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls212 ws264\">47<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0.4 </span>Adjust<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed earnings per share (pence) \u2013 continuing<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ions <span class=\"_ _186\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span><span class=\"ff13c fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">49.3p <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">24.9p </span> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Total operations Notes 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Adjusted<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit attribu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>table to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>owners of the Company <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 continuing operations 4 203 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">117 </span>Adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>attributable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>owners <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mpany <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 discon<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tinued<span class=\"ff13e ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff13d ls1fb ws24d\">operations </span></span>12 (2) 146 Adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>attributable <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to owners <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he Comp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>total<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff13e ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff13d ls1fc ws24e\">operations <span class=\"_ _ab\"> </span> </span></span>201 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls214 ws266\">26<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 </span>Adjust<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed earnings per share (pence) \u2013 total operations <span class=\"_ _1a2\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span><span class=\"ff13c fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">48.9p <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls212 ws264\">56.0p<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>14. Dividends on ordinary shares Dividends on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company\u2019s ordin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ary shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">they have<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> been <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>appropriately </span></span>authorised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>longer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Company\u2019s <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">disc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>retion. Accordingly, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>interim dividends <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are </span>recognised<span class=\"ff144 ls0 ws0\"> </span>when<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> they <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are pa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>id, and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>final dividends are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>they are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>declared <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>following approval by<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>holders at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>AGM. D<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ividends <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>appropriation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of shareholders\u2019<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> funds.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Dividends on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ordinary <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>shares in res<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pect of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ancial year:<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023  Pence 2022  Pence Per ordinary <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>share: <span class=\"_ _24e\"> </span><span class=\"ff142 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span><span class=\"ff143 fc16\"> </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff146\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff143 ls1f7 ws249\">interim divi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dend <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid <span class=\"_ _206\"> </span><span class=\"ff142 fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">5.4 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span></span>9.0 </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff146\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff143 ls105 ws135\">final <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividend <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>propo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed </span></span>13.1 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ff143 fc16 ls214 ws266\">12.8 </span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividend 18.5 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ff143 fc16 ls214 ws266\">21<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.8 </span>The Directors pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pose a final <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividend <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the financia<span class=\"ls1ee ws240\">l <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>13.1p per ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share that, subject to </span>approval <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>areholders, will<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on 2 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>August<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to shareho<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lders who <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Register <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span>Members on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>23 June <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023. Dividends on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary shares paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial year:  <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Final <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>divide<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nd pai<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>elating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financia<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar  <span class=\"_ _f8\"> </span><span class=\"ff142 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">51 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">102 </span>Interim <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>dividend pa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>id rel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _12e\"> </span><span class=\"ff142 fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">22 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ff143 fc16\">42 </span></span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividend p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aid relating <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to prior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year 73 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ff143 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">144 </span>Specia<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>l dividend <span class=\"_ _242\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">497<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff143 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span></span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividend p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aid <span class=\"_ _20f\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">570 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff143 ls1f9 ws24b\">144 </span>On <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>16 May <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>2022, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>returned <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3497 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls207 ws259\">dinary shareholders <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by way <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a special <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>dividend of </span>\u00a31.07 per <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>existing ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate &amp;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>PLC. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>order to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maintain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparability, so<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff144 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff143 ls240 ws293\">far </span></span>as possible, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>PLC\u2019s sh<span class=\"ls21c ws270\">are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>price before an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d after <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the specia<span class=\"ls207 ws259\">l <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividend, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also completed </span></span>a sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are consolidat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion resultin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ordinary share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>holders receivin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g six <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>new <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ordinary shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a<span class=\"ff144 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff143 ls22a ws27d\">nominal </span></span>value of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>29<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>/<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>6 pence <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or every <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>seven existing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hey he<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ld.  Based on <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the number of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outstanding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>2023 and th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e proposed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividend <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>per sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are, the final <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividend <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a352 million. 15. I<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nvento<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ries Inventories <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are ca<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rried at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lower of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cost <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ne<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">realisable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value. Cost <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>co<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">mprises direct <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>materials </span></span>and,<span class=\"ff144 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>applicable, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>direct <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>labour costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and those <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>overheads that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have been <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurred in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> bringing </span>the<span class=\"ff144 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">inventories <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>their present <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>location<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>condition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>calculated using the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018first in/first <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out\u2019 or </span></span>\u2018weighted ave<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rage\u2019 methods, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>appropriate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e mate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rials and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> production <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>processes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>involved. Net<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> realisable value <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>represents the estimated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>selling price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less all<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> estima<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completion and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>costs </span>to<span class=\"ff144 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>marketing, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>selling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">and di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stribution. Provis<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any slow-mo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ving, obsolete </span></span>or defective <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inventories. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nly, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inventories designated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as hedged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items </span>(managed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for ri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sk man<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agement) in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effective <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>edge accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relationship was adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value attrib<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">utable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the hedged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk. (Refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2.)<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1ed\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Raw materials and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consumabl<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es <span class=\"_ _24f\"> </span><span class=\"ff142 fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">130 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">93 </span>Work in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>progress <span class=\"_ _8d\"> </span><span class=\"ff142 fc18 ls211 ws263\">38 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0 </span>Finishe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d g<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oods 278 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ff143 fc16 ls1fb ws24d\">204 </span>Total<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _250\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls105 ws135\">446 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff143 ls1f8 ws24a\">317 </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>At 31 Marc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h 2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>total inventories <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ncluded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a \u00a364 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>positive fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustment as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inventories <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1aa wsf7\">in the US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>being </span>designated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relationship<span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls17f ws279\">. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>majority<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> suc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nventories<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> we<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assified <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as hel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d f<span class=\"lsdd ws109\">or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>. No <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>such </span></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is inc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>luded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inventor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ies h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eld <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 202<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3. Re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to No<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>te 2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.  As at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inventories<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> classifie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s held<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3398 mil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cluded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in No<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>te 12.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Finished goods <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inventories <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a34 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a33 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>mi<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">llion) are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carried <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>realisable <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>value, this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>being </span>lower than <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cost. In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-down <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of inventories <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>totalling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a320 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a37 million,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which \u00a33 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in discontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>st of<span class=\"ff144 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">inventories.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>16. Cash and cash equivalents  Cash and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cash equivalents <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>include cash<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> held with<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ba<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">nks and other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>short-term highly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liquid investments </span>with original<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> maturities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of<span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>three months or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less and<span class=\"ff14a ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff149 ls1e6 ws238\">which are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> subj<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ect to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of chan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge in </span></span></span>value. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rating of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>short-term high<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liquid investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is AAA <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or equivalent.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1ed\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Short-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>highly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liqui<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d inve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stments <span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ff148 fc18 ls214 ws266\">392 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">30 </span>Cash at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bank <span class=\"_ _251\"> </span><span class=\"ff148 fc18 ls211 ws263\">83  <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span><span class=\"ff149 fc16\">9<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>7 </span></span>475 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"ff149 fc16 ls211 ws263\">127 </span>Reclassi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ficatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _1a3\"> </span><span class=\"ff148 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(17) </span>Cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equival<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ents 475 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span><span class=\"ff149 fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">110 </span>Cash and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash equivalents <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified as held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale are included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 12. The carrying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash equivale<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">nt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s was denominated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>following currencies: </span> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1ed\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m US do<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>llar <span class=\"_ _220\"> </span><span class=\"ff148 fc18 ls215 ws267\">40<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">72 </span>Euro <span class=\"_ _252\"> </span><span class=\"ff148 fc18 ls210 ws262\">6 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">9 </span>Sterling 18 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff149 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Other 47 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ff149 fc16 ls213 ws265\">46 </span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 475 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"ff149 fc16 ls211 ws263\">127 </span>The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>captive insurance <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>subsidia<span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ry <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is required <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maintain sufficie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>meet its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial </span>solvency margin. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>A cash balance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a315 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">by thi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s subsidia<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ry is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>used to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effect. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>17. Trade and other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receivables<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> A trade<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> receivable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>if a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n amount<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">consideration that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is unconditional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is due <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from the </span>customer (i.e. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>passage of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">time is <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>required before payment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the conside<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ration is <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>due). Trade </span>receivables <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that do <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tain a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t financing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>component are me<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asured at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transaction p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rice.  The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>applies the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>simplified approach <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for measu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ring expe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cted credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prescribed by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9, which permits<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>use of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lifetime <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provision <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>all trade <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>receivables. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group has established a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provision <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>matrix that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>historical<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of def<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ault then <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>orward-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>looking factors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>specific to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the debto<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>econom<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ic e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nvironment. The <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group considers a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>receivable </span>to<span class=\"ff14a ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in def<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ault when<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> internal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>external inf<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ormatio<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">n <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>indicates that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unlikely to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> receive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span>outstanding contractual amounts. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A receivable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is written <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>off when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there is no <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>easonable expectation of<span class=\"ff14a ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">recovering <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the contractual <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows. </span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>participates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supply-chain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financing ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rangements. Ref<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5 and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>30.  <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1ed\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Trade receivables<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _18e\"> </span><span class=\"ff148 fc18 ls214 ws266\">290 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ff149 fc16\">235 </span></span>Less loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allowance provision <span class=\"_ _1f9\"> </span><span class=\"ff148 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(12) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls105 ws135\">(12) </span>Trade receivables \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net 278 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ff149 fc16 ls214 ws266\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>23 </span>Prepayme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accrue<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ncome <span class=\"_ _253\"> </span><span class=\"ff148 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">16 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">16 </span>Other receivables 57 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ff149 fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">31 </span>Total 351 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ff149 fc16 ls211 ws263\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>70 </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Trade and o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ther receivables <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>at 31 Marc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(\u00a3246 millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n) are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>12. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The amounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>above do not<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> include <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-current other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receivables of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a311 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 million). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The carrying<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> amoun<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trade and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receivables <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was denomin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ated in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ollowing currencies:<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1ed\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m US do<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>llar <span class=\"_ _1cc\"> </span><span class=\"ff148 fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">190 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">126 </span>Euro <span class=\"_ _254\"> </span><span class=\"ff148 fc18 ls213 ws265\">104 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">8<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4 </span>Sterling 11 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ff149 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">16 </span>Other 57 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ff149 fc16 ls213 ws265\">45 </span>Total 362 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ff149 fc16\">271 </span>The gross <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>amount of receivable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s, reflectin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maximu<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">m exposure<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit risk,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3374 million <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2022 \u2013 </span>\u00a3283 million).<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  17. Trade and other receivables continued The loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allowance provision for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trad<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">e recei<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vables as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reconciles to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>opening <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss </span>allowance for that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> provision <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as shown in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ables belo<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">w. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> prior <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>year, impairment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rade receivables<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>of \u00a33 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million was<span class=\"ff14e ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff14d ls1e4 ws236\">recognis<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional items. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The effect<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on other </span></span>receivables <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is<span class=\"ff14e ls0 ws0\"> </span>not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>material.  <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"ff14c ls217 ws269\"> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>At 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 March 2023 </span>\u00a3 million unless otherwise state<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _15a\"> </span>Current 30 \u2013 60 days  past due 60 \u2013 90 days  past due Greater  than 90 days  past due <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>Total Expected loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate %<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _258\"> </span><span class=\"ff14c fc18\">1% <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>1% <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">19% <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span></span>100% <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span></span>Gross carryin<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>g amount <span class=\"_ _a8\"> </span><span class=\"ff14c fc18 ls214 ws266\">262 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">16 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">2 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">10 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span></span></span></span>2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>90 </span>Loss allowance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provision  2 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">10 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>12 </span></span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>At 31 March 2022 Expected loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate %<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _114\"> </span>1% <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>6% <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span>40% <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span>100% <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> Gross carrying amount <span class=\"_ _259\"> </span>207 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>18 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>8 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>235 Loss allowance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provision <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _a8\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>8 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>12  <span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1bf\"> </span><span class=\"ff14c fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">12 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">9 </span>Utilisation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provision <span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ff14c fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Change in loss allowance recognised in the income statement <span class=\"_ _1ac\"> </span><span class=\"ff14c fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">3 </span>At <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch 12 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ff14d fc16\">12<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>18. Investments in equities  Investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in eq<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uities compr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ise fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ancial a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssets reco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">gnised at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value through <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(FVPL) </span>and fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ancial as<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>through <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the statemen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>OCI <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(FVOCI). In<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vestments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in equities do <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not meet <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the IFRS <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>9 crit<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">eria <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for cla<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssification<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost bec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ause their <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cash flows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>do </span>not represent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>solely <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payments of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pr<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">incipal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and interest<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>available election<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to </span>recognise equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>securities as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>FVOCI has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been taken <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>because these investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as long-term strategic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ex<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">pected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be sold <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> short <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to<span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>medium term. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>All other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investments </span></span>are recognised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>FVPL.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Financial assets  at FVPL  \u00a3m Financial assets  at FVOCI  \u00a3m Total  investments  in equities<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>  \u00a3m At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _25a\"> </span><span class=\"ff14c fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">20 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>6 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>46 </span></span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gains/(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _253\"> </span><span class=\"ff14c fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _169\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _131\"> </span> </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff150\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff14d ls1fe ws250\">in operat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ing profit <span class=\"_ _c2\"> </span><span class=\"ff14c fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff150\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff14d ls1f9 ws24b\">in other c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>omprehensive income </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span>3 Re-me<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>asurement<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of non-qual<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ified deferr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed compensation<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arran<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>gements (2) <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span></span>(2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) Purchases 3 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span>3 Disposals (3) <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(7) <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(10) </span></span>Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences 2 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span></span>2 At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 20 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>22 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>42 At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2021 <span class=\"_ _25c\"> </span>29 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>30 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>5<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>9 Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(losses)/gains <span class=\"_ _253\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _131\"> </span> \u2212<span class=\"ff150\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff14d ls1f9 ws24b\">in operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _c2\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff150\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff14d ls1f8 ws24a\">in other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprehensive i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ncome <span class=\"_ _25d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>(4) <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span>(4) </span></span>Non-quali<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fied de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangemen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts <span class=\"_ _227\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span>1 Purchases <span class=\"_ _1d6\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span>4 Disposals <span class=\"_ _25e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(4) <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>(4)  </span>Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences <span class=\"_ _20b\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span>2  <span class=\"_ _25f\"> </span><span class=\"ff14d ls1f9 ws24b\">32 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>26 <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span>58 </span>Reclassi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ficatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>for sale<span class=\"ff14c ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _260\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(12) <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>(12) </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2022 <span class=\"_ _261\"> </span><span class=\"ff14d ls215 ws267\">20 <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span>26 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>46 </span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>did not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any divid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ends in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">om investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in equities<span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised as financial </span></span>assets at FVOCI <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3nil). 18. Investments in equities continued The non-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>qualified deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compensation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>refe<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">rs to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a \u2018R<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>abbi Trust\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018non-qualified </span>defined contribution\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pension scheme split <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> corporate-owned <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>life insurance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(COLI) asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s </span>(values<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff153 ls1e6 ws238\">are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>determined by<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of va<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>riable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">vestment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> sub-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounts, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>similar <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to mu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tual fu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nds, </span></span></span>but which<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>available with<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> variable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>life <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>insurance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>policy) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>her asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s investe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d dire<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ctly in mutual funds. This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scheme is principally for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the high<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">est-paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>members <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>salaried pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsion scheme </span>for compensation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>above limits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>set by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the US<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Internal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">Revenue Service. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>These <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a320 million<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 </span>\u00a320<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n) do <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>qualify <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as IAS<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 19 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>pension assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e basis <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> avail<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>creditors </span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>event of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company\u2019s bankrup<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">tcy <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or insolvenc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y. Movements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hes<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>largely offset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by </span></span>corresponding movements on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>retirement benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities. Refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The carrying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>denominated in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currencies: </span> <span class=\"_ _116\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m US do<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>llar <span class=\"_ _262\"> </span><span class=\"ff152 fc18 ls213 ws265\">40 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">39 </span>Sterling <span class=\"_ _263\"> </span><span class=\"ff152 fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">2 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span></span>3 Euro \u2013 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span><span class=\"ff153 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">4 </span>Total 42 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ff153 fc16 ls213 ws265\">46<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>19. Goodwill and othe<span class=\"ls1ed ws23f\">r intangib<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>le assets </span>Goodwill arisin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a busines<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s combina<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tion is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangibl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e asset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is allo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>Cash-Generating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Unit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(CGU) o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>CGUs that <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">is expected to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fr<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">om the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>synergies of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span>business comb<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ination. Goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">carried <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impairment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses (impa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irment </span>tested annually). Acquired intangible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>principally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">lationships <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>know-how, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were recogni<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>part </span>of<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">previous <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>busin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ess combinat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a stra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ight-line <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ver the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>periods <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>their </span>expected benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>whic<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">h range <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>three to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>15 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years. </span>Other intangible assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprise product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>development and co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mputer software <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(including global IS/IT systems) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> amorti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>straight-line <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the period<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>their expected be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nefit to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group. Product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>development is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amorti<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">sed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over five<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ten year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Capital<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ised co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> respect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>core </span>global <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IS/IT <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>systems <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>computer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>softw<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">are are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> being <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a perio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>five <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to </span>seven years. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Product development <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>development, design<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">d testing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of new<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> or i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mproved </span>products are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capitalised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only when<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>technical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and commercial feasibility of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the product<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> has been </span>established and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>full <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">production. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Any such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have not been </span>brought into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>use are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tested annually <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for impairment. Research and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other related <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expenditures are charged to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsolidated income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the period<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ey are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurred. </span>SaaS arran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gements are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> service<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> contract<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s provid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">g th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>right to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>access the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cloud </span>provider\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>application software <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the contract<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> perio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d. Costs<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> incurred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to configure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or cus<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tomise, and<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ongoing fees <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to obtain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>access<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cloud provider\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>applicat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion sof<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tware, are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as </span></span>operating expenses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>services <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are rece<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ived. In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contract where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the cloud <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provider pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vides both<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>SaaS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>configuration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customisation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>well <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>SaaS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>access <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contract <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>term, </span>then<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>configuration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stomisation co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expensed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contract <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only if <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>services<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">provided<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not distinct <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are otherwise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expe<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">nsed upfront <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>software is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>configured </span></span>or<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">customi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed. Some <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s incurred <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>relate to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the development <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>software code <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that enhances </span></span>or<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">modifies, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reates additional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exis<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on-premise <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>systems and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>meets th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e definition </span></span>of,<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span>and<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff153 ls1e1 ws233\">the recognition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>criteria <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for, an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> intangible<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">sset.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> These <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reco<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">gnised as<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> intangible </span></span></span></span>software<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff153 ls1e6 ws238\">assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and amort<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ised ove<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>useful <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>life <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>software <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>raight-line b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asis. </span></span>Changes to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets\u2019 u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>seful economic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>live<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>if there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is objectiv<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e evidence </span>that<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff153 ls1e4 ws236\">Group expects <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receive economic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fr<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">om these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangible asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shorter </span></span></span></span>or<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span>longer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>19. Goodwill and other inta<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ngible assets continu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed Goodwill  \u00a3m Other  acquired intangibles \u00a3m Computer software \u00a3m Product development costs  \u00a3m Assets under construction \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Cost <span class=\"_ _1b0\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _de\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _231\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span> </span>At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022  <span class=\"_ _fd\"> </span><span class=\"ff156 fc18 ls211 ws263\">213 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>16 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">53 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">127 <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span>22 <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">631 </span></span></span></span></span>Additions at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost \u2013 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _131\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">5 <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span>8 </span>Subsidiary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquired 96 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>96 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">192 </span></span>Disposals and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs \u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(10) <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">(2) <span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(12<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) </span></span>Transfers on completion \u2013 <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span></span>4 <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">7 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(12) <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span></span></span>\u2013 Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences 9 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">7 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">2 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span></span></span>6 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">25 </span></span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 318 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>310 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">59 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">143 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">14 <span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span></span>844 </span></span>Accumulated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>amortisation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and impairment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restated* <span class=\"_ _129\"> </span><span class=\"ff156 fc18\">10 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>192 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">41 <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span></span>110 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">353 </span></span></span>Impairment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>harge \u2013 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>1 </span>Amortisatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n charge<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u2013 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">23 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">6 <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">7 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span></span></span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>6 </span>Disposals and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs \u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(10) <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _265\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(1) <span class=\"_ _30\"> </span>(11) </span>Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences \u2013 <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">8 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">5 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">13 </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 10 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">213 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">47 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">122 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>92 </span></span></span></span></span>Net book value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fe ws250\">308 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">97 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">12 <span class=\"_ _265\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">14 <span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">452 </span></span></span></span></span></span>* <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reclassif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ication <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of certa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tems <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>net asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assified <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as held<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntinuing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group<span class=\"ls218 ws26c\"> refer <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Goodwill  \u00a3m Other  acquired intangibles \u00a3m Computer software \u00a3m Product development costs  \u00a3m Assets under construction \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Cost<span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>At 1 April 2021 <span class=\"_ _266\"> </span>236 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>21<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>161 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>137 <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span>747 Additions at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost <span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _72\"> </span>13 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>16 Disposals <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs <span class=\"_ _19c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>(4) <span class=\"_ _72\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>(6) Adjustment for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bsidiaries acquired in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _267\"> </span>(2) <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _268\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>(2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) Transfers on completion <span class=\"_ _269\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>(6) <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>\u2013 Currency tra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nslation di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fferences <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span>8 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>(13) <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>19 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>17 Reclass<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ification to assets held for<span class=\"ff158 ls0 ws0\"> </span>sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _fc\"> </span>(29) <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>(109) <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>(3) <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span>(141) At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>arch <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022  <span class=\"_ _1d2\"> </span>213 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>216 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>53 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>127 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>22 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span>631 Accumulated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>amortisation and<span class=\"ff158 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff156 ls1f7 ws249\">impairment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1db\"> </span><span class=\"ff157 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span><span class=\"_ _301\"></span><span class=\"_ _302\"></span> <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"_ _301\"></span><span class=\"_ _302\"></span> <span class=\"_ _115\"> </span><span class=\"_ _301\"></span><span class=\"_ _302\"></span> <span class=\"_ _4a\"> </span><span class=\"_ _301\"></span><span class=\"_ _302\"></span> <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"_ _301\"></span><span class=\"_ _302\"></span> <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span></span></span></span>At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021 <span class=\"_ _26a\"> </span>8 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>180 <span class=\"_ _44\"> </span>108 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>106 <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>4<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>02 Impairment c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>harge <span class=\"_ _113\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _268\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _169\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>2 Amortisation charge <span class=\"_ _1f0\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>10 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>9 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>7 <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>26 Disposals <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs <span class=\"_ _19c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>(4) <span class=\"_ _72\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>(6) Currency translati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on differences <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _4a\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>9 Reclass<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ification to assets held for<span class=\"ff158 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>* <span class=\"_ _f5\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>(80) <span class=\"_ _81\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>(80) </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 restate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d* <span class=\"_ _1ed\"> </span>10 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>192 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>41 <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span>110 <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span>353 Net b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ook v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alue at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 restated* <span class=\"_ _a7\"> </span>203 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>24 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>12 <span class=\"_ _265\"> </span>17 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span>22 <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span>278 * <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reclassif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ication <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of certa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tems <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>net asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assified <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as held<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntinuing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group<span class=\"ls218 ws26c\"> refer <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>The carrying amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of g<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">oodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allocated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>groups of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>CGUs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as follows: </span> <span class=\"_ _116\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Allocated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segment <span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"ff157 fc16\"> </span></span>Food &amp; Beverage Solutions <span class=\"_ _1fc\"> </span><span class=\"ff156 fc18 ls211 ws263\">213 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">203 </span>Primary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ducts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>include<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>for sale <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(see Note<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 12)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff157 fc16 ls213 ws265\">29 </span>Goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allocated t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rating seg<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 213 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ff157 fc16 ls214 ws266\">232 </span>Goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allocated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Quantum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Hi-Tech <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(Guangdong) Biolog<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ical Co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>., Lt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _26b\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">95 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff157 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 tot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al op<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erations <span class=\"_ _194\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fe ws250\">308 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff157 ls214 ws266\">232<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>19. Goodwill and other inta<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ngible assets continu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed Impairment tes<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts carried <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out during t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he year  As is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required, go<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>odwill is te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sted annually. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recoverable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allocated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp; Beverage Solu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tions cash-generatin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g units <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>calculat<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ed based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on val<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ue-in-use. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>goodwill associated </span>with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Quantum Hi-Tech <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Guangdong) Biological Co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>., <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">Ltd was<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to sel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l </span>(level 3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the fa<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ir <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value hierarchy). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>The key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumpti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ons in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value-in-u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se model <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solution<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s cash-gen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erating un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its are<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">derived <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Board-approved five-year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the most <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sensitive assumptions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> being: </span></span>1)<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> </span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate, 2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>) discount<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>) lon<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g-term growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>The operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>growth rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to estimate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> future <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>economic p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erformance is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimates from past <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance, and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s five-year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>strategic plan, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which incorporates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the next <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year\u2019s annual forecast. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In addition<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>test, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate inclu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>des the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>two TCFD<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> scenario <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>analyses as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disclosed on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>page <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>65 (financ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ial i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mpact of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant drou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ght affecting corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yields <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by 20% <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and the financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carbon pricing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>if current E<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mission Trading<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Systems are implemented <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in new regions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>), albeit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>had an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> immaterial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mitigating act<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion also included. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A 1% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>decrease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the growt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h rate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> across<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> th<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>five-year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>crease headroom <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by </span>17% (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 12%) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>model.  Based o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profile <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>assets tested, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows we<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re disco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unted using <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a pre-tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>10.2% in<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff15c ls1e5 ws237\">Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>model (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 9.2%). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">The long-term nominal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>growth rate after <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year </span></span></span></span>five<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">does <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceed 2% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2%), reflecting<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">nservative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term assu<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">mpt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; </span></span></span>Beverage Solu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tions market. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>At <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the time <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rforming <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the test, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>very <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>headroom e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xisted for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">cash-generati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng unit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to whi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ch goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allocated and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> reasonable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scenario <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in which<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>impairment would <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required.  The key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumpti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ons fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sell of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Quantum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cent acqui<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sition business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>case <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>most <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sensitive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumptions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>being: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1) oper<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating prof<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2) disco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unt rate,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and 3) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> A 1% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>decrease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he growth <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>rate across <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ive-year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lows in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Quantum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ase woul<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d decrease h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eadroom by<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 7%. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profile <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tested, cash<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> flows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discounted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using a post-tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.9%. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term nominal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>growth <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year five <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>does n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ot excee<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d 2%, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflecting </span>a<span class=\"ff15d\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff15c ls1e6 ws238\">conservative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumption <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Quantum\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mark<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">et. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>At the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>time of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performing th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e test, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sufficient </span></span></span>headroom existed<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was no <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>reasonable scenario in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impairment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> For the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2022, all <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the goodwill<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> allocated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Primary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash-generating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unit was included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>On <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classification<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e prio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r year, </span>and again<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch 2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the rec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>overable amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fo<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">r <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>all n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>et assets<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Pri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mient dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p was </span>calculated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sell. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>key a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssumptions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> dispos<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">al<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to sel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l was <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the agreed purch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ase pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ice with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>KPS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after </span>adjustments for management\u2019s e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stimate of Primient\u2019s<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash, debt,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> debt-like <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>item<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and working <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>completion, and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>transaction costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(L<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">evel 2 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hier<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">archy). No <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>impairment charge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was </span></span>recognised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022.  Impairment c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>harge  No impai<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rment ch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arges in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> relation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>goodwill ha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve been <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he curren<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ancial ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar (2022<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff15c\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff15d\"> <span class=\"ff15c ls1e1 ws233\">\u00a3nil).<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  </span></span></span></span>Possibility of impairment in the near future  As explained <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>above, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>time <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of carr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ying out<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>annual impa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irment t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>est, there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no reason<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ably possible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in assu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mptions th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at would <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>give <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to an <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>impairment loss<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> now <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or du<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ring <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the coming <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>year.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>20. Property, plant and equipment<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Land <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and building<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s mainly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manufactur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing sit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es, applica<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tion labo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ratories an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d admin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>istrative facilities. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Plant an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d mach<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inery main<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ly compri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se equipment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>manufacturing and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating process. Assets in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the course <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of construction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comp<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">rise property, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equipment which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the </span>process of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>being <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completed and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ready f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or use. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Property, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equipment is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at histo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rical cost less<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> accumulated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>depreciation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and imp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>airment. Property,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">plant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and equipment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>viewed for </span>impairment when any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changes in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> circumstances indicate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that their <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying amounts may <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>not be recoverable. Useful economic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lives, applied <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">straight-line <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s foll<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ows: </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff160\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff15c ls1e4 ws236\">Freehold land <span class=\"_ _1c\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _136\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _136\"> </span>No depreciation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff160\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff15c ls1e4 ws236\">Freehold buildings <span class=\"_ _ad\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _e\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _136\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13\"> </span>20 to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>50 years </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff160\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff15c ls1e1 ws233\">Leasehold improvements <span class=\"_ _db\"> </span>Up to<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the length <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease </span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff160\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff15c ls1e6 ws238\">Plant and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> machinery<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _e\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _136\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13\"> </span>3 to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>28 year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>20. Property, plant and equipment<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> continued Land and buildings  \u00a3m Plant and machinery  \u00a3m Assets in the course of construction  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m  Cost <span class=\"_ _c2\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span> </span>At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span><span class=\"ff162 fc18 ls214 ws266\">285 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">979 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">64 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>1 328 </span></span></span>Additions at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost 6 <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">4 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">70 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">80 </span></span></span>Subsidiary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquired 12 <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">7 <span class=\"_ _265\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">20 </span></span></span>Transfers on completion 7 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">40 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(47) <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 </span></span></span>Disposals and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs (2) <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(8) <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span></span>(10) </span>Currency translati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on differences <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other moveme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts 13 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">52 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">66 </span></span></span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 321 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">1 074 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">89 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span></span>1 484 </span>Accumula<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ted depreciation<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and impairment <span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span> </span>At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022-restated* <span class=\"_ _1e5\"> </span><span class=\"ff162 fc18 ls211 ws263\">13<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>8 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">759 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">897 </span></span></span></span>Depreciati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on char<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge 15 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">44 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span></span>59 Impairment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>harge \u2013 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _72\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 Disposals and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs (2) <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(8) <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span></span>(10) </span>Currency translati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on differences <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other moveme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts 7 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">43 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">50 </span></span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 158 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">838 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">996 </span></span></span>Net book value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023 <span class=\"_ _26d\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">163 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">236 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">89 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">488 </span></span></span></span>Cost <span class=\"_ _26e\"> </span><span class=\"ff163 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"_ _303\"></span><span class=\"_ _304\"></span> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"_ _303\"></span><span class=\"_ _304\"></span> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"_ _303\"></span><span class=\"_ _304\"></span> <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span></span>At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021 <span class=\"_ _26f\"> </span>654 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>564 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>111 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>3 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>29 Additions at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cost <span class=\"_ _270\"> </span>12 <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>129 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>143 Transfers on <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>completion <span class=\"_ _17c\"> </span>12 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>118 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>(130) <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span>\u2013 Disposals <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs <span class=\"_ _bf\"> </span>(6) <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>(36) <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>(42) Currency tra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nslation di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fferences and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>movements <span class=\"_ _4a\"> </span>40 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>133 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>25 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>198 Reclass<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ification<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ass<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ets held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">sale <span class=\"_ _1db\"> </span>(427) <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>(1 802) <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>(71) <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span>(2 300) </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>arch <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _ea\"> </span>285 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>979 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>64 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>1 328 Accumula<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ted depreciation<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and impairment <span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ff163 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span><span class=\"_ _303\"></span><span class=\"_ _304\"></span> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"_ _303\"></span><span class=\"_ _304\"></span> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"_ _303\"></span><span class=\"_ _304\"></span> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span></span>At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2021 <span class=\"_ _26f\"> </span>336 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>1 888 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>2 224 Depreciati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on char<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge <span class=\"_ _1d8\"> </span>24 <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span>50 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>74 Impairment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> char<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge <span class=\"_ _1af\"> </span>10 <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span>8 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span>18 Disposals <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs <span class=\"_ _bf\"> </span>(6) <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>(36) <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>(42) Currency tra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nslation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>differences <span class=\"_ _135\"> </span>22 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>127 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>149 Reclassi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ficatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sale \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d* <span class=\"_ _121\"> </span>(248)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span>(1 278) <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>(1 526) At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>arch <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restated* <span class=\"_ _258\"> </span>138 <span class=\"_ _18c\"> </span>759 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>897 Net book <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stated* <span class=\"_ _1d2\"> </span>147 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>220 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>64 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>4<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>31 * <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>For the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>reclassification of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>certain items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>et <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cla<span class=\"ls244 ws297\">ssified <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>le <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group<span class=\"ls218 ws26c\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to N<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ote 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. </span></span>Amounts relating to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>right-of-use assets under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS 16, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amounts above, are presented in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>more <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>detail in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>21<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash out<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows rel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating </span>to<span class=\"ff164 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">purchase<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>property, pl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d equipment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lower than<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of additions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>this t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able primaril<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y </span>due to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the inclusion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of righ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">t-of-use <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>figures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>above. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The pay<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment profile <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>right-of-u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se assets </span>will be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ine with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease contracts.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  The impairment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>charge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a3nil <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(2022 \u2013 \u00a318 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million) in<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">cludes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3nil <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a315 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million) re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cognised within </span>exceptional items. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>For the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included \u00a312 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mi<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">llion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impairment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>related to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the </span>disposal of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient (including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the write-off <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of cert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and equipment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s loss-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>making Eu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ropean <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primary P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>roducts bu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>siness) an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d \u00a33 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of impa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irment relatin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of plan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t and equipment impacted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Stabiliser <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>product contamination <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(impacting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Beverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solutions operating segmen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t). Refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 8. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> 21. Leases All leases <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>where the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the le<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ssee <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>right to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>control the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>use of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>identified </span>asset are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>recognised in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the exception <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of short-term <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and low-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>value leases). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leases <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">principally comp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rise propert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ies an<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">d <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other miscellaneous <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leases such </span></span>as motor <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vehicles <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or machinery. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>At <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the commenceme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">t <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the lease, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group reco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gnises lease </span></span>liabilities measure<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the present <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>value of future <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">lease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payments. In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>calculat<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ing the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>present <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of </span></span>lease payments,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group uses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">e in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cremental <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrowin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g rate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the lease <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>commencement date.  </span></span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognises right-<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f-use asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mmencement date<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease. Righ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t-of-use <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets </span>are measu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>red at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease liabilities <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>recognised and initi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al direct <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurred less any<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> incentive<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s granted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lessor. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Right-of-u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subject to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> impair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment. Right-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of-use assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are depre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ciated ove<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shorter of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease term <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and the usefu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l life <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>right-of-use assets, unless th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ere is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transfer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ownership or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> purchase<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> option <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asonably ce<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rtain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exercised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at the end <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease term, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which case <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>depreciation<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is over the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> useful <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>life of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the underlying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset. </span>Leases of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>buildings usually have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease terms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6 years,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> while <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and mach<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inery gene<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rally </span>have lease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>terms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>20 years.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leases of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>machinery with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease terms of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>12 months <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and le<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ases of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>office <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equipment with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>low value <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ypically <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below US$5,000). </span>The<span class=\"ff164 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>applies the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018short-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leas<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and \u2018lease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>low-value assets\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exemptions for </span></span>these leases <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognises the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ase payments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ese leases <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an expense <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on a </span></span>straight-line basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease term. 21. Leases continued The movement<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alue of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>right-of-use <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>summarised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>llows: Land and buildings  \u00a3m Plant and machinery  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m  Right-of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>-use <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _19e\"> </span><span class=\"ff167 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span><span class=\"_ _2f5\"></span><span class=\"_ _2f6\"></span> <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"_ _2f5\"></span><span class=\"_ _2f6\"></span> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span></span>At 1 April 2021 <span class=\"_ _271\"> </span>36 <span class=\"_ _18c\"> </span>85 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>121 Additions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to ri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ght-of-use <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _1e1\"> </span>12 <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>14 Depreciation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>charge <span class=\"_ _199\"> </span>(7) <span class=\"_ _18c\"> </span>(6) <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>(13) Impairme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt <span class=\"_ _272\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(7) <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _18c\"> </span>(7) </span>Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences <span class=\"_ _1fa\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>5 Reclassi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ficatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _1cd\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>(80) <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span>(80) At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Ma<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rch <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _221\"> </span>36 <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>40 Additions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to ri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ght-of-use <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _1fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff166 fc18 ls215 ws267\">4 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">2 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">6 </span></span></span>Depreciati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on char<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge <span class=\"_ _199\"> </span><span class=\"ff166 fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">(7) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">(2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(9) </span></span></span>Impairme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt \u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span>\u2013 Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences 2 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span>2 At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 35 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">4 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span></span>39 The consolidated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>income statement includes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amounts relating to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leases: </span> <span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Continuing operations<span class=\"ff167\"> </span>2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Depreciation expe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nse of ri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ght-of-use assets <span class=\"_ _223\"> </span><span class=\"ff166 fc18 ls210 ws262\">9 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">9 </span>Inter<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>est expense on lease liabilities<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _210\"> </span><span class=\"ff166 fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">2 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"ff167 fc16\">2 </span></span>Expense <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>short-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leases \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ff167 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Expense relating to leases <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of low-value assets \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ff167 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Expens<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e relating to variable lease payments<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>includ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the measurem<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ent of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leas<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e liability \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ff167 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Income from sub-leasing ri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ght-of-us<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets 2 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ff167 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>13 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ff167 fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">11 </span>The cash<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> outflow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leases in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year ended <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>31 March <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">20<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>23 was \u00a313<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a332 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million), excluding </span>cash outflow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nil (2022 \u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u00a3nil) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> leases <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ow-value items. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The movement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the lease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liability balances is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shown in Note<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 28 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>undiscounted maturity is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shown in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 30<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has several <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease contracts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that include <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>extension and te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rmination options. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group has estimated that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>potential future <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease payment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s, should <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it exercise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">e extension <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>option, would <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result in </span>an increase<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease liab<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ility of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> mi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">llion). The future<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cash outflo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ws relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to leases <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that </span></span>have not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yet com<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>menced are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disclosed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>34. Lease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>terms are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>negotiated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividual <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and contain<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wide <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>range <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of differen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t terms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and conditions. These <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>options are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>negoti<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by manage<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment to p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rovide flexibilit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>managing the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leased-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>asset po<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rtfolio <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and align<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s bu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>siness n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eeds. Management<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sses wheth<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>extension and termination<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> options <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reasonably <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exercised. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The lease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agreements do <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impose <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>covenants <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> security<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> interests<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the leased<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s </span>that are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lessor. Leased <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets may <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>security <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrowing purposes.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  </span>22. Investment<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s in joint ventures A joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>venture is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint arrangement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>whereby the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>parties that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>join<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">t con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trol of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rangement have </span>rights to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rrangement. Invest<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">me<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>der the </span>equity method. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>They are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>initially <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost, w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hich includes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transaction costs. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Subsequently, the Group\u2019s share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or loss, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprehensive income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> shown <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>one line of the relevant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stat<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ements, until <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ate on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>jo<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">int control <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ceases. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Distributions </span></span>received from<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investee reduce <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying amou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">nt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the inve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stment. Under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5, when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity </span>accounting ceases, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the result<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>longer reported <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group\u2019s consolidated income statement<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividends <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>received a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re treated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> adjusti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng item <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> discon<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tinued operations of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cons<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">olidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income statement. </span>In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">Group <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>acquired a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>49.7% in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>terest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">Prim<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ient, a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint ve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nture which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a </span></span>leading producer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">d <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>industrial ingred<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ients, prin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cipally bulk<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sweetener<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>industrial <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>starches. Key </span></span>products include <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nutritive sweeteners (such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as high <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fruc<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">tose corn <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>syrup and de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xtrose), <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>industrial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>starches, </span>acidulants <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as citr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ic acid)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>commodities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn gluten <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>feed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>meal an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rn oil). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient comprises <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p\u2019s former <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>North A<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>merica and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Latin <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>America <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its former <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interests <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Almidones <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Mexicanos <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>S.A de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> C.V <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(\u2018Almex\u2019)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Covation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Biomaterials <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LLC, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>formerly \u2018Bio-PDO\u2019 (\u2018Covation\u2019) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint venture<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. From <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completion<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entered <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into cert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ain long-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>term agreements,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> principall<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>supply of product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between one <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>another. </span>The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint venture <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>de<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">creased f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>49.9% intere<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>st held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>immediately <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on </span>completion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a 49<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">.7% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>redemption <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ares h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eld by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or the </span>return of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 million. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient subsequently re-issued th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e same <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>number of shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in order <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to award <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these to Primient management <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incentives. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Gr<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">oup\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounted for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using </span>the equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>method. Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consisting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of ordin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ary sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ares, which<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>directly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the </span>Group (an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>venture p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>artner) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>private <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>company. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>No quote<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d market <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>available <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for its<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> shares. There are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contingent liabilities relating<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s interest <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in the joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>venture. </span>The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>material joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year en<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ded 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2022 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>were Almex and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Covation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were both incl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uded in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sold <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to KPS.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5, wh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>en a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>venture <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as an asset held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ceases. In the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">year ended 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2022, no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of resu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lts received </span>for Almex<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Covation were<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 July <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the date <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient business<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>became highly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>probable and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hence <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">recognition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sposal<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale. Also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in </span></span>the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2022, dividend<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint ve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntures o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f \u00a342 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> recognised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate &amp;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Lyle<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> after </span>1<span class=\"ff168\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff167 ls1e7 ws239\">July <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discontin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ued ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rat<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ions a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>item (Refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 4).<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span></span>22. Investment<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s in joint ventures The movements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Grou<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">p\u2019s investment <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re summ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arised </span>as<span class=\"ff16c ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">follows: </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _9b\"> </span>Year ended 31 March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>   <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>Note Primient  2023  \u00a3m Almex  and Covation 2022  \u00a3m At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _246\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span><span class=\"ff16a fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">104 </span></span>Fair value of investment in joint venture on initial recognition <span class=\"_ _4c\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ff16a fc18 ls214 ws266\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>53 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Share of (loss)/prof<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint venture<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1  <span class=\"_ _168\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ff16a fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">(24) <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">8 </span>Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hensive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(expe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nse)/income<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (inc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>luding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreig<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n ex<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>change) <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> <span class=\"_ _11f\"> </span>24 (5) <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b fc16 ls1fb ws24d\">10 </span>Dividends <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1  <span class=\"_ _275\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ff16a fc18 ls210 ws262\">(41) <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(17) </span>Other movements (including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contributions) <span class=\"_ _22a\"> </span> 17 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Share re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>demption <span class=\"_ _229\"> </span> (1) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Reclassi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ficatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _174\"> </span> \u2013 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b fc16 ls210 ws262\">(105) </span>At <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch <span class=\"_ _276\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b ls0 ws0\"> </span>199 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>The<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> 2022<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> share of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit after <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Almex and C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ovation is for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the three <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>months to 30 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>June 2021, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the date of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r<span class=\"ls1aa wsf7\">ecognition of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as hel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> July <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Any dividend <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>reco<span class=\"ls218 ws26c\">gnise<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after that date has been <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusti<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ng item <span class=\"lsc2 wsec\">in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span>consolidated income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tables <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>summarise the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">financial information of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its own<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> financial </span>statements, adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value adjustments <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>at the Transa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ction date <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(disposal of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>100% of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient and<span class=\"ff16c ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">acquisition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>share) an<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">d differences <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in accounting policies: </span></span>Statemen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t of total comprehensive income<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Primient<span class=\"ff16b ls0 ws0\"> </span>Year ended  31 March  2023  \u00a3m At 100%<span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>Revenue <span class=\"_ _277\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff16a fc18\">2 552 </span>Depreciation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortisatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _194\"> </span> (85) Other expenses <span class=\"_ _1c0\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>(2 329)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Exceptional i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tems <span class=\"_ _8d\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>(61) Net finance expense <span class=\"_ _18e\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>(80) Loss be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fore tax <span class=\"_ _278\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>(3) Income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _c8\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff16a fc18 ls210 ws262\">(6) </span>Loss after <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>100% <span class=\"_ _279\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b ls0 ws0\"> </span>(9) Other comprehensive expense at 100% <span class=\"_ _27a\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls210 ws262\">(41) </span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprehensive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>00% <span class=\"_ _62\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(50) </span>At 49.7%<span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>Group\u2019s share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _170\"> </span> (4) Amortisation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair val<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ue adjustment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>initial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _105\"> </span> (17) Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p adj<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ustment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s  <span class=\"_ _206\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>(3) Group\u2019s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share of loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of joint venture <span class=\"_ _bc\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b ls0 ws0\"> </span>(24) Group\u2019s share of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other comprehensive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense <span class=\"_ _1fd\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span><span class=\"ff16a fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(21) </span>Group adjustments to other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprehensive income <span class=\"_ _187\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span><span class=\"ff16a fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">16 </span>Group\u2019s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share of other comprehensive<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expens<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _20b\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b ls0 ws0\"> </span>(5) Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprehensive e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xpense <span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls210 ws262\">(29) </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Tax expense <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>principally to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient\u2019s Brazil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ian subsidiary. 22. I<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nvestments<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint ve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continue<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d Statemen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t of financial positi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on Primient<span class=\"ff16f ls0 ws0\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m Assets<span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>Non-current assets <span class=\"_ _24b\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">993 </span></span>Cash and cash equivalen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ts <span class=\"_ _25e\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>43 Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>curre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _23c\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>624 Liabilities <span class=\"_ _21a\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>Non-current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities <span class=\"_ _27c\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>(1 072)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Current borrowings <span class=\"_ _24b\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>(9) Other <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ities <span class=\"_ _165\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f ls0 ws0\"> </span>(303) Net assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>100% <span class=\"_ _1f2\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f ls0 ws0\"> </span>276 Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _197\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls213 ws265\">137 </span>Goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts (net <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of amorti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sation) <span class=\"_ _af\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">62 </span>Carrying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in Primient <span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f ls0 ws0\"> </span>199 Reconciliation of alternative perfor<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mance measures As discussed <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in Note 4, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adj<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>usted profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>before <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax exclu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>des certain <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>items relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient joint venture. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>table <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shows the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">reconciliation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>su<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ch adjusting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items: </span></span> <span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _2f\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023 Primient income stateme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt at Group\u2019s share  \u00a3m<span class=\"ff16f\"> </span> Reported Adjusting items Adjusted reported Revenue <span class=\"_ _185\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls213 ws265\">1 267 <span class=\"_ _15e\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span>1 267 </span>Operating <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _24d\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">48 <span class=\"_ _265\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">4<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>9 </span></span></span>(Loss)/<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>before <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _78\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(21) <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">4<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>8 <span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">27 </span></span></span>Income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense <span class=\"_ _5b\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18\">(3) <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span></span>(3) </span>(Loss)/profi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fter tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (24) <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">4<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>8 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">24 </span></span>The following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>table shows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reconciliation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ad<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">j<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>usting items<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> impacting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adju<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">sted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit after<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> tax:<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>Primient\u2019s adjusting it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls20e ws260\">ems at Group\u2019s share<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _27d\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f\">Note </span></span>Year ended  31 March 2023  \u00a3m Exceptional costs included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating profit <span class=\"_ _27e\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">52 </span>Amortisa<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquired intang<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ible assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and other fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustmen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ts <span class=\"_ _27f\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">(4) </span>Total exclud<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed from adjusted profit before<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _1e1\"> </span>4 48 Total exclud<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed from adjusted profit after tax <span class=\"_ _78\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls211 ws263\">4<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>23. Share capital and share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>premium Ordinary share capital  \u00a3m Share  premium  \u00a3m  Total  \u00a3m At 1 April 2021  <span class=\"_ _203\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">117 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">40<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>7 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">524 </span></span></span>Allotted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>option <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>schemes <span class=\"_ _247\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2022 117 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">407 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">524 </span></span>Allotted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>option <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>schemes <span class=\"_ _247\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>1 </span></span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 117 <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fd ws24f\">408 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">525 </span></span>Ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carry the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> right<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>participate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ivide<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">nds <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and each<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entitles <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the holder <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to one <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vote on </span></span>matters requ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iring shareh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>older approval. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> Allotted, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>called up and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fully paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity share c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>apital  <span class=\"_ _d5\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e ls20d ws25f\">Year ended 31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023 <span class=\"_ _9\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f\">Year ended 31 March 2022 </span></span>Number of shares* Cost  \u00a3m Number of shares* Cost  \u00a3m At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _226\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">468 534 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>065 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">117 <span class=\"_ _e\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f fc16 ls1fd ws24f\">46<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>8 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>458 393 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>117<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> </span></span></span>Impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsolidation <span class=\"_ _fc\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls210 ws262\">(66 933 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>968) <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span></span>Allotted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>option <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scheme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s 37 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>015 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">75 672 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span>At <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch 401 637 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>112 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">117 <span class=\"_ _e\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f fc16 ls213 ws265\">468 534 065 <span class=\"_ _18c\"> </span>117 </span></span>* <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>The nom<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inal value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ach share <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>increased from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>25 pence <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>2022 to 29 1<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>/<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>6 pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nce <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resul<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the shar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsolid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>whic<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ok place on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>May 2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>022.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>23. Share capital and share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>premium continued The decrease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he number <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of shar<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">es <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidat<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in May<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sulted in </span></span>ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shareholders <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receiving <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>six n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ew ordinary <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>shares with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>minal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>29 1<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>/<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>6 pence <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>every seven existing ordinary shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that they <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held. This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share consolidation was completed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he same time <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>returne<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d \u00a3497 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rdinary sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>areholders <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by way<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>special d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ividend in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> order <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to maintain the compa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rability, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>so fa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>possible, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">PLC\u2019s share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>price be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fore and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> special<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> dividend. </span>The new <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>traded on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London Stock <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Exchange <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>same <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>way as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>previously existing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>same <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rights un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">er the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Articles of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Association <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>previously </span>existing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Own shares Own shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>represent th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Company\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">ordinary sha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>res that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> acqui<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>red<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to meet <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>roup\u2019s expected </span></span>obligations under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share-based incentive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(refer to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>No<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">te 32). <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Own shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held by </span>the<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">Compan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Employee <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Trust <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(EBT) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>established<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff173 ls1e6 ws238\">EBT i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s </span></span></span>included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>accounts. Movements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in ow<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s held<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> were<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows:  <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff172 ls20d ws25f\">Year ended 31 March 2023 <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff173\"> <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2022 </span></span>Number of shares Cost  \u00a3m <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff173\"> </span>Number of shares Cost  \u00a3m At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _c9\"> </span><span class=\"ff172 fc18 ls1f7 ws249\">4 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>066 931 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">30  <span class=\"ff173 fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"> <span class=\"_ _8\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>967 194 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>30 </span></span></span>Impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsolidation <span class=\"_ _138\"> </span><span class=\"ff172 fc18\">(576 479) <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">\u2013  </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 </span>Purchased in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the market<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>: <span class=\"_ _1e6\"> </span><span class=\"ff172 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span>  </span><span class=\"ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"_ _305\"></span><span class=\"_ _306\"></span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"_ _305\"></span><span class=\"_ _306\"></span> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls1fc ws24e\">into the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBT </span></span>1 300 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>000 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">9  <span class=\"ff173 fc16 ls215 ws267\"> <span class=\"_ _7\"> </span>1 250 056 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>8 </span></span>Transferred to employees: \u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls1fe ws250\">fr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>om <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the EBT </span></span>(824 95<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4) <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(7) <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff173 fc16 ls1f7 ws249\"> <span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span>(1 150 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>319) <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>(8) </span></span>At <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch 3 965 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>498 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">32  <span class=\"ff173 fc16 ls215 ws267\"> <span class=\"_ _4e\"> </span>4 066 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>931 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>30 </span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>IFRS 2 p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ermits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net set<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tled share-b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ased payment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>treated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>quity-settled <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ull, if <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>criteria <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>met, ra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ther<span class=\"ls180 ws21b\"> than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>element<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> </span>being <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash-se<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ttled. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>The amount <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>transferred <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>autho<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a34 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n (20<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>22 \u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u00a35 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mill<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r<span class=\"ls1aa wsf7\">ecognised within </span>financing activities in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement of cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows.  <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"ff172 ls217 ws269\"> <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span>At 31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023 <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls20f ws261\"> <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>At 31 March 2022 </span></span>Number of shares Market  value  \u00a3m % of  outstanding share capital <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls0 ws0\"> </span>Number of shares Market  value  \u00a3m % of  outstanding share capital Shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBT <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff172 fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">3 965 498<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">32 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">1%  <span class=\"ff173 fc16 ls1fb ws24d\"> <span class=\"_ _a\"> </span>4 066 931 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>30 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>0.9% </span></span></span></span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>965 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>498 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">32 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">1%  <span class=\"ff173 fc16 ls1fb ws24d\"> <span class=\"_ _a\"> </span>4 066 931 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>30 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>0.9%<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span></span></span>24. Other reserves Hedging reserve  \u00a3m Cost of hedging reserve  \u00a3m FVOCI reserve  \u00a3m Currency translation reserve  \u00a3m Pre-IFRS reserves<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021 <span class=\"_ _a8\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>32 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>104 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>144 Cash flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedges: <span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> \u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls1f9 ws24b\">fair value gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _269\"> </span>82 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>82 </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls105 ws135\">hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transfe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>to inve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntory <span class=\"_ _173\"> </span>(26) <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>(26) \u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls1f9 ws24b\">cost of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging <span class=\"_ _280\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>(5<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>(5) </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls1f9 ws24b\">tax effect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>above item<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _21\"> </span>(13)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>(13) </span></span>FVOCI <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts: <span class=\"_ _266\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> \u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls1f9 ws24b\">fair value loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _15a\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>(4) <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>(4<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) </span></span>Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences: <span class=\"_ _fe\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> \u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls1fd ws24f\">ga<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>curren<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cy translatio<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>n </span></span>of<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">foreign<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff173 ls1fa ws24c\">operations <span class=\"_ _5e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>86 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>86 </span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls213 ws265\">fair value loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on net </span></span>investment<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff173 ls1f9 ws24b\">hedg<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es <span class=\"_ _281\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>(52) <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>(52<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) </span></span>Share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ehensive income<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff173 ls1fa ws24c\">of joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures <span class=\"_ _282\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>7 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>10 </span></span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>arch <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span>50 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>(5) <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>73 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>104 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>222 Cash flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedges: <span class=\"_ _1ee\"> </span><span class=\"ff172 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls210 ws262\">fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _283\"> </span><span class=\"ff172 fc18 ls214 ws266\">(2) <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span></span>(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2) </span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls105 ws135\">hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transfe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>to inve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntory (19) <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span>(19) \u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls210 ws262\">fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n cash <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>flow hedges </span></span>transferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ncome stateme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt on<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls212 ws264\">sa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a su<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bsidiar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y </span>(48) <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span></span>(48) \u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls105 ws135\">cost of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>hedging tr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ansferre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d to </span></span>income<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff173 ls214 ws266\">stat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ement </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">5 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">5 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls1fe ws250\">tax effec<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the above items </span></span>5 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span></span>5 FVOCI <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts: \u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls210 ws262\">fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>year </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>3 Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences: \u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls1fd ws24f\">ga<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>curren<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cy translatio<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>n </span></span>of<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">foreign<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff173 ls215 ws267\">operations </span></span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">62 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">62 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls213 ws265\">fair value loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on net </span></span>investment<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff173 ls212 ws264\">hedges </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">(33) <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">(33) </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls210 ws262\">fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on net <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>investment </span></span>hedges transferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to income<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff173 ls214 ws266\">stat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ement </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>8 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>8 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls1fd ws24f\">ga<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>curren<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cy translatio<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>n of </span></span>foreign<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> </span>operations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transferred to<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fd ws24f\">income statement on sale </span>of<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff173\">a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff174\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff173 ls214 ws266\">subsid<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>iary </span></span></span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(81) <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(81) </span>Share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ehensive (expense)/inco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>me<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fe ws250\">of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint ventur<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es </span>(24) <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">19 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(5) </span></span>Tax effect<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the above item 6 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span></span>6 At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 (32) <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">68 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">104 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">143<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span></span></span>24. Other reserves c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ontinued Gains or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effective portion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments where cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow he<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dge accounting is applied<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> OCI<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the hedging <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">reserve. Amounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accumulated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the hedgin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g reserve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>are reclassified <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in the periods <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged item <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">affects <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>For a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>financial asset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(such as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inventory), the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging gains <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and losses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are transferred to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the cost <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inventory and then subsequently <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>else <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">recognised i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mmediately in<span class=\"ff179 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff178 ls1e5 ws237\">the </span></span></span>consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income statement. The FVOCI<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> reserve <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>includes cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">mulative gains <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or losses on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>FVOCI <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asse<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ts including inves<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tments in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> equities. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>The currency<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>reserve includes: \u2212<span class=\"ff17b\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff178 ls1e6 ws238\">Gains/losses on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rrency tran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>slation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of foreign <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oper<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions: on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidation, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>results <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of foreign </span></span></span>operations are translated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into pound <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sterling at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">e av<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erage rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exchange for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and their </span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and liabil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ities a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re tran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>slated in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to pound <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sterling<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ex<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>change rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ruling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eriod-end date.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Currency <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>translation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>differences <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>arising on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidat<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cognised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ot<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">her comprehensive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income </span></span>and taken<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>urrency t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ranslation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reserve. \u2212<span class=\"ff17b\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff178 ls1e5 ws237\">Fair value gains/losses on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment hedges: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedge of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the currency </span></span>exposure on <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the retranslation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net inve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stment in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a fore<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ign operation. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment hedges are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> account<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cognising <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changes in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">e fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instrument and, to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>the<span class=\"ff179 ls0 ws0\"> </span>extent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedge is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effective, recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprehensive income. Further <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>detail on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net investment hedges can <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>found in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 29. The gains <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recycled <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">come st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atement on <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sale of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a subsidia<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ry <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale </span></span>of<span class=\"ff179 ls0 ws0\"> </span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>calculation. Refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>12 for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>further details. The pre-IFRS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reserve <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to amou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts previously <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reco<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">rded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>serves p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rior to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> transitio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS and </span>relates predomin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>antly to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>merger <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reserves.<span class=\"ff17c ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _db\"> </span><span class=\"ff178\"> </span></span>25. Trade and other payables Trade payable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>predominantly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>short-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>init<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ially <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair valu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e, which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>generally </span>the invoice<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> amount. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effects of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>time-value of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> money <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not material.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _116\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>her <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payables <span class=\"_ _284\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"ff178 fc16\"> </span></span>Trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _285\"> </span><span class=\"ff177 fc18 ls214 ws266\">250 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">151 </span>Social sec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>urity 7 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span><span class=\"ff178 fc16 ls215 ws267\">6 </span>Accruals <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ncome 99 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span><span class=\"ff178 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">118 </span>Margin <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s \u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"ff178 fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">7 </span>Other payables 16 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ff178 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">12 </span>Total 372 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ff178 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">29<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4 </span>Trade and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payables <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dire<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ctly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale of </span></span>\u00a3253<span class=\"ff179 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">million<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cluded in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>12. There <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no non-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>current trade <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and other payable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s </span>as at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3nil). The carrying amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payables was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>denominated in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currencies:  <span class=\"_ _116\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m US do<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>llar <span class=\"_ _220\"> </span><span class=\"ff177 fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">220 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">12<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>7 </span>Euro <span class=\"_ _286\"> </span><span class=\"ff177 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">86 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">76 </span>Sterling 28 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff178 fc16 ls213 ws265\">52 </span>Other <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> 38 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff178 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">39 </span>Total 372 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ff178 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">29<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>26. Borrowings Borrowings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>itially mea<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sured at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> value, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">of transact<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurre<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">d, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is generally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span>amount of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> proceeds <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>received. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Borrowings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subs<span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">equently <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measured at amortised cost <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using the </span>effective interest <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>rate method, whereby <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>procee<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ds <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are gradually <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>increased to the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that will </span>be ultimately <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settled <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>constant<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> rate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>constant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>return <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>calculate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>amount r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ecognised as <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>interest expense <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement.  </span>Borrowings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as cur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rent liab<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ilities un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ess the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an unconditional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>right to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>defer </span>settlement of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ability for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at least <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">12 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>months after <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period-end d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ate. </span>The carryin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g amo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unt of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a bo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rrowing ma<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liability in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value he<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dge (refer to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 29).<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Non-current borrowings  <span class=\"_ _116\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m 2,394,000 6.5%<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cumulative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>preference <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _1cb\"> </span><span class=\"ff177 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">2 </span>US Priv<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Placement <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Notes 2025 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>- <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2032<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _78\"> </span><span class=\"ff177 fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">548 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls105 ws135\">607 </span>Total l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oan notes 548 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ff178 fc16 ls1fb ws24d\">6<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>09 </span>Lease liabilities  <span class=\"_ _232\"> </span><span class=\"ff177 fc18\">44 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">104 </span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrowing<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s 592 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ff178 fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">713 </span>Lease liabilities reclassified<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as directly associated with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for sale  <span class=\"_ _22f\"> </span><span class=\"ff177 fc18\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(55) </span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrowing<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>shown <span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position <span class=\"_ _1f1\"> </span><span class=\"fc18\">592 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff178 ls1fb ws24d\">658 </span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>In October <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022, a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reduction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company\u2019s c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>apital was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completed, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>through the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cancellation and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>repayment of all <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its 2,3<span class=\"ls224 ws278\">94,000 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6.5% </span>cumulative pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eference s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hares of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ach. 2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and 2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Private <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Placement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Notes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>totalled <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>US$800 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are pre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sented net<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangeme<span class=\"ls226 ws27a\">nt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fees.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>26. Borrowings continued  Current borrowings  <span class=\"_ _116\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Short-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loans <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facilities <span class=\"_ _1f9\"> </span><span class=\"ff17d fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">14 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">11 </span>US Priv<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Placement <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Notes 2023 <span class=\"_ _24d\"> </span><span class=\"ff17d fc18 ls1fb ws24d\">97 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Lease liabilities  10 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff17e fc16 ls213 ws265\">29 </span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>current borrowings 121 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ff17e fc16 ls1fb ws24d\">40 </span>Lease liabilities reclassified<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as directly associated with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for sale  <span class=\"_ _22f\"> </span><span class=\"ff17d fc18\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(19) </span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>current borrowings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as shown <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>n<span class=\"ls210 ws262\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of finan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cial posit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion <span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls211 ws263\">121 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff17e ls214 ws266\">21 </span></span>Lease liab<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>abilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>directly a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssoci<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>assets held fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">r sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>totalling \u00a374 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million </span></span>at<span class=\"ff17f ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2022 are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>12. </span>In April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group repaid the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$95 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pr<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ivate debt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> floating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>note ahead <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of its <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>maturity </span>using cash. Effective interest<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> rates The effective <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrowings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows:  <span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m US$95m <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Private <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Placement <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>FRN<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 2023 <span class=\"_ _28c\"> </span><span class=\"ff17d fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">6.4% <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1.7% </span>US$25m <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3.83% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Private <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Placemen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t Not<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es 20<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>23 <span class=\"_ _1e6\"> </span><span class=\"ff17d fc18 ls212 ws264\">3.8% <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">3.8% </span>US$180m <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4.06% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Private <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Placement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Notes <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>2025 4.1% <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span><span class=\"ff17e fc16 ls1fd ws24f\">4.1% </span>US$100m <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4.16% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US Private<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Pl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Notes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2027 4.2% <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span><span class=\"ff17e fc16 ls1ff ws251\">4.2% </span>US$100m <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3.31% U<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>S Private<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Placeme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt Not<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es 2029 3.3% <span class=\"_ _44\"> </span><span class=\"ff17e fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">3.3% </span>US$100m <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2.91% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Private Pl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Notes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2030 2.9% <span class=\"_ _44\"> </span><span class=\"ff17e fc16 ls1ff ws251\">2.9% </span>US$100m <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3.41% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Private <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Placement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Notes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2031 3.4% <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span><span class=\"ff17e fc16 ls210 ws262\">3.4% </span>US$100m <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3.01% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Private <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Placement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Notes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2032 3.0% <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span><span class=\"ff17e fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">3.0% </span>2,394,000 6.5%<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cumulative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>preference <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each \u2013 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span><span class=\"ff17e fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">6.5% </span>Lease liabilities  3.4% <span class=\"_ _44\"> </span><span class=\"ff17e fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">3.3% </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Floa<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ting rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>note based on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US six-month LIBOR <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>+ 1.47% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(despit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the change to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>SOFR this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>note was retained at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LIBOR with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agree<span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ls226 ws27a\">ment f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom the </span>invest<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ors).  Short-ter<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>m loans  Short-term loans <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mature <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">next 12 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>months. Short-term loan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arranged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loating r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ates of </span></span>interest and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expose <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">to cash flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate risk. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The effe<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tive interest<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">of short-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loans </span></span></span>is 4.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6% (202<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4.9%). Credit facilities<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> and arrangements The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a committed <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>US$800 million revolvin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facility, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hich US$100million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>matures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in March<span class=\"ff17f ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">2025 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and US$700 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million matures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2026. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial covenant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>thereon is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>described in </span>the<span class=\"ff17f ls0 ws0\"> </span>\u2018Liquidity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk management\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>section of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 30. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023, th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e facility <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>had a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sterling equivalent value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3647 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 \u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">08 million<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>) and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>undrawn. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>The facility <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>commitment fees <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">at marke<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t rates<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> prevailing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>when th<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facility was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arra<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">nged. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lenders </span></span></span>have the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>right, but<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the obligation, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to cancel their <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>commitments in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>event of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>specified events <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of default<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (principally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an expe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cted covenant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>br<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">each or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>insolvency of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>roup). </span>27. Ch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ange in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>working capi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tal and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-cash mo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations  <span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Increas<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>invento<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ries <span class=\"_ _28d\"> </span><span class=\"ff17d fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(118) <span class=\"_ _44\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls105 ws135\">(147) </span>Increase i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n receivables <span class=\"_ _1a8\"> </span><span class=\"ff17d fc18\">(55) <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(151) </span>Increase in payables 71 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff17e fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">79 </span>Movement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>derivati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve fina<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ncial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instrument<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s (exc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>luding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt-r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>elated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>derivative<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s) (6) <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ff17e fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(25) </span>Decrease in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provisions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>abilities and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>charges (2) <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff17e fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(6) </span>Change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>working <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (110) <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span><span class=\"ff17e fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(250) </span>Other non-cash movements<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _271\"> </span><span class=\"ff17d fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">(7) <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(38)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Change in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>working capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-cash movements <span class=\"_ _125\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls210 ws262\">(117) <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff17e ls1fc ws24e\">(288) </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>In the year <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ended 31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch 2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>movements Incl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ude an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outflow of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u00a342 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>milli<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>related <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls224 ws278\"> div<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>idend </span>income from <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>lmex <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and Covation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(IFRS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5 cessation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity accounting). 28. Net debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 total operations Reconciliation of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>movement in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equivalents to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the movement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in net<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> debt:  <span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>beginnin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _1d5\"> </span><span class=\"ff17d fc18 ls214 ws266\">(6<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>26) <span class=\"_ _44\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(417) </span>Net increa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se/(decrease) i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash equivale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts <span class=\"_ _260\"> </span><span class=\"ff17d fc18 ls215 ws267\">303 <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(257) </span>Net decrease in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrowings and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease liabilities <span class=\"_ _1e1\"> </span><span class=\"ff17d fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">15 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">9<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0 </span>Decrease/(increase) in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt resulting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flows 318 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ff17e fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(167) </span>Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _25a\"> </span><span class=\"ff17d fc18 ls215 ws267\">3 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(24) </span>Lease liabiliti<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _232\"> </span><span class=\"ff17d fc18 ls210 ws262\">69 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(18) </span>Other non-cash movements (2) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ff17e fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Decrease/(increase) in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year 388 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span><span class=\"ff17e fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(209) </span>Net d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ebt at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>end <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _194\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls210 ws262\">(238) <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff17e\">(626)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Lease liabilities movement <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 Marc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incipally due <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient. 28. Net debt \u2013 total operations co<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ntinued Movements in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ne<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">t debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows: </span>Cash and cash equivalents \u00a3m Borrowings and lease liabilities  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m At 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> A<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pril <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021 <span class=\"_ _23e\"> </span>371 <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span>(788) <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>(417) Movement from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flows <span class=\"_ _28e\"> </span>(257) <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>90 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span>(167) Currency tra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nslation di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fferences <span class=\"_ _28f\"> </span>13 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>(37) <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>(24) Leases <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-cash<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> moveme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts <span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>(18) <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>(18) At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Ma<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rch <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1, 2 <span class=\"_ _c4\"> </span>127 <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span>(753) <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span>(626) Movement from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flows <span class=\"_ _290\"> </span><span class=\"ff181 fc18 ls215 ws267\">303 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">15 <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">318 </span></span></span>Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences <span class=\"_ _273\"> </span><span class=\"ff181 fc18 ls214 ws266\">45 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">(42) <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">3 </span></span></span>Lease liabilities \u2013 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">69 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>69 </span>Other non-cash movements \u2013 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">(2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>(2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 475 <span class=\"_ _44\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(713) <span class=\"_ _30\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(238) </span></span>1  <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Marc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h 202<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2, bo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rrowings<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>lease l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iabilitie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s inc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>luded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a374 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f le<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ases <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>direc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls224 ws278\">d with <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r </span>sale. Refe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>12. 2  <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span>At 31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Marc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h 202<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equiv<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alents <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uded \u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>17 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>valents <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in ass<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sa<span class=\"ls225 ws107\">le. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>12. </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>total liabilities a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rising from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>activities we<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re \u00a3713<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3753 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million). Net debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is denominated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currencies:  <span class=\"_ _116\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m US do<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>llar <span class=\"_ _291\"> </span><span class=\"ff181 fc18 ls210 ws262\">(279) <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(644)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Euro <span class=\"_ _292\"> </span><span class=\"ff181 fc18 ls215 ws267\">3 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls105 ws135\">(54) </span>Sterling 5 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ff182 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">34 </span>Other 33 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff182 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">38 </span>Total (238) <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span><span class=\"ff182 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(626) </span>29. Financial instruments Financial instruments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprise investments (other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures), trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and other receivables, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and cash<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> equivale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts, trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payables, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrowings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">and derivative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial </span></span>instruments. Derivatives <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are me<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asured at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with any<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> relate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d transac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tion cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s expensed <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as incurred. The<span class=\"ff183 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">treatment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the val<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ue of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>derivative<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>depends <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on their <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>use as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>explained below. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>Fair value<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> hedges<span class=\"ff182 ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relationships <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value hedg<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the hedging </span></span>instrument <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedges th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e exposure<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> liability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is </span>attributable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>particular <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Where the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relationship <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>edge, the carrying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> liability<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by, or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>firm <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>commitment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is recorded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for, the<span class=\"ff183 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in its<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value att<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ributable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged risk<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> only and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">lting gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or loss<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls20b ws25d\"> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recogn<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ised </span></span></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">where, to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the extent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">is effective, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it offsets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the fair </span></span>value gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging instrument. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> As explained <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 2, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>et corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>positi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">March 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only, a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>items representin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and consisting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of it<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>individually <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are eligible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and </span>which are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>managed together on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">g<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>roup basis for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>management can <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be designated<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a hedging </span>relationship <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">hedged item. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>As <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>such, for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group </span>designated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the components <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s U<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>S net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn posit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>two e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ffective fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value hedge <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>accounting </span>relationships <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(net corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(futures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ne<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">t co-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>products) whereb<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y th<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged item <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a group </span></span>of<span class=\"ff183 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offsetting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>positions. </span>Net investment <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>hedges<span class=\"ff182 ls1e4 ws236\"> A net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currency exposure<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>retranslation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreign operation. Net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment hedges <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are accounted for s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>imilarly to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cash flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedges. Ch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>anges in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the hedgin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g instrument <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are, t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>extent </span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedge is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effective, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">comprehensive income. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>event that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreign </span>operation is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposed of, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the cumu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">lative fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">recognised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other comp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rehensive </span></span>income i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s tran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sferred to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tat<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>where it <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on </span>disposal of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the foreign <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operation. Cash flow <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>hedges<span class=\"ff182 ls1e5 ws237\"> Derivatives are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the unc<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ertainty <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>timing or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of future </span></span>forecast <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>derivati<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ves <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>being part <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>low hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relationships.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>For<span class=\"ff183 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">an<span class=\"ff183 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff182 ls1e6 ws238\">effective<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> hedge, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gains an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d lo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sses from<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> change<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>air value<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> derivative<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> recognised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span></span>in<span class=\"ff183 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">equity. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Cost of hedging, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>where material <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and opted <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">for, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is recorded<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separate a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ccount with<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in </span></span>equity.<span class=\"ff183 ls0 ws0\"> </span>Any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ineffective elements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are reco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gnised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement. Ineffectiveness may <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>occur <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>if there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changes to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected timing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the hedged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transaction. If <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>hedged cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow relates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-financial asset, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accumulated in equit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subsequently included within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>For oth<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedges, a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mounts def<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erred in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity </span>are tak<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>en to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ncome st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the same<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> time <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">lated cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow. When <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a </span>derivative no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>longer qualifies <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for hedge accounting, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ny cumulative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss remains <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>until the<span class=\"ff183 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">relate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d cash<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>occurs.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> When<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>akes pl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ace, the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cumu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lative gain<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>taken <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the </span>consolidated income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>If <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged cash fl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ow is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no longer <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ex<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pected to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>occur, t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he cumulative<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>gain or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>taken to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolid<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tatement immed<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iately. </span>29. F<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inancial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continued Financ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ial inst<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ruments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by cate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gory Set out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparison <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by ca<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tegory of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>values <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>values <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets and financial liabilities:  <span class=\"_ _140\"> </span><span class=\"_ _32f\"></span><span class=\"_ _330\"></span> <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span><span class=\"_ _32f\"></span><span class=\"ff185 ls217 ws269\"> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span>At 31 March 2023 </span> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span>Notes Amortised cost/cash  \u00a3m Derivatives  in a hedging relationship \u00a3m Hedged item (fair value hedge)  \u00a3m Investments<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>  in equities  \u00a3m Total  carrying value  \u00a3m Fair value  \u00a3m Investments i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n equities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">18 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ff185 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">42 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>42 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span>42 </span></span></span>Trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>her rece<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ivables <span class=\"_ _151\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">17 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"ff185 fc18 ls214 ws266\">3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>36 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _44\"> </span></span>3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>36 <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span>3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>36 </span></span>Cash and cash equivalen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ts 16 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"ff185 fc18 ls105 ws135\">475 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span></span>475 <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span>475 </span>Trade and other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payables 25 <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span><span class=\"ff185 fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">(365) <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span></span>(365) <span class=\"_ _12d\"> </span>(365) </span>Borrowings 26 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ff185 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(713) <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span></span>(713) <span class=\"_ _2f\"> </span>(662) </span>Commod<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ity derivative<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> net<span class=\"ff187 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">lia<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bility <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span> <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ff185 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(1) <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(1) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>(1) </span></span>The presentation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fi<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">nancial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>derivatives <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets/(liabil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ities) </span>and<span class=\"ff187 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssets/(liabilities) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is shown <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ext page. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022, the </span></span>presentation for th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e other financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">amended in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>order t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o classi<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>following assets </span></span>and<span class=\"ff187 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for sale:<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Investments in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> equities: <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">\u00a312 million, trade<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ceivables: \u00a3246<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> million; </span></span>cash an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equivalents: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a317 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million; trade <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and other p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ayables: \u00a3253 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million; borrowings (rel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ates to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease liabilities): \u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>74 million. Investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in eq<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uities compr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ise fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ancial a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssets reco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">gnised at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value through <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(FVPL), </span>and<span class=\"ff187 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts recognised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rough <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>OCI (FVOCI<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>). Furt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>her analy<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sis is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provided <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Note<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 18. </span>Trade and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>other receivables <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presented opposite <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>excl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls21d ws271\">udes \u00a326 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to prepayments and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>non-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other receivables <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a320<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff187 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff186 ls207 ws259\">million, of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which \u00a34 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million was classi<span class=\"ls21c ws270\">fied <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for sale). <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Trade and </span></span></span>other payables <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>presented opposite exclud<span class=\"ls1f2 ws244\">es <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a37 mil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to social <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>security (2022 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>\u2013 \u00a310 mil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lion, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which </span>\u00a34 million <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>was<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for<span class=\"ff187 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff186 ls20b ws25d\">sale). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span> <span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _15e\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _169\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span>At 31 March 2022  <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span>Notes Amortised cost/cash  \u00a3m Derivatives  in a hedging relationship \u00a3m Hedged item (fair value hedge)  \u00a3m Investments  in equities  \u00a3m Total  carrying value  \u00a3m Fair value  \u00a3m Investments in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span>18 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span>58 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>5<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>8 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>58 Trade and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other rece<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ivables <span class=\"_ _ce\"> </span>17 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>497 <span class=\"_ _15e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>497 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>497 Cash and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cash equivalents <span class=\"_ _9c\"> </span>16 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>127 <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>127 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span>127 Trade and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other payables <span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span>25 <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span>(537) <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>(537) <span class=\"_ _69\"> </span>(537) Borrowings <span class=\"_ _11f\"> </span>26 <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span>(753) <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span>(753) <span class=\"_ _69\"> </span>(735) Forward forei<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gn exchange<span class=\"ff187 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">contract* <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>(31) <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>(31) <span class=\"_ _44\"> </span>(31) </span>Commod<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ity derivative<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> net<span class=\"ff187 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">assets <span class=\"_ _ab\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span>76 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>76 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>76 </span>Net other<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> current financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al<span class=\"ff187 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff186 ls215 ws267\">assets <span class=\"_ _116\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _15e\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _131\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span> </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff189\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff186 ls1f8 ws24a\">commodity pricing </span></span>contracts <span class=\"_ _1b8\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _15e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>20 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span>20 * <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>Deal contingent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forward<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>.<span class=\"ff18a ls0 ws0\"> </span>29. Fina<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ncial ins<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>truments conti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nued  Financ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ial inst<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ruments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by cate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gory <span class=\"ff18d ls201 ws253\">cont<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inued<span class=\"ff18b ls202 ws254\">  </span></span>There are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>listed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bonds as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3nil). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>At th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at dat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group held<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> US$800 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million US<span class=\"ff18d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">Private <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Placement Notes with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a carrying <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>value of \u00a3645<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3607 million) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of </span></span>\u00a3594 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 \u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>589 million) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>me<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">asured by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discounted estimated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ca<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">sh flows b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ased on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>broker dealer </span></span>quotations and are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>categorised as Level <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3 for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measurement. The remaining borrowings had <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a fair<span class=\"ff18d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">value measured <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by discount<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ed estima<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ted cash<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> flows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> applicable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>market <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>quoted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yield and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>are </span></span>categorised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as Level <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2 for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value measurement.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Derivatives <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets/(liabilit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ies) and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">se<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts/(liabilities) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resented in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated </span>statement of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows:  <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ff18b ls20d ws25f\"> At 31 March 2023 <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls20f ws261\"> <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>At 31 March 2022<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> </span>Assets  \u00a3m Liabilities  \u00a3m <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff18c\"> </span>Assets  \u00a3m Liabilities  \u00a3m Non-current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>derivative financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments <span class=\"_ _14c\"> </span><span class=\"ff18b fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013  </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>13 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span>Current derivative <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>inancial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments <span class=\"_ _45\"> </span><span class=\"ff18b fc18 ls215 ws267\">3 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(4) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff18c fc16 ls105 ws135\"> <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>68 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>(36) </span></span></span>Reclass<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ified as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets/(l<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>iabilities)<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held for sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Note 12) \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013  <span class=\"ff18c fc16\"> <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>(65) <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>5 </span>3 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(4) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff18c fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"> <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>16<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>(31)<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Other non-current financial assets/(liabilities) <span class=\"_ _294\"> </span><span class=\"ff18b fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013  </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span>Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>curre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssets/(li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>abilities)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _102\"> </span><span class=\"ff18b fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013  </span><span class=\"ls105 ws135\"> <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>60 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>(40) </span>Reclass<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ified as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets/(l<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>iabilities)<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held for sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Note 12) \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013  <span class=\"ff18c fc16 ls212 ws264\"> <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>(58) <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>40 </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013  <span class=\"ff18c fc16 ls1fa ws24c\"> <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>\u2013 </span>1  <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presented <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a33 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>non-current de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls139 ws26b\">rivative assets and \u00a313 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million in c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>urrent derivative<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets. </span>2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Marc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h 2022<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resented <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as \u00a3nil <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in non-c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>urrent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deriva<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a331 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>current d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erivative<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>abilitie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>we<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">re cash<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedges totalling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a344 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>related </span>to<span class=\"ff18d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">discontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations, of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which th<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>most signific<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant related <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to cash<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging using <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>natural gas </span></span></span>futures. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group did <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not cease<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">flow hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>such items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>upon classification of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Primient as held for </span>sale but <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>did so <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>upon completion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Transaction. During the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has recycled th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e gains <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statem<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which is<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale </span></span>of Primient calculation. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Refer to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>12 for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>further details. Fair v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alue hedges <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> For the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group designated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the components <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of its US <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into </span></span>two<span class=\"ff18d ls0 ws0\"> </span>effective <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relationships <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(n<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">et <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(futures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and basi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s) and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co-products) </span>whereby the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged item <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offsetting risk<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> positions. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Refer to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 2.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>   <span class=\"_ _123\"> </span>At 31 March US net corn positi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on (futur<span class=\"ls20e ws260\">es and basis) in effec<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tive fair value hedge accounting </span>relationships 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Nominal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amounts of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>corn futures contrac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts (ex<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pressed in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>millions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of<span class=\"ff18d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">bushels) <span class=\"_ _1d4\"> </span><span class=\"ff18b fc18\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">1 bu </span></span>Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: assets <span class=\"_ _295\"> </span><span class=\"ff18b fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">146 </span>Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: liabilities \u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ff18c fc16 ls210 ws262\">(111) </span>Carryin<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount of hedging instrument \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ff18c fc16 ls210 ws262\">(3) </span>Hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ratio \u2013 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ff18c fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">1:1 </span>Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> instruments used to<span class=\"ff18d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">determin<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedg<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e </span>effectiveness \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ff18c fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(6) </span>Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> item <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>used to determine hedge effectiven<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ess \u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff18c fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">18 </span>Ineff<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ectiven<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ess recogni<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sed in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prof<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss \u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff18c fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">12 </span> <span class=\"_ _123\"> </span>At 31 March US net corn positi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on (net co-produc<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ts) in effe<span class=\"ls0 ws0\">ctive fa<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ir value hedge accounting relationships </span>2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Nominal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amounts of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>co-product futures c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ontracts (expressed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>metric<span class=\"ff18d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff18c ls211 ws263\">tonn<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es) <span class=\"_ _296\"> </span><span class=\"ff18b fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span></span></span>Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: assets <span class=\"_ _295\"> </span><span class=\"ff18b fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">70 </span>Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: liabilities \u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ff18c fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(21) </span>Carryin<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount of hedging instrument \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ff18c fc16 ls105 ws135\">(2) </span>Hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ratio \u2013 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ff18c fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">1:1 </span>Change in intrinsic value of outstanding he<span class=\"ls212 ws264\">dgin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>strument<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>determine<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> he<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dge </span>effectiveness \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ff18c fc16 ls105 ws135\">(2) </span>Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging item used to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>determ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ine hedge effectivenes<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s \u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff18c fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">16 </span>Ineff<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ectiven<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ess recogni<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sed in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prof<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss \u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff18c fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">14<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>29. Fina<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ncial ins<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>truments conti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nued  Net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> hedges  The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrowing<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the currenc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y risk<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> associated<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vestments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in subsidiaries locat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">d <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrowings de<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">signated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment hedges </span></span>are prin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cipally in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>US dollars <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">are presented <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the table <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below. </span> <span class=\"_ _299\"> </span>At 31 March Borrowings used to net invest<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ment hedge currency translation risk 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Notional<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>princi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pal amounts of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrowings<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(weighted liabil<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ity) <span class=\"_ _173\"> </span><span class=\"ff190 fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">552 <span class=\"_ _16e\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">530 </span>Loss on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>translation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of borrowings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currency translati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on<span class=\"ff192 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>serve </span>(33) <span class=\"_ _29a\"> </span><span class=\"ff191 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(26) </span>Carryin<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount of hedging instrument 552 <span class=\"_ _16e\"> </span><span class=\"ff191 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">530 </span>Maturity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date Oct 2023-Aug <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2032 <span class=\"_ _d5\"> </span><span class=\"ff191 fc16 ls1ff ws251\">Oct <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023-A<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ug 2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>032 </span>Hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ratio 1:1 <span class=\"_ _283\"> </span><span class=\"ff191 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">1:1 </span>Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging instruments used to determine <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>hedge eff<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ectiveness (33) <span class=\"_ _29a\"> </span><span class=\"ff191 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(26) </span>Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>item used to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dete<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rmine hedg<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e effectiv<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>eness 33 <span class=\"_ _19c\"> </span><span class=\"ff191 fc16 ls213 ws265\">26 </span>Weighted average <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>oreign c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>urrency rate <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>for the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(/\u00a31) $1.26 <span class=\"_ _29b\"> </span><span class=\"ff191 fc16 ls210 ws262\">$1.33 </span>Ineff<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ectiven<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ess recogni<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sed in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prof<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss \u2013 <span class=\"_ _ab\"> </span><span class=\"ff191 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Cumulative loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>remaining in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> translation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reserve<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _1b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff190 fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">(137)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span><span class=\"ff191 fc16 ls210 ws262\">(104) </span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Cumulati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ve <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>remaining in translation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reserve <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in relation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Private Placement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Notes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is \u00a380 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a347 million<span class=\"ls58 ws11d\">). </span>There is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>economic relationsh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ip between <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the hedged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>item and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging instrument <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net </span></span>investment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>creates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a transl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ation ri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sk that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> will <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ma<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">tch <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the foreign<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> exchange <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>USD <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrowing. </span>The<span class=\"ff192 ls0 ws0\"> </span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has established a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ratio of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1:1 as the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> underlying risk<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instrument is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>identical to<span class=\"ff192 ls0 ws0\"> </span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>component. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">dge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ineffectiveness will <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>arise when<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the amount of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment </span></span>in<span class=\"ff192 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreign <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subsidiary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>becomes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lower than<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fixed rat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e borrowing.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>In addition, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2023, a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>weighted ave<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rage total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u00a3nil) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the Group\u2019s liabilities <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>were designated as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>European operations.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Translation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>abilities taken <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">to rese<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rves was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3nil <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3nil). </span>During th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entered into<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deal contingent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forward <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the currency </span>risk<span class=\"ff192 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff191 ls1e1 ws233\">associated w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ith the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consideration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>received <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>artially <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>used for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span>shareholder d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>istribution <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on 16<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> May <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022. Th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is deal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contingent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forward <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was design<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ated as <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a hedging instrument in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedge<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">d items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>being the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">over<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>seas o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>perations in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>the<span class=\"ff192 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which we<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re sold <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as part <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Transact<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion. Bot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> hedgin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forward </span>previously recogn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reserves <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging rese<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rve respe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ctively h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ve been <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recycled to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the income </span></span>statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient cal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>culation. Refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Note<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 12. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span> <span class=\"_ _29c\"> </span>At 31 March Deal co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntingent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forward used<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to net inve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stment he<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dge currency translation risk 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Notional <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>principal a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forward<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _29d\"> </span><span class=\"ff190 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _29a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">464 </span>Loss on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the forward r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ecognised in hedging reserve <span class=\"_ _29e\"> </span><span class=\"ff190 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _f6\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(26) </span>Carryin<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount of hedging instrument \u2013 <span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff191 fc16 ls210 ws262\">(31) </span>Maturity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date \u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff191 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">4<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2022 </span>Hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ratio \u2013 <span class=\"_ _283\"> </span><span class=\"ff191 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">1:1 </span>Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> instruments used to dete<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rmine hedg<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effec<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tiven<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ess \u2013 <span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff191 fc16 ls210 ws262\">(31) </span>Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> item <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>used to determine hedg<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e effectiv<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>eness \u2013 <span class=\"_ _48\"> </span><span class=\"ff191 fc16 ls213 ws265\">26 </span>Cost <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recogn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>serves<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u2013 <span class=\"_ _267\"> </span><span class=\"ff191 fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(5) </span>Cash flow hedges The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pricing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>principall<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y futu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>res, to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedge ca<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sh f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>low risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forecast purchases <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of energy <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>chemicals <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> manufactu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ring proce<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ss (ult<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>imately recogni<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of sales) wh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ich are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> design<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ated as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>edges. The <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>fair value of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2023 is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31<span class=\"ff192 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 \u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>60 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset). There <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>economic relationship <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged </span></span>items and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>terms of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>commodity futures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>match the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>terms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected highly probable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forecast transactions. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>established a hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ratio of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 1:1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging relationships <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e underlyin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g risk<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>commodity f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>utures are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>identi<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">cal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>designated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged risk </span></span>components. Hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ineffectiveness could <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arise f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom differences <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in timi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged items or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged instruments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changes to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the fore<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">casted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of hedged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items and </span>hedging instruments. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>However, there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ineffectiven<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ess <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recorded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or pri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year. </span>The most <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>values are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>attributable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>natural g<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as cash flow<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> hedges <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>details </span>are shown<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> below. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _1ef\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>At 31 March<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Natural gas cash flow hedges 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Nomina<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l amo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>future<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntracts <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(each co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntract <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>essed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in 10,000<span class=\"ff192 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">mBTU of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>usage) </span>325 <span class=\"_ _115\"> </span><span class=\"ff191 fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">3 314 </span>Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: assets <span class=\"_ _234\"> </span><span class=\"ff190 fc18 ls215 ws267\">4 <span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: liabilities (1) <span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span><span class=\"ff191 fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(58) </span>Carryin<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount of hedging instrument (3) <span class=\"_ _3c\"> </span><span class=\"ff191 fc16 ls1fb ws24d\">58 </span>Hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ratio 1:1 <span class=\"_ _f7\"> </span><span class=\"ff191 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">1:1 </span>Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> instruments used to dete<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rmine hedg<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effec<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tiven<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ess (3) <span class=\"_ _3c\"> </span><span class=\"ff191 fc16 ls1fb ws24d\">58 </span>Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> item <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>used to determine hedg<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e effectiv<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>eness 3 <span class=\"_ _21\"> </span><span class=\"ff191 fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(58) </span>Ineff<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ectiven<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ess recogni<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sed in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prof<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss \u2013 <span class=\"_ _fe\"> </span><span class=\"ff191 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>29. Fina<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ncial ins<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>truments conti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nued  The following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tables i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>llustrate the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Grou<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">p\u2019s f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inancial ass<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ets and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>measured at fai<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>air value </span>adjustments due <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to ri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sks hedged: Cash flow hedges continued The following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>table identifies <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>movements in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ash flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reserve <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>during <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the y<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ear, an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d the </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"_ _331\"></span><span class=\"_ _332\"></span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"_ _331\"></span><span class=\"ff194 ls217 ws269\"> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>At<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 31 March 2<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff194 ls217 ws269\">023<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff194 ls217 ws269\"> </span>periods in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he cash<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> flows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>occu<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">r. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The periods <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are expected </span>Level 1 Level 2  Level 3 Total to<span class=\"ff196 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">impact<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re materi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ally the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>same. </span> <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span>Notes  \u00a3m \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  <span class=\"_ _297\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 ls20e ws260\"> <span class=\"_ _131\"> </span>At 31 March  </span>Assets at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value <span class=\"_ _10f\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"ff194 fc18\"> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> </span></span>2023 2022 Financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>FVPL <span class=\"_ _234\"> </span>18<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff194 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">20 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>20 </span></span>Commodity Commodity derivatives derivatives Financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>FVOCI <span class=\"_ _14e\"> </span>18 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">22 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>22 </span>Cash flow hedge reserve \u00a3m \u00a3m Derivative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>struments: <span class=\"_ _a5\"> </span> Opening balance <span class=\"_ _287\"> </span><span class=\"ff194 fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">50 <span class=\"_ _1f0\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">4 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff198\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 ls210 ws262\">commodity deriva<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tives <span class=\"_ _238\"> </span> </span></span>3 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>3 Fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value (lo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ss)/gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar <span class=\"_ _27e\"> </span><span class=\"ff194 fc18 ls214 ws266\">(2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) <span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">82 </span>Assets at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value <span class=\"_ _10f\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 ls0 ws0\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">42 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">45 </span></span>Hedging <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>gain trans<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inventory<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (19) <span class=\"_ _1c5\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(26) </span>Fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on ca<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sh flo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>w he<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dges <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transferre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the Liabilitie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s at <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>fair val<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ue <span class=\"_ _29f\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"ff194 fc18\"> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> </span></span>income<span class=\"ff196 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff195 ls214 ws266\">stat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ement </span></span>(48) <span class=\"_ _12f\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Derivative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>struments: <span class=\"_ _a5\"> </span> Deferred tax 5 <span class=\"_ _47\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 fc16 ls210 ws262\">(13) </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff198\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 ls210 ws262\">commodity deriva<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tives <span class=\"_ _238\"> </span> </span></span>(4) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span></span>(4) Share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ehensive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nse o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f jo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>int v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>enture <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of<span class=\"ff196 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff195 ls1fd ws24f\">tax </span></span>(15) <span class=\"_ _ff\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 fc16\">3 </span>Liabilitie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s at <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>fair val<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ue <span class=\"_ _29f\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 ls0 ws0\"> </span>(4) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span></span>(4) Closing balance (29) <span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 fc16 ls1fb ws24d\">50 </span>1<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows expecte<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>occur<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>:  <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>At 31 March 2022 \u2212<span class=\"ff198\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 ls1f7 ws249\">within one<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar </span></span>(26) <span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 fc16 ls214 ws266\">53 </span>Level 1 Level 2  Level 3  Total 1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Inclu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ding the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact of foreign exchange <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>difference<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included in translation reserve rather than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging reserve.  <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span>Notes  \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m  \u00a3m Financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al instrume<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts measu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>red at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair valu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e: the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair valu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e hierarch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y  Assets at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value <span class=\"_ _10f\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span><span class=\"_ _307\"></span><span class=\"_ _308\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span><span class=\"_ _307\"></span><span class=\"_ _308\"></span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"_ _307\"></span><span class=\"_ _308\"></span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"_ _307\"></span><span class=\"_ _308\"></span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span></span>Fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measurements<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>categorised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>three d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ifferent levels<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> based on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the degree<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> inputs </span></span>Financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al as<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>FVPL <span class=\"_ _2a0\"> </span>18 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>32 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>32 used to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>abilities a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re observable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ignificance of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inputs to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Financial assets at FVOCI <span class=\"_ _14e\"> </span>18 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>26 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>26 the fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value measurement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its entirety, a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s follows: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Derivative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>struments: <span class=\"_ _a5\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> \u2212<span class=\"ff198\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 ls1e4 ws236\">Level 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inputs are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>quoted price<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s (una<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">djusted) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in acti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve ma<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rkets for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>identical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or liabili<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ties that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff198\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 ls210 ws262\">commodity deriva<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tives <span class=\"_ _238\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>81 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>81 </span></span>Group can<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> as<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sess at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>me<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">asurement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prices <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bonds quoted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London </span></span>Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets (co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mmodity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pricing Stock Exchange <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are examples <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Level 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inputs. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 1<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>contracts) <span class=\"_ _10b\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>36 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>24 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>60 \u2212<span class=\"ff198\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 ls1e1 ws233\">Level 2 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inputs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ose, other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>quoted price<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Le<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vel 1, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are observable <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>either directly </span></span>or<span class=\"ff196 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">indirectly.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  </span>Assets at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value <span class=\"_ _10f\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 ls1fc ws24e\"> <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>81 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>36 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>82 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>199 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff198\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 ls1e4 ws236\">Level 3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inputs are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unobservable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inputs<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group ge<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nerally classif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ies asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as Level<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when </span></span></span>Liabilitie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s at <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>fair val<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ue <span class=\"_ _29f\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span><span class=\"_ _307\"></span><span class=\"_ _308\"></span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"_ _307\"></span><span class=\"_ _308\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span><span class=\"_ _307\"></span><span class=\"_ _308\"></span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"_ _307\"></span><span class=\"_ _308\"></span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span></span>their fa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ir value<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>determined <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nobservable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inputs that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> individu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ally, or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aggregated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with other<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Derivative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>struments: <span class=\"_ _a5\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> unobservable inputs, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>represent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>more th<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>10% of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">observable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inputs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets </span></span>or<span class=\"ff196 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">liabil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ities. Th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is wou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ld include <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>future <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lows from<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> budgets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>orecasts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff198\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 ls1f8 ws24a\">forward foreign <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exchange <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contract <span class=\"_ _5a\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>(31) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>(31) </span></span>made. In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparative pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>riod only, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>elements of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ommodity contra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ct portfolio \u2212<span class=\"ff198\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 ls210 ws262\">commodity deriva<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tives <span class=\"_ _238\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _18c\"> </span>(5) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>(5) </span></span>also<span class=\"ff196 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">fell <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>this category, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as thei<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">r v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alues included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">nagement-derived <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumptions.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  </span></span></span>Other financ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ial liabilit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ies (commodity prici<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ng 1<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>For as<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sets and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are rec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ognised in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair valu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recurring <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis, contracts) <span class=\"_ _10b\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>(2) <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>(38) <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>(40) the<span class=\"ff196 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>determines <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>whether t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ransfers <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have occu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rred be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">tween levels <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hier<span class=\"ls1ee ws240\">archy by re-assessing </span></span></span>Liabilitie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s at <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>fair val<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ue <span class=\"_ _29f\"> </span><span class=\"ff195 ls1fc ws24e\"> <span class=\"_ _18c\"> </span>(5) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>(33) <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>(38) <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>(76) </span>categorisation (based on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lowest level <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of input <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">significant to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value me<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asurement as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isks hedged<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. whole) at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the end <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reporting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period. There <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no tran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sfers between <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Level 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Level 2 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value measurements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>during th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e period,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transfers <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">or out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of Level <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measurements during the </span>year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023. 29. Fina<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ncial ins<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>truments conti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nued  Financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al instrume<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts measu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>red at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair valu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e: the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair valu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e hierarch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y continue<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d For the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2022, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presentation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>abilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measured at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fair value was<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> amended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>order to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classify<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and liabil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at FVPL: \u00a312<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> million: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>commodity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>derivatives a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssets: \u00a365 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million; other fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ancial asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s: \u00a358 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>commodity derivative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a35 million <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">other financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities: \u00a340 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>Level 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al assets The following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>table reconciles <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the movement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial instruments and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value adjustments due <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to ri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sks hedged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Level <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3 of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value hierarchy:<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Commodity pricing contracts \u2013 assets  \u00a3m Commodity pricing contracts \u2013 liabilities  \u00a3m Financial assets  at FVPL \u00a3m Financial assets  at FVOCI  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m At 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> A<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pril <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021 <span class=\"_ _1a9\"> </span>11 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>(26) <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>29 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>30 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>44 Incom<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sta<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tement:<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _29e\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span> \u2212<span class=\"ff19c\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff19a ls1f8 ws24a\">prior year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settled <span class=\"_ _20c\"> </span>(11) <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>19 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>8 </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff19c\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff19a ls1f9 ws24b\">current year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unrealised net <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ain/(loss) </span></span>in<span class=\"ff19d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">operating profit <span class=\"_ _230\"> </span>24 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>(31) <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>(7) </span>Other comprehensive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income <span class=\"_ _20c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _18c\"> </span>(4) <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>(4) Non-quali<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fied <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d com<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pensation arran<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>gements<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Not<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>18) <span class=\"_ _dc\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _18c\"> </span>1 Purchases <span class=\"_ _6e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>4 Disposals <span class=\"_ _f8\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>(4) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>(4) Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences <span class=\"_ _1db\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>2 Reclassi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ficatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o (a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssets)/li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>abilitie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rectly associated with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _129\"> </span>(22) <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>38 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>(12) <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>4 At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>arch <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _295\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>20 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>26 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>48 Incom<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sta<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tement:<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _b1\"> </span><span class=\"ff199 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span> </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff19c\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff19a ls1f9 ws24b\">prior year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amounts settled <span class=\"_ _29c\"> </span><span class=\"ff199 fc18 ls214 ws266\">(2) <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span></span>(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2) </span></span></span>Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hensive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u2013 <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>3 Re-measurement o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f non-qualified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred compens<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ation arrange<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ments (Note 18) \u2013 <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">(2) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">(2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) </span>Purchases \u2013 <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>3 Disposals \u2013 <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(3) <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(7) <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(10) </span></span></span>Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences \u2013 <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">2 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">2 </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">20 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>22 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>42 </span>For the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2022 only, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>full impact<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated income<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of movements<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and co-produ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ct posi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">tion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is described <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">e \u2018Pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ice ri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sk managemen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t\u2019 </span></span>section of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 30. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able below <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>describes the valuation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>techniques in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relation to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Level 3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial instruments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isolates the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> unobservable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> inputs. Year ended 31 March 2022<span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>Type<span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>Valuation technique<span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>Significant  unobservable inputs<span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>Sensitivity of the fair value measureme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt in reasonable changes to inputs Net cor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n po<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(refer to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fair value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purchases, sales <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inventor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of corn-based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>products section in Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2).  <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span>Based o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>own assessment of the<span class=\"ff19d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fd ws24f\">commodity, </span>supply and demand, as well as expected pricing.  <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span>1. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co-products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _152\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span>1. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A 25%<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> increase<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>/(decrease) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>products would result in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>increase/(decrease<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) in fair value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a323 million in respect of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Level 3 financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instrume<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _2a3\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _f6\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span>2. Basi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1c\"> </span>2.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> A <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>50% incre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ase/(d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ecrease) <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of basis<span class=\"ff19d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff19a ls105 ws135\">would resu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lt in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>net increa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se/(decr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ease) </span></span>in<span class=\"ff19d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fe ws250\">fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a326 million in respect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of Level 3 </span>financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instrume<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts. Year ended 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023 and 31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 Assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>clas<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>FVOCI <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rm <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>strategic<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> inve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stments <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p doe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s not <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>control, n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>signific<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant influence <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-listed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mainly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>start-ups <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earlier <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stages o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f their <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lifecycle. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Therefore,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>fair value has been determin<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed based on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the most recent fu<span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">nding rounds <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>indicators <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of impairment. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>The fair </span>values a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssigned to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>different <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">significant uno<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bservable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inputs. Asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts classi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fied as <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>FVPL </span>largely <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consists <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of<span class=\"ff19d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff19a\">a<span class=\"ff19d\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff19a ls213 ws265\">\u2018non-qualified defined contribution\u2019 pension scheme <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for which the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ovements in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are largely </span></span></span></span>offset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by correspo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nding moveme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>retirement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>more detai<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ls refer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>18. As discus<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 2, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the comparat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ive year\u2019s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> two <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alue hedges <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net corn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> position<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, there was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant es<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>imation uncertainty<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>determining <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the fa<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ir <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>values of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ke<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">y<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> unobservable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inputs. </span></span></span>The two <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>key unob<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>servable inputs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are shown <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>table <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>above, together <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reasonably possible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in assu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mptions on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Level <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3 financ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ial asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s/liabilitie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s only. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> In addition<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the above, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>FVOCI and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>FVPL <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inancial assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are sensitive to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> nu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mber of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>market </span>and non<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>-market f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>actors.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>30. Risk manag<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ement Management of financi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>al risk The key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>risks faced <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group are c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>redit ri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sk, liquid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ity risk<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>market <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risks, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>clude interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate risk,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> foreign<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> exchange <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>commodity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risks. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Boa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rd reg<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ularly reviews<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">these <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>risks and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>approves w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ritten <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">policies <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>covering the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>use of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments to manage </span></span>these<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">risk<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sets overall <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>imits. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The derivat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ive fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ancial instrumen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts approved<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Boa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rd of </span>Tate<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff1a0\">&amp;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a1\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e5 ws237\">Lyle PLC <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to manage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial risks include: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sw<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">aps (both<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> interest <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>rate and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currency), <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>swaptions, </span></span></span></span></span>caps,<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>orward <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate ag<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reements, fore<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ign <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exchange cont<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>racts, commodit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rward contra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cts and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>options, </span>and<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">commodity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>futures. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>The Chief <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Officer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>retains <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>overall <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>responsibility for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> management <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial ri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sk fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group. Most<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s financ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing, intere<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>st rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreign exchan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge risks<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>managed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>through <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group </span>treasury <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>company, Tate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle Intern<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ational Finance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">PLC. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate &amp;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>International <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Finance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>PLC <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arranges </span>funding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and mana<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ges interest<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rate, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreign <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exchange <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ban<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>k counter<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>party risks<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> within<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> limits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>approved by<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Board of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Lyle PLC. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Commodity price <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>risks are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>managed through <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the commodity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trading <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>functions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and Europe. </span>As<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">noted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>since completion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">disposal t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ransaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as </span></span>continued to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>apply cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ma<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">nage its economic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ex<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">posure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the purchase<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>of<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">energy <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">che<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>micals u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>production p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rocess. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>All corn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> procur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ement transf<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erred to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on </span></span>completion of<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>now <span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">procures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient (both for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the manufacturing of </span></span></span>corn-based finish<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed goods <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US manufac<span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">turing sites an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>embedded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>finished </span>goods manu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>factured by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> sold to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under long-t<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">erm <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agreements).<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group has </span></span></span>ceased applying f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>air value hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mana<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ge the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">instead<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> manages <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn </span></span>price ri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sk by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using economic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">principles such<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entering into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offsetting positions <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>with its supplier </span>(Primient) and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customers. Market<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> risks Foreign <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exchange man<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agement  The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>internationally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s exposed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreign exchan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge risk<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s arisin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g from <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>commercial </span>transactions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exposure), <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom recogn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">d <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investments in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreign </span>operations (t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ranslation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exposure). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Transaction expos<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ure  The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manages <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreign <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exchange <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ri<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">sk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using economic <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>hedging principles including </span>managing workin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g capital<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> levels <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and entering <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>into <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">offsetting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wher<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ever <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>possible. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Group </span></span>uses limited foreign <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exchange forward contract<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">dge its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exposure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreign cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rrency ri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sk in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> some </span>circumstances.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> There <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o material<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> amount<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> recognised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging </span>reserve in the current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or prior period. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> During th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entered into<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deal contingent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forward <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the currency </span>risk<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e1 ws233\">associated w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ith the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consideration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>received <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>artially <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>used for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span>shareholder d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>istribution <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on 16<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> May <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022. Th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is deal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contingent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forward <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was design<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ated as <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a hedging instrument in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">dged items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>being the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>overseas o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>perations </span></span>in<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e6 ws238\">US wh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ich w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ere sold <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>art of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the Transaction. </span></span></span>Translation exposure  The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manages <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the fore<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ign exchan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge exposure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net investment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>overseas <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations, pa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rticularly in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by borrowin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US dollars,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provide <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>artial match<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p\u2019s major <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreign <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currency assets. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The detail <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedges, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>including the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contingent forward<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> entered <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the prior year, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>is set o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ut in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 29. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> The following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>table <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illustrates only <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sensitivity to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the fluctuat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s maj<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or currencie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s </span>against <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sterling on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atement <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other components <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of eq<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">uity, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assuming that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each </span></span>exchange rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>moves <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in isol<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ation. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mpact is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair </span>value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>monetary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and liabil<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>including non-designated fore<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ign currency derivatives. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The equity </span>impact for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> foreign <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exchange sensitivity <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>relates to no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">n-derivative financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments hedging the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s </span>net investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its Eu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ro<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">pean and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations. </span> <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ff19f ls20d ws25f\"> At 31 March 2023 <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls20f ws261\"> <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>At 31 March 2022 </span>Income statement -/+<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>  \u00a3m Equity -/+  \u00a3m <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff1a0\"> </span>Income statement -/+<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>  \u00a3m Equity -/+  \u00a3m Sterling/US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dollar 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0% c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hange<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1  <span class=\"_ _f0\"> </span><span class=\"ff19f fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">34  </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _131\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>44 </span>Sterling/euro <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>10% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>change <span class=\"_ _1d8\"> </span><span class=\"ff19f fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013  </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>\u2013 </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 se<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsitivity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disclosures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exclude <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the impac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls16 ws10\">the deal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forward <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ured im<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mediately<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> afte<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e y<span class=\"ls30 ws86\">ear <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>end <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on </span></span>comple<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tion of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primien<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t business disposal transact<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ion. Interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate manageme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt  The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exposure to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aris<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>principally from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>change<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">s in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dollar in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>terest </span></span>rates.<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the 2023 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and 2022 financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>objective of optimising n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>et finance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense and </span>reducing<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span>volatil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ity<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> reported <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earnings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>chieved by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ensuring <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>optimal mi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>x of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fixed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loating </span>rate<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">debt. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e1 ws233\">Group retain<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>option <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of entering <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">terest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate sw<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aps <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>full <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assessment </span></span></span></span>and<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">recommen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is made<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Board <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> how <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>best <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manage in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>terest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk </span>for<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forthcoming 12 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>months. The <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Gr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>oup c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>urrently has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>low levels <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of ne<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and secure <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>long-term </span>borrowings wh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ich <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are mostly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fixe<span class=\"ls1ee ws240\">d <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at low <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest rates.  </span>The proportion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gross debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mana<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ged by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p\u2019s treasur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y function <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that wa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s </span>fixed<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">or<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e1 ws233\">capped fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r more <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>one year <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>was 87% (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8%). At <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>longest term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any </span></span></span>fixed rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt hel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was until <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2032 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>until 2032). Given the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>proportion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fixed rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, if<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> interest<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>increased <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by </span>100<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>points, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group profit before <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">tax would increase <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by \u00a33 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3nil). If<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> interest <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>rates </span></span></span>decreased by<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e4 ws236\">100<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e1 ws233\">basis po<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ints, or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less where<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> applicable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit befo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re tax would<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> decrease<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> by </span></span></span></span>\u00a33<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a0\">\u2013<span class=\"ff1a1\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e1 ws233\">\u00a31<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>increase). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>If the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group maintains <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsistent level <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of working <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit in </span></span></span></span></span></span>relation to<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e5 ws237\">supply-chain financing arrangements (see \u2018Liquidity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>management\u2019 section) then <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an increase </span></span>in interest <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>rates of 100 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>points w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ould decrease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>before <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a32 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million). </span>The decrease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compared <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> compar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ative period <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> due <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a significant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>proportion o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f supply-chain </span>financing exposure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the discontinued operations. 30. R<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isk man<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continued Price ris<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>k management The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>limited <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pricing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>principall<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y futures,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash fl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ow risk<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> asso<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ciated with<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> certain f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>orecast <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purchases <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of energ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y (gas) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>chemicals <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>used in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manufacturin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g process<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>North America which are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>designated as cash flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedges. Re<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">fer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Note<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 29. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>The Group\u2019<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sensitivities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in respect<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>of<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">natural<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff1a6 ls1e4 ws236\">gas <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and chemical<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> derivativ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a +/- <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>10% moveme<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">nt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in underlying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prices <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are both <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion. </span></span></span></span>In<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>regions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(mainly Eu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rope), en<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ergy volumes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and price <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>are locked <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in advance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of phy<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sical delivery. </span>These contracts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are classified<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018own use\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts since <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>they <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are entered <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>urpose of<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a6 ls1e5 ws237\">the </span></span>Group\u2019s ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations.  All corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>procurement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>now <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>procures corn from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient (both for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the manu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facturing of<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rn-based finished <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>goods in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the Group\u2019s US<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>manufacturing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sites <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for corn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> embedded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ished goods<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> manuf<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>actured by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sold <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under lo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng-term agreements). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>now <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">manages the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn pri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ce risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using economic </span></span>hedging principles <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>such as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entering into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offsetting <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">positions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s suppl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ier (P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rimient) an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d customer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. </span>For<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">certain <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>contracts with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient, t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>remains ex<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">posed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>variations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in ba<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>products. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s sen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sitivity in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> respect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basi<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a 50% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>movement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is \u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5 million. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sensitivity </span>in<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">respect<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co-products f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>25% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>movement i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s \u00a34 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million.  </span>In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 financial ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group managed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position, comprising the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purchase, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale and<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">recognition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and corn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> deri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ved co-product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inventory <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">basis.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Each <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>elem<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net </span></span></span></span>corn<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span>position<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> was <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>marked to mark<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>et on <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the basis that <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>doing so aligns <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wi<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">th <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the economics <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business </span></span>and minimises <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk volatility.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group designated<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>components <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of its US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn position into </span>two effective <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alue hedge ac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>counting relationships <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">(net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn (fu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and basis)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co-products) </span>whereby the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged item <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offsetting risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>positions. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>used certai<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n derivative financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments (mainly corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>futures contracts) to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manage this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net position. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior year,<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">there<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> determining <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of cert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">components of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>this net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position. </span></span>The nature <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimate<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is dis<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>closed in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. Given <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a </span>50% increase<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>/decrease in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the price of<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would hav<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e resulted<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>crease/increase<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>income statement<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a317 m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>related decrease/inc<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">rease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>components of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 million. </span>The sensitivit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y analysis<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>areas of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> uncertainty <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>relating to th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">e prio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r year <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(price of  </span>co-products and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>basis) and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amounts impacted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stimation uncertainty <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shown in Note<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">29. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Details <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>valuation tech<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nique applied <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e prior <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>year are als<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 29.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>Credit r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isk management Counterparty <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rises from<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>placing of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deposits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(r<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">efer to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 16) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and en<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">tering <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into deriv<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ative </span></span></span>financial instrument <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>banks and financia<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">l <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>institutions, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as well <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>redit exposures<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> inherent </span>within the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s outstanding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rece<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ivables. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group manages <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit risk by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entering into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial </span>instrument contracts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>substantially wit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h investment<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> g<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rade coun<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>terparties app<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>roved by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Board.  </span>The Board<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>approved <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maximum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>counterparty <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exposure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>limits f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or sp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ecified banks <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial institutions based <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>on the long-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atings from <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">major credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rating<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> agencies.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Trading <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>limits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assigned </span>to commercial cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stomers are based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on ratings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from Dun <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Bradstreet. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In cases where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>published financial ratings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ot available<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inconclusive, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">application, reference <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>checking, measurement of </span>performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>against <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agreed te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rms, an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d obtaining<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customers\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liquidity and<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">turnover <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ratio, are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>required to evaluate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customer<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">s\u2019 creditwor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>thiness. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Counterparties\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>positions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are </span></span>monitored on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>regular <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ensure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ey are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>within the approv<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed limits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant concentrations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> risks<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.  The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receivables <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>are short term<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nature<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>are largely <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprise<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">d of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>amounts receivable </span>from business customers. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Concentrations of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit risk<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with respect<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receivables <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are limited,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> with </span>our custome<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r base <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>large, un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>related and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inte<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">rnationally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dispersed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customers. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>siders </span>its maximu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>m expo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sure to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e year-end <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of each<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> class<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as discl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>osed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ancial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by cat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>egory on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> page <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>179. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>17 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e effect of<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receivable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. </span>Liquidity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk manageme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manages it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s exposure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liquidity ri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sk an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">d en<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sures maximu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>m f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lexibil<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ity in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> meeting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changing </span></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>needs by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maintaining<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> acce<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ss to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ide rang<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>funding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sources, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>markets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and bank borrowing<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e majority <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrowings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>raised thr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ough the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group tr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>easury comp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any, Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>International Finance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>PLC, and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are then <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on-lent to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the busine<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ss<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"> u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nits o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arm\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>length <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>At the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year end,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cash equiva<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">lents of \u00a3475 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (20<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">22 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a3127 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million) and had </span></span>committed undrawn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of US$8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">00 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(\u00a3647 million) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a36<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">08 milli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on). The<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se resource<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>maintained to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provide <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liquidity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>back-up and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>m<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">eet t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he projected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maximum <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">cash outflow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from debt </span></span>repayment, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital expen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>diture an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d seasonal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> working<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>needs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreseen <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at least<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> future at <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>any one time. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group policy <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>requires that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>available l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iquidity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(undrawn comm<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>itted facil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ities plus cash) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is gre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ater than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3400 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d mini<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mum liquid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">y requirements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are maintained<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>order <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to retain<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> an </span></span>investment grade<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rating, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>per a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ny relevant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>publ<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ished <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>definitions of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Standard &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Poor\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and Moody\u2019s. </span>The significant <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>increase in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cash equivalents <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compared to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is due <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the proceeds </span>received from<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal tran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>saction on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 Ap<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ril 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which wa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s partiall<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y offset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> funding of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the special<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> dividend <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on 16 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">May 2022 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and the Quan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tum acquis<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ition.  </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>average <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maturity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>drawn finan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cing was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5.2 yea<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rs (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6.2 years).<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  To allow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>more eff<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ective man<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agement of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isk<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>optimisation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>overall <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of debt, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group </span>policy is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows: a)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>more than<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 20%<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the to<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">tal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gross debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plus <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>undrawn committed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facilities </span>should mature wit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hin 12 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>months from bal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ance sheet <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date, b) the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>core undrawn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>committed bank facility must <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be refinanced <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no later <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than 12 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>months prio<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">r <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>full m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aturity, and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> c) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at le<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ast 50% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>drawn debt </span>should h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ave a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maturity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of more<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> than <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>2.5 years. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after taking <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>account of u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ndrawn </span>committed facil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ities, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compliant w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ith the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>policy. The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a core <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>committed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>revolving c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>redit facil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>i<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ty of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$800 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$100 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million matures </span>in March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2025 and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$700 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>matures in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2026. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This facility <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is unsecured <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and contains one financial covenant, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>multiple <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBITDA, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as defined <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>faci<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">lity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agreement, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>should not </span>be greater <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3.5 t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>imes. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group policy<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> requires <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>managed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>target <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>range <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of 1.0<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2.5 times <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBITDA (including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of IFRS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>16).  </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>had <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$800 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US Private <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Placement Notes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mature between 2023 and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2032. In<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>repaid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the US$95 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US pri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vate debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>floating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate note<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ahead <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of its maturity using <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sh. These <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>notes contain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial co<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">venants <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e multiple <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to EBITDA, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as </span>defined in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purchase <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agreement, <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">should <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>greater <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than 3.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5 times. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>The ratios <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial covenant were:  <span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023  Times 2022  Times Net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt/EBITD<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1  <span class=\"_ _2a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1a5 fc18 ls214 ws266\">0.6 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1.1 </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>This financial covenant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>applies to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>both <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the revolving <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit facility <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and US <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rivate Placement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Notes. 30. R<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isk man<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Liquidity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk manageme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt <span class=\"ff1ac ls1ed ws23f\">continued</span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>monitors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compliance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>against <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>all it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al obligations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group poli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cy to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated stat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ement of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial position <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>so as to operate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>well <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>covenanted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restrictions. In<span class=\"ff1ac ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">both <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rrent and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reporting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>periods, th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>complied <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>covenants <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at all </span>measurement poi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts. (The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s required <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>port <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on covenants <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the interim<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year-end reporting<span class=\"ff1ac ls0 ws0\"> </span>date<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s.) Note that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the multi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ple of net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to EBITDA <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> covenants <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>notes and revolving credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> facility <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a different <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">simplified calculation of net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to EBITDA used <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s </span>a<span class=\"ff1ac\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1ab ls1e1 ws233\">Group KPI<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>KPI i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s more <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>directly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>related to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> statemen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is </span></span>reported in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4. The table <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below analyses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the undiscounted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flow<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">s related <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-derivative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial </span>liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and derivative<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>abilities.  <span class=\"_ _ff\"> </span><span class=\"ff1aa ls217 ws269\">At 31 March 2023 </span>Liquidity analysis<span class=\"fs20c ls0 ws0\"> </span>&lt; 1 year  \u00a3m 1 \u2013 5 years  \u00a3m &gt; 5 years  \u00a3m Borrowings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _18d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1aa fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">(102) <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span>(226) <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">(323) </span></span>Lease liabilities <span class=\"_ _2a5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1aa fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">(14) <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(37) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span></span>(13) </span>Interest o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n borrowings (25) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(66) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">(33) </span></span>Trade and other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payables (365) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 </span>Derivative c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ontracts: \u2212<span class=\"ff1af\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ab ls1f9 ws24b\">receipts </span></span>168 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1af\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ab ls105 ws135\">payments </span></span>(168) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 </span>Commod<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ity derivative<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s (1) <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span> <span class=\"_ _1b9\"> </span>At 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 March 2022 Liquidity analysis<span class=\"fs20c ls0 ws0\"> </span>&lt; 1 year  \u00a3m 1 \u2013 5 years  \u00a3m &gt; 5 years  \u00a3m Borrowings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1f4\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4) <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span>(228) <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span>(382) </span>Lease liabiliti<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>(33)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>(88) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>(24) Interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrowings <span class=\"_ _2a6\"> </span>(21) <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>(71) <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>(44) Trade and other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payables <span class=\"_ _1f6\"> </span>(537) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 Derivative c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ontracts: <span class=\"_ _15d\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> \u2212<span class=\"ff1af\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ab ls1f9 ws24b\">receipts <span class=\"_ _1d6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">16<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1af\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ab ls1fa ws24c\">payments <span class=\"_ _193\"> </span>(160) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1af\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ab ls105 ws135\">deal co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntingent <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>forward re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ceipt <span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span>464 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1af\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ab ls105 ws135\">deal co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntingent <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>forward p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ayment <span class=\"_ _2a7\"> </span>(495) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span>Commodi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ty derivatives <span class=\"_ _180\"> </span>62 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>14 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Cash flows related <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o le<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ase liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discontinued<span class=\"ls30 ws86\"> operatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ns include<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u00a321<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>be paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in less <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>than one <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y<span class=\"ls17f ws279\">ear, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a351 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e </span></span>paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>one <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and five <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>years, and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a38 m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be pa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>id af<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ter more<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>five <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years. Derivative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts include <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forward <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exchange cont<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>racts. Commodit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y pricing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included above represent option<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>futures. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Commodity pri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cing contracts<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> classif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ied within<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Level <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2 an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d Level <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3 of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value measurement for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial assets/(liabilities) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the balance sheet) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liquidity an<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">al<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ysis above <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as they ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settled f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ash. </span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>participated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in cert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ain customer-led<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supply-chain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resulted </span>in<span class=\"ff1ac ls0 ws0\"> </span>an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earlier <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>through <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an inte<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rmediary (u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sually a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> bank) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scount. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Other than<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>working <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital benefit relating<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rrangements of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u00a387 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year en<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ded 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a3199<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> million) and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supply-chain financing cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s, there is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>further impact on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that once the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intermediary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ttled <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the receivable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>further <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">reco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>urse to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>roup in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the event <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span>customer defaults <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payment to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intermediary. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classification <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receivable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t changed </span>as<span class=\"ff1ac ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instigate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>collection ahead <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contractual <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>terms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rangement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>meaning </span></span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business model\u2019s objective <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>continues<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hold<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ing assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>der to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>collect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contractual <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flow<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. </span>The discount <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>incurred is re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corded a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reduction of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">revenue. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>utilisation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supply-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>chain financing arrangements has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>decreased signific<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">antly as the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> majority <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of supply-chain <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>financing </span>utilisation was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>weighted towards the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> discontinued operations. The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offers <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supply-chain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>arrangements to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vendors. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rrangements the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>works <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> intermed<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iary to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supply-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">chain financing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vendors who <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>want to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be paid </span>earlier at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discoun<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t. Under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>suppliers<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> can <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>choose <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an ac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>celerated pay<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment via <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the intermediary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an interest<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cost <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Gr<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">oup\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>edit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rating. Amount<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">s owed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group to </span></span>intermediaries <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are pre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sented in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payables on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>balance sheet <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flows are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presented <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in net </span>cash gen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erated fr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>om operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>activities. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangeme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt resu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Group. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Amounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>owed to the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> interme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>diary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a364 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3nil). Sustainab<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ility The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has linked <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its su<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stainability targets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance indicators <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>committed undrawn </span>facilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>such tha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>margin <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facilities<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rformance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>against <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>specified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>targets achieved as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>evidenced <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relevant<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> Sustainabilit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y Compliance<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Certif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>icate. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arising <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> result </span>of any <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>increase or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reduction in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>marg<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re-invested <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in sustainabil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ity in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>itiatives or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> sustainab<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ility </span>charity or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>organisation supporting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Nations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Sustainable Development <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Goals. Capital risk management The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>objectives in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>managing its capi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ta<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">l are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>safeguard the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>busi<span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">ness as a going <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>concern; </span></span>to<span class=\"ff1ac ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">maintain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ividend policy;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maintain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sufficient f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inancial flex<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ibility <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">to undertake it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s investment plan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s; </span></span>and to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>retain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment-grade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rating wh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ich <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">enables access <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to debt <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>capi<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">tal markets. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>financial p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rofile and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>level of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>risk is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assessed on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>regular ba<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sis i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>light of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the economic conditi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ons, business<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> environment, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p\u2019s business<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> profile <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> risk <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>characteristics of its<span class=\"ff1ac ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">bus<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inesses. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Lyle PLC h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as contra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ctual rela<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tionships wi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th Mo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ody\u2019s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Standard <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Poor\u2019s (S&amp;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>P) f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provision of<span class=\"ff1ac ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ratings. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2023, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rating from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Moody\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was Baa3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(stable outlook) </span>(2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 Baa3)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>S&amp;P <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>BBB (st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able ou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tlook) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 BBB<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>). 30. R<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isk man<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Liquidity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk manageme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt <span class=\"ff1b4 ls1ed ws23f\">continued</span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>Capital risk management The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>regards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its total<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as follows:<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _116\"> </span>At 31 March  <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>Note 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt <span class=\"_ _2aa\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">28 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b1 fc18 ls211 ws263\">238 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">626 </span></span>Equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>attributable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> owner<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _af\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b1 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>189 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b2 fc16 ls210 ws262\">1 619 </span></span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital <span class=\"_ _b5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b2 ls0 ws0\"> </span>1 427 <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b2 fc16 ls215 ws267\">2 245<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>31. R<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>etireme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt ben<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>efit o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bligatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ns For accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purposes, a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>valuation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the defined <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit plans <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is carried out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>annually at 31<span class=\"ff1b4 ls0 ws0\"> </span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using ind<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ependent qualified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>actuaries. Benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>obligations are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">m<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>easured using t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he projected unit </span>credit method <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are discounted <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">using <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the market <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yields on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>high-quality <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corporate bonds <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>denominated </span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>same <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currency as, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and of sim<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ilar durat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion to, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the benef<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it obligations. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measured at their fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the period-end<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> date. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Where a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>holds a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>qualifying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>insurance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>policy, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the policy <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is equivalent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>present <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the related <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit obligat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions. A deficit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>surplus is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on each<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> plan, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">representing the difference <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>present value<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>of<span class=\"ff1b4 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit obligation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the plan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. </span>The costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>defined <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated income<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>include the curren<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t servic<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e cost, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>past <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>service <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deficit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or su<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rplus. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Gains or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> losses on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>curtailments or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settlements<span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the plans <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are recognised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement </span></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the curtail<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settlemen<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">t occurs.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Plan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> administ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ration cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s incur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>red by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>Group are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income<span class=\"ls207 ws259\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement. Interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>net deficit or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>surplus </span>is<span class=\"ff1b4 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls21c ws270\">calcu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lated by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>applying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discount rate <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>that is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls207 ws259\">used in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measuring <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the pres<span class=\"ls21d ws271\">ent <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>value of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit </span></span></span>obligation to the opening defic<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it or surplus. Re-measurements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> deficit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>surplus <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">recognised in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> other <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>comprehensive income. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Re-measurements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>differe<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">nces <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e actual <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>return <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset </span>management exp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>enses) and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d actuarial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gains <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses. Actuar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ial gains and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>represent the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effect<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the actuari<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al assu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mptions m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ade in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measuring <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>present value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit obli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">gation and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>experience <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>differences <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>those assumptions <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and </span>actual outcome<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. A<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ctuarial ga<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ins an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d losses<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ull in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>they <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>occur. For defined <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contribution <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans, contributions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to defin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed contribution <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pension schemes are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated income<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> statement in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>they fall <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due. Plan information The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operates a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>number of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>defined <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit pe<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">nsion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>principally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US. </span>At<span class=\"ff1b4 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">31<span class=\"ff1b4 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1b2 ls1e4 ws236\">March 2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>retirement benefit oblig<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ations are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deficit of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3100 milli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on </span></span></span>(2022<span class=\"ff1b4 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff1b2\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1b4\"> <span class=\"ff1b2 ls1e1 ws233\">deficit</span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1b2 ls1e5 ws237\">of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3107 million). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span></span></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inal salary <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>plans primarily <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>funded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reti<span class=\"ls220 ws274\">rement benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>where plan <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>asset<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>previously </span>held <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>separately <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>those <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>funds <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>that we<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls207 ws259\">re <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>control<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of trustees. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>In the 2020 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial </span>year, the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group supported the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trustees<span class=\"ls21d ws271\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>main UK <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>pension scheme in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completing a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3930 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bulk </span>annuity insurance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>policy \u2018buy-in\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scheme. As <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>main UK <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pension scheme <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were replaced with<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>insurance <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>asset matching <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK sch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eme li<span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls21c ws270\">abilities. In the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>current year, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>actuarial movements </span>in the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>liabilities subject to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018buy-in\u2019 are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>matched <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and oppo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls21c ws270\">site movement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1f2 ws244\">its assets <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>both </span></span>recorded in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>other comprehensive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income. The UK <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>closed to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> new <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entrants <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to futu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accrual. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> UK, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scheme <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>members <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>can elect<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to forego a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>portion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eir future<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> pension <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefits, in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> retu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">rn for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lump su<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>m payment, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a tran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sfer out <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to other </span>arrangements. These <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amounts are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>excluded<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>future benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>projections. </span>The US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans, p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resented below, p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rincipally comprise: \u2212<span class=\"ff1b6\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b2 ls1e4 ws236\">two funded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plan assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are held <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>separately from those <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> funds t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hat are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under </span></span>the control <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>management committee. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>These plans <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are closed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to new<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> entrants <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and to future acc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rual; \u2212<span class=\"ff1b6\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b2 ls1e1 ws233\">a retirement<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plan to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>certain employees whi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ch is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>funded but <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associat<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>do not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>qualify </span></span></span>for recognit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IAS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>19 pl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. As <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the pl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">an is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presented <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>funded. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>related asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s </span>are re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as FVP<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>L a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssets w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ithin <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 18<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>). This<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>refer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>red to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018non-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>qualified deferred<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> compensation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ar<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">rangements\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>note;  </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1b6\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b2 ls1e6 ws238\">a retirement<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mployees wh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ich is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unfunded and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-qualified for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax purposes; </span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1b6\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b2 ls1e5 ws237\">an unfunded retirement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>medical plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>where the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>providing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these benefits<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are reco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gnised in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the </span></span></span></span>period in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>they are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurred.<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provide f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inancial as<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sistance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in meetin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g vario<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>us costs </span>including medical,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> dental <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and prescr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iption drugs. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Em<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">pl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oyees are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to contribute <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he cost <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span>benefits received <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>under the plans. T<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">e liability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>this plan <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>at 31 March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was \u00a338<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> million </span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a340 millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n, which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>excludes the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a316 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>designated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for sale). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid \u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5 million (2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a34 million) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into thi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e year. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Deta<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ils on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumptions applied <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>calculation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the </span>liability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and sensitivity<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> analysis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>thereon <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is note. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>defined contrib<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ution pension <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plan<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in a number of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>countries. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Contributions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payable by </span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans during<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year amoun<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ted to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>\u00a310 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a39 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million). </span>On disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient business, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>retained all <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US defined benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pension schemes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>but certain obligations were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposed of including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>funded non-<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">qualified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compensation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as well </span>as the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unfunded post-retirement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>medical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plan relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to employees <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>who tran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sitioned to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient business (together <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a net deficit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a328 million, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified as held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2022).<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>31. Retiremen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t benefit obligation<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s continued Movement in net defined benefit asset/(liabi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>lity) Analysis of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> net defined <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset/(liability)  <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b8 ls217 ws269\"> <span class=\"_ _12d\"> </span>At 31 March 2023 <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls20f ws261\"> <span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>At 31 March 2022 </span>UK plans*<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> \u00a3m<span class=\"ff1b9\"> </span>US plans  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b9\"> </span>UK plans* \u00a3m US plans  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>obligati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ons: <span class=\"_ _2ab\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b8 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>  </span><span class=\"ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"_ _309\"></span><span class=\"_ _30a\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"_ _309\"></span><span class=\"_ _30a\"></span> <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"_ _309\"></span><span class=\"_ _30a\"></span> <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span></span>Funded <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>plans <span class=\"_ _2ac\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b8 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(621) <span class=\"_ _100\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(433) <span class=\"_ _40\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(1 05<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4) <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff1b9 fc16\"> <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span>(881) <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span>(484) <span class=\"_ _a0\"> </span>(1 365) </span></span></span></span>Unfunded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans (4) <span class=\"_ _24c\"> </span>(84) <span class=\"_ _24c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(88) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1b9 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\"> <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>(4) <span class=\"_ _69\"> </span>(105) <span class=\"_ _9b\"> </span>(109) </span></span>(625) <span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(517) <span class=\"_ _9c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">(1 142) <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff1b9 fc16 ls105 ws135\"> <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span>(885) <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span>(589) <span class=\"_ _a0\"> </span>(1 47<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4) </span></span></span>Fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f plan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts <span class=\"_ _1c4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b8 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">616 <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">4<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>26 <span class=\"_ _100\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">1 042  </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\"> <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span>867 <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span>472 <span class=\"_ _140\"> </span>1 339 </span>(9) <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(91) <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">(100<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff1b9 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\"> <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span>(18) <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span>(117) <span class=\"_ _69\"> </span>(135) </span></span></span>Reclass<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ification to liabilities directly associated with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale \u2013 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>\u2013  <span class=\"ff1b9 fc16 ls1fb ws24d\"> <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>28 <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>8 </span>Net defi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cit <span class=\"_ _228\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls210 ws262\">(9) <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18\">(91) <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">(100<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff1b9 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\"> <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span>(18) <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span>(89) <span class=\"_ _9b\"> </span>(107) </span></span></span>Presen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ted in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statem<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ent of financial position <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as: Retirement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>surplus 5 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">13 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span></span>18  <span class=\"ff1b9 fc16 ls1ff ws251\"> <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>20 <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span>23 </span>Retirement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>deficit (14) <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(104) <span class=\"_ _30\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(118) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1b9 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\"> <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span>(21) <span class=\"_ _69\"> </span>(109) <span class=\"_ _9b\"> </span>(130) </span></span></span>(9) <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(91) <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">(100<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff1b9 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\"> <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span>(18) <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span>(89) <span class=\"_ _9b\"> </span>(107) </span></span></span>Liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>directly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associated with <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the assets held for sale \u2013 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>(28) <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span>(28)  <span class=\"_ _174\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls210 ws262\">(9) <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(91) <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">(100) <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff1b9 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\"> <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span>(18) <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span>(117) <span class=\"_ _69\"> </span>(135) </span></span></span></span>* <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>Includes \u00a34<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> million <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a34<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> million) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to legacy<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1aa wsf7\">unfunded <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>etirement benef<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it plans <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of European <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subsidiaries. </span>Net defin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset/(liability) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reconciliation UK plans<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>  \u00a3m US plans  funded  \u00a3m US plans unfunded* \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Net deficit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 1 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>April 2022 (18) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span></span>(89) <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(107) </span>Incom<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sta<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tement:<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> \u2212<span class=\"ff1bd\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b9 ls1f9 ws24b\">current service co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts <span class=\"_ _2ad\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b8 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1bd\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b9 ls105 ws135\">administratio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts </span></span>(1) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">(2) </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1bd\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b9 ls1fc ws24e\">net interest<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> expense<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> US <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>plans </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(3) <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>(3) </span>Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hensive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>: \u2212<span class=\"ff1bd\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b9 ls1fb ws24d\">actu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>al return lower <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than interest on plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets </span></span>(226) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(63) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(289) </span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1bd\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b9 ls1fc ws24e\">actuarial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain/(loss): </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"ff1bd\"> <span class=\"_ _1c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b9 ls1fa ws24c\">changes i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n financial assumptions </span></span>244 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">51 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">10 <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fe ws250\">305 </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"ff1bd\"> <span class=\"_ _1c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b9 ls215 ws267\">changes in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>demographic assumptions </span></span>13 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(1) <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(4) <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span></span>8 </span>\u2013<span class=\"ff1bd\"> <span class=\"_ _1c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b9 ls1fa ws24c\">experience <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>against assumptions </span></span>(22) <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">5 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>(18) </span>Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>moveme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts: \u2212<span class=\"ff1bd\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b9 ls1f8 ws24a\">employer\u2019s contribution </span></span>2 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">9 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">11 </span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1bd\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b9 ls1fd ws24f\">non-<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>qualif<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ied deferred compens<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ation arrang<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ements </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">2 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">2 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1bd\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b9 ls1f8 ws24a\">currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>differences </span></span>(1) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(6) <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(7) </span></span></span>Net deficit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Marc<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023 (9) <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(7) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>(84) <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">(100) </span></span>* <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>Included within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US unfunded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>retirement medical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plan of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a338 m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a340 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>llion). 31. Retiremen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t benefit obligation<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s continued Analysis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of movemen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bligations UK plans<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>  \u00a3m US plans  funded  \u00a3m US plans unfunded  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _2b0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bf fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(885) <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(472) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span></span>(89) <span class=\"_ _140\"> </span>(1 446) </span>Incom<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sta<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tement:<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bf fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1c3\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c0 ls1f9 ws24b\">current service co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 \u2212<span class=\"ff1c3\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c0 ls1f9 ws24b\">interest costs </span></span>(23) <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>(17) <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(3) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">(43) </span></span>Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hensive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>: \u2212<span class=\"ff1c3\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c0 ls1fc ws24e\">actuarial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain/(loss): <span class=\"_ _2af\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bf fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"ff1c3\"> <span class=\"_ _1c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c0 ls1fa ws24c\">changes i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n financial assumptions </span></span>244 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">51 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">10 <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fe ws250\">305 </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"ff1c3\"> <span class=\"_ _1c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c0 ls105 ws135\">chan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ges i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mograph<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ic a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssumptions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>13 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(1) <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(4) <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span></span>8 </span>\u2013<span class=\"ff1c3\"> <span class=\"_ _1c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c0 ls1fa ws24c\">experience <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>against assumptions </span></span>(22) <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">5 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>(18) </span>Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>moveme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts: \u2212<span class=\"ff1c3\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c0 ls1f9 ws24b\">benefits paid <span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bf fc18 ls214 ws266\">49 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">31 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">9 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">89 </span></span></span></span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1c3\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c0 ls1fa ws24c\">non-qualified deferred compensation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangements </span></span>\u2013 2 \u2013 2 \u2212<span class=\"ff1c3\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c0 ls1f8 ws24a\">currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>differences </span></span>(1) <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">(32) <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(6) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(39) </span></span></span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 (625) <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(433) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(84) <span class=\"_ _9b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">(1 142) </span></span></span>Analysis of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> movement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in plan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> assets UK plans<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>  \u00a3m US plans  funded  \u00a3m US plans unfunded  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _d9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bf fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">867 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">472 <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 339 </span></span></span></span>Incom<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sta<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tement:<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2b1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bf fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _ee\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span> </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1c3\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c0 ls105 ws135\">administratio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts </span></span>(1) <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">(2) </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1c3\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c0 ls210 ws262\">interest gai<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ns </span></span>23 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>17 <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span></span>40 Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hensive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>: \u2212<span class=\"ff1c3\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c0 ls1fb ws24d\">actu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>al return lower <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than interest on plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bf fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">(226) <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(63) <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(289) </span></span></span></span></span></span>Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>moveme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts: \u2212<span class=\"ff1c3\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c0 ls1f8 ws24a\">employer\u2019s contribution <span class=\"_ _248\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bf fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">2 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span></span>2 </span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1c3\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c0 ls1f9 ws24b\">benefits paid </span></span>(49) <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(31) <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(80) </span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1c3\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c0 ls1f8 ws24a\">currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>differences </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">32 <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">32 </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 616 <span class=\"_ _44\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">4<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>26 <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">1 042 </span></span></span>Significant assumpti<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ons  For accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purposes, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>obligation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">each <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plan is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">assumptions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the </span></span>Group<span class=\"ff1c5 ls0 ws0\"> </span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the advice <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of independe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt actuaries. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>For the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>UK defined benefit pension <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these \u2018best estimate\u2019<span class=\"ff1c5 ls0 ws0\"> </span>IAS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>19 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumptions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fferent<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the more <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prudent assumptions used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for funding valuation </span>purposes. For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US defined benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pension pl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an, th<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>funding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>valuation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumptions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dentical to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>IAS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>19 assu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mptions. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _123\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bf ls217 ws269\">At 31 March 2023  </span><span class=\"ls20f ws261\"> <span class=\"_ _146\"> </span>At 31 March 2022 </span>Principal assumptions<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>UK <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>US <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c0 ls20e ws260\"> <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span>UK <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span>US </span>Inflation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate <span class=\"_ _125\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bf fc18 ls215 ws267\">2.8%/3.3% <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">2.5%  </span></span><span class=\"ls212 ws264\"> <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.2%/3.8%<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>2.5%<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Expected rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>salary increases <span class=\"_ _24a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bf fc18 ls1fb ws24d\">n/a <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span>n/a  </span><span class=\"ls212 ws264\"> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span>n/a <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>2.5% </span>Expected rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pension increases: \u2212<span class=\"ff1c3\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c0 ls1f9 ws24b\">deferred pensions </span></span>2.8% <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">n/a  <span class=\"ff1c0 fc16 ls210 ws262\"> <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span>3.2% <span class=\"_ _15e\"> </span>n/a </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1c3\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c0 ls1fe ws250\">pens<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ions in payment </span></span>3.2% <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">n/a  <span class=\"ff1c0 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\"> <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>3.6% <span class=\"_ _15e\"> </span>n/a </span></span>Discount r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ate 4.8% <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span>4.6%  <span class=\"ff1c0 fc16 ls1fd ws24f\"> <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span>2.7% <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>3.4% </span>Average life <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expectancy \u2212<span class=\"ff1c3\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c0 ls1f7 ws249\">male age<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d 65 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>now/in 20 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>years </span></span>20.9/22.5  years 20.6/23.4  years <span class=\"_ _4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c0 fc16 ls0 ws0\"> </span>21.3/22.9  years 20.5/23.3  years \u2212<span class=\"ff1c3\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c0 ls1f7 ws249\">female <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aged 6<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5 no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>w/in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>20 ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ars  </span></span>23.6/25<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.2  years 22.6/25.3  years <span class=\"_ _4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c0 fc16 ls0 ws0\"> </span>23.8/25.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5  years 22.5/25.2  years Principal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumptions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in calc<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ul<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US medi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cal benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>obli<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">gation are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> medical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inflation </span></span>and<span class=\"ff1c5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discount rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>applied to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payments. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ha<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">s as<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sumed medical<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>inflation at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6.0% per annum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>6.<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>5%), grading <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>down to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by 2024, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a discount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4.6% (2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3.4%).  Significant assumpti<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ons  At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the sensit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ivity of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net surplus/(deficit) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> principal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>assumptions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(assumin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>case <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumption<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> unchan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ged):  <span class=\"_ _131\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bf ls20f ws261\">Increase/(decrease) in obligation </span>Change in assumptions +/- Impact of  increase in  assumption \u00a3m  Impact of  decrease in  assumption  \u00a3m Inflation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _198\"> </span>5<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0 bp <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bf fc18 ls210 ws262\">6 <span class=\"_ _18c\"> </span>(38) </span>Life ex<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pectancy <span class=\"_ _2a6\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bf fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">51 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>(51) </span>Discount rate <span class=\"_ _2b3\"> </span>50 bp (54) <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">59 </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Inflation rate se<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsitivity covers <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inflation assumption, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected rate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>salary increas<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es assumption <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and expec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ted rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of<span class=\"ls17f ws279\"> pen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sions <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in </span>payment increases <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>assumption. 31. Retiremen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t benefit obligation<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s continued Analysis of plan asset<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s  <span class=\"_ _268\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c7 ls20d ws25f\">Year ended 31 March 2023 <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c8\"> <span class=\"_ _4a\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2022 </span></span>UK  \u00a3m US  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c8\"> </span>UK \u00a3m US  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Quoted<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Equities <span class=\"_ _d0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c7 fc18 ls215 ws267\">3 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>3  </span> <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>3 Corporate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bonds 2 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span></span>2  <span class=\"ff1c8 fc16\"> <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>2 </span>Investment funds 5 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span></span>5  <span class=\"ff1c8 fc16 ls213 ws265\"> <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>5 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>5 </span>Liability Dri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ven Investment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s (LDI) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fixed in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>come \u2013 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">422 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>422  <span class=\"ff1c8 fc16 ls213 ws265\"> <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>468 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>468 </span></span>Cash 7 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span></span>7  <span class=\"ff1c8 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>7 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span>7 </span>Unquoted Insurance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>policies 599 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">4 <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">603  </span><span class=\"ff1c8 fc16\"> <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>850 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>854 </span></span>616 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">426 <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>042  <span class=\"ff1c8 fc16 ls1f7 ws249\"> <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>867 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>472 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>1 339 </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Quoted assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain poole<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d funds <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the underly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>quoted. The fair <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>insurance policies <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deemed to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>be<span class=\"ls21f ws273\"> equivalent to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>present value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the related <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>nefit </span>obligation. The <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Gr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>oup <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an additional <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>\u00a35 million (202<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2 \u2013 \u00a34 milli<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on)<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the US unf<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>und<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed re<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tire<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t medical plans <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and \u00a34 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a34 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million) into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unfunded pension <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>meet the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost of providing benefits<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year. Maturit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>y profile  At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the weighted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>average duration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pa<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">yments expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the </span></span>plans are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows: UK plans<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>  \u00a3m US plans  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Weigh<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ted average duration<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(yea<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rs) <span class=\"_ _25d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c7 fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">10.9 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">9.2 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span></span>10.1 </span>Benefit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>payments e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xpected: <span class=\"_ _2b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c7 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1cb\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c8 ls105 ws135\">within 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2 mo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nths </span></span>41 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">50 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">91 </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1cb\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c8 ls1fb ws24d\">betw<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>een 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to 5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years </span></span>171 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">191 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">362<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1cb\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c8 ls210 ws262\">between 6 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>10 ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ars </span></span>215 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>16 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ls105 ws135\">431 </span>Funding of the plans As required <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>local regulations, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>actuarial valuations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pension p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lans are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> carried <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each yea<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r and those of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the UK<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> pension <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are carr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ied out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at leas<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">t every <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>three <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>main UK <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scheme triennial </span>valuation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2019 was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>concluded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>during t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2020 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>given that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the liabilities were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>secured through the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purchase of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a bulk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>annuity insurance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>policy, both <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>core <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contributions to<span class=\"ff1c9 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scheme and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supplementary contributions to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>secured funding account <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has ceased. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continues to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fund ongoing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>administration costs of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the main <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK scheme, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for this financial year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and \u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contributions for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>schem<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>plans<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o contributions were <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>paid to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the funded <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>plans, \u00a34 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the unfunded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls222 ws276\">pension plan <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>wit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a35 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid </span>for<span class=\"ff1c9 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls22b ws27e\">health <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans.  </span>During the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year ending <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2024 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expects <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to contribute <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>approxim<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ately \u00a38 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> its </span>defined benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pension plans <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> pay <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>approximately <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a34 million in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> relation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to re<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">tiremen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t medical<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> benefits,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>principally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Where a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>surplus, the su<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rplus recogn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ised is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>limited <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e present <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of any <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>amounts that the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Group expects <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recover by<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> way <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>refunds <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">or <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a reduction in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> future<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> contributions.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Risk mitigation<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Risk<span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>Action taken<span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>Investment and l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ongevity risks   The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and lo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ngevity risks <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ain UK <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cheme <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>en <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fully insured <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>through t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he purchase of a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>qualifying<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bulk annuity insurance policy during <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2020, whilst the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>remaining assets of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>funded defined <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit plans in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar<span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>predominantly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fixed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>security <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>type </span>investm<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ents, as a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>de-risk<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ing initiative<span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">s through the sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of equitie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>some investment </span>funds. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>At <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 202<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3, \u00a36<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>03 mi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>llion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3854 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>obligati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on wa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s ful<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ly m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atched <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by qualifyi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsuranc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e po<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>licies <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>that also<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> miti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>longe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>invest<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risks.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  Interest <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>rate risk   The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bulk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>annuity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>insurance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>policy <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has nulli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fied the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> inte<span class=\"ls1fd ws24f\">rest rate risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the main UK <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scheme<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>. For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the US </span>funded plans, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>eeks <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to en<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sure that, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as far <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as practi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cable, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>portfolios <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are invested in securities<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with maturit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ies and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in currencies<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that match the expected future benefit payments<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as they fall<span class=\"ff1c9 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1c8 ls215 ws267\">due. </span></span>Inflation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _d5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1c8 ls1fd ws24f\"> <span class=\"_ _4\"> </span>Inf<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>lation risk for the main UK <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scheme has also been nullified<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bulk annuit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>y policy. The deferred </span>pensions<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and pensions in payment in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>funded plans do <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not attract inflation increas<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es. Some <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inflatio<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>n risk exi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n relatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employee <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>members\u2019 <span class=\"ls105 ws135\">be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nefits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mitigat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed by<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ho<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>index-li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nked </span>governmen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t bo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nds <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corporate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bond<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>32. Share-based payments All of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the aw<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ards gran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ted under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>existing plans<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>classified as equ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ity-settled awa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rds. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group recognises compensation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ba<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">sed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>awar<span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ds me<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asured at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>grant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date </span></span>using the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Black-Scholes option pricing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>model. Fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not subsequently <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re-measured unless relevant condit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions attach<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>award <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are modif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ied. Fair value reflect<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s any market <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance conditions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and all <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-vesting conditions. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Adjustments are made to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the compensation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>reflect actual <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected forf<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eitures du<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>failure to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>satisfy </span></span>service conditions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or non-market performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>conditions. The resulting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compensation expense <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> income st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atement on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>straight-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>line basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vesting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period an<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">d <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a cor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>responding credit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>is recognis<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in equity. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the event <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the </span></span>cancellation of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>award <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the compe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsation expe<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">nse <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that would <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over the </span>remainder of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>esting period <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> recognised <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>immediately in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">nsolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement.  </span></span>The Company<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> operates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share-based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incentive ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rangement<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">s for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xecutive directors, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>senior executive<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s </span>and othe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r eligible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employees <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which aw<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ards an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d options <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>granted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Company\u2019s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ordinary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> shares. A<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ll of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which aw<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and options <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outstanding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>during <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and 2022 financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classi<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">fied <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as equity-settled. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>During the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compensation e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xpense recognise<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> in p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rofit or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>respect of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>share-based </span>incentives wa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s \u00a320 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a312 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million). Oth<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er than<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Sharesave Plan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, all <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>option a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wards have <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a nil exercise p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rice. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arran<span class=\"ls1f2 ws244\">gements exis<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ted during the period: </span>32. Share-based payments continued  Performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Share Plan The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>principal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ongoing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share-based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incentive arr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>angement is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Performance Sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are Plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(PSP). Participation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e PSP <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restricted to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xecut<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ive d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irectors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and other <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>senior executives. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Awards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made </span>under the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>PSP normally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vest provided<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the participant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>remains <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s employment <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>until the end of </span>the performance<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> period <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and are subje<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ct to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">e satisfaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>conditions.  </span>The conditions <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>applicable to PSP<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> awards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2021 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>relate to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>achievement <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>organic </span></span>revenue growth, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group adjuste<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d return<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employed (ROCE<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>), relative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Total Sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>areholder Return<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and Purpo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Sustainability metrics <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period. U<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>30% of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> each <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>award <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vests dependent on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compound organic revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>growth over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period. Up <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to 2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5% of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each award </span>vests dependent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s adj<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>usted ROCE <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from cont<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">inuing operations reaching <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>specified levels <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at the </span>end of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period. Up <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>25% of e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ach aw<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ard vest<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Total Sha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reholder Return <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>period ran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ked against <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s industry<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> peers. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Th<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>final 20% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vests based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>achievement of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Purpose </span>and Sustain<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ability aims <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year 2024 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outcomes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compared to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> stated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>goals. The conditions <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>applicable to PSP<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> awards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in prior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relate to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>achievement of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the Group adjusted RO<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>CE, v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>olume growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Beverage<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earnings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>per sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are gr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>owth. Up<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>40% of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> each award <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vests <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dependent on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Gr<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">oup\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ROCE fro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>m total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reaching <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>specified level<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s </span>at the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>end of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the performance period. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Up to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>20% of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each award <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vests de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pendent on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the compound annual growth in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>B<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>everage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solutions volume <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>riod, with the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>remaining 40% from compound annual growth <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted earnings per <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share, over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period. The performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period runs for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>three financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">commencing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>award </span>is granted.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Group Bon<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>us Plan \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lement  Bonuses e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arned u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nder the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Bonus Plan <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(GBP) are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>normally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cash<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> up <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to 100% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ba<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se salary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>participatin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g executive<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. Any <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>excess above 100<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>% of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>base <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>salary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is paid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>orm o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f deferred <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>shares that are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>released <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after two <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subject to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the exec<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">utive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>remaining <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employment. During <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>vesting period,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> payments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in lieu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividends are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>deferred shares, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and are pai<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>release of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Sharesav<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e Plan  Options are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> granted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from time<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ti<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">me <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Company\u2019s Sharesave <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Plan, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pen to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>all <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employees </span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK. It <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offers <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eligible employees <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the option <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to bu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">y sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ares in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> period <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of three <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>five </span>years funded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>proceeds of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">a savings contract to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which they <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contribute on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a monthly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis. </span>The exercise<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflects a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discount<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>market value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of up <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to 20%<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. </span>Restricted Shar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Awards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The Company<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a Restr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>icted Share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Award <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(RSA<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">) to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a number <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of eligible<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> employees. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Awards mad<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e </span></span>normally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vest provided <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>participant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>remains in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employment du<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ring the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period and other <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>conditions, specific <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>individual <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>awards, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>met.  Further in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>formation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to specif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ic awards<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>executive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>directors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>set <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Directors\u2019 Remuneration Report on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pages 106 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to 129. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Movement<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> year  Movements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> awards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outstandi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng during <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year were<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows:  <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ce ls20d ws25f\">Year ended 31 March 2023 <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff1cf\"> <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2022 </span></span>Awards (number) Weighted average exercise price  (pence) <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff1cf ls0 ws0\"> </span>Awards (number) Weighted average exercise price  (pence) Outstanding<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _17d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ce fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">10 407 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>889 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fd ws24f\">12p  <span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls1fc ws24e\"> <span class=\"_ _d4\"> </span>9 793 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>339 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>14p </span></span></span>Granted <span class=\"_ _c9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ce fc18 ls105 ws135\">3 457 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>036 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">16p  <span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls215 ws267\"> <span class=\"_ _9\"> </span>4 704 587 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>11p </span></span></span>Exercised (1 353 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>110) <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">15p  <span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls1fc ws24e\"> <span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span>(1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>926 800)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>22p </span></span>Lapsed (2 9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>37 7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>83) <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fd ws24f\">4p  <span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls1fc ws24e\"> <span class=\"_ _9\"> </span>(2 163 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>237) <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>8p </span></span>Outstanding<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 9 574 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>032 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>16p  <span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _c\"> </span>10 407 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>889 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>12p </span>Exercisable at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _249\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ce fc18 ls210 ws262\">71 415 <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ls212 ws264\">243p <span class=\"_ _4\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\"> <span class=\"_ _13e\"> </span>108 054 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>37p </span>The weighted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>average <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>market <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>price of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on whi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ch award<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s were exercised during <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year wa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s 777p <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>784p). Awards granted in the year  During the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year, PSP <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>awards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were g<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ranted over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3,227<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>836 shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3,6<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">00,659 share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s), RSAs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were </span></span>granted over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>128,072 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 932,309 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares). Sh<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ares <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>issued under the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">Bonus Plan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year </span></span>were 6,167<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>77,640 sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ares) and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Sharesave <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">options were granted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>94,961 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares (2022 \u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>93,979 shares). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The compensat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion expe<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">nse re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cognised in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>relation to the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e awards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ased on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value </span></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>awards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>heir respecti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve gr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant dates.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  The weighted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>average fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>values of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>awards gr<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">anted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>during <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the principal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumptions </span></span>made in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measuring <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>those fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>values <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s follows:  <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ce ls20d ws25f\">Year ended 31 March 2023 <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff1cf\"> <span class=\"_ _ad\"> </span>Year ended 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 March 2022 </span></span> <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ce ls219 ws26d\">PSP <span class=\"_ _3a\"> </span>Shar<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>esave <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span></span> <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>PSP <span class=\"_ _11e\"> </span>Sharesave Fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> gra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt da<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>te <span class=\"_ _1b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ce fc18\">694p <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">211p  </span></span><span class=\"ls105 ws135\"> <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span>608p <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span>141p </span>Exercise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>price <span class=\"_ _2b6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ce fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">571p  </span></span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\"> <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>542p </span>Principal assumptions: Share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>grant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date 805p <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fd ws24f\">730<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>p  <span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls213 ws265\"> <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span>738p <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>649p </span></span>Expected life<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>awards 3 year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s 3.3/5.3 years  <span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"> <span class=\"_ _120\"> </span>3 years </span>3.3/5.3  years Risk-free interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate 1.85%  <span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">3.22%/3.16%  <span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls1f7 ws249\"> <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>n/a <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span>0.39%/0.7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8% </span></span>Dividend yi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eld on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares 2.26% <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span><span class=\"ls212 ws264\">2.49%  <span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls1ff ws251\"> <span class=\"_ _69\"> </span>2.08% <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span>2.39% </span></span>Volatility <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mpany\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares 25% <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>25%  <span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls1fd ws24f\"> <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>n/a <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>25% </span>There were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6,167 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares issued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group Bo<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">nu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s Plan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> during <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>77,640 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares). </span>The<span class=\"ff1d1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">RSAs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were gr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>anted, with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>related con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ditions and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>life of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>award, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>specific to </span>each individual<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> grant. 32. Share-based payments continued  Awards granted in the year continued The fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>awards was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>me<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">asured using <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Black-Scholes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>option <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">pricing methodology, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>taking <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into </span></span>account factors<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as exe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rcise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restri<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ctions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and behavioural <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>considerations. </span>Expected volatilit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y was based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e historical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>volatility of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>market price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Compan<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">y\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over </span>the expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>life <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>awards.  Awards outstand<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ing at the end of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year The range <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of exercise<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> prices <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>weighted <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">aver<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>age remainin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g contractu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al life <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the award<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s </span>outstanding at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>end of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows: </span> <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d3 ls217 ws269\">At 31 March 2023 <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls20f ws261\"> <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>At 31 March 2022 </span>Exercise price<span class=\"ff1d4 ls0 ws0\"> </span>Awards (number) Weighted  average contractual life  (months) <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d4 ls0 ws0\"> </span>Awards (number) Weighted average contractual life  (months) Nil <span class=\"_ _28e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d3 fc18 ls210 ws262\">9 299 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>770 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">26.6  </span><span class=\"ff1d4 fc16\"> <span class=\"_ _9\"> </span>10 171 846 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>36.7 </span></span>400p to 799p <span class=\"_ _226\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d3 fc18 ls212 ws264\">274 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>262 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>33.9  <span class=\"ff1d4 fc16 ls210 ws262\"> <span class=\"_ _40\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>36 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>043 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>33.4 </span></span>Total 9 574 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>032 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ff ws251\">26.8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  <span class=\"ff1d4 fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"> <span class=\"_ _d\"> </span>10 407 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>889 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>36.7 </span></span>IFRS 2 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>permits net<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> settled <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share-based payments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be tr<span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">eated as equity-settled <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">full, if <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain cr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iteria </span></span>are<span class=\"ff1d5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">met,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rather <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax element <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>being cash-settled. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xpects to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pay to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> tax </span>authorities to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the employees\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax obl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>igations in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">spect of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settled awards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the next <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial </span>year i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>materially <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>different <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e amounts<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and prio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>23. </span>33. P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rovisions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contingent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ities A provision <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> liability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of uncerta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in timing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or amount<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is recognised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> when: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls203 ws255\">1) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>present<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>obligation (legal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>constructive<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>) as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sult of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a past ev<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ent; 2) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is more <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>likely <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not that <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a payment w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ill be required <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settle the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>obligation; and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">3) the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount can <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reliably estimated. </span>Where a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payment is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>robable, or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the obligation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cannot <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be measured <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sufficient </span>certainty, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a contingent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sclosed. Contingent<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> liabilitie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> also<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> disclose<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> if <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a po<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssible obligation </span></span>arises f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom past <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>events, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>but its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>existence <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>will be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> confirmed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only by <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the occurrence or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-occurrence of </span>uncertain future <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>events. Provisions Insurance provisions  \u00a3m Restructuring  and closure provisions  \u00a3m Environmental health &amp; safety provision  \u00a3m Litigation  and other provisions  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2021 <span class=\"_ _1b0\"> </span>7 <span class=\"_ _f3\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>25 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>35 Provided in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _102\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span>13 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>17 Released <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _134\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _f3\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _131\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>(8) <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>(9) Utilised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2b7\"> </span>(6) <span class=\"_ _81\"> </span>(2) <span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>(13) <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>(21) Currency tra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nslation di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fferences <span class=\"_ _150\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>1 At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>arch <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _1a2\"> </span>5 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>18 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>23 Prov<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ided in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _134\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d3 fc18 ls213 ws265\">17 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">8 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">25 </span></span></span></span>Released <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _299\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d3 fc18\">(9) <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(13) <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">(22) </span></span></span></span>Utilised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year (6) <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(3) <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span></span></span>(9) Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences \u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>1 </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 7 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">11 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>18 </span></span> <span class=\"_ _116\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Prov<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>isions are expected to be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>util<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ised as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follo<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ws: <span class=\"_ _1fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d3 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d4 fc16\"> </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1d7\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d4 ls1f7 ws249\">within one<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar <span class=\"_ _2b8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d3 fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">13 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">11 </span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1d7\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d4 ls1f8 ws24a\">after more <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ne year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>but <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>before five <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years </span></span>5 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d4 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">12 </span>Total 18 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d4 fc16 ls214 ws266\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 </span>Insurance provisions include <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mounts provided <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">Group\u2019s c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aptive in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>surance su<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">bsidiary in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> respect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span></span>the expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>level of<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>insuran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ce claims.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  </span>The difference <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying valu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the discounted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>present value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>material <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in eith<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er year. </span>The amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ming of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settlement in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>respect of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provisions are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and dependent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on various factors that are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not always <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within management\u2019s control. Contingent<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> liabilities  The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subject to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>claims and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>litigation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>generally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arising <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ary course <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>usiness. Provision is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when liabilit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ies are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> considered <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>like<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to arise<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the expected<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>quantum of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the exposure<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>is estimable. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The risk <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">relation t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aims and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>litigation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>moni<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">tored <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n ongoing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provisions </span></span>amended accordi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ngly.  It is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hat claim<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>litigation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>existing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>will <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>material<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> adverse <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the Group\u2019s f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inancial position.<span class=\"ff1d8 ls0 ws0\"> </span>34. Commitments Total commitments for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the purchase <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of tangible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and intangible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-current assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are \u00a332 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (2022<span class=\"ff1db ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff1da\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1db\"> <span class=\"ff1da ls1e4 ws236\">\u00a351 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span></span></span>In addition,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group has <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>various lease con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tracts that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not yet<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> commenced <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023. The<span class=\"ff1db ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">future <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease payments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these <span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">non-cancellable l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar<span class=\"ls207 ws259\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 million <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>within one year, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> </span></span></span>\u00a33 million <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>within<span class=\"ff1db ls0 ws0\"> </span>five years <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3nil thereafter. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> Commitments in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>respect of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> retireme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt bene<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">fit obligations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are detailed <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in Note 31. </span>35. Acquisitions  Business<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> combina<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tions A business co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mbination is a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transaction or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other event <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>obtains control <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over a business. Business combinations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are accounted for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the acquisition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>method, the key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>elements of which are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Identifiable asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilitie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the acqui<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>red business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>generally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measured at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> their <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value at <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the acquisition d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ate. Retirement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>obligations and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">def<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erred tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measured in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>accordance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he Group\u2019<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s accou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nting policie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s.  Consideration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>represents <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">values <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquisition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets given,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurred or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments issued by the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Group in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exchange for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>control over </span>the acquired<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> business. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Acquisition-<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">related <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>costs are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>charged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> consolidated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>income statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in </span>the period <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>they are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>incurred.  Any non-controlling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the acquired <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business is measured <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>either at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the non-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>controlling interes<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t\u2019s proportionate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> iden<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">tifi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilitie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Goodwill arising <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>combination <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>represen<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the excess <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the su<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">m <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> consideration </span></span>transferred, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mount of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-controlling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the acquired<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> busin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ess and,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a busin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ess combination is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>achieved <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in stage<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s, th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquisition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s previously <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held </span>equity interest, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>identifiable <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ass<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ets and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquired <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e </span>acquisition d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ate. Any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re-measurement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">gain or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>previously he<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ld equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is recognised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>in<span class=\"ff1db ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atement.<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> Any <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>shortfall, or negative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>good<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">will, is <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>recognised immediately </span></span></span>as<span class=\"ff1db ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff1da\">a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1db\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1da ls1e1 ws233\">gain in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsolidated incom<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e statement. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span></span></span>Changes in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ownership <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a subsid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iary th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at do<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trol are accounted for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within equity. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Any gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>upon <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of control <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated </span>income statement. In the 2023 financial year:<span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> </span>Nutriati acquisition<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> On 29 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group completed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the acqu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isitio<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">n of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Nutriati, an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ingredient technology <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business </span>developing and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>producing chickpea <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>protein and flou<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">r, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expanding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its capability<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offer customers </span>sustainable, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant-based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>solutions. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>This transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>structured <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n asset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purchase <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and is bein<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g accounted f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or as <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>combination. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Total con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ideration w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as \u00a310 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>including \u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span>deferred consideration and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of non-cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cons<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ideration. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Included within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>identifiable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets </span>acquired a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re inventories <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a33 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million and int<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>angible a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ssets of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6 million. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million, which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is </span>not<span class=\"ff1db ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">deductible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax purposes,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been recorded<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquisition. </span>Quantum acqui<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sition On 9 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>June 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completed the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquisition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>100% of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of Quantum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Hi-Tech (Guangdong) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Biolog<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ical Co.,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Ltd <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Quantu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>m), a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leadin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">g prebiotic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dietary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fibre business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>China from </span>ChemPartner <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Pharmatech <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co., Ltd<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (Ch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>emPartner) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">tal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consideration of US$238<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (\u00a3188 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million). </span></span>The acquisition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Quantum, which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>en<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">gages in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>research, de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>velopment,<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> production<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fructo-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>oligosaccharides and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>galacto-oligosaccharides, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>signif<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">icantly strengthens <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">&amp; Lyle\u2019s p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>osition as a </span></span>leading<span class=\"ff1db ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">global <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>player <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dietary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fibres, b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ringing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a high-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>quality portf<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>olio of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> speciality <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fibres,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> stron<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g resear<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ch </span>and development <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>capabilities and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pr<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">oprietary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manufacturing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>processes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">and te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>chnologies. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquisition </span></span>also e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xpands Tat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to prov<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ide added-fibre <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>solutions for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customers <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>across <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a ran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge of categories includi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng dairy, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>beverages, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bakery and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nutriti<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">on (including infant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nutrition), and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to meet <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>growing </span>consumer interest in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gut <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>health. It <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">al<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>so signif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>icantly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expands T<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presence <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Chin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Asia, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and </span>extends its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to create<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>across <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and drink <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>utilising <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leading speci<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ality ingredient portfolio. Details of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cquisition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are pr<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ovided <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>tables below: </span>Goodwill<span class=\"ff1da\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consideration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2a8\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d9 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">188 </span></span>Less: fair value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net assets acquired <span class=\"_ _2bb\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d9 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(93) </span></span>Goodwill <span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1da ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _15e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d9 fc18\"> </span></span>95 Cash flows<span class=\"ff1da\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consideration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2a8\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d9 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">188 </span></span>Less: net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash acquired <span class=\"_ _222\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d9 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(4) </span></span>Acquisition of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquired <span class=\"_ _1e4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1da ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _15e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d9 fc18\"> </span></span>184<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span> 35. Acquisitions continued<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Fair value of net ass<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ets acquired<span class=\"ff1dd ls0 ws0\"> </span>Book  value on acquisition  \u00a3m Fair value adjustment  \u00a3m Total fair value  \u00a3m Intangible assets (customer relationships, technology/k<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>now-how) <span class=\"_ _2bc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1dc fc18\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">90 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span>90 </span></span>Property,<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant and equipment <span class=\"_ _27e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1dc fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">12 <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">7 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">19 </span></span></span>Inventories 4 <span class=\"_ _265\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>5 </span>Trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>her rece<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ivables 5 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span></span>5 Cash and cash equivalen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ts 4 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>4 Trade and other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payables (6) <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span>(6) Deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax lia<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bilities \u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(24) <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span>(24) </span>Net assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquisition 19 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">7<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">93 </span></span>The gross <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>amount of trade <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>receivables is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>materially <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the same <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as the fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trade <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>receivables and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it is expected<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>full contractual<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> amoun<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts can <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">llected. The goo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dwill, which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is not <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>deductible for tax </span>purposes, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>primarily rep<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resents the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">premium <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> acquire <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>establ<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ished <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leading <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and </span></span>sustainable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>market <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Chin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the po<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tential <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">to expand<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> beyond. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>It <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also rep<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resents the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>future valu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e </span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>being <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its technology<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and products, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>highly complementary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the </span>Group\u2019s existing fibres <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>portfolio, to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offer an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>enhanc<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ed r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ange of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fibre <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xisting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customers. </span>The acquired business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contributed revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a332 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an oper<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">\u00a38 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period </span></span>from acquisition o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n 9 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>June 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>until 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(e<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">xcluding the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortisation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquired <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangibles </span>recognised from <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the acquisition). H<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ad the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>en acquired <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>beginning of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the 2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>023 financial </span>year, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it would <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contributed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a33<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9 million <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and an operati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a314 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year ended 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023. In the 2022 financial year: There were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no ac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>quisitions in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the 2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>022 financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 36. Related party <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disclosure Identit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>y of related parties<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has related party <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relationships with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its joint<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ventures, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s pension <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>schemes and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with key<span class=\"ff1de ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">management, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>being <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its Directors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and executi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve offi<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">cers. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Key m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>anagement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compensation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is disclo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed </span></span>in Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9. There <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other related <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>party transactions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>management.  As a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>controlling stake <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient business, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle now <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>holds a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>49.7% interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Primient, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effective f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom 1 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>April 2022. Prim<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt compr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ises of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>former <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Products </span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in North<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> America <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Latin <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>America <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>former <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interests <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Almidon<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es Mexican<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>os S.A<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> de C.V (\u2018Al<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mex\u2019) and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Covation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Biomaterials LLC, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>formerly <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">\u2018Bio-PDO\u2019 (\u2018Covation\u2019) joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures. There <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were no </span>other mate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changes in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> related <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>parties <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>natu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>related <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>party tran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sactions durin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and<span class=\"ff1de ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1dd ls1e8 ws23a\">no </span></span>material related party transactions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>containing unusual commercial te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rms in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the current o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r prior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year. Related party transactions with joint ventur<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es and outstanding balances<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2023  \u00a3m Almex  and Covation 2022  \u00a3m Sales of goods and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>services to joint ventures and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other income <span class=\"_ _2bd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1dc fc18\">47 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">14<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>7 </span>Purcha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>goods <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>servic<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vent<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ures <span class=\"_ _1ab\"> </span><span class=\"ff1dc fc18 ls213 ws265\">302 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Receivables <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from joint <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ventures 16 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ff1dd fc16\">13 </span>Payab<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>les due to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>join<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t ventures 18 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1dd fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Transactions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entered in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">by the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company, T<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>PLC, with <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>subsidiaries and betwee<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n subsidiaries<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>as<span class=\"ff1de ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">well <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the resu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ltant balances<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receivables and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> payables <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are eli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>minated on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re not </span>required to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isclosed. Sales of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> goods <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and services <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Pr<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">imient joint v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>enture are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>considered in scope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5 and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to </span>the<span class=\"ff1de ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>commitment under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the long-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agreements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in operatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the completion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the </span>Transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>duce indu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>strial st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arches f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or Pri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>m<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ient under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a tolling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arra<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ngement whereby <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient </span></span>retains con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trol of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net ra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>w materi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>all ti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mes. The <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group earns <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a manu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facturing ma<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rgin f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or this production when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the service<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provided. All <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associat<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ed income<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earned in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>North America. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Group </span>considers <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it appropriate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exclude t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>his amoun<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t from<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and recor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">come <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit </span></span>on<span class=\"ff1de ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>his in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>come is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>generated w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ith a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>related part<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y, is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>part of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>normal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>revenue </span>generating a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ctivities (wh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ere revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> control <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>goods is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transferred), <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only arises </span>because of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the rel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ationship that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supplie<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">r of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group, and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is ou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tside the </span>Group\u2019s co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re focu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>speciality<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and beverage<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> solutions. </span>37. Ev<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ents af<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ter the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>balance shee<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t date In April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>repaid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a U<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>S$95 million<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>private <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt floating<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>note ahead <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aturity using<span class=\"ff1de ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">cash. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>There are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no othe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r post <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>balance she<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>et events <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>requ<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">iring disclosure<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resp<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ect of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year ended </span></span>31<span class=\"ff1de ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1de ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff1dd ls1e4 ws236\">2023. </span></span></span>38. Related undertakings  A full <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>list of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>related undertakings, co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mprising subsidiari<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">es and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures, is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>set out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below. All <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>are 100% </span>owned directly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ndirectly by <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the Group except <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>where percentage<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">ownership is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>indicated with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(X%). </span></span>Subsidiaries Company name <span class=\"_ _1ac\"> </span><span class=\"ls219 ws26d\">Registered address </span>United Kingdom<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>11<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Astaxanthin Manufacturing<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited <span class=\"_ _1e7\"> </span>5 Marble Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London W1H 7E<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>J, UK G.C. Hahn and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company Limited<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _2c0\"> </span>5 Mar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>W1H <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK Hahntech <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Internatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited <span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span>5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>W1H 7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Export Holdings Limi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _15a\"> </span>5 Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>W1H 7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group Services <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited <span class=\"_ _1e3\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>W1H 7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Holdings Americas <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limite<span class=\"ls213 ws265\">d <span class=\"_ _53\"> </span>5 Marble Arch, London <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>W1H 7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Holdi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ngs Limite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _1db\"> </span>5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>W1H 7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Mold UK <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited <span class=\"_ _159\"> </span>5 Marble<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Arch, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>London W1H 7E<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>J, UK Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Industries Limited <span class=\"_ _2c1\"> </span>5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>W1H <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le I<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nternationa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l Fi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>PLC<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _1b8\"> </span>5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lond<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on W1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>H 7EJ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, UK Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>America <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _2c2\"> </span>5 Mar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>W1H <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le I<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nvestme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Brazil <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limite<span class=\"ls213 ws265\">d <span class=\"_ _2c3\"> </span>5 Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, London W1H <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7EJ, UK </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le I<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nvestme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2,3 <span class=\"_ _113\"> </span>5 Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lond<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on W1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>H 7EJ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, UK Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>L.P. <span class=\"_ _10f\"> </span>1209 North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Orange<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"> Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, US </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Overseas Limited <span class=\"_ _1d3\"> </span>5 Ma<span class=\"ls105 ws135\">r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ble Ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>W1H 7EJ, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>UK </span>Tate &amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Pension Trust Limited<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _1d2\"> </span>5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>W1H 7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Tec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hnology <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _296\"> </span>5 Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> W1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>H 7EJ, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>UK Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>UK Limited<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _102\"> </span>5 Marble<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Arc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h, Lon<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>don <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>W1H 7E<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>J, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Venture<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s II<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> LP <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(99.5%<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>) <span class=\"_ _1d0\"> </span>5 Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>W1H 7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Ventures Limited<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _1d3\"> </span>5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>W1H 7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK Tate &amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ventu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>res LP <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(99.5%) <span class=\"_ _2c4\"> </span>5 Marble Arch, London W1H 7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK Argentina<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Argentina SA<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _1ee\"> </span>San <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Mart\u00edn 140, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>14th <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Floor, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>City o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f Bue<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nos Aire<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s, Ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gentina Austral<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ANZ Pty <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited <span class=\"_ _26a\"> </span>Building <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2, 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>425 Bo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>undary Ro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ad, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Wacol QL<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>D 4076, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Australi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a Belgium<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle Services <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Belgium) N.V.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _ff\"> </span>Industriela<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an 4 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>box, 10-11, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9320 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Aalst, Belgium<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Bermuda<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle Management &amp; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>inance Limited <span class=\"_ _116\"> </span>Aon House, 30 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>W<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>oodbourne Avenue, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Pembroke, HM <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>08, Bermuda <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Company name <span class=\"_ _1ac\"> </span><span class=\"ls219 ws26d\">Registered address </span>Brazil<span class=\"ff1e2 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _270\"> </span><span class=\"_ _311\"></span><span class=\"_ _312\"></span> <span class=\"_ _25d\"> </span></span>G.C. H<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ahn &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>do Br<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asil Esta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">bilizantes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tecnologia <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>para </span>Alimentos <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ltda.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Rua S<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>apetuba <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>N\u00ba <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>211, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>CEP:- <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>005510-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>001- <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Vila <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Pirajussara, Estado de <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>S\u00e3o <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Paulo, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Brazil Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Gemacom <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tech In<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d\u00fastria e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>om\u00e9rcio S.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _6d\"> </span>Rua<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Bruno Simili No. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>380, Distrito <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Industrial,<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>City of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Juiz de Fora, State of Minas <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Gerais, 36092-050,<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Brazil Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Solutions Brasi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l Limita<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>da 4 <span class=\"_ _2c5\"> </span>Rua Dr.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Ruben<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s Gom<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es B<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ueno, No. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>691, Torre <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Sigma, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>10th floor, B<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>airro V\u00e1rzea <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>de Baixo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, 04730-903, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Brazil British <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Virg<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Isl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ands<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>SGF (A<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sia) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co., Li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mited <span class=\"_ _2c6\"> </span>Kingston <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Cham<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bers, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>PO Box<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 173, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Road <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Town, Tortol<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a, British<span class=\"ff1e3 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1e2 ls213 ws265\">Virgin Islands  </span></span>SGF Investme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt Co., <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited <span class=\"_ _65\"> </span>Kingston Chamber<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s, PO <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Box <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>173, Road <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Town, Tortola, British<span class=\"ff1e3 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1e2 ls213 ws265\">Virgin Islands </span></span>Canada<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Solutions Cana<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>da Limi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ted <span class=\"_ _269\"> </span>Suite 300, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>77 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Westmorla<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nd Street<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, Fre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dericton, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>NB E3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>B 4Y9, Canada Cayma<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>n Islands<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Sweet Green <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Fields <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group Co., <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited <span class=\"_ _53\"> </span>PO Box <span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>09, Ugland <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>H<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ouse, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Grand Caym<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an, KY1-1104, </span>Cayman Islands Chile <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1e2 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _25d\"> </span><span class=\"_ _313\"></span><span class=\"_ _314\"></span> <span class=\"_ _25d\"> </span></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Chi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mmercial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ltda <span class=\"_ _9f\"> </span>Isidora <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Goyenechea <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2800, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Piso <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>43, L<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ondes, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Santiago<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, Chile China<span class=\"ff1e2 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _187\"> </span><span class=\"_ _315\"></span><span class=\"_ _316\"></span> <span class=\"_ _270\"> </span></span>Quantum High Tech (Guangdong) Biolog<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ical Co., Ltd<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _9b\"> </span>133 G<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aoxin <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Xi Roa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d, Hi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>-Tech <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Zone, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Jiangmen <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>City, Guangdong,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Chin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a Sweet Green <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Fields <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co., Limited<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _296\"> </span>Anji Economic Development<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Zone, Health Medicine Indust<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ry Garden, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Huzhou, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Zhejiang, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>China Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Tradi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng (<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Shanghai) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ltd<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _19c\"> </span>Room 1401, Building 11, No. 1582, Gumei <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>200233, China<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> G.C. Hahn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co. Foo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d Stabiliser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Busine<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ss (Sha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nghai) Ltd<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _aa\"> </span>Unit A, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Room 1301<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, B<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uilding 11, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>No. 1582, G<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>umei Roa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d, Xuhui District, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Shanghai, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>200233, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>China Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Foo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d Ing<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>redients <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Nanton<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g) C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ompany <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _144\"> </span>New &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Hi-Tech Industrial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Development <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>District, Rudong county, Nantong city, 226400, C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hina<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>38. Related undertakings continu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed  Company name <span class=\"_ _1ca\"> </span><span class=\"ls219 ws26d\">Registered address<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> </span>Colombia<span class=\"fs20d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _1d8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1e6 fs20c\"> </span></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Colombia S.A.S.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _65\"> </span>Calle 11<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> #100<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>-121 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Of 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>09, C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ali, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Colombi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a Costa R<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ica<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>osta <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Rica <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limita<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>da <span class=\"_ _2c7\"> </span>San <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Jose <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Merced<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, Ed<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ificio <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Torre <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Mercede<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Piso <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Octavo, Oficinas De<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> CDO <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Auditores, Costa <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Rica Croatia<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>G.C. H<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ahn &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d.o.o. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _259\"> </span>Radni<span class=\"ff1e8 ls0 ws0\">\u010d</span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">ka <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cesta <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>80, Zagreb, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>10 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>000, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Croatia </span>Czech <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Republic<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>G.C. Hahn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co. stabiliza<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cni tec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hnika, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s.r.o. <span class=\"_ _146\"> </span>Kate<span class=\"ff1e8 ls0 ws0\">\u0159<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1e6 ls213 ws265\">insk\u00e1 466/40, Nov\u00e9 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>M<span class=\"ff1e8 ls0 ws0\">\u011b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1e6 ls105 ws135\">sto, 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>20 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>00 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Praha <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2, </span></span></span></span>Czech<span class=\"ff1e7 ls0 ws0\"> </span>Republic<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Egypt<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Egypt LLC <span class=\"_ _2a0\"> </span>87 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Street <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Maadi, C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>airo, Egypt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> France<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Ingredients France <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>S.A.S. <span class=\"_ _14f\"> </span>3-5 Rue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Saint-Georges, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>75009, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Paris, Fr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ance Germany<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>G.C. Hahn &amp; Co. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Stabi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>lisierun<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>gstechni<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>k GmbH <span class=\"_ _265\"> </span>Rogg<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>enhorst<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>er Strasse 31, 23556, L\u00fcbeck, Germany G.C. Hahn &amp; Co. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Cooper<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ationsg<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>esellschaf<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t mbH <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span>R<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>oggenho<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rster Strass<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31, 23556, L\u00fcbeck<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, Germany Tate &amp; Lyle Germany GmbH <span class=\"_ _26a\"> </span>Rogg<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>enhorst<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>er Strasse 31, 23556, L\u00fcbeck, German<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>y Gibraltar<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Insurance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Gibraltar) Limite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _48\"> </span>Suite 913, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europort, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Gibraltar Greece<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Greece <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A.E. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _105\"> </span>69 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>K. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>N Papadaki, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Thessaloniki, 54248 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Thessaloniki, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Greece Hong <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Kong<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Quantum <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>High Tech<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (HK)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Bi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ological <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co., <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ltd<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1e5 fs20d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1e6 fs20c ls1f7 ws249\">31F To<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wer T<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wo, T<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>imes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Square, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Matheso<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n Street<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, H<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ong K<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ong </span></span>Sweet Gree<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n Fields <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>International <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co., Li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mited <span class=\"_ _f3\"> </span>2701, 27<span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">th <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Floor, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Central <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Plaza, 18<span class=\"ls105 ws135\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Harbo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ur Roa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Wanchai, </span></span>Hong Kong Italy<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Itali<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a S.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>P.A. <span class=\"_ _2b7\"> </span>Via Verdi, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1-CAP <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>20002 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Ossona, Mil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ano, I<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>taly Indonesia<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>PT <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Indone<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sia<span class=\"ff1e5 fs20d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _186\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">J<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>agat Office <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Building, Lantai 2 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Unit B, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Jl. Tomang Raya No. </span>28-30, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Jakarta B<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arat, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>11430<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, In<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>donesia<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Ivory C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oast<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Ivory Coast<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _46\"> </span>Abidjan Cocody 2, Plateaux 01, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>BP 659 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ABJ 01, C\u00f4te <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d\u2019Ivoire Japan<span class=\"ff1e6 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _226\"> </span><span class=\"_ _317\"></span><span class=\"_ _318\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2cb\"> </span></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le J<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>apan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>KK <span class=\"_ _238\"> </span>2F Oak<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Min<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ami-Azabu <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Buildi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3-19-23 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tokyo, Japan Lithuania<span class=\"ff1e6 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _208\"> </span><span class=\"_ _319\"></span><span class=\"_ _31a\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1ab\"> </span></span>UAB G.C.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Hahn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Co. <span class=\"_ _2ab\"> </span>Vito <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Gerulai<span class=\"ff1e8 ls0 ws0\">\u010d</span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">io <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>str. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>10-101, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LT-08200<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, Viln<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ius, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lithuania<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Mexico<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1e6 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _2ca\"> </span><span class=\"_ _31b\"></span><span class=\"_ _31c\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2ca\"> </span></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>M\u00e9xico, S. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>de <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>R.L. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>de C.V.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _2c5\"> </span>Piso 2,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Av.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Uni<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>versid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ad 7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>49, C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ol <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>del <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Valle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Sur, Ciud<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ad <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>de M\u00e9xico, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>03100, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>M\u00e9xico Mexama, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>S.A. de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> C.V<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 (65%)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _14a\"> </span>Calle lago <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>de te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>quesquitengo, No <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>111 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Col. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Cuahutemoc <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>C.P. 62430, Morelos, M\u00e9xico Talo Se<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rvices de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Mexico, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>S.C.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _1d4\"> </span>Piso <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Av. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Universi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dad <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>749, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Col <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>del <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Valle Sur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, Ci<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>udad <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>de M\u00e9xico, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>03100, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>M\u00e9xico Company name <span class=\"_ _1ac\"> </span><span class=\"ls219 ws26d\">Registered address </span>Morocco<span class=\"fs20d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2cc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1e6 fs20c\"> </span></span>T&amp;L Casablanca S.A.R.L. <span class=\"_ _299\"> </span>22, Rue du <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Parc, Casa Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Centre, Anfa, Casablanca, Morocco Neth<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>erlands<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Nederlandse Glucose <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Industrie B.V. <span class=\"_ _1e3\"> </span>Lagendijk 5, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Koog <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aan de <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Zaan, 1541KA, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Net<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>herlands Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Netherlands <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>B.V. <span class=\"_ _65\"> </span>Lagendijk 5, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Koog aan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>de <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Zaan, 1541KA, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Net<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>herlands Poland<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Global Shared <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Services Sp<span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">.z <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>o.o. <span class=\"_ _3f\"> </span>Ul. Ster<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>linga <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8A, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>91425, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u0141\u00f3d<span class=\"ff1e8 ls0 ws0\">\u017a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1e6 ls1fb ws24d\">, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Polan<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>d </span></span></span>Singapore<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Asia Pacific <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>te. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ltd. <span class=\"_ _22f\"> </span>3 Biopolis<span class=\"ls1fd ws24f\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Drive, #05-1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1-16 Synapse,<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>138623 Singap<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ore </span>Slovakia<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Boler\u00e1z s.r.o.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2ce\"> </span>114, B<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oler\u00e1z, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>91908, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Slovakia Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Slovakia s.r.o <span class=\"_ _1ec\"> </span>114, B<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oler\u00e1z, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>91908, Slova<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>kia South <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Africa<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nd Lyle<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Sout<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h Africa <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>roprietary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Limite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span>1 Gravel <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Drive, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Kya S<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and B<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>usiness Park, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Kya Sand, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2163, South Africa Spain<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>G.C. H<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ahn E<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stabilizantes<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> y <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tecnologia <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>para <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Alimentos<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _100\"> </span>Calle Pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00edncipe <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>de Ver<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gara 11<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2, Pla<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nta Cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arta, 2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8002, M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adrid,<span class=\"ff1e7 ls0 ws0\"> </span>Spain Ebromyl S.L. <span class=\"_ _1eb\"> </span>Ps. de <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>la Constituci\u00f3n <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>10, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Entlo. Dc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ha., 50008, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Zaragoza, Spain Sweden<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Swede<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n AB<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2d0\"> </span>M\u00e4ster <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Samuelsgata<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n 17, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Box 1432, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>111 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>84, Stoc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>kholm, Swed<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>en Thailand<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Chaodee Mo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dified S<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tarch Co.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, Ltd <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(94.295%) <span class=\"_ _103\"> </span>No. 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>45, Mo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o 14, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Hin Dat <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Subdistrict, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Dan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Khun Thot <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>District, Nakhom <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ratchasi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ma <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Province, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Thailand<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Tradi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng (<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Thailand) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited <span class=\"_ _1b8\"> </span>No. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>345, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Moo <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>14, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Hin <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Dat Subdi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>strict, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Dan Khu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n Thot <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>District, Nakhom <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ratchasi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ma <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Province, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Thailand<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> T\u00fcrkiye<span class=\"ff1e6 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _1af\"> </span><span class=\"_ _31d\"></span><span class=\"_ _31e\"></span> <span class=\"_ _ea\"> </span></span>Tate and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Turkey <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>G\u0131da <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Hizmetleri Ano<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nim \u015eirketi <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span>Es<span class=\"ls105 ws135\">entepe <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Mah., <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>B\u00fcy\u00fckdere C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ad., <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>193 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Plaza <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Kat: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>193/235A1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4 </span>\u015ei\u015fli, \u0130<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stanbul, T<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00fcrkiye Ukraine<span class=\"ff1e6 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _1af\"> </span><span class=\"_ _31f\"></span><span class=\"_ _320\"></span> <span class=\"_ _ea\"> </span></span>PII G.C. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Hahn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Co. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Kyiv<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _2ce\"> </span>15 Zahorodnia <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Street, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Kyiv, 03150, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ukraine <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arab <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Emirate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s<span class=\"ff1e6 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _138\"> </span><span class=\"_ _321\"></span><span class=\"_ _322\"></span> <span class=\"_ _138\"> </span></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>DMCC <span class=\"_ _230\"> </span>Unit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>JLT-PH2-RET-X5, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Detached Retail<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> X5, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Jumeirah Lakes Towers, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Dubai, Unite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d Arab <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Emirates<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>38. Related undertakings continu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed  Company name <span class=\"_ _1ac\"> </span><span class=\"ls219 ws26d\">Registered address </span>US<span class=\"fs20d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _b9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1eb fs20c\"> </span></span>Staley Holdings <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>LLC <span class=\"_ _d0\"> </span>1209 North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Orange<span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, US </span>Staley Inter<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>national <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Inc. <span class=\"_ _2c6\"> </span>1209 North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Or<span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">ange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, US </span>Sweet Gree<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n Fields <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>USA <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LLC <span class=\"_ _1db\"> </span>11 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Bellwether <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Way, Suite <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>305, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Bellingham <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>WA 98225, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Finance LLC<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _134\"> </span>1209 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Oran<span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">ge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, US </span>TLHUS,<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Inc. <span class=\"_ _d8\"> </span>1209 North Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, US Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Sucralose LLC <span class=\"_ _fc\"> </span>1209 North Or<span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">ange Street, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Wilmingt<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on, DE <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>19801, US </span>TLI Holding LLC <span class=\"_ _1ac\"> </span>1209 North Orange <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Street, Wilmington<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, DE<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 19801, US Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Malic<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Acid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LLC<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _29c\"> </span>1209 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>North Or<span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">ange <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Street, Wilmington<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>DE 19801, US </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Sugar Holdings, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Inc. <span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>1209 Nort<span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">h <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Orange Street, Wilmington<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, DE <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>19801, US </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Americas LLC <span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span>1209 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Or<span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">ange Street, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Wilmingt<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on, DE <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>19801, US </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Citric Acid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LLC <span class=\"_ _2d1\"> </span>1209 N<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>orth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, US </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Solutions USA<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> LLC <span class=\"_ _fd\"> </span>1209 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, US </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>PP Americas <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LLC <span class=\"_ _1db\"> </span>1209 North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Or<span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">ange Street, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Wilmin<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>gton, DE <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>19801,<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US </span>Tate &amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Domestic International Sales II Corporation <span class=\"_ _c3\"> </span>120<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>9 North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Orange Street, Wilmington, DE <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>19801, US Joint Ventures Company name <span class=\"_ _1ac\"> </span><span class=\"ls219 ws26d\">Registered address </span>US<span class=\"fs20d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _b9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1eb fs20c\"> </span></span>Primary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ducts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Inve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stments <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>LLC (49.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7%) <span class=\"_ _146\"> </span>1209 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Nort<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h Or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ange <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Street<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, Wi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lmingto<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n, DE<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 19<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>801, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US 1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Registered in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>England <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and Wales, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>except Tate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> &amp; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls139 ws26b\">Lyle L<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.P. w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hich <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>registere<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Delaware, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Dir<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subsidiaries of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>PLC. 3 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Entity also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>issues <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>preference <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls231 ws284\">are 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>00% a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ttributable <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>PLC. </span>4 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Non-coterminous year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>end <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(31 December). The result<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s, asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ose entities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>whose <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t cotermin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ous with that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acco<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">unted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statements on the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> basis </span>of management accounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March. Changes in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ownership <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> subsid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iary<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"> th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at do<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oss of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trol wou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ld be </span>accounted for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within equity. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Any gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>upon loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of control <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated income statement. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 39. Subsidiaries exempt from audit The following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK subsidiaries <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>will take <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>advantage of <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>audit e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xemption set <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within se<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ction 479A <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the </span>Companies Act<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2006 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023. Subsidiaries Company name <span class=\"_ _a2\"> </span>Register<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed number Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle Export <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Holdings Limited <span class=\"_ _ff\"> </span>100214<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>79 Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Gro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>up S<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ervices Li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mited <span class=\"_ _150\"> </span>00343970 Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Holdings Americas <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited <span class=\"_ _53\"> </span>06390829 Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Holdings Limited <span class=\"_ _26b\"> </span>00471470 Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle Industries Limited <span class=\"_ _1d3\"> </span>006990<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>90 Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>America <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited <span class=\"_ _15c\"> </span>10384878 Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Inve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stments <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Brazil Limited<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2c3\"> </span>05399545 Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Inve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stments <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Limited <span class=\"_ _2d2\"> </span>00300771<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Technology Li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mited <span class=\"_ _111\"> </span>059<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>94725 Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>UK Limited <span class=\"_ _2c6\"> </span>09092139 Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Venture<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s Limite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _27f\"> </span>03403518",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNotesAndOtherExplanatoryInformationExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-393": {
   "value": "1. Basis of preparation Description of business  Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Lyle PLC <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(the Co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mpany) is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>public <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>limited <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>company inco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rporated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Kingdom an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d registered <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Engl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and. It <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ul<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>timate parent<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Ta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>te &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LC Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares are listed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>London Stock Exchange. The Company<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subsidiaries <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(together \u2018the Gr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ou<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">p\u2019) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provide in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gredients and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>solutions to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the food, </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>beverage and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>industries. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group operate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>numerous <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>production <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facilities a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>round the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>world. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The Group\u2019s ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rations now comprise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>four operatin<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">g <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Beverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solutions, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Sucralose </span>and<span class=\"ffe5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">Primary <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Products Europe an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d Primient.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reportable seg<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ments are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ame as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its oper<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating </span>segments. Segme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is presented <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"> well <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>details <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflect the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>new </span></span>Group structure.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Accounting period  The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>annual financial statements are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>drawn up to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March. These <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financ<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ial statements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cover the </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financials <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2022.  Basis of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting  The consolidated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>financial statements on p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ages 141 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to 197 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have been<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> prepared <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in accordance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with UK </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>adopted Internatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nal Accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Standards. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The Group\u2019s principal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting policies <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are unchanged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compared with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2022. The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>principal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting policies <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been co<span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ns<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>istently applie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d throughout the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year. Descriptions </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>and specific<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>policy <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inform<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ation on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>how <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group has <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>applied the requirements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of UK <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>adopted </span>International Acco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unting Stan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dards are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>throughout <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the notes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ancial st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atements. All<span class=\"ffe5 ls0 ws0\"> </span>amounts are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ounded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nearest million, unless <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>otherwise indicated. Discontinued operations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>application of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for Sale On 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mpleted the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a controlling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stake in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>new comp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its subsidiaries <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(\u2018Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2019 or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the \u2018P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rimient busine<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ss\u2019 or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group\u2019), <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprising <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>its Primary Products business in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>North America and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Latin Americ<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">a and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interests <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Almidone<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s Mexicanos<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> S.A. </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>de<span class=\"ffe5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">C.V.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (\u2018Almex\u2019<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>) and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Covation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Biomaterials <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LLC, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>form<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">erly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018Bio-PDO\u2019 (\u2018Covation\u2019) joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures, to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> KPS </span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>Capital P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>artners, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LP (\u2018KPS\u2019)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018Transaction\u2019).<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currently <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>holds a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>49.7% interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient, decreased from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>49.9% interest <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>held at completion <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>redemption of a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>number </span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>of share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s held<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">turn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accordance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with IFRS<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018Non-current <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Assets Held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls21c ws270\">for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Sale and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Discontinued Operations\u2019, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 July <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021 </span><span class=\"ls21c ws270\"></span><span class=\"ls21c ws270\"></span>the Gro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>up classified <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>became Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2022 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as a disposal <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>group held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a discontinued operation. 1 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>July 2021 <span class=\"ls207 ws259\">reflects <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>negotiations on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>substantive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>matters with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>KPS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were </span>completed. An <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>operation is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified<span class=\"ls20b ws25d\"> as <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>discontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>if <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it is <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a compon<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls21d ws271\">ent of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that: (i) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been </span></span>disposed of, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>or meets the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>criteria <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be<span class=\"ls1f2 ws244\"> classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale; and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(ii) represents <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a separate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>major <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>line of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or geographic <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>area of oper<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ations or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>will <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sp<span class=\"ls207 ws259\">osed of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>part <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ingle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>coordinated plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to </span><span class=\"ls207 ws259\"></span><span class=\"ls207 ws259\"></span>dispose of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separate major <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>line <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or geogra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>phic area <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of operations. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>results <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of discontinued operations are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>presented separately f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom those <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>conti<span class=\"ls20b ws25d\">nuin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g operation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Refer to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>No<span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">te 12 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for further details </span></span><span class=\"ls20b ws25d\"><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"></span></span><span class=\"ls20b ws25d\"><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"></span></span>on discontinued o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>perations. Prior year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restatement  Following the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completion accounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exercise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which too<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>k place <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Transaction date, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>balance sheet at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 was<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> restated<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>correctly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflect cer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ain additional<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> non-cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rrent asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing assigned<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>the Primient dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal group held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale (impact on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-current assets: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reducing Property, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Plant and Equipment by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a366 million, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reducing Goodwill <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and other intangible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a35 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and incre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asing Assets held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by \u00a371 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restatement impacted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the bal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ance sheet<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the year ended </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>31<span class=\"ffe5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022. </span>Going concern The D<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irectors are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>satisfied that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group has <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>adequate <span class=\"ls21d ws271\">resources to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continue to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operate as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going concern </span><span class=\"ls21d ws271\"></span><span class=\"ls21d ws271\"></span><span class=\"ls21d ws271\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the foreseeable <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>future and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no material <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertainties <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exist <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with respect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1f2 ws244\">this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assessment. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>making </span><span class=\"ls1f2 ws244\"></span><span class=\"ls1f2 ws244\"></span><span class=\"ls1f2 ws244\"></span>this asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssment, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Directors <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>have considered th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>balance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sheet positio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ecast <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earnings and cash <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>flows<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of appr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls21d ws271\">oval of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>thes<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial st<span class=\"ls207 ws259\">atements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2025. </span></span>The<span class=\"ffe5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f2 ws244\">bu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>siness pl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>support <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cern asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls21c ws270\">ssment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(the \u2018base <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>case\u2019) is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>derived f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom Board-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>approved forecasts <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>together with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>downside sensitivities. Further deta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ils of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Directors\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assessment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are set <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below: At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has sign<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ificant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>available l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iquidity, including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3475 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ash and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>US$800 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(\u00a3647 million) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mmitted and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>undrawn <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">revol<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ving credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facility<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$100 million </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>matures in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2025 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and US$700 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million matu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>res in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2026. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">earliest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maturity date <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fo<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">r any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s lo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ans </span></span>is October <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$120 mill<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion will <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mature. In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ap<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ril 2023, US$95<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of this<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been repaid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ahead </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>of maturity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from existing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash. For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the purpose <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going concern <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assessment, it<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>anticipated that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>remaining US$25 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million will also <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>be repaid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from existing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has only <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>one debt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> covenant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>requirement which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> maintain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBITDA <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ratio of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not more than<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 3.5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>times. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>On <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the coven<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant-testing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is wa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s 0.6 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>times <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2023. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>As <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>set out<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> below, for<span class=\"ffe5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>covenant bre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ach to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>occur it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> woul<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d require <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ignificant reduction <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> Group profit. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Such reduction<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>considered to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unlikely. In concluding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going concern<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is appropriate, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Dire<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ctors have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>modelled the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of a \u2018worst ca<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se scena<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rio\u2019 to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the \u2018b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ase ca<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se\u2019 by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>same two <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plausi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ble but <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>severe do<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wnside <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risks al<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>so used for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iability st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atement, being: <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>an <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">extended shutdown of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>one of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>our large<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wet mill </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>manufacturing facilities following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operational failure or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> energy <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shortage; and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of two <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of our <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>largest </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Solu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tions custom<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ers. In <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>aggregate, such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018worst <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>case scen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arios\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>did not <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>result in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any material uncert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ainty to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s going <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>concern asse<span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ssment and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sultant po<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>still had <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>significant </span>headroom above<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s debt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> covenant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>requiremen<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">t. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Directors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also calculated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a \u2018reverse </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>stress test\u2019<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> which <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>represents the changes<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e required <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">\u2018base <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>case\u2019 in order <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>breach the </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>Group\u2019s debt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> coven<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant. Such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018reverse <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>stress test\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sh<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">owed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forecast Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to </span>reduce significantl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">der to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cause a breach. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Accordingly, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Directors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have conc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">luded that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o mate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rial un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>c<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ertainties <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>spect to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going </span></span>concern and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adopted the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going concern <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in prepa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ring the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Climate change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>considerations In preparing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financ<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statements, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Directo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rs have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>considered the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>climate </span>change, particularly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the context <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risks identified<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the TCFD <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>di<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">sclo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sures set<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pages 62 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>66 </span>and our <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sustainability target<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Climat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e change-related<span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> considerations made in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> respect of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial </span>statements relate <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>principally to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(i) th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> cli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mate chan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the g<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oing concern<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssment an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d </span>viability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assessment, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(ii) the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>impact <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>climate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flow<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> forecast<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he impairment </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>assessment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n-current asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cluding goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Foods <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; B<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>everage Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash-generating unit, an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d (iii<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>) the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share-based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payment <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>charge for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as a re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sult of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance against ce<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rtain Pu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rpose an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d susta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inability targets<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.  These climate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>change conside<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rations are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not conside<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>red <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">to be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>areas of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> signific<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant judgement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or sources <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>estimation uncert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ainty in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year. Th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ese consideration<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> al<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">so not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant </span></span>impact on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going concern <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ssessment to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March 2025 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nor th<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>viability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span>next three <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>years.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Basis of accounting continued The Director<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s considered<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> furth<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er wheth<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reduction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the useful<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> lives <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>imate-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>related matters,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would have<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>direct <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact on <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the amount of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>depreciation<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cognised each <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>year </span></span>from the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e-assessment, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>could <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a signific<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ant impact<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the financia<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">l statements. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Directors </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>concluded that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>decarbonisation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>commitments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>does not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a material<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> impact<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>results <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year. In view <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the evolving <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risks <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with clim<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ate ch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ange, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Directors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>will regularly <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>assess these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risks against ju<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dgements and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in preparati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> statement<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Foreign currency The consolidated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>financial statemen<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ts are pre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sented in pound <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sterling, which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company\u2019s </span>functional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currency. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Where chan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ges in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>constant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currency <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resented, th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ey are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> calculat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>retranslating current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>results <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at pri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or yea<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r exch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ange rate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Cal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>c<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ulations of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>changes in co<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">nstant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currency <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have been </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018Additional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information\u2019 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>within this document. Accounting standards adopted during the year  In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>current year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adopted, with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>new accounting standards: \u2212<span class=\"ffeb\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\">Amendments to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS 3 </span></span><span class=\"ffeb\"><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ffeb\"><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>Business C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ombinations;<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>\u2212<span class=\"ffeb\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\">Amendments to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IAS 16 </span></span><span class=\"ffeb\"><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ffeb\"><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>Property, Pl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Equipment \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Proceeds befo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re intended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>use; \u2212<span class=\"ffeb\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\">Amendments to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IAS 37 </span></span><span class=\"ffeb\"><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ffeb\"><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>Provisions, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contingent liabilit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls21e ws272\">ies <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contingent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 </span><span class=\"ls21e ws272\"></span><span class=\"ls21e ws272\"></span>Onerous contracts<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (cost<span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\">of fulfilling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a contrac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t); and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span><span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ffeb\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e5 ws237\">Annual Improvements to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS Standards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2018-2020. </span></span>The adoption <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amendments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">from 1 April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 had <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no material ef<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fect on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s financial </span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"></span>statements.  Accounting standards issued but not yet adopted  No other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>new <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>standards, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>new <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interpretations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amendments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>andards or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> interpretat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions ha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve been published which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are expected<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>signific<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ant i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mpact on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">s financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statements.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> </span></span>Altern<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ative pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rformance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measures<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presents <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alternative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance mea<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ures, including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted e<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">arning<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s before <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest, </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span>tax, depreci<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ation and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortisation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (\u2018adju<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sted EBITDA\u2019),<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rofit bef<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ore tax, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earnings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>per share, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>free cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to E<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>BITDA and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>return <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on capit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al employed. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>These mea<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sures are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for internal perfor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mance analysi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incentive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compensation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for employees<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. They <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are presented because <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>they provide <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">vestors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>additional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>about the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Directors<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> consider <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be valuab<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">le. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Reconciliations of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the alternative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>measures to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>most d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irectly com<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>parable UK <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adopted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>International A<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ccounting Standards<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> measures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are presented in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4. During th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changed its<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> alternati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve performance<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> measure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit from adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rofit to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted EBITDA <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">der to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>enhance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparability w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ith its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>industry <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>peers. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Alternative pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rformance me<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asures reported <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Gr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oup are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not def<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ined terms <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>unde<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pte<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d International Accounting Standards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and may <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>there<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fore <span class=\"ls220 ws274\">not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be comparable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>similarly-titled measures </span><span class=\"ls220 ws274\"></span>reported <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by othe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls222 ws276\">r <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>companies.  </span><span class=\"ls222 ws276\"></span>Pro-forma impact of the disposal of the Primient busines<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s Due to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the significance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Prim<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ien<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t disposal, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relevant, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has al<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>so provide<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d pro-forma </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in order <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vide shareholders<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>better comparabili<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ty of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the perf<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ormance of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>continuing operations. Refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Useful <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Information on page <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>208, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>indicated in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e notes to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>results <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is pro-f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>orma in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>formation. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2. S<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ignific<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant ju<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dgement<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es In preparing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these consolidated financial <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tatements, management has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made judgements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and used estimates and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumptions in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> establ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ishing the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>repo<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">rte<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d amounts<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets, li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>abilities, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d </span>expense<span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>policies. Judgements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ased on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the best <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>evidence <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>available to </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>management. Est<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>imates a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re based <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>on factors includin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g historical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>experience <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and expe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ctations of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>future events, co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rroborated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with external<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>formation where<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> possible.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Judgements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eir underlying assumptions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are review<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>updated on<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an ongoing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis, w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>i<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">th an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y revi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sions bein<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g </span></span>recognised prosp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ectively. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> However, given <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the inherent uncertainty <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>such estima<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">tes, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>actual re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sults migh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">t differ <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significantly from </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>the anticip<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ated ones. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>about <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimates <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and judgements made <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in applying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these accounting policies that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the mo<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">st <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effect on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated </span></span>financial statements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are set <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out belo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>w. Taxation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>11) Key sources<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of estimatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n uncertainty The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>x balances <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are subject <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stimati<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertainty, which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>could also </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>impact the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effective <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>next financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al year. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> The specifi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>c sourc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertainty<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows: (a) <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Resolution of uncertain <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>tax provisions: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recorded current<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities of<span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">\u00a345 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (202<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a346 million) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for uncert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ain tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>positions (refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>11)<span class=\"ls20b ws25d\">. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Such provisions arise </span></span>because the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>international <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>environment an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subjected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to periodic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax examination <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertainties <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> number <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>jurisdictions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. Such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>examination<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> can <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>include, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inter <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alia, transfer pricing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rela<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ting to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>activities, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>historical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reorganisations </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>and<span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deductibility of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intra-gr<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">oup <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrowing ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rangements. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sues involved </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span>are<span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ee ws240\">complicated and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>may take a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>number of years <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to resolve. Tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, if <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required, have been </span><span class=\"ls1ee ws240\"></span><span class=\"ls1ee ws240\"></span>estimated based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on one <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of two <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>methods, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the expe<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">cted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>method (t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he sum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>probability </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>weighted amounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>range of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>possible outcomes) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>single most <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>likely amount meth<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>od, depending on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>better predict<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>resolution of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertainty. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>These <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting estimates considered <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>status of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the unresolved <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>matter, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the relevant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>legislation, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>advice <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from in-hou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se </span>specialists, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>opinions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of prof<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>essional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>firms and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> past <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>experience <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>precedents set<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>particular tax<span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">authority.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the \u00a345 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of uncertain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>positions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, between <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>zero </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>and<span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">\u00a31<span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\">million of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the balance<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> could <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be resolved <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ending <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 Mar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ch 2024. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Such re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>solution </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span>could<span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>favourable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or unfavour<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able. Of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the \u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>46 milli<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>balance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a318 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>met the </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>criteria for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> being <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>released in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2023. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This compa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>res to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the range <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>possible outcomes co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ming into<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>otential re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leases o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f provi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sions of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> between<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> zero <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to \u00a35<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n. The<span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">increased<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rele<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ase was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>two years <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>audits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(compared </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>anticipated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completi<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of one <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year\u2019s audit).<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>Taxatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n (Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>11) co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntinued (b) <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Recognition of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recorded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred ta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>x assets </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>of<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">\u00a313<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ffee ls1e1 ws233\">million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a39 million)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deductible te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mporary dif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ferences for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised </span></span></span>deferred tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3200 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a3209 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 11<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>), <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">the most <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>significant of </span></span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span>which<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">relates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unrecognised tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK. Ma<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">nagement assesses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the likelihood <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of their </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>recoverability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reasonable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreseeable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>time<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">frame, taking <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into ac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>count the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>future expected </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>profit<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">profile <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and business model <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ea<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ch relevant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>company o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r country, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any potenti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al legislative </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>restrictions on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>use. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A 10% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>increase <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forecasted UK<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> taxable <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>income would lead <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million increase </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>in defe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rred tax <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>assets recognised. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Retire<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans (No<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>te 31) At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the present <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>value <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit obligations of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans was \u00a31,142 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>\u00a31,474<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">million<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>). The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>present value<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>obli<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">gations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumptions <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>including </span></span>actuarial<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ffee ls1e1 ws233\">estimates of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>future benefits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ill be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yable to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>members of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to </span></span></span>key<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">assumpt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>could have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>material <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reported <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and, a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>represent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a </span>significant accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimate.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Key sources <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of estimation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertainty The present <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit obli<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">gation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>most <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sensitive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e di<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">scount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>applied t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit </span></span>obligations, assu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>med life <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expectancies<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>future in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flation r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ates.<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Sensitivity a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nalysis is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> included </span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>in<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31. </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>Whilst a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssumptions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stablished <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consistent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflecting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>advice <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from qualif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ied actuar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ies, usin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g published indice<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>actuarial data, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>management <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>must apply <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">judgement in selectin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g the mo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>st </span>appropriate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from withi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acceptable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>range. Changes in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumptions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">determining the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>present value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">benefit obligations will <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>impact o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atemen<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">t <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>through thei<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r effect on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>servic<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net </span></span>deficit o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r surplus <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the plans. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>However, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>most of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impa<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ct <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changes,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> together w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ith fl<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">uctuations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span></span>actual retu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rn on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the plan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> assets,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> will <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> refl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ected in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprehensive<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> income. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> </span>Exceptional<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Note 8)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Key source <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of judge<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment Exceptional item<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s comprise<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of income, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">d <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>low, inc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>luding tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are mate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rial </span>in amount; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outside the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>normal course <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of business or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relate to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>events which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>do no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t frequently re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cur, and therefore <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>merit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separate disclosure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in order <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">provide <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> bette<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r understanding of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>underlying </span>financial performance. Examples <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of ev<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ents <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that give<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disclo<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">sur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>material <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income, </span></span>expense and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>include, <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ut are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mited to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>: significant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impairment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>events; </span>significant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transformation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>activities; disposals <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or sign<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ificant in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividual <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets; litigation cla<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ims b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>against <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Gr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oup; and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rest<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ructuring of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>components of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s operations<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.  </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>For tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>treated as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amounts <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>must be materi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>their treatmen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional enable a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>better understanding<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Gr<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">oup\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>underlying financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance. </span>Exceptional item<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statements <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">are classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a consi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stent basi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s across<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> account<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing </span>periods. The <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>classification of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xceptional items <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>is a sign<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ificant ju<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dgement.  Accounting for the Group\u2019s investment in Primient (Note 22) Key source <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of judge<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment The Directors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>determined <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant accountin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">g judgement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>respect to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>Group\u2019s<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for its<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 49.7% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Primien<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the complet<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its disposal. </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity accounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest as a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>venture. Such accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is appropriate because <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>does not have<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> unilateral control <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient. Instead,<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">important<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> operational <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>decisions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are decided <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a majority <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vote <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient bo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ard (KPS<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>has<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ffee ls1e1 ws233\">right to<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ffee ls1e4 ws236\">appoint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>four directors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ri<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ght to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> appoint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>two) wi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th more <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant </span></span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ffee ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ffee ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span></span></span>strategic matters <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>requiring unanimous agreement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">both <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shareholders. I<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n addition,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completion, </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>the<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rimient entered <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain long-term<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> agreements, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>principally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he supply </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>of<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>one an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other; su<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ch agreements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>do <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not aff<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ord either<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> party<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rights <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dicative </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>of<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span>unilateral control. As a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>decisions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>about relevan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t activit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ies are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>principally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reserved <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>two <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shareholders <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and canno<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t be decided <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>upon unilaterally<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>either <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shareholder. Th<span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">erefore, the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Primient meets the </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>definition of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>venture.  Fair v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alue of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purchases, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sales an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d invento<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ry of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn-base<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d products<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (Notes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>15, 29 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and 30) 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year On completion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transaction on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continued to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>apply cash flow hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manage its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>economic price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">exposure on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the purchase<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>energy and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>chemicals </span></span>used in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the produ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ction process. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>All <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">corn procurement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>activities<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transferred to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on completion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span></span>disposal an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group procure<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s corn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(both for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manufacturing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of corn-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based finished goods in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US man<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ufacturing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sites <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">r corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>embedded in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>finished goods <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manufactured </span>by Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sold to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ffee ls1e1 ws233\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agreements). Th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ceased to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> apply <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value </span></span><span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ffee ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>hedge accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to manage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instead <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manages the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by using <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>economic </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>hedging principles<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as entering <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>into offsetting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>positions with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>su<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">pplier <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(Primient) and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customers. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>As a </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>result, th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purchases, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sales <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and inven<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tor<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">y of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn-based products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>longer a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>source of </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>estimation uncert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ainty in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. 2022 Financia<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l year In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>managed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its US <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>net corn position<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, comprising <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purchase, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale and inventory of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and corn-based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">oods, inclu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ding co-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>products, on <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a net ba<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sis. As <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a result, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>previously designated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the components<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its US<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> net<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">effective <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedge accounting </span></span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>relationships whereby <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the hedged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>item <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ith offsetti<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">ng <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. This<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> resul<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ted in </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"></span>each element <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ne<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>being mark<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>market <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inancial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(mainly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn futu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>res contracts) were u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging instruments to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>anage this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net positi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on. Recording all <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>components of the<span class=\"ffef ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net corn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> position<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value aligned <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the underlying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>economics and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">risk<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> management <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Transaction. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Th<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimates use<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>determine these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>values wer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>key source <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>estimation uncertainty <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Fair v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alue of pu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rchases, sal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es and in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventory of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co<span class=\"ls1f0 ws242\">rn-base<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d produc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts (Not<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es 15, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>29 an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d 30) c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ontinued </span><span class=\"ls1f0 ws242\"></span>The breakdown <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is sh<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">own <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the comparative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Year ended  31 March  2022  \u00a3m  Hedged <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>items: <span class=\"_ _1bd\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>Corn purchase <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts <span class=\"_ _1be\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">44 </span>Corn sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts <span class=\"_ _1bf\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(78) </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\"></span>Co-product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale contracts <span class=\"_ _1c0\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">54 </span>Corn and elevator <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inventory <span class=\"_ _1c1\"> </span>69 Co-products i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nventory <span class=\"_ _ba\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(5)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Total he<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dged it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ems  <span class=\"_ _1c2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">84 </span>Financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al ins<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trument <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ument) <span class=\"_ _1b6\"> </span>(5) Net corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1c3\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1fa ws24c\">79 </span>Key sources<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of estima<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tion uncertainty<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ly) Of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>components of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net corn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ositions set out <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>above, those components <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which had <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>greatest </span>estimation un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certainty were <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the fair values <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d co-products. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>As <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sult, for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period only, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IAS 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disclosures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>about the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nature o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f these ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the estima<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">tion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertainty inherent </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>in them <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is set<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Note<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> 29. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nature of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these item<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included below: </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>Basis rep<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resents th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e difference <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rice between <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn pricin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Chicago Mercan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tile Exchange<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and localised pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>icing t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hat can <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>achieved for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>physical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>delivery. It<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>typically <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>driven by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>local <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supply, demand<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and logistics <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>factors. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>air value<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> adjustmen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a320 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million. This was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>component <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn purch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ase cont<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>racts, cor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d </span>elevator inventory. Co-products included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">dges compri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gluten <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>feed, co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rn gluten <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>meal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oil, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>are manu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>factured <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as part <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wet-milling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>proc<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ess. Before the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Transaction, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group could <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hold </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>either a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net long <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or short <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for each<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> co-product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>volume of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co-products made, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bought or forwa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rd sold<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>any point in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> time. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>The net posit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> co-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>product posi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tions at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was \u00a354 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s cont<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>racts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co-product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in corn <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sales contracts) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and \u00a35 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million liability f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or inven<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tories. 3. Key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting pol<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>icies The consolidated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>financial statements<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> have been <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prepared under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the hist<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">orical<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cost <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>convention, modified </span></span>in<span class=\"fff5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">respect<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>evaluation to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> certain<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> inve<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">stments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in equities, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>derivative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial instruments, </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>non-derivative financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments in fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relationships (2022 financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year only), <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain inventories (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only), assets held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by<span class=\"fff5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">defined <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit pension <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>(2022 financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year only). <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> Descriptions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and specific <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accountin<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">g <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>policy informati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>how the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>applied <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the requirements </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>of<span class=\"fff5 ls0 ws0\"> </span>UK <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adopted International Accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Standards are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included throughout <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the notes to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these financial<span class=\"fff5 ls0 ws0\"> </span>statements. Key accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>policies, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>where information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>can <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">be found in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the appl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>icable note, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>include: </span>\u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e5 ws237\">Revenue recognition (Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5) </span></span><span class=\"fff7\"><span class=\"fff3 ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e1 ws233\">Income taxes <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(Note 11) </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e5 ws237\">Discontinued operations (Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>12) </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e4 ws236\">Goodwill and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other intangible <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ass<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ets (Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>19) </span></span><span class=\"fff7\"><span class=\"fff3 ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e5 ws237\">Leases (Note 21) </span></span><span class=\"fff7\"><span class=\"fff3 ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e1 ws233\">Foreign currency<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> translat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subsidiaries <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Note 24)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e5 ws237\">Financial instruments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Notes 17, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>18, 25, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>26 and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>29) </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e4 ws236\">Retirement benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>obligations (Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31) </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"fff7\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"fff3 ls1e4 ws236\">Share-based payments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Note 32)<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>Revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion  Revenue from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with customers<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognis<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when control <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the goods or <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ervices is </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>transferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>customer at an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> amou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>refl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ects the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consideration to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expects to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>be entitled <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in exch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ange for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>those go<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ods or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>services. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>generally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>concluded that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s the principal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s reve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nue arrangemen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts because<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> it <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>typically <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>controls <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the g<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oods or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>services <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>before transferring them <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cu<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">stomer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a point <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in ti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>me. </span>Discounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mainly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>volume-driven <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rebates. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">Revenue from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised based<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>the price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>specified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contract, ne<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the estima<span class=\"ls221 ws275\">ted volume <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discounts. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>li<span class=\"ls222 ws276\">ability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised for </span></span><span class=\"ls221 ws275\"><span class=\"ls222 ws276\"></span></span><span class=\"ls221 ws275\"><span class=\"ls222 ws276\"></span></span><span class=\"ls221 ws275\"><span class=\"ls222 ws276\"></span></span>expected volume <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payable to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cust<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>omers <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re<span class=\"ls22a ws27d\">lation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sales <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>made unti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>end <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>reporting </span><span class=\"ls22a ws27d\"></span><span class=\"ls22a ws27d\"></span><span class=\"ls22a ws27d\"></span>period. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The amoun<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t recogn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ised as <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>refund liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for vo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls220 ws274\">lume rebates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023 was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a38 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million. </span><span class=\"ls220 ws274\"></span><span class=\"ls220 ws274\"></span><span class=\"ls220 ws274\"></span>The<span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls222 ws276\">Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p also <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>timates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>variable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consideration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to be <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>incl<span class=\"ls22b ws27e\">ud<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the purchase price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the inclusion of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>any </span></span>inflation price-through adjustment. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>These adjustments <span class=\"ls222 ws276\">are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>analysed on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>per cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stomer basis <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and/or are </span><span class=\"ls222 ws276\"></span><span class=\"ls222 ws276\"></span><span class=\"ls222 ws276\"></span>based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on historical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settlement patterns <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>determine <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>variab<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>le <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consideration. The<span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls220 ws274\">amount <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>uncoll<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was \u00a32 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>millio<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>n. </span><span class=\"ls220 ws274\"></span><span class=\"ls220 ws274\"></span><span class=\"ls220 ws274\"></span>There is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aterial element <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of fi<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">nancing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sales which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made with<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>terms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>general between<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>30 to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>60 days, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consistent with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>market <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">practice<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group makes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>use of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supply-chain </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>financing arrangements with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a number <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cu<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">stomers, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mainly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>America \u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>such </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>arrangements include <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a financing el<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ement, which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is deducted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from revenue. During <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31<span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> </span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, \u00a34<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ffff ls1e4 ws236\">million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a33 million,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which \u00a32 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million was <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>related to discontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations) </span></span><span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ffff ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ffff ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ffff ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>was deducted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>venue for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">supply-chain financing costs. </span>Income tax on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year comprises current and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred tax. Income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax is recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the consolidated income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>except to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the extent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> it <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms recognised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> directly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity </span>and othe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r compre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hensive income.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Current t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ax is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or receivable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the taxable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> profit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>or loss for the<span class=\"ff11d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">curren<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t period. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> amended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> respect<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>periods. C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>urrent tax <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>is </span>calculated u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sing tax <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>rates that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have been<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">written <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>into law (\u2018enac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ted\u2019) or <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>irrevocably </span>announced/committed by the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>respective gove<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rnment (\u2018subst<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>antively enacted\u2019) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the period-end <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date. Income tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>consolidated income statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>will <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">differ <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax paid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>cash f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>low stateme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt primar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ily becau<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ax ari<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sing on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> temporary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>differences <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payment dates fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>occurring <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the balance<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> sheet <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date. Deferred ta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>x is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provided ba<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>temporary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>differences <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ases of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> assets <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and liabilities and their<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> carryin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g amounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> reporting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purposes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the reporti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng date. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is calculated using <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>enacted or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>substantively enacted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">rates that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> apply <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset is </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>realised, or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iability is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> settled. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> asset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the exte<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is probable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> that fu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ture taxable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> profit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s will <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>available <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>against <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> can <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>utilised. D<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> reduced to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ext<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ent that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no longer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>probable that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>related <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax ben<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>efit will <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>realised. Current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and deferr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receivable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(assets) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">(liabilities) are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> offset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>legal </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>right to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>them net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">intends to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>do s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o. This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is generally<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">true when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the taxes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are levied <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>the same <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>authority. Refer to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 2 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for key <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sources of estimati<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertainty <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>taxes. </span>An operation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>if it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">component of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group that: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(i) has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been disposed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of, </span>or meets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>criteria to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be classified<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sale; and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(ii) rep<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resents a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>major <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>line <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of busin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ess </span>or geographic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>area <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of operations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or will <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed of<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as part<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ingle co-ordinated<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ispose </span>of<span class=\"ff12c ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>major <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>line of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> busine<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ss or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>geographic <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>area of oper<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ations. T<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he results <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discontinued<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>operations are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presented as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>single amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ofit or loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after tax <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income </span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>statement, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separate from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sults of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations. Non-current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>groups <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are measured <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> lower <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of carrying<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to sel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l. A <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>itial or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> subseque<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt write-down <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r disposal g<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>roup to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a revised fa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to se<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ll i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s recognised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reporting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date. Non<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>-current assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal groups<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as held <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>if their<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> carrying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ill be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recovered </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>through a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale transaction rather <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than through <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continuing use. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This condition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is regarded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as met <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only when th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is hi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ghly probable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(or disp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>osal group)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>available <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>immediate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> its present condition. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Management must <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be committed <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to the sale, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which should <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to qual<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ify for<span class=\"ff12c ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">recognition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a completed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within one <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the date <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of classification. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and </span></span>corresponding lia<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bilities clas<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sified as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sale are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presented <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separately as <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>current items in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the statement of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position. Property, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">equipment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and intangible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ot depreciated </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>or amortised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>once classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for sale. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Equity accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures ceases o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nce they <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale. Basic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earnings pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>calculated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ividing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>attributable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>owners of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the<span class=\"ff13a ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">weighted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>average <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>number of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>issue during<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ye<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ar <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>excluding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eld by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span></span>Company and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Employee Benefit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Trust <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to sati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">sfy <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>awards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made und<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share-based </span>2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>53 24 incentive plans.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Diluted earn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ings p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>calculated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>weighted aver<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>age number<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares in<span class=\"ff13a ls0 ws0\"> </span>is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sue assum<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>version of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> potentially <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dilutive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> shares,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> reflectin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g vesting <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>assumptions on employee share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as well <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as the deemed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>attributable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to owner<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Company<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any proceeds on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> such<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> conversion<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. (539) Dividends on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company\u2019s ordin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ary shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">they have<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> been <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>appropriately </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>authorised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>longer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Company\u2019s <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">disc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>retion. Accordingly, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>interim dividends <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are </span>recognised<span class=\"ff144 ls0 ws0\"> </span>when<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> they <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are pa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>id, and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>final dividends are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>they are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>declared <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>following approval by<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>holders at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>AGM. D<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ividends <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>appropriation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of shareholders\u2019<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> funds.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Inventories <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are ca<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rried at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lower of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cost <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ne<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">realisable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value. Cost <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>co<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">mprises direct <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>materials </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span>and,<span class=\"ff144 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>applicable, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>direct <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>labour costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and those <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>overheads that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have been <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurred in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> bringing </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>the<span class=\"ff144 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">inventories <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>their present <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>location<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>condition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>calculated using the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018first in/first <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out\u2019 or </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>\u2018weighted ave<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rage\u2019 methods, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>appropriate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e mate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rials and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> production <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>processes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>involved. Net<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> realisable value <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>represents the estimated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>selling price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less all<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> estima<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completion and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>costs </span>to<span class=\"ff144 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>marketing, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>selling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">and di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stribution. Provis<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any slow-mo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ving, obsolete </span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>or defective <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inventories. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nly, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inventories designated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as hedged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items </span>(managed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for ri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sk man<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agement) in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effective <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>edge accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relationship was adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value attrib<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">utable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the hedged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk. (Refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2.)<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>Cash and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cash equivalents <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>include cash<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> held with<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ba<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">nks and other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>short-term highly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liquid investments </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>with original<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> maturities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of<span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>three months or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less and<span class=\"ff14a ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff149 ls1e6 ws238\">which are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> subj<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ect to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of chan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge in </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"><span class=\"ff14a ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff149 ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"><span class=\"ff14a ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff149 ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"><span class=\"ff14a ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff149 ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span></span>value. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rating of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>short-term high<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liquid investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is AAA <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or equivalent.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>A trade<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> receivable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>if a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n amount<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">consideration that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is unconditional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is due <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from the </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>customer (i.e. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>passage of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">time is <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>required before payment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the conside<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ration is <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>due). Trade </span>receivables <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that do <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tain a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t financing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>component are me<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asured at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transaction p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rice.  The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>applies the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>simplified approach <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for measu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ring expe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cted credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prescribed by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9, which permits<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>use of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lifetime <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provision <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>all trade <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>receivables. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group has established a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provision <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>matrix that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>historical<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of def<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ault then <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>orward-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>looking factors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>specific to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the debto<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>econom<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ic e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nvironment. The <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group considers a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>receivable </span>to<span class=\"ff14a ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in def<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ault when<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> internal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>external inf<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ormatio<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">n <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>indicates that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unlikely to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> receive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>outstanding contractual amounts. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A receivable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is written <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>off when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there is no <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>easonable expectation of<span class=\"ff14a ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">recovering <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the contractual <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows. </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>participates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supply-chain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financing ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rangements. Ref<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5 and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>30. Investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in eq<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uities compr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ise fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ancial a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssets reco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">gnised at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value through <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(FVPL) </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>and fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ancial as<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>through <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the statemen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>OCI <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(FVOCI). In<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vestments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in equities do <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not meet <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the IFRS <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>9 crit<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">eria <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for cla<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssification<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost bec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ause their <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cash flows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>do </span>not represent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>solely <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payments of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pr<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">incipal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and interest<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>available election<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>recognise equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>securities as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>FVOCI has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been taken <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>because these investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as long-term strategic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ex<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">pected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be sold <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> short <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to<span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>medium term. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>All other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investments </span></span>are recognised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>FVPL.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Goodwill arisin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a busines<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s combina<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tion is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangibl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e asset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is allo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>Cash-Generating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Unit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(CGU) o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>CGUs that <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">is expected to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fr<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">om the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>synergies of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span>business comb<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ination. Goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">carried <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impairment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses (impa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irment </span>tested annually). Acquired intangible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>principally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">lationships <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>know-how, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were recogni<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>part </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>of<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">previous <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>busin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ess combinat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a stra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ight-line <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ver the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>periods <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>their </span>expected benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>whic<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">h range <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>three to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>15 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years. </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>Other intangible assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprise product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>development and co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mputer software <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(including global IS/IT systems) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> amorti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>straight-line <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the period<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>their expected be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nefit to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group. Product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>development is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amorti<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">sed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over five<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ten year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Capital<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ised co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> respect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>core </span>global <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IS/IT <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>systems <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>computer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>softw<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">are are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> being <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a perio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>five <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to </span>seven years. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Product development <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>development, design<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">d testing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of new<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> or i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mproved </span>products are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capitalised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only when<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>technical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and commercial feasibility of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the product<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> has been </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>established and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>full <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">production. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Any such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have not been </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>brought into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>use are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tested annually <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for impairment. Research and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other related <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expenditures are charged to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsolidated income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the period<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ey are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurred. </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>SaaS arran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gements are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> service<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> contract<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s provid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">g th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>right to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>access the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cloud </span>provider\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>application software <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the contract<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> perio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d. Costs<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> incurred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to configure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or cus<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tomise, and<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ongoing fees <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to obtain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>access<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cloud provider\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>applicat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion sof<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tware, are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>operating expenses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>services <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are rece<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ived. In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contract where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the cloud <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provider pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vides both<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>SaaS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>configuration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customisation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>well <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>SaaS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>access <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contract <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>term, </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>then<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>configuration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stomisation co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expensed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contract <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only if <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>services<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">provided<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not distinct <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are otherwise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expe<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">nsed upfront <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>software is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>configured </span></span>or<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">customi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed. Some <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s incurred <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>relate to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the development <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>software code <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that enhances </span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>or<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">modifies, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reates additional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exis<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on-premise <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>systems and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>meets th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e definition </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span>of,<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span>and<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff153 ls1e1 ws233\">the recognition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>criteria <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for, an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> intangible<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">sset.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> These <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reco<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">gnised as<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> intangible </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff153 ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff153 ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff153 ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff153 ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff153 ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff153 ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff153 ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span>software<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff153 ls1e6 ws238\">assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and amort<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ised ove<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>useful <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>life <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>software <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>raight-line b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asis. </span></span>Changes to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets\u2019 u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>seful economic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>live<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>if there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is objectiv<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e evidence </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>that<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff153 ls1e4 ws236\">Group expects <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receive economic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fr<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">om these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangible asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shorter </span></span></span></span>or<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span>longer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Land <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and building<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s mainly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manufactur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing sit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es, applica<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tion labo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ratories an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d admin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>istrative facilities. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Plant an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d mach<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inery main<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ly compri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se equipment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>manufacturing and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating process. Assets in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the course <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of construction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comp<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">rise property, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equipment which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>process of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>being <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completed and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ready f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or use. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Property, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equipment is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at histo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rical cost less<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> accumulated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>depreciation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and imp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>airment. Property,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">plant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and equipment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>viewed for </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>impairment when any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changes in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> circumstances indicate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that their <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying amounts may <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>not be recoverable. Useful economic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lives, applied <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">straight-line <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s foll<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ows: </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff160\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff15c ls1e4 ws236\">Freehold land <span class=\"_ _1c\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _136\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _136\"> </span>No depreciation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff160\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff15c ls1e4 ws236\">Freehold buildings <span class=\"_ _ad\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _e\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _136\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13\"> </span>20 to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>50 years </span></span><span class=\"ff160\"><span class=\"ff15c ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ff160\"><span class=\"ff15c ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ff160\"><span class=\"ff15c ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff160\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff15c ls1e1 ws233\">Leasehold improvements <span class=\"_ _db\"> </span>Up to<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the length <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease </span></span></span><span class=\"ff160\"><span class=\"ff15c ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span></span><span class=\"ff160\"><span class=\"ff15c ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span></span><span class=\"ff160\"><span class=\"ff15c ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff160\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff15c ls1e6 ws238\">Plant and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> machinery<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _e\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _136\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13\"> </span>3 to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>28 year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff160\"><span class=\"ff15c ls1e6 ws238\"> </span></span>All leases <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>where the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the le<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ssee <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>right to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>control the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>use of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>identified </span>asset are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>recognised in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the exception <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of short-term <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and low-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>value leases). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leases <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">principally comp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rise propert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ies an<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">d <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other miscellaneous <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leases such </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>as motor <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vehicles <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or machinery. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>At <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the commenceme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">t <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the lease, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group reco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gnises lease </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>liabilities measure<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the present <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>value of future <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">lease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payments. In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>calculat<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ing the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>present <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of </span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>lease payments,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group uses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">e in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cremental <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrowin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g rate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the lease <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>commencement date.  </span></span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognises right-<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f-use asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mmencement date<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease. Righ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t-of-use <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>are measu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>red at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease liabilities <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>recognised and initi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al direct <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurred less any<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> incentive<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s granted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lessor. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Right-of-u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subject to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> impair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment. Right-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of-use assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are depre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ciated ove<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shorter of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease term <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and the usefu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l life <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>right-of-use assets, unless th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ere is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transfer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ownership or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> purchase<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> option <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asonably ce<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rtain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exercised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at the end <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease term, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which case <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>depreciation<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is over the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> useful <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>life of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the underlying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset. </span>Leases of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>buildings usually have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease terms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6 years,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> while <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and mach<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inery gene<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rally </span>have lease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>terms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>20 years.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leases of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>machinery with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease terms of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>12 months <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and le<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ases of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>office <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equipment with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>low value <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ypically <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below US$5,000). </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>The<span class=\"ff164 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>applies the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018short-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leas<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and \u2018lease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>low-value assets\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exemptions for </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>these leases <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognises the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ase payments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ese leases <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an expense <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on a </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>straight-line basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease term. A joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>venture is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint arrangement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>whereby the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>parties that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>join<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">t con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trol of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rangement have </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>rights to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rrangement. Invest<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">me<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>der the </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>equity method. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>They are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>initially <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost, w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hich includes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transaction costs. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Subsequently, the Group\u2019s share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or loss, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprehensive income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> shown <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>one line of the relevant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stat<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ements, until <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ate on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>jo<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">int control <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ceases. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Distributions </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>received from<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investee reduce <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying amou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">nt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the inve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stment. Under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5, when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity </span>accounting ceases, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the result<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>longer reported <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group\u2019s consolidated income statement<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividends <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>received a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re treated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> adjusti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng item <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> discon<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tinued operations of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cons<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">olidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income statement. </span>Trade payable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>predominantly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>short-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>init<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ially <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair valu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e, which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>generally </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>the invoice<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> amount. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effects of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>time-value of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> money <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not material.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Borrowings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>itially mea<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sured at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> value, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">of transact<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurre<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">d, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is generally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span>amount of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> proceeds <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>received. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Borrowings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subs<span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">equently <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measured at amortised cost <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using the </span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"></span>effective interest <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>rate method, whereby <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>procee<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ds <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are gradually <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>increased to the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that will </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>be ultimately <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settled <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>constant<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> rate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>constant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>return <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>calculate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>amount r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ecognised as <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>interest expense <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement.  </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>Borrowings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as cur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rent liab<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ilities un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ess the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an unconditional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>right to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>defer </span>settlement of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ability for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at least <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">12 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>months after <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period-end d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ate. </span>The carryin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g amo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unt of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a bo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rrowing ma<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liability in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value he<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dge (refer to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 29).<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Financial instruments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprise investments (other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures), trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and other receivables, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and cash<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> equivale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts, trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payables, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrowings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">and derivative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial </span></span>instruments. Derivatives <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are me<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asured at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with any<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> relate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d transac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tion cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s expensed <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as incurred. The<span class=\"ff183 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">treatment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the val<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ue of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>derivative<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>depends <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on their <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>use as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>explained below. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>Fair value<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> hedges<span class=\"ff182 ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relationships <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value hedg<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the hedging </span></span><span class=\"ff182 ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ff182 ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ff182 ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ff182 ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ff182 ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ff182 ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ff182 ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>instrument <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedges th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e exposure<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> liability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is </span>attributable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>particular <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Where the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relationship <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>edge, the carrying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> liability<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by, or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>firm <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>commitment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is recorded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for, the<span class=\"ff183 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in its<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value att<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ributable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged risk<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> only and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">lting gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or loss<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls20b ws25d\"> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recogn<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ised </span></span></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">where, to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the extent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">is effective, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it offsets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the fair </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>value gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging instrument. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> As explained <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 2, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>et corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>positi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">March 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only, a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>items representin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and consisting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of it<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>individually <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are eligible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and </span>which are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>managed together on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">g<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>roup basis for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>management can <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be designated<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a hedging </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>relationship <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">hedged item. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>As <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>such, for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>designated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the components <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s U<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>S net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn posit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>two e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ffective fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value hedge <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>accounting </span>relationships <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(net corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(futures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ne<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">t co-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>products) whereb<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y th<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged item <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a group </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>of<span class=\"ff183 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offsetting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>positions. </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>Net investment <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>hedges<span class=\"ff182 ls1e4 ws236\"> A net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currency exposure<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>retranslation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreign operation. Net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment hedges <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are accounted for s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>imilarly to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cash flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedges. Ch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>anges in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the hedgin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g instrument <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are, t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>extent </span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedge is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effective, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">comprehensive income. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>event that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreign </span>operation is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposed of, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the cumu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">lative fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">recognised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other comp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rehensive </span></span>income i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s tran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sferred to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tat<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>where it <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on </span>disposal of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the foreign <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operation. Cash flow <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>hedges<span class=\"ff182 ls1e5 ws237\"> Derivatives are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the unc<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ertainty <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>timing or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of future </span></span><span class=\"ff182 ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ff182 ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ff182 ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ff182 ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ff182 ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ff182 ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>forecast <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>derivati<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ves <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>being part <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>low hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relationships.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>For<span class=\"ff183 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">an<span class=\"ff183 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff182 ls1e6 ws238\">effective<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> hedge, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gains an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d lo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sses from<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> change<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>air value<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> derivative<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> recognised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span></span>in<span class=\"ff183 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">equity. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Cost of hedging, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>where material <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and opted <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">for, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is recorded<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separate a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ccount with<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in </span></span>equity.<span class=\"ff183 ls0 ws0\"> </span>Any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ineffective elements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are reco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gnised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement. Ineffectiveness may <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>occur <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>if there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changes to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected timing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the hedged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transaction. If <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>hedged cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow relates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-financial asset, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accumulated in equit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subsequently included within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>For oth<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedges, a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mounts def<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erred in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>are tak<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>en to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ncome st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the same<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> time <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">lated cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow. When <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a </span>derivative no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>longer qualifies <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for hedge accounting, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ny cumulative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss remains <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>until the<span class=\"ff183 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">relate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d cash<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>occurs.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> When<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>akes pl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ace, the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cumu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lative gain<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>taken <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"></span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"></span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"></span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"></span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"></span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"></span>consolidated income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>If <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged cash fl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ow is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no longer <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ex<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pected to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>occur, t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he cumulative<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>gain or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>taken to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolid<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tatement immed<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iately. </span>For accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purposes, a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>valuation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the defined <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit plans <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is carried out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>annually at 31<span class=\"ff1b4 ls0 ws0\"> </span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using ind<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ependent qualified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>actuaries. Benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>obligations are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">m<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>easured using t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he projected unit </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>credit method <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are discounted <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">using <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the market <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yields on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>high-quality <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corporate bonds <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>denominated </span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>same <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currency as, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and of sim<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ilar durat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion to, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the benef<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it obligations. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measured at their fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the period-end<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> date. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Where a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>holds a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>qualifying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>insurance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>policy, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the policy <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is equivalent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>present <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the related <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit obligat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions. A deficit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>surplus is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on each<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> plan, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">representing the difference <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>present value<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>of<span class=\"ff1b4 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit obligation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the plan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. </span>The costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>defined <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated income<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>include the curren<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t servic<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e cost, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>past <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>service <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deficit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or su<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rplus. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Gains or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> losses on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>curtailments or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settlements<span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the plans <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are recognised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement </span></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the curtail<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settlemen<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">t occurs.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Plan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> administ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ration cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s incur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>red by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>Group are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income<span class=\"ls207 ws259\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement. Interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>net deficit or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>surplus </span><span class=\"ls207 ws259\"></span><span class=\"ls207 ws259\"></span><span class=\"ls207 ws259\"></span>is<span class=\"ff1b4 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls21c ws270\">calcu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lated by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>applying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discount rate <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>that is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls207 ws259\">used in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measuring <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the pres<span class=\"ls21d ws271\">ent <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>value of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit </span></span></span><span class=\"ls21c ws270\"><span class=\"ls207 ws259\"><span class=\"ls21d ws271\"></span></span></span><span class=\"ls21c ws270\"><span class=\"ls207 ws259\"><span class=\"ls21d ws271\"></span></span></span><span class=\"ls21c ws270\"><span class=\"ls207 ws259\"><span class=\"ls21d ws271\"></span></span></span>obligation to the opening defic<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it or surplus. Re-measurements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> deficit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>surplus <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">recognised in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> other <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>comprehensive income. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Re-measurements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>differe<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">nces <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e actual <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>return <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset </span>management exp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>enses) and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d actuarial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gains <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses. Actuar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ial gains and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>represent the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effect<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the actuari<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al assu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mptions m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ade in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measuring <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>present value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit obli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">gation and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>experience <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>differences <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>those assumptions <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and </span>actual outcome<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. A<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ctuarial ga<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ins an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d losses<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ull in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>they <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>occur. For defined <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contribution <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans, contributions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to defin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed contribution <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pension schemes are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated income<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> statement in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>they fall <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due. All of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the aw<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ards gran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ted under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>existing plans<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>classified as equ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ity-settled awa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rds. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group recognises compensation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ba<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">sed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>awar<span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ds me<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asured at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>grant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date </span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span>using the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Black-Scholes option pricing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>model. Fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not subsequently <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re-measured unless relevant condit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions attach<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>award <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are modif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ied. Fair value reflect<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s any market <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance conditions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and all <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-vesting conditions. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Adjustments are made to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the compensation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>reflect actual <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected forf<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eitures du<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>failure to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>satisfy </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>service conditions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or non-market performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>conditions. The resulting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compensation expense <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> income st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atement on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>straight-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>line basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vesting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period an<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">d <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a cor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>responding credit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>is recognis<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in equity. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the event <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>cancellation of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>award <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the compe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsation expe<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">nse <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that would <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over the </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>remainder of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>esting period <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> recognised <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>immediately in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">nsolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement.  </span></span>A provision <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> liability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of uncerta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in timing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or amount<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is recognised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> when: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls203 ws255\">1) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>present<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>obligation (legal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>constructive<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>) as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sult of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a past ev<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ent; 2) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is more <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>likely <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not that <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a payment w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ill be required <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settle the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>obligation; and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">3) the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount can <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reliably estimated. </span>Where a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payment is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>robable, or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the obligation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cannot <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be measured <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sufficient </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>certainty, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a contingent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sclosed. Contingent<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> liabilitie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> also<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> disclose<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> if <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a po<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssible obligation </span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>arises f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom past <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>events, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>but its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>existence <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>will be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> confirmed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only by <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the occurrence or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-occurrence of </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>uncertain future <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>events. A business co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mbination is a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transaction or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other event <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>obtains control <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over a business. Business combinations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are accounted for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the acquisition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>method, the key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>elements of which are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Identifiable asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilitie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the acqui<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>red business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>generally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measured at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> their <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value at <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the acquisition d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ate. Retirement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>obligations and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">def<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erred tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measured in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>accordance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he Group\u2019<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s accou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nting policie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s.  Consideration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>represents <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">values <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquisition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets given,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurred or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments issued by the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Group in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exchange for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>control over </span>the acquired<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> business. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Acquisition-<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">related <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>costs are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>charged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> consolidated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>income statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>the period <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>they are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>incurred.  Any non-controlling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the acquired <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business is measured <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>either at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the non-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>controlling interes<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t\u2019s proportionate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> iden<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">tifi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilitie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>Goodwill arising <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>combination <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>represen<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the excess <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the su<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">m <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> consideration </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>transferred, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mount of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-controlling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the acquired<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> busin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ess and,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a busin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ess combination is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>achieved <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in stage<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s, th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquisition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s previously <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held </span>equity interest, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>identifiable <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ass<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ets and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquired <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e </span>acquisition d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ate. Any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re-measurement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">gain or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>previously he<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ld equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is recognised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>in<span class=\"ff1db ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atement.<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> Any <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>shortfall, or negative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>good<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">will, is <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>recognised immediately </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span>as<span class=\"ff1db ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff1da\">a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1db\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1da ls1e1 ws233\">gain in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsolidated incom<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e statement. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1db ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1da\"><span class=\"ff1db\"><span class=\"ff1da ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1db ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1da\"><span class=\"ff1db\"><span class=\"ff1da ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1db ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1da\"><span class=\"ff1db\"><span class=\"ff1da ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1db ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1da\"><span class=\"ff1db\"><span class=\"ff1da ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span>Changes in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ownership <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a subsid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iary th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at do<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trol are accounted for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within equity. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Any gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>upon <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of control <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>income statement. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSummaryOfSignificantAccountingPoliciesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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   "value": "1. Basis of preparation Description of business  Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Lyle PLC <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(the Co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mpany) is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>public <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>limited <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>company inco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rporated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Kingdom an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d registered <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Engl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and. It <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ul<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>timate parent<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Ta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>te &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LC Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares are listed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>London Stock Exchange. The Company<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subsidiaries <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(together \u2018the Gr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ou<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">p\u2019) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provide in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gredients and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>solutions to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the food, </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>beverage and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>industries. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group operate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>numerous <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>production <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facilities a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>round the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>world. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The Group\u2019s ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rations now comprise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>four operatin<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">g <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Beverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solutions, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Sucralose </span>and<span class=\"ffe5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">Primary <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Products Europe an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d Primient.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reportable seg<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ments are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ame as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its oper<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating </span>segments. Segme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is presented <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"> well <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>details <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflect the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>new </span></span>Group structure.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Accounting period  The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>annual financial statements are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>drawn up to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March. These <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financ<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ial statements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cover the </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financials <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2022.  Basis of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting  The consolidated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>financial statements on p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ages 141 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to 197 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have been<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> prepared <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in accordance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with UK </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>adopted Internatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nal Accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Standards. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The Group\u2019s principal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting policies <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are unchanged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compared with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2022. The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>principal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting policies <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been co<span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ns<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>istently applie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d throughout the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year. Descriptions </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>and specific<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>policy <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inform<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ation on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>how <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group has <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>applied the requirements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of UK <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>adopted </span>International Acco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unting Stan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dards are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>throughout <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the notes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ancial st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atements. All<span class=\"ffe5 ls0 ws0\"> </span>amounts are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ounded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nearest million, unless <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>otherwise indicated. Discontinued operations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>application of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for Sale On 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mpleted the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a controlling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stake in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>new comp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its subsidiaries <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(\u2018Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2019 or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the \u2018P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rimient busine<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ss\u2019 or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group\u2019), <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprising <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>its Primary Products business in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>North America and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Latin Americ<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">a and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interests <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Almidone<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s Mexicanos<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> S.A. </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>de<span class=\"ffe5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">C.V.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (\u2018Almex\u2019<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>) and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Covation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Biomaterials <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LLC, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>form<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">erly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018Bio-PDO\u2019 (\u2018Covation\u2019) joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures, to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> KPS </span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>Capital P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>artners, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LP (\u2018KPS\u2019)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018Transaction\u2019).<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currently <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>holds a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>49.7% interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient, decreased from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>49.9% interest <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>held at completion <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>redemption of a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>number </span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>of share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s held<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">turn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accordance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with IFRS<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018Non-current <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Assets Held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls21c ws270\">for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Sale and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Discontinued Operations\u2019, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 July <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021 </span><span class=\"ls21c ws270\"></span>the Gro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>up classified <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>became Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2022 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as a disposal <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>group held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a discontinued operation. 1 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>July 2021 <span class=\"ls207 ws259\">reflects <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>negotiations on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>substantive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>matters with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>KPS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were </span>completed. An <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>operation is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified<span class=\"ls20b ws25d\"> as <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>discontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>if <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it is <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a compon<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls21d ws271\">ent of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that: (i) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been </span></span>disposed of, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>or meets the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>criteria <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be<span class=\"ls1f2 ws244\"> classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale; and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(ii) represents <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a separate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>major <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>line of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or geographic <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>area of oper<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ations or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>will <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sp<span class=\"ls207 ws259\">osed of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>part <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ingle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>coordinated plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to </span><span class=\"ls207 ws259\"></span>dispose of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separate major <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>line <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or geogra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>phic area <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of operations. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>results <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of discontinued operations are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>presented separately f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom those <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>conti<span class=\"ls20b ws25d\">nuin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g operation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Refer to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>No<span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">te 12 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for further details </span></span><span class=\"ls20b ws25d\"><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"></span></span>on discontinued o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>perations. Prior year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restatement  Following the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completion accounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exercise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which too<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>k place <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Transaction date, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>balance sheet at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 was<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> restated<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>correctly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflect cer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ain additional<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> non-cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rrent asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing assigned<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>the Primient dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal group held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale (impact on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-current assets: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reducing Property, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Plant and Equipment by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a366 million, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reducing Goodwill <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and other intangible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a35 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and incre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asing Assets held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by \u00a371 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restatement impacted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the bal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ance sheet<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the year ended </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>31<span class=\"ffe5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022. </span>Going concern The D<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irectors are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>satisfied that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group has <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>adequate <span class=\"ls21d ws271\">resources to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continue to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operate as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going concern </span><span class=\"ls21d ws271\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the foreseeable <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>future and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no material <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertainties <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exist <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with respect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1f2 ws244\">this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assessment. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>making </span><span class=\"ls1f2 ws244\"></span>this asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssment, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Directors <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>have considered th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>balance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sheet positio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ecast <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earnings and cash <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>flows<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of appr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls21d ws271\">oval of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>thes<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial st<span class=\"ls207 ws259\">atements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2025. </span></span>The<span class=\"ffe5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f2 ws244\">bu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>siness pl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>support <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cern asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls21c ws270\">ssment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(the \u2018base <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>case\u2019) is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>derived f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom Board-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>approved forecasts <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>together with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>downside sensitivities. Further deta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ils of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Directors\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assessment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are set <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below: At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has sign<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ificant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>available l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iquidity, including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3475 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ash and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>US$800 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(\u00a3647 million) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mmitted and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>undrawn <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">revol<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ving credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facility<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$100 million </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>matures in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2025 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and US$700 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million matu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>res in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2026. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">earliest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maturity date <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fo<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">r any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s lo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ans </span></span>is October <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$120 mill<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion will <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mature. In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ap<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ril 2023, US$95<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of this<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been repaid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ahead </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>of maturity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from existing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash. For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the purpose <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going concern <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assessment, it<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>anticipated that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>remaining US$25 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million will also <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>be repaid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from existing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has only <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>one debt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> covenant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>requirement which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> maintain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBITDA <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ratio of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not more than<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 3.5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>times. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>On <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the coven<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant-testing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is wa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s 0.6 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>times <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2023. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>As <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>set out<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> below, for<span class=\"ffe5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>covenant bre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ach to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>occur it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> woul<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d require <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ignificant reduction <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> Group profit. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Such reduction<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>considered to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unlikely. In concluding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going concern<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is appropriate, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Dire<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ctors have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>modelled the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of a \u2018worst ca<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se scena<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rio\u2019 to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the \u2018b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ase ca<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se\u2019 by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>same two <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plausi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ble but <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>severe do<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wnside <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risks al<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>so used for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iability st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atement, being: <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>an <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">extended shutdown of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>one of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>our large<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wet mill </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>manufacturing facilities following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operational failure or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> energy <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shortage; and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of two <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of our <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>largest </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Solu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tions custom<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ers. In <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>aggregate, such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018worst <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>case scen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arios\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>did not <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>result in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any material uncert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ainty to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s going <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>concern asse<span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ssment and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sultant po<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>still had <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>significant </span>headroom above<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s debt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> covenant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>requiremen<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">t. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Directors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also calculated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a \u2018reverse </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>stress test\u2019<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> which <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>represents the changes<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e required <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">\u2018base <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>case\u2019 in order <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>breach the </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>Group\u2019s debt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> coven<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant. Such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018reverse <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>stress test\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sh<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">owed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forecast Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to </span>reduce significantl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">der to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cause a breach. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Accordingly, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Directors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have conc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">luded that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o mate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rial un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>c<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ertainties <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>spect to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going </span></span>concern and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adopted the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going concern <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in prepa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ring the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Climate change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>considerations In preparing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financ<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statements, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Directo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rs have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>considered the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>climate </span>change, particularly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the context <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risks identified<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the TCFD <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>di<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">sclo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sures set<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pages 62 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>66 </span>and our <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sustainability target<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Climat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e change-related<span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> considerations made in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> respect of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial </span>statements relate <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>principally to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(i) th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> cli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mate chan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the g<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oing concern<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssment an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d </span>viability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assessment, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(ii) the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>impact <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>climate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flow<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> forecast<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he impairment </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>assessment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n-current asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cluding goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Foods <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; B<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>everage Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash-generating unit, an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d (iii<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>) the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share-based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payment <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>charge for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as a re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sult of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance against ce<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rtain Pu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rpose an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d susta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inability targets<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.  These climate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>change conside<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rations are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not conside<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>red <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">to be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>areas of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> signific<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant judgement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or sources <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>estimation uncert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ainty in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year. Th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ese consideration<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> al<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">so not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant </span></span>impact on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going concern <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ssessment to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March 2025 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nor th<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>viability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span>next three <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>years.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>The Director<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s considered<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> furth<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er wheth<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reduction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the useful<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> lives <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>imate-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>related matters,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would have<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>direct <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact on <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the amount of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>depreciation<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cognised each <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>year </span></span>from the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e-assessment, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>could <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a signific<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ant impact<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the financia<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">l statements. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Directors </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>concluded that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>decarbonisation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>commitments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>does not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a material<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> impact<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>results <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year. In view <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the evolving <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risks <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with clim<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ate ch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ange, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Directors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>will regularly <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>assess these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risks against ju<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dgements and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in preparati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> statement<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Foreign currency The consolidated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>financial statemen<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ts are pre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sented in pound <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sterling, which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company\u2019s </span>functional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currency. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Where chan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ges in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>constant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currency <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resented, th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ey are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> calculat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>retranslating current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>results <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at pri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or yea<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r exch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ange rate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Cal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>c<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ulations of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>changes in co<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">nstant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currency <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have been </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018Additional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information\u2019 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>within this document. Accounting standards adopted during the year  In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>current year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adopted, with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>new accounting standards: \u2212<span class=\"ffeb\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\">Amendments to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS 3 </span></span><span class=\"ffeb\"><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ffeb\"><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ffeb\"><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>Business C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ombinations;<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>\u2212<span class=\"ffeb\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\">Amendments to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IAS 16 </span></span><span class=\"ffeb\"><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ffeb\"><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ffeb\"><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>Property, Pl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Equipment \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Proceeds befo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re intended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>use; \u2212<span class=\"ffeb\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\">Amendments to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IAS 37 </span></span><span class=\"ffeb\"><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ffeb\"><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ffeb\"><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>Provisions, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contingent liabilit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls21e ws272\">ies <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contingent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 </span><span class=\"ls21e ws272\"></span><span class=\"ls21e ws272\"></span><span class=\"ls21e ws272\"></span>Onerous contracts<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (cost<span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\">of fulfilling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a contrac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t); and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span><span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ffe9 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ffeb\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ffe8 ls1e5 ws237\">Annual Improvements to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS Standards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2018-2020. </span></span>The adoption <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amendments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">from 1 April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 had <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no material ef<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fect on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s financial </span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"></span>statements.  Accounting standards issued but not yet adopted  No other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>new <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>standards, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>new <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interpretations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amendments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>andards or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> interpretat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions ha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve been published which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are expected<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>signific<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ant i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mpact on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">s financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statements.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> </span></span>Altern<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ative pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rformance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measures<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presents <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alternative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance mea<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ures, including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted e<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">arning<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s before <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest, </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span>tax, depreci<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ation and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortisation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (\u2018adju<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sted EBITDA\u2019),<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rofit bef<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ore tax, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earnings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>per share, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>free cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to E<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>BITDA and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>return <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on capit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al employed. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>These mea<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sures are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for internal perfor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mance analysi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incentive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compensation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for employees<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. They <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are presented because <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>they provide <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">vestors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>additional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>about the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Directors<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> consider <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be valuab<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">le. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Reconciliations of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the alternative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>measures to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>most d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irectly com<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>parable UK <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adopted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>International A<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ccounting Standards<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> measures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are presented in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4. During th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changed its<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> alternati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve performance<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> measure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit from adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rofit to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted EBITDA <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">der to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>enhance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparability w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ith its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>industry <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>peers. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Alternative pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rformance me<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asures reported <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Gr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oup are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not def<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ined terms <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>unde<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pte<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d International Accounting Standards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and may <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>there<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fore <span class=\"ls220 ws274\">not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be comparable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>similarly-titled measures </span><span class=\"ls220 ws274\"></span><span class=\"ls220 ws274\"></span>reported <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by othe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls222 ws276\">r <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>companies.  </span><span class=\"ls222 ws276\"></span><span class=\"ls222 ws276\"></span>Pro-forma impact of the disposal of the Primient busines<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s Due to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the significance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Prim<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ien<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t disposal, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relevant, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has al<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>so provide<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d pro-forma </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in order <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vide shareholders<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>better comparabili<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ty of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the perf<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ormance of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>continuing operations. Refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Useful <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Information on page <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>208, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>indicated in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e notes to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>results <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is pro-f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>orma in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>formation. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfBasisOfPreparationOfFinancialStatementsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
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   "value": "Description of business  Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Lyle PLC <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(the Co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mpany) is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>public <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>limited <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>company inco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rporated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Kingdom an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d registered <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Engl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and. It <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ul<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>timate parent<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Ta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>te &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LC Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares are listed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>London Stock Exchange. The Company<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subsidiaries <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(together \u2018the Gr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ou<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">p\u2019) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provide in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gredients and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>solutions to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the food, </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>beverage and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>industries. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group operate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>numerous <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>production <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facilities a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>round the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>world. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The Group\u2019s ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rations now comprise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>four operatin<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">g <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Beverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solutions, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Sucralose </span>and<span class=\"ffe5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">Primary <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Products Europe an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d Primient.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reportable seg<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ments are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ame as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its oper<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating </span>segments. Segme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is presented <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"> well <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>details <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflect the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>new </span></span>Group structure.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfGeneralInformationAboutFinancialStatementsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  "fact-391": {
   "value": "<div class=\"t m0 h243 ffe3 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gsd\">Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Lyle PLC <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(the Co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mpany) is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>public <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>limited <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>company inco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rporated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Kingdom an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d </div>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DomicileOfEntity",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-3": {
   "value": "Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Lyle PLC",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:NameOfReportingEntityOrOtherMeansOfIdentification",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-4": {
   "value": "public limited company",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:LegalFormOfEntity",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-5": {
   "value": "United Kingdom",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:CountryOfIncorporation",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-6": {
   "value": "The Company and its subsidiaries (together \u2018the Group\u2019) provide ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage and other industries. The Group operates from numerous production facilities around the world.  ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfNatureOfEntitysOperationsAndPrincipalActivities",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  "fact-431": {
   "value": "Going concern The D<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irectors are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>satisfied that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group has <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>adequate <span class=\"ls21d ws271\">resources to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continue to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operate as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going concern </span><span class=\"ls21d ws271\"></span><span class=\"ls21d ws271\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the foreseeable <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>future and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no material <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertainties <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exist <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with respect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1f2 ws244\">this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assessment. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>making </span><span class=\"ls1f2 ws244\"></span><span class=\"ls1f2 ws244\"></span>this asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssment, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Directors <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>have considered th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>balance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sheet positio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ecast <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earnings and cash <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>flows<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of appr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls21d ws271\">oval of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>thes<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial st<span class=\"ls207 ws259\">atements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2025. </span></span>The<span class=\"ffe5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f2 ws244\">bu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>siness pl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>support <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cern asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls21c ws270\">ssment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(the \u2018base <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>case\u2019) is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>derived f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom Board-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>approved forecasts <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>together with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>downside sensitivities. Further deta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ils of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Directors\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assessment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are set <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below: At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has sign<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ificant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>available l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iquidity, including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3475 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ash and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>US$800 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(\u00a3647 million) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mmitted and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>undrawn <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">revol<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ving credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facility<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$100 million </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>matures in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2025 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and US$700 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million matu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>res in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2026. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">earliest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maturity date <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fo<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">r any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s lo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ans </span></span>is October <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$120 mill<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion will <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mature. In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ap<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ril 2023, US$95<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of this<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been repaid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ahead </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>of maturity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from existing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash. For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the purpose <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going concern <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assessment, it<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>anticipated that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>remaining US$25 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million will also <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>be repaid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from existing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has only <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>one debt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> covenant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>requirement which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> maintain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBITDA <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ratio of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not more than<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 3.5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>times. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>On <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the coven<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant-testing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is wa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s 0.6 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>times <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2023. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>As <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>set out<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> below, for<span class=\"ffe5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>covenant bre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ach to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>occur it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> woul<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d require <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ignificant reduction <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> Group profit. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Such reduction<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>considered to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unlikely. In concluding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going concern<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is appropriate, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Dire<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ctors have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>modelled the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of a \u2018worst ca<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se scena<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rio\u2019 to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the \u2018b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ase ca<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se\u2019 by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>same two <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plausi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ble but <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>severe do<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wnside <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risks al<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>so used for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iability st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atement, being: <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>an <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">extended shutdown of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>one of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>our large<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wet mill </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>manufacturing facilities following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operational failure or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> energy <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shortage; and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of two <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of our <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>largest </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Solu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tions custom<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ers. In <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>aggregate, such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018worst <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>case scen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arios\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>did not <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>result in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any material uncert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ainty to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s going <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>concern asse<span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ssment and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sultant po<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>still had <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>significant </span>headroom above<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s debt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> covenant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>requiremen<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">t. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Directors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also calculated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a \u2018reverse </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>stress test\u2019<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> which <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>represents the changes<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e required <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">\u2018base <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>case\u2019 in order <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>breach the </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>Group\u2019s debt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> coven<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant. Such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018reverse <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>stress test\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sh<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">owed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forecast Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to </span>reduce significantl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">der to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cause a breach. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Accordingly, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Directors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have conc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">luded that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o mate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rial un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>c<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ertainties <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>spect to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going </span></span>concern and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adopted the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going concern <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in prepa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ring the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>",
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   "value": "Foreign currency The consolidated financial statements are presented in pound sterling, which is also the Company\u2019s functional currency. Where changes in constant currency are presented, they are calculated by retranslating current year results at prior year exchange rates. Calculations of changes in constant currency have been included in \u2018Additional information\u2019 within this document. ",
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   "value": "Accounting standards adopted during the year  In the current year the Group has adopted, with effect from 1 April 2022, the following new accounting standards: \u2212  Amendments to IFRS 3 Business Combinations; \u2212  Amendments to IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment \u2013 Proceeds before intended use; \u2212  Amendments to IAS 37 Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets \u2013 Onerous contracts (cost of fulfilling a contract); and  \u2212  Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2018-2020. The adoption of these amendments from 1 April 2022 had no material effect on the Group\u2019s financial statements. ",
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   "value": "Accounting standards issued but not yet adopted  No other new standards, new interpretations or amendments to standards or interpretations have been published which are expected to have a significant impact on the Group\u2019s financial statements.  ",
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   "value": "2. Significant judgements and estimates In preparing these consolidated financial statements, management has made judgements and used estimates and assumptions in establishing the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expense under the Group\u2019s accounting policies. Judgements are based on the best evidence available to management. Estimates are based on factors including historical experience and expectations of future events, corroborated with external information where possible. Judgements and estimates and their underlying assumptions are reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis, with any revisions being recognised prospectively.  However, given the inherent uncertainty of such estimates, the actual results might differ significantly from the anticipated ones. Information about the accounting estimates and judgements made in applying these accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the consolidated financial statements are set out below. Taxation (Note 11) Key sources of estimation uncertainty The Group\u2019s current and deferred tax balances are subject to estimation uncertainty, which could also impact the effective tax rate in the next financial year.  The specific sources of estimation uncertainty are as follows: (a)  Resolution of uncertain tax provisions: at 31 March 2023, the Group has recorded current tax liabilities of \u00a345 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a346 million) for uncertain tax positions (refer to Note 11). Such provisions arise because the Group operates in an international tax environment and is subjected to periodic tax examination and uncertainties in a number of jurisdictions. Such examination can include, inter alia, transfer pricing arrangements relating to the Group\u2019s operating activities, historical reorganisations and the deductibility of interest on certain intra-group borrowing arrangements. The issues involved are complicated and may take a number of years to resolve. Tax liabilities, if required, have been estimated based on one of two methods, the expected value method (the sum of the probability weighted amounts in a range of possible outcomes) or the single most likely amount method, depending on which is expected to better predict the resolution of the uncertainty. These accounting estimates considered the status of the unresolved matter, the relevant legislation, advice from in-house specialists, opinions of professional firms and past experience and precedents set by the particular tax authority. Of the \u00a345 million total of uncertain tax positions held at 31 March 2023, between zero and \u00a31 million of the balance could be resolved in the year ending 31 March 2024. Such resolution could be favourable or unfavourable. Of the \u00a346 million balance at 31 March 2022, \u00a318 million met the criteria for being released in the year ended 31 March 2023. This compares to the range of possible outcomes coming into the year for potential releases of provisions of between zero to \u00a35 million. The increased release was the result of the completion of two years of tax audits in the US (compared to the anticipated completion of one year\u2019s audit). (b)  Recognition of deferred tax assets: at 31 March 2023, the Group has recorded deferred tax assets of \u00a313 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a39 million) and deductible temporary differences for which the unrecognised deferred tax asset is \u00a3200 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a3209 million) (refer to Note 11), the most significant of which relates to unrecognised tax losses in the UK. Management assesses the likelihood of their recoverability within a reasonable foreseeable timeframe, taking into account the future expected profit profile and business model of each relevant company or country, and any potential legislative restrictions on use. A 10% increase in forecasted UK taxable income would lead to a \u00a31 million increase in deferred tax assets recognised.  Retirement benefit plans (Note 31) At 31 March 2023, the present value of the benefit obligations of the plans was \u00a31,142 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a31,474 million). The present value of the benefit obligations is based on key assumptions including actuarial estimates of the future benefits that will be payable to the members of the plans. Changes to key assumptions could have a material impact on the reported amounts and, as a result, represent a significant accounting estimate. Key sources of estimation uncertainty The present value of the benefit obligations is most sensitive to the discount rate applied to the benefit obligations, assumed life expectancies, and expected future inflation rates. Sensitivity analysis is included in Note 31. Whilst assumptions are established on a consistent basis reflecting advice from qualified actuaries, using published indices and other actuarial data, management must apply judgement in selecting the most appropriate value from within an acceptable range. Changes in the assumptions used in determining the present value of the benefit obligations will have an impact on the Group\u2019s income statement through their effect on the service cost and the interest on the net deficit or surplus in the plans. However, most of the impact of such changes, together with fluctuations in the actual return on the plan assets, will be reflected in other comprehensive income.  Exceptional items (Note 8) Key source of judgement Exceptional items comprise items of income, expense and cash flow, including tax items that: are material in amount; and are outside the normal course of business or relate to events which do not frequently recur, and therefore merit separate disclosure in order to provide a better understanding of the Group\u2019s underlying financial performance. Examples of events that give rise to the disclosure of material items of income, expense and cash flow as exceptional items include, but are not limited to: significant impairment events; significant business transformation activities; disposals of operations or significant individual assets; litigation claims by or against the Group; and restructuring of components of the Group\u2019s operations.  For tax items to be treated as exceptional, amounts must be material and their treatment as exceptional enable a better understanding of the Group\u2019s underlying financial performance. Exceptional items in the Group\u2019s financial statements are classified on a consistent basis across accounting periods. The classification of income and expense as exceptional items is a significant judgement.  Accounting for the Group\u2019s investment in Primient (Note 22) Key source of judgement The Directors have determined that there is a significant accounting judgement with respect to the Group\u2019s accounting for its 49.7% interest in the Primient business following the completion of its disposal. The Group equity accounts for this interest as a joint venture. Such accounting is appropriate because the Group does not have unilateral control over Primient. Instead, important operational decisions are decided by a majority vote by the Primient board (KPS has the right to appoint four directors and the Group has the right to appoint two) with more significant strategic matters requiring unanimous agreement of both shareholders. In addition, from completion, the Group and Primient entered into certain long-term agreements, principally relating to the supply of product between one another; such agreements do not afford either party rights that are indicative of unilateral control. As a result, decisions about relevant activities are principally reserved for the two shareholders and cannot be decided upon unilaterally by either shareholder. Therefore, the Group\u2019s interest in Primient meets the definition of a joint venture.  Fair value of purchases, sales and inventory of corn-based products (Notes 15, 29 and 30) 2023 Financial year On completion of the Primient disposal transaction on 1 April 2022, the Group has continued to apply cash flow hedge accounting to manage its economic price exposure on the purchase of energy and chemicals used in the production process. All corn procurement activities transferred to Primient on completion of the disposal and the Group procures corn from Primient (both for the manufacturing of corn-based finished goods in the Group\u2019s US manufacturing sites and for corn embedded in the finished goods manufactured by Primient and sold to the Group under long-term agreements). The Group has ceased to apply fair value hedge accounting to manage the net corn risk and instead manages the corn price risk by using economic hedging principles such as entering into offsetting positions with its supplier (Primient) and customers. As a result, the fair value of purchases, sales and inventory of corn-based products is no longer a source of estimation uncertainty in the current financial year. 2022 Financial year In the comparative period, the Group managed its US net corn position, comprising the purchase, sale and inventory of corn and corn-based goods, including co-products, on a net basis. As a result, the Group previously designated the components of its US net corn position in effective fair value hedge accounting relationships whereby the hedged item was a group of items with offsetting risk positions. This resulted in each element of the net corn position being marked to market and financial instruments (mainly corn futures contracts) were used as hedging instruments to manage this net position. Recording all components of the US net corn position at fair value aligned with the underlying economics and risk management of the business prior to the Transaction. The estimates used to determine these fair values were a key source of estimation uncertainty in the prior year. The breakdown of its net corn position is shown below for the comparative period only.  Year ended  31 March  2022  \u00a3m  Hedged items:   Corn purchase contracts  44 Corn sale contracts  (78) Co-product sale contracts  54 Corn and elevator inventory  69 Co-products inventory  (5) Total hedged items   84 Financial instrument products (hedging instrument)  (5) Net corn position   79 Key sources of estimation uncertainty (2022 financial year only) Of the components of the net corn positions set out above, those components which had the greatest estimation uncertainty were the fair values of basis and co-products. As a result, for the comparative period only, the IAS 1 required disclosures about the nature of these items and the estimation uncertainty inherent in them is set out in Note 29. The nature of these items is included below: Basis represents the difference in price between the corn pricing on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and localised pricing that can be achieved for physical delivery. It is typically driven by local supply, demand and logistics factors. At 31 March 2022, the fair value adjustments made to basis was a net asset of \u00a320 million. This was included as a component within corn purchase contracts, corn sale contracts and corn and elevator inventory. Co-products included in fair value hedges comprise corn gluten feed, corn gluten meal and corn oil, which are manufactured as part of the corn wet-milling process. Before the Transaction, the Group could hold either a net long or short position for each co-product based on the volume of co-products made, bought or forward sold at any point in time. The net position of fair value adjustments made to co-product positions at 31 March 2022 was \u00a354 million assets for sales contracts (including co-product credits in corn sales contracts) and \u00a35 million liability for inventories. ",
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   "value": "4. Reconciliation of alternative performance measures  Income statement measures For the reasons set out in Note 1, the Group also presents alternative performance measures including adjusted EBITDA, adjusted profit before tax and adjusted earnings per share, which are used for internal performance analysis and incentive compensation arrangements for employees. They are presented because they provide investors with additional information about the performance of the business which the Directors consider to be valuable.  During the year, the Group has changed its alternative performance measure relating to operating profit from adjusted operating profit to adjusted EBITDA in order to enhance comparability with its industry peers.  For the years presented, alternative performance measures exclude, where relevant: \u2212  Exceptional items (excluded as they are material in amount; and are outside the normal course of business or relate to events which do not frequently recur, and therefore merit separate disclosure in order to provide a better understanding of the Group\u2019s underlying financial performance); \u2212  Amortisation of acquired intangible assets (costs associated with amounts recognised through acquisition accounting that impact earnings compared to organic investments); \u2212  Amortisation of other fair value adjustments on acquisition (costs associated with amounts recognised through acquisition accounting that impact earnings compared to organic investments); \u2212  Tax on the above items and tax items that themselves meet these definitions. For tax items to be treated as exceptional, amounts must be material and their treatment as exceptional enable a better understanding of the Group\u2019s underlying financial performance; and \u2212  IFRS 5 held for sale adjustment consisting of 1) cessation of depreciation and amortisation of assets of the Primient business; and 2) cessation of equity accounting of the share of profits and dividends received from the Group\u2019s existing joint venture interests. These adjustments relate to the year ended 31 March 2022 only. Within adjusted discontinued operations these adjustments were excluded in order to provide a better understanding of the Group\u2019s underlying financial performance on a like-for-like basis. The change for the exclusion of \u2018amortisation of other fair value adjustments on acquisition\u2019 reflects the relative size of the Quantum acquisition compared to previous recent Group acquisitions and was made to treat the amortisation or unwind of all fair value adjustments consistently with the amortisation of acquired intangibles. This change does not impact the comparative year presented. Note also that given the size of the Group\u2019s retained share in the Primient joint venture, the Group\u2019s adjusted profit before tax will exclude its share of any of the above items relating to the Primient joint venture. This change does not impact the comparative year presented. Where indicated, comparatives are presented on a pro-forma basis to provide investors with better comparability of the performance of continuing operations (see Note 1).  Alternative performance measures reported by the Group are not defined terms under UK adopted International Accounting Standards and may therefore not be comparable with similarly-titled measures reported by other companies. The following table shows the reconciliation of the key income statement alternative performance measures to the most directly comparable measures reported in accordance with UK adopted International Accounting Standards:   Year ended 31 March 2023    Year ended 31 March 2022 Continuing operations  \u00a3m unless otherwise stated Reported Adjusting items Adjusted reported    Reported Adjusting items Adjusted reported Revenue  1 751  \u2013  1 751    1 375  \u2013  1 375 EBITDA  291  29  320    147  93  240 Depreciation 1  (59)  1  (58)   (56)  \u2013  (56) Amortisation (36)  23  (13)   (24)  10  (14) Operating profit 196  53  249    67  103  170 Net finance expense  (20)  \u2013  (20)   (25)  \u2013  (25) Share of (loss)/profit of joint venture (24)  48  24    \u2013  \u2013  \u2013 Profit before tax 152  101  253    42  103  145 Income tax expense  (25)  (25)  (50)   (16)  (12)  (28) Profit for the year 127  76  203    26  91  117 Basic earnings per share (pence) 31.3p  \u2013  \u2013    5.5p  \u2013  \u2013 Diluted earnings per share (pence) 30.8p  18.5p  49.3p    5.5p  19.4p  24.9p Effective tax rate expense % 16.8%    19.9%    38.4%    19.3% 1  For the year ended 31 March 2023, depreciation includes depreciation of \u00a31 million related to the Quantum acquisition fair value adjustments which is excluded from adjusted operating profit. The following table shows the reconciliation of the adjusting items impacting adjusted profit for the year:     Year ended 31 March Continuing operations  Notes 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Exceptional costs included in operating profit  8  28  93 Amortisation of acquired intangible assets   19  23  10 Unwind of fair value adjustments (including \u00a31 million of depreciation)   2  \u2013 Adjusting items excluded from share of profit of joint venture  22 48  \u2013 Total excluded from adjusted profit before tax   101  103 Tax credit on adjusting items  11  (25)  (24) Exceptional tax charge  8, 11 \u2013  12 Total excluded from adjusted profit for the year   76  91 Cash flow measure The Group also presents an alternative cash flow measure, \u2018free cash flow\u2019, which is defined as cash generated from total operations, after net interest and tax paid, after capital expenditure and excluding the impact of exceptional items. Net Capital expenditure is the net impact of the purchase and sale of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and certain equity investments. The definition of free cash flow has been amended to make clear that capital expenditure is measured on a net basis i.e. net cash received/paid for property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and certain equity investments. This change has been made to bring the definition more in line with other similar companies. This change does not impact the comparative year presented. Tax paid refers to tax paid for the Group\u2019s operations excluding any tax paid for its share of the Primient joint venture\u2019s results. The Group receives specific dividends from Primient in order to settle such tax liabilities. As all dividends received are excluded from free cash flow, it is appropriate to exclude tax paid out of the receipt of these dividends. This change does not impact the comparative year presented.  The following table shows the reconciliation of free cash flow relating to continuing operations:   Year ended 31 March Continuing operations 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Adjusted operating profit from continuing operations  249  170 Adjusted for:     Adjusted depreciation and adjusted amortisation 1  71  70 Share-based payments charge  20  10 Other non-cash movements 2   (8)  4 Changes in working capital 3   (105)  (68) Net retirement benefit obligations (9)  (7) Net capital expenditure (71)  (75) Net interest and tax paid 4  (28)  (32) Free cash flow from continuing operations 119  72 1  Total depreciation of \u00a359 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a356 million) less \u00a31 million of depreciation related to Quantum acquisition fair value adjustments (2022 \u2013 \u00a3nil) and amortisation of \u00a336 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a324 million) less \u00a323 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a310 million) of amortisation of acquired intangible assets. 2  In the year ended 31 March 2023, other non-cash movements excludes an inflow of \u00a31 million for an item not included adjusting operating profit.  3  In the year ended 31 March 2023, changes in working capital excludes the 2022 financial year bonus payment of \u00a37 million to employees who have transitioned to Primient which is classified as a discontinued cash outflow. This impact is partially offset by the increase of a legal provision relating to discontinued operations. Refer to Note 12.  4  In the year ended 31 March 2023, net interest and tax paid excludes tax payments of \u00a347 million relating to the Group\u2019s share of Primient\u2019s tax including the exceptional tax on the gain on disposal of Primient (\u00a342 million). The following table shows the reconciliation of free cash flow to net cash generated from operating cash flows:     Year ended 31 March Continuing operations Notes 2023  \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Free cash flow from continuing operations    119  72 Adjusted for:       Add: free cash flow relating to discontinued operations  12 (7)  (56) Less: exceptional cash flows   8 (59)  (60) Less: tax payments relating to Primient and gain on disposal   (47)  \u2013 Less: interest received   (11)  (1) Add: net capital expenditure   71  148 Net cash generated from operating activities \u2013 total operations   66  103 Financial strength measures The Group uses two financial metrics as key performance measures to assess its financial strength. These are the net debt to EBITDA ratio, and the return on capital employed ratio. For the purposes of KPI reporting, the Group uses a simplified calculation of these KPIs to make them more directly related to information in the Group\u2019s financial statements. The net debt to EBITDA ratio using the calculation methodology prescribed for financial covenants on the Group\u2019s borrowing facilities is shown in Note 30.  All ratios are calculated based on unrounded figures in \u00a3 million. The net debt to EBITDA ratio is as follows:     At 31 March   Note Continuing operations 2023  \u00a3m Total operations 2022  \u00a3m Calculation of net debt to EBITDA ratio        Net debt  28  238  626 Adjusted operating profit     249  312 Add back adjusted depreciation and adjusted amortisation   71  158 EBITDA   320  470 Net debt to EBITDA ratio (times) 1    0.7  1.3 1  The net debt to EBITDA ratio for the year ended 31 March 2022 is based on total operations as the level of net debt held was to support the larger Group before the Primient disposal. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is a measure of the return generated on capital invested by the Group. The measure encourages compounding reinvestment within business and discipline around acquisitions; as such it provides a guard rail for long-term value creation. ROCE is a component of the Group\u2019s five-year performance ambition to 31 March 2028 and is used in incentive compensation. ROCE is calculated as underlying operating profit excluding exceptional items divided by the average invested operating capital (calculated as the average for each month of goodwill, intangible assets, property, plant and equipment, working capital, provisions and non-debt related derivatives). As such the average invested operating capital is derived from the management balance sheet and does not reconcile directly to the statutory balance sheet. All elements of average invested operating capital are calculated in accordance with IFRS.     At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m Pro-forma* 2022  \u00a3m Calculation ROCE      Adjusted operating profit \u2013 continuing operations  249  170 Impact of long-term agreements \u2013  (7) Deduct amortisation on acquired intangible assets and other fair value adjustments (25)  (10) Profit before interest, tax and exceptional items for ROCE  224  153 Average invested operating capital  1 278  924 ROCE %   17.5%  16.5% *  Comparatives are based on pro-forma financial information (see Useful Information on page 208). ",
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Segment information Revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion  Revenue from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with customers<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognis<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when control <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the goods or <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ervices is </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>transferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>customer at an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> amou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>refl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ects the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consideration to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expects to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>be entitled <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in exch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ange for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>those go<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ods or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>services. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>generally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>concluded that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s the principal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s reve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nue arrangemen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts because<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> it <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>typically <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>controls <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the g<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oods or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>services <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>before transferring them <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cu<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">stomer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a point <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in ti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>me. </span>Discounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mainly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>volume-driven <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rebates. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">Revenue from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised based<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>the price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>specified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contract, ne<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the estima<span class=\"ls221 ws275\">ted volume <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discounts. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>li<span class=\"ls222 ws276\">ability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised for </span></span><span class=\"ls221 ws275\"><span class=\"ls222 ws276\"></span></span>expected volume <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payable to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cust<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>omers <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re<span class=\"ls22a ws27d\">lation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sales <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>made unti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>end <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>reporting </span><span class=\"ls22a ws27d\"></span>period. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The amoun<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t recogn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ised as <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>refund liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for vo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls220 ws274\">lume rebates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023 was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a38 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million. </span><span class=\"ls220 ws274\"></span>The<span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls222 ws276\">Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p also <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>timates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>variable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consideration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to be <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>incl<span class=\"ls22b ws27e\">ud<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the purchase price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the inclusion of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>any </span></span>inflation price-through adjustment. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>These adjustments <span class=\"ls222 ws276\">are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>analysed on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>per cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stomer basis <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and/or are </span><span class=\"ls222 ws276\"></span>based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on historical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settlement patterns <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>determine <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>variab<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>le <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consideration. The<span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls220 ws274\">amount <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>uncoll<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was \u00a32 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>millio<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>n. </span><span class=\"ls220 ws274\"></span>There is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aterial element <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of fi<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">nancing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sales which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made with<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>terms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>general between<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>30 to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>60 days, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consistent with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>market <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">practice<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group makes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>use of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supply-chain </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>financing arrangements with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a number <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cu<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">stomers, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mainly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>America \u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>such </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>arrangements include <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a financing el<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ement, which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is deducted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from revenue. During <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31<span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> </span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, \u00a34<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ffff ls1e4 ws236\">million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a33 million,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which \u00a32 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million was <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>related to discontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations) </span></span><span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ffff ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>was deducted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>venue for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">supply-chain financing costs. </span>Segment information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presented on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asis consis<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presented to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Board (the<span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">designated<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Chief <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Decision <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Maker (CODM)) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purposes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of allocating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resources within<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and assessing<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>perfor<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">mance of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>businesses. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">Following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the completion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the </span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>Transaction on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as changed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating segm<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ents to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflect th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p\u2019s structure<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.  The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>core operations compri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se three <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as follows: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Beverage Solutions, Sucralo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">. These <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reportable </span>segments. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>does not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aggregate operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> form<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reportable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments. Food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>Beverage Solu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tions now <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>includes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rating c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>osts associated<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p\u2019s former <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Primary Products operat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing segment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have rem<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ained with<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Beverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solutions operates<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>the core <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>categories of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ffff ls1e6 ws238\">bever<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ages; dairy;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> sou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ps, sauce<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dressings; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and bakery <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and sn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acks. Su<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cralose, </span></span>a<span class=\"ff100\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ffff ls1e1 ws233\">high-intensity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sweetener an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sugar <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reduction in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gredient, is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in variou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>categories <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and </span></span>beverages. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primary<span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">Product<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s Europe <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>focuses principally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on high-volume <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sweeteners and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>industrial </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>starches. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The G<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>roup is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>executing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>planned t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ransition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>away from<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lower m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>argin pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ducts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in order to<span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> </span>use <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the capacity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to<span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ffff ls1e4 ws236\">fuel growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Beverage Solutions operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segment.  </span></span><span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ffff ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>Whilst no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t part <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p\u2019s core <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>49<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">.7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>% investment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint ve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nture is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also </span>an<span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">operating<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> segment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reportable segment.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Primient<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a leadin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g produ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cer of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>food an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d industrial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>ingredients, princ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ipally bulk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sweeten<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ers and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>industrial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> starche<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>include <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nutritive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sweeteners </span>(such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as high<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fru<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ctose corn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> syru<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dextrose), <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>industrial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> star<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ches, acid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ulants <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>itric <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acid) an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d commodities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(such as<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gluten <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>feed and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>meal an<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">d <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn oil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>). Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> compri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ses the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>former </span>Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in North <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>America and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Latin A<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>merica and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>its former <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interests <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Almex and<span class=\"ff100 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">Covation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint ventures.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Central, which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprised ce<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntral costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>including head <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">office, t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reasury <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>surance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>activities, w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as shown </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>separately <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rior ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ars. Ref<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lecting t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hat the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ow a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>smaller, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>more <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>focused <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the completion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Transactio<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">n, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Central has bee<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n allocated to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>egments to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>enable </span>closer alignment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to segment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>strategies. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allocation<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>methodology is b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ased on firstly </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>attributing total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>selling and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>general administrative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">s by the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>support <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provided <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> each <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segment directly, </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>then all<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ocating no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n-directly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>attributed cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s main<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ly o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f seg<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gross p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rofit. The Board <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>now u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ses adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBITDA as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the measure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">the prof<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>itability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>businesse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. For<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>Primient operating<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> segment, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Bo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ard <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ses the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>share of adj<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>usted pr<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ofit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Prim<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ient joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>venture </span></span>as the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of profitability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBITDA <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>djusted profit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>the Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Venture are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>therefore the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of segment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> presented <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>segment </span>disclosures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e relevan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t opera<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ting segmen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts. The <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>segmental classification<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is detailed in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8. As a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>hange in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p\u2019s operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments, where<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> relevant, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restated the </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>comparative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year\u2019s segmen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tal discl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>osure in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>order <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rovide a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>like-for-like <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparison fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments. All revenu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>external <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customers. Segment results for the year ended 31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch 2023 IFRS 8 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Segment re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sults  <span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"fffe ls20d ws25f\">Year ended 31 March 2023 </span>Total operations Food &amp; Beverage Solutions  \u00a3m Sucralose  \u00a3m Primary Products Europe  \u00a3m Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Joint Venture  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Revenue <span class=\"_ _10b\"> </span><span class=\"fffe fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">1 438 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">184 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">12<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>9 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>751 </span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"fffe fc18 ls1fc ws24e\"><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\"><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"><span class=\"ls215 ws267\"><span class=\"ls210 ws262\"></span></span></span></span></span>Adjusted EB<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ITDA<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _a2\"> </span><span class=\"fffe fc18 ls212 ws264\">271 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">58 <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(9) <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">320 </span></span></span></span></span>Adjusted EB<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ITDA m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>argin 18.8% <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">31.3% </span>(6.5%) \u2013 <span class=\"_ _9c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">18.3% </span>Adjusted share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of joint venture<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _1e3\"> </span><span class=\"fffe fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>24 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span>24 </span>Included<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> with<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statutory <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oper<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>: <span class=\"_ _ff\"> </span><span class=\"fffe fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _ee\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span> </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff102\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ffff ls1f7 ws249\">depreciation <span class=\"_ _1e4\"> </span><span class=\"fffe fc18 ls1fb ws24d\">47 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">10 <span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">2 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">59 </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff102\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ffff ls1f7 ws249\">amortisation </span></span><span class=\"ff102\"><span class=\"ffff ls1f7 ws249\"></span></span>34 <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">2 <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _44\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>6 </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff102\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ffff ls105 ws135\">share-based <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>payments </span></span>16 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">3 <span class=\"_ _131\"> </span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">20 </span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Reconci<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>led <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to statutory <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continuing operations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4. 2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Disclosure provided as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>either <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measure of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls224 ws278\">segment profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>otherw<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ise regularly <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>provided to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>CODM<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>Segment results for the year ended 31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch 2022 IFRS 8 Segment res<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ult<span class=\"ls21b ws26f\">s \u2013 pro-forma <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis </span> <span class=\"_ _1e5\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2022* Total operations Food &amp; Beverage Solutions  \u00a3m Sucralose  \u00a3m Primary  Products Europe  \u00a3m Primient Joint Venture  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Revenue <span class=\"_ _1e6\"> </span>1 111 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>163 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>101 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _9b\"> </span>1 375 Adjusted EB<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ITDA <span class=\"_ _a2\"> </span>207 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>53 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>(20) <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span>240 Adjust<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed EBITDA margin <span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span>18.6% <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span>32<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.6% <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>19.4%) <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>17<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.5% Adjusted share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>venture <span class=\"_ _1e7\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>\u2013 Pro-form<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a adju<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBITDA<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span>200 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>5<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>(20<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>23<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 Pro-forma <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>adjusted EBITDA <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>margin<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _1e9\"> </span>18.0% <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span>32<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.6% <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>19.4%) <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>17.0% Pro-fo<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rma adjusted share of profit of join<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t<span class=\"ff106 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff105 ls1f8 ws24a\">venture<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _1ea\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>61 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>61 Included<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> with<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statutory <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oper<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>: <span class=\"_ _99\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _72\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span> \u2212<span class=\"ff108\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff105 ls105 ws135\">depreciation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1e4\"> </span>43 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>56 </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff108\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff105 ls1f9 ws24b\">amortisation <span class=\"_ _1eb\"> </span>22 <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>24 </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff108\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff105 ls105 ws135\">share-based <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>payments <span class=\"_ _45\"> </span>8 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _72\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>10 </span></span>* <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>Restated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflect th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e change <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(see page<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 152). 1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Comparati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ve <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>is base<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o-forma <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>informatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n (s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ee Us<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eful <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Informa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tion <span class=\"lsdd ws109\">page <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>208). </span>2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Disclosure provided as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>either <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measure of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls224 ws278\">segment profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>otherw<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ise regularly <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>provided to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>CODM. </span><span class=\"ls224 ws278\"></span>Reconciliation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restated 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS 8 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segmental <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>di<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">sclosures on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pro-forma b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asis to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the reported<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> IFRS </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>8 segmental <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disclosures as reported <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Annual <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Report for t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hat year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>issued on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9 June <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022: (i) Revenu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e Restated* Year ended 31 March 2022 Continuing operations Food &amp; Beverage Solutions  \u00a3m Sucralose  \u00a3m Primary  Products Europe \u00a3m Primary  Products   \u00a3m Central \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Segmental reve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nue \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ported <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span>1 111 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>163 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span>1 858 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>3 132 Reclassi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ficatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scontinue<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d operations <span class=\"_ _1ec\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span>(1 757) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span>(1 757) Transfer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Primary Pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oducts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe business out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Products  <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>101 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>(10<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 Segmental reve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nue \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restated <span class=\"_ _1ed\"> </span>1 111 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>163 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>101 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span>1 375 *  <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span>Restated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ange in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(see <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>page 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>52). (ii) Adjuste<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>d EBITDA Restated* Year ended 31 March 2022 Continuing operations Food &amp; Beverage Solutions  \u00a3m Sucralose  \u00a3m Primary  Products Europe  \u00a3m Primary  Products   \u00a3m Central  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Segmental adjusted<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> operati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng profits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reported <span class=\"_ _47\"> </span>190 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>61 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>112 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>(51) <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span>312 Transfer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Primary Pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oducts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe business out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Products <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>(21) <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>21 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 Reclassi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ficatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scontinue<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d operations<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _1ee\"> </span>(9) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>(133) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>(142) Allocation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of ce<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntral cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _53\"> </span>(29) <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>(19) <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>(3) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>51 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 Adjusted operating profit <span class=\"_ _1ef\"> </span>152 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>42 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>(24) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>170 Add <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>back <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>depreci<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ation <span class=\"_ _1f0\"> </span>43 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>9 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>56 Add back <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted amortisation <span class=\"_ _1ed\"> </span>12 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>14 Adjusted EB<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ITDA <span class=\"_ _1f1\"> </span>207 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>53 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>(20) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>240 Adjust<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed EBITDA margin <span class=\"_ _f6\"> </span>18.6% <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span>32.6<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>% <span class=\"_ _30\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>19.4%) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span>17.5% Pro-forma<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Impact<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of long-term agre<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ements<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _a5\"> </span>(7) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>(7) Pro-forma <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>adjusted EBITDA<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span>200 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>53 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>(20) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>233 Pro-f<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>orma adjusted EBITDA<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>margin <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>18<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.0% <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span>32.6% <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span>(19<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.4%) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span>17.0% *  <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span>Restated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ange in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(see <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>page 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>52). 1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Operating cos<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f \u00a39 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>realloc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ated f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Product<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solutio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ns <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>because <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>they <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>remained <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>within<span class=\"ls218 ws26c\"> the Group </span>after completion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Transaction.  2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Comparati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ve <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>is base<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o-forma <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>financial i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nformation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(see Us<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eful <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Informati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"ls218 ws26c\">page <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>208) </span><span class=\"ls218 ws26c\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. </span>Geographic<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> disclosures Revenue   <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Total operations<span class=\"ff10b\"> </span>2023 \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Food &amp; Beverage Solutions <span class=\"_ _b5\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16\"> </span></span>North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>America <span class=\"_ _1f2\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">687 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">542 </span>Asia, Middle East, Africa and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Latin America 432 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls213 ws265\">325 </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls213 ws265\"></span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls213 ws265\"></span>Europe  319 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">244 </span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 total 1 438<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">1 111 </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span>Sucralose <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>\u2013 total <span class=\"_ _1f3\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">184 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff10b\">163 </span>Primary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ducts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1f4\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls214 ws266\">129 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">101 </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\"></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\"></span>Primary Products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Americas <span class=\"_ _1ce\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">1 757<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Total <span class=\"_ _1f5\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls210 ws262\">1 751<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">3 132 </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls210 ws262\"><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls210 ws262\"><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span>Sales to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> custome<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rs (tot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al operat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">Kingdom totalled<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u00a350 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>40 million). Sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s </span>to customers <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(total operations) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>States tot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alled \u00a3753 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a32,222 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million, including discontinued operations).  From continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations no cust<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>omer contributed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>more than 10% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he Group\u2019s external <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ales (2022<span class=\"ff10c ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff10b\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff10c\"> <span class=\"ff10b ls1e6 ws238\">no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> customer <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>contributed more <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than 10<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>%). </span></span></span></span>Revenue \u2013 reconciliation to the consolidated income statement  <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>geographic <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>disclosure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tal ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rations <span class=\"_ _1ab\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls210 ws262\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>751 <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">3 132 </span></span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls210 ws262\"><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls210 ws262\"><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span>Reclassi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ficatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scontinue<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ration<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1f6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span>(1 757) </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"></span>Revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ons 1 751<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>375 </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\"></span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\"></span>Location of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-curr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ent assets The location <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of non-current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets, other than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial instruments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(including long-term receivables), deferred tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> assets, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>retirement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefits a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Kingdo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1f7\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls214 ws266\">25 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">29 </span>United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>States <span class=\"_ _1f8\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">517 <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16\">1 168 </span></span>Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>countrie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s 279 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">262 </span>Rest of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>world 318 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">190 </span>Non-current assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 tot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al operations<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _189\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>139 <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">1 649 </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\"><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1fa ws24c\"></span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\"><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1fa ws24c\"></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>The comparative year <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>inclu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3940 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assified as <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>eld <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ale. See <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>12.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfEntitysReportableSegmentsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-436": {
   "value": "Revenue recognition  Revenue from contracts with customers is recognised when control of the goods or services is transferred to the customer at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Group expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Group has generally concluded that it is the principal in its revenue arrangements because it typically controls the goods or services before transferring them to the customer at a point in time. Discounts mainly comprise volume-driven rebates. Revenue from these sales is recognised based on the price specified in the contract, net of the estimated volume discounts. A liability is recognised for expected volume discounts payable to customers in relation to sales made until the end of the reporting period. The amount recognised as refund liabilities for volume rebates at 31 March 2023 was \u00a38 million. The Group also estimates variable consideration to be included in the purchase price for the inclusion of any inflation price-through adjustment. These adjustments are analysed on a per customer basis and/or are based on historical settlement patterns to determine the expected value of the variable consideration. The amount uncollected at 31 March 2023 was \u00a32 million. There is no material element of financing in sales which are made with credit terms in general between 30 to 60 days, which is consistent with market practice. The Group makes use of certain supply-chain financing arrangements with a number of its customers, mainly in North America \u2013 and such arrangements include a financing element, which is deducted from revenue. During the year ended 31 March 2023, \u00a34 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a33 million, of which \u00a32 million was related to discontinued operations) was deducted from revenue for supply-chain financing costs. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForRecognitionOfRevenue",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-435": {
   "value": "Segment results for the year ended 31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch 2023 IFRS 8 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Segment re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sults  <span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"fffe ls20d ws25f\">Year ended 31 March 2023 </span>Total operations Food &amp; Beverage Solutions  \u00a3m Sucralose  \u00a3m Primary Products Europe  \u00a3m Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Joint Venture  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Revenue <span class=\"_ _10b\"> </span><span class=\"fffe fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">1 438 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">184 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">12<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>9 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>751 </span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"fffe fc18 ls1fc ws24e\"><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\"><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"><span class=\"ls215 ws267\"><span class=\"ls210 ws262\"></span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"fffe fc18 ls1fc ws24e\"><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\"><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"><span class=\"ls215 ws267\"><span class=\"ls210 ws262\"></span></span></span></span></span>Adjusted EB<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ITDA<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _a2\"> </span><span class=\"fffe fc18 ls212 ws264\">271 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">58 <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(9) <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">320 </span></span></span></span></span>Adjusted EB<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ITDA m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>argin 18.8% <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">31.3% </span>(6.5%) \u2013 <span class=\"_ _9c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">18.3% </span>Adjusted share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of joint venture<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _1e3\"> </span><span class=\"fffe fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>24 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span>24 </span>Included<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> with<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statutory <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oper<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>: <span class=\"_ _ff\"> </span><span class=\"fffe fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _ee\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span> </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff102\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ffff ls1f7 ws249\">depreciation <span class=\"_ _1e4\"> </span><span class=\"fffe fc18 ls1fb ws24d\">47 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">10 <span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">2 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">59 </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff102\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ffff ls1f7 ws249\">amortisation </span></span><span class=\"ff102\"><span class=\"ffff ls1f7 ws249\"></span></span><span class=\"ff102\"><span class=\"ffff ls1f7 ws249\"></span></span>34 <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">2 <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _44\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>6 </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff102\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ffff ls105 ws135\">share-based <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>payments </span></span>16 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">3 <span class=\"_ _131\"> </span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">20 </span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Reconci<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>led <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to statutory <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continuing operations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4. 2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Disclosure provided as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>either <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measure of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls224 ws278\">segment profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>otherw<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ise regularly <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>provided to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>CODM<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls224 ws278\">.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls224 ws278\"> </span>Segment results for the year ended 31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch 2022 IFRS 8 Segment res<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ult<span class=\"ls21b ws26f\">s \u2013 pro-forma <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis </span> <span class=\"_ _1e5\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2022* Total operations Food &amp; Beverage Solutions  \u00a3m Sucralose  \u00a3m Primary  Products Europe  \u00a3m Primient Joint Venture  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Revenue <span class=\"_ _1e6\"> </span>1 111 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>163 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>101 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _9b\"> </span>1 375 Adjusted EB<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ITDA <span class=\"_ _a2\"> </span>207 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>53 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>(20) <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span>240 Adjust<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed EBITDA margin <span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span>18.6% <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span>32<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.6% <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>19.4%) <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>17<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.5% Adjusted share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>venture <span class=\"_ _1e7\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>\u2013 Pro-form<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a adju<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBITDA<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span>200 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>5<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>(20<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>23<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 Pro-forma <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>adjusted EBITDA <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>margin<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _1e9\"> </span>18.0% <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span>32<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.6% <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>19.4%) <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>17.0% Pro-fo<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rma adjusted share of profit of join<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t<span class=\"ff106 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff105 ls1f8 ws24a\">venture<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _1ea\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>61 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>61 Included<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> with<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statutory <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oper<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>: <span class=\"_ _99\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _72\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span> \u2212<span class=\"ff108\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff105 ls105 ws135\">depreciation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1e4\"> </span>43 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>56 </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff108\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff105 ls1f9 ws24b\">amortisation <span class=\"_ _1eb\"> </span>22 <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>24 </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff108\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff105 ls105 ws135\">share-based <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>payments <span class=\"_ _45\"> </span>8 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _72\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>10 </span></span>* <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>Restated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflect th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e change <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(see page<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 152). 1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Comparati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ve <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>is base<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o-forma <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>informatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n (s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ee Us<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eful <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Informa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tion <span class=\"lsdd ws109\">page <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>208). </span>2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Disclosure provided as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>either <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measure of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls224 ws278\">segment profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>otherw<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ise regularly <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>provided to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>CODM. </span><span class=\"ls224 ws278\"></span><span class=\"ls224 ws278\"></span>Reconciliation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restated 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS 8 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segmental <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>di<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">sclosures on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pro-forma b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asis to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the reported<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> IFRS </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>8 segmental <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disclosures as reported <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Annual <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Report for t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hat year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>issued on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9 June <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022: (i) Revenu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e Restated* Year ended 31 March 2022 Continuing operations Food &amp; Beverage Solutions  \u00a3m Sucralose  \u00a3m Primary  Products Europe \u00a3m Primary  Products   \u00a3m Central \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Segmental reve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nue \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ported <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span>1 111 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>163 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span>1 858 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>3 132 Reclassi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ficatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scontinue<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d operations <span class=\"_ _1ec\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span>(1 757) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span>(1 757) Transfer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Primary Pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oducts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe business out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Products  <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>101 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>(10<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 Segmental reve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nue \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restated <span class=\"_ _1ed\"> </span>1 111 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>163 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>101 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span>1 375 *  <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span>Restated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ange in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(see <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>page 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>52). (ii) Adjuste<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>d EBITDA Restated* Year ended 31 March 2022 Continuing operations Food &amp; Beverage Solutions  \u00a3m Sucralose  \u00a3m Primary  Products Europe  \u00a3m Primary  Products   \u00a3m Central  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Segmental adjusted<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> operati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng profits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reported <span class=\"_ _47\"> </span>190 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>61 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>112 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>(51) <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span>312 Transfer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Primary Pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oducts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe business out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Products <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>(21) <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>21 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 Reclassi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ficatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scontinue<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d operations<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _1ee\"> </span>(9) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>(133) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>(142) Allocation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of ce<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntral cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _53\"> </span>(29) <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>(19) <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>(3) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>51 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 Adjusted operating profit <span class=\"_ _1ef\"> </span>152 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>42 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>(24) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>170 Add <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>back <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>depreci<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ation <span class=\"_ _1f0\"> </span>43 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>9 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>56 Add back <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted amortisation <span class=\"_ _1ed\"> </span>12 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>14 Adjusted EB<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ITDA <span class=\"_ _1f1\"> </span>207 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>53 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>(20) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>240 Adjust<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed EBITDA margin <span class=\"_ _f6\"> </span>18.6% <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span>32.6<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>% <span class=\"_ _30\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>19.4%) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span>17.5% Pro-forma<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Impact<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of long-term agre<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ements<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _a5\"> </span>(7) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>(7) Pro-forma <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>adjusted EBITDA<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span>200 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>53 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>(20) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>233 Pro-f<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>orma adjusted EBITDA<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>margin <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>18<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.0% <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span>32.6% <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span>(19<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.4%) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span>17.0% *  <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span>Restated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ange in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(see <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>page 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>52). 1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Operating cos<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f \u00a39 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>realloc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ated f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Product<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solutio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ns <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>because <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>they <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>remained <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>within<span class=\"ls218 ws26c\"> the Group </span>after completion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Transaction.  2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Comparati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ve <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>is base<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o-forma <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>financial i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nformation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(see Us<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eful <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Informati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"ls218 ws26c\">page <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>208) </span>Geographic<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> disclosures Revenue   <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Total operations<span class=\"ff10b\"> </span>2023 \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Food &amp; Beverage Solutions <span class=\"_ _b5\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16\"> </span></span>North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>America <span class=\"_ _1f2\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">687 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">542 </span>Asia, Middle East, Africa and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Latin America 432 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls213 ws265\">325 </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls213 ws265\"></span>Europe  319 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">244 </span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 total 1 438<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">1 111 </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span>Sucralose <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>\u2013 total <span class=\"_ _1f3\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">184 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff10b\">163 </span>Primary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ducts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1f4\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls214 ws266\">129 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">101 </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\"></span>Primary Products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Americas <span class=\"_ _1ce\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">1 757<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Total <span class=\"_ _1f5\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls210 ws262\">1 751<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">3 132 </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls210 ws262\"><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span>Sales to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> custome<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rs (tot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al operat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">Kingdom totalled<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u00a350 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>40 million). Sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s </span>to customers <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(total operations) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>States tot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alled \u00a3753 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a32,222 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million, including discontinued operations).  From continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations no cust<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>omer contributed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>more than 10% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he Group\u2019s external <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ales (2022<span class=\"ff10c ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff10b\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff10c\"> <span class=\"ff10b ls1e6 ws238\">no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> customer <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>contributed more <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than 10<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>%). </span></span></span></span>Revenue \u2013 reconciliation to the consolidated income statement  <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>geographic <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>disclosure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tal ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rations <span class=\"_ _1ab\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls210 ws262\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>751 <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">3 132 </span></span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls210 ws262\"><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span>Reclassi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ficatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scontinue<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ration<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1f6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span>(1 757) </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"></span>Revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ons 1 751<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>375 </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\"></span>Location of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-curr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ent assets The location <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of non-current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets, other than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial instruments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(including long-term receivables), deferred tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> assets, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>retirement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefits a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Kingdo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1f7\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls214 ws266\">25 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">29 </span>United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>States <span class=\"_ _1f8\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">517 <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16\">1 168 </span></span>Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>countrie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s 279 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">262 </span>Rest of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>world 318 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">190 </span>Non-current assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 tot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al operations<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _189\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>139 <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">1 649 </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\"><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1fa ws24c\"></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>The comparative year <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>inclu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3940 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assified as <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>eld <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ale. See <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>12.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfRevenueExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-471": {
   "value": "Geographic<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> disclosures Revenue   <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Total operations<span class=\"ff10b\"> </span>2023 \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Food &amp; Beverage Solutions <span class=\"_ _b5\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16\"> </span></span>North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>America <span class=\"_ _1f2\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">687 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">542 </span>Asia, Middle East, Africa and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Latin America 432 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls213 ws265\">325 </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls213 ws265\"></span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls213 ws265\"></span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls213 ws265\"></span>Europe  319 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">244 </span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 total 1 438<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">1 111 </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span>Sucralose <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>\u2013 total <span class=\"_ _1f3\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">184 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff10b\">163 </span>Primary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ducts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1f4\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls214 ws266\">129 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">101 </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\"></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\"></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\"></span>Primary Products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Americas <span class=\"_ _1ce\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">1 757<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Total <span class=\"_ _1f5\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls210 ws262\">1 751<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">3 132 </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls210 ws262\"><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls210 ws262\"><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls210 ws262\"><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span>Sales to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> custome<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rs (tot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al operat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">Kingdom totalled<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u00a350 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>40 million). Sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s </span>to customers <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(total operations) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>States tot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alled \u00a3753 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a32,222 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million, including discontinued operations).  From continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations no cust<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>omer contributed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>more than 10% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he Group\u2019s external <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ales (2022<span class=\"ff10c ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff10b\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff10c\"> <span class=\"ff10b ls1e6 ws238\">no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> customer <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>contributed more <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than 10<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>%). </span></span></span></span>Revenue \u2013 reconciliation to the consolidated income statement  <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>geographic <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>disclosure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tal ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rations <span class=\"_ _1ab\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls210 ws262\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>751 <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">3 132 </span></span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls210 ws262\"><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls210 ws262\"><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls210 ws262\"><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span>Reclassi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ficatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scontinue<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ration<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1f6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span>(1 757) </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"></span>Revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ons 1 751<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>375 </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\"></span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\"></span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\"></span>Location of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-curr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ent assets The location <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of non-current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets, other than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial instruments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(including long-term receivables), deferred tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> assets, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>retirement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefits a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Kingdo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1f7\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls214 ws266\">25 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">29 </span>United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>States <span class=\"_ _1f8\"> </span><span class=\"ff10a fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">517 <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16\">1 168 </span></span>Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>countrie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s 279 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">262 </span>Rest of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>world 318 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">190 </span>Non-current assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 tot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al operations<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _189\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>139 <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">1 649 </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\"><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1fa ws24c\"></span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\"><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1fa ws24c\"></span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\"><span class=\"ff10b fc16 ls1fa ws24c\"></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>The comparative year <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>inclu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3940 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assified as <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>eld <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ale. See <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>12.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span><span class=\"ff10e fc1a ls0 ws0\"> </span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfGeographicalAreasExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-398": {
   "value": "6. Operating profit Analysis of operating expenses by nature:     Year ended 31 March Continuing operations Notes 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Revenue     1 751  1 375 Operating expenses        Cost of inventories (included in cost of sales)    876  696 Staff costs (of which \u00a396 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a3122 million) was included in cost of sales) 1   9  284  260 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment:   \u2212  owned assets (of which \u00a345 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a341 million) was included in cost of sales)   50  47 \u2212  leased assets (of which \u00a31 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a32 million) was included in cost of sales)   21 9  9 Exceptional costs  8 28  93 Amortisation of intangible assets:   \u2212  acquired intangible assets  19 23  10 \u2212  other intangible assets  19 13  14 Impairment of intangible assets 3  19  1  1 Impairment of property, plant and equipment 4  20  \u2013  3 Total net foreign exchange losses   1  2 Other operating expenses   270  173 Operating expenses   1 555  1 308 Operating profit     196  67 1  Excludes \u00a36 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a313 million) of staff costs recognised in continuing exceptional items. 2  Excludes \u00a3nil (2022 \u2013 \u00a33 million) of impairment of trade receivables recognised in continuing exceptional items. 3  Excludes \u00a3nil (2022 \u2013 \u00a31 million) of impairment of intangible assets recognised in continuing exceptional items. 4  Excludes \u00a3nil (2022 \u2013 \u00a315 million) of impairment of property, plant and equipment recognised in continuing exceptional items. The Group spend on research and development expenditure during the year was \u00a346 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a341 million).  ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfProfitLossFromOperatingActivitiesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-399": {
   "value": "7. Auditor\u2019s remuner<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ation Fees payable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company\u2019s ext<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ernal au<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ditor, Ern<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>st &amp;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Young <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LLP, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s associ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ates, w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ere as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Fees <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payable <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>audit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cons<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>olidated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1e9\"> </span><span class=\"ff111 fc18 ls213 ws265\">1.<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>7 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">1.4 </span>Fees payab<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>le for other services<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _203\"> </span><span class=\"ff111 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16\"> </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff114\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 ls210 ws262\">the audit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of the C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ompany\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subsidiaries </span></span>1.7 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16 ls214 ws266\">2.2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16 ls214 ws266\"></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff114\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 ls1f9 ws24b\">audit-related assurance services </span></span><span class=\"ff114\"><span class=\"ff112 ls1f9 ws24b\"></span></span>0.1 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">0.1 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff114\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 ls1f8 ws24a\">services relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to corporate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> finance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transactions </span></span><span class=\"ff114\"><span class=\"ff112 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">0.6 </span>Total 3.5 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16 ls214 ws266\">4.3<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfAuditorsRemunerationExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-400": {
   "value": "8. Exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items Refer to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 2 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>olicy. Exceptional (<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs)/income recogn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income stat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ement are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as follows: <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> </span> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>31 March Continuing operations<span class=\"ff112\"> </span>Footnotes 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _204\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff111 fc18\"> <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span></span> </span>Costs <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>associated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f Pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>imient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1d4\"> </span>(a) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ff111 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(25) <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(79) </span>Restructuring costs <span class=\"_ _19e\"> </span>(b) (5) <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16\">(1) </span>Impairment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt <span class=\"_ _d8\"> </span> \u2013 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16 ls210 ws262\">(13) </span>US pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>past <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>service <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _205\"> </span> \u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16\">9 </span>Stabiliser <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>produc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntamination<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _76\"> </span> (1) <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(9) </span>Historical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>legal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>matters <span class=\"_ _196\"> </span>(c)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 3 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Exceptional<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in profit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>before tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1c8\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 ls0 ws0\"> </span>(28) <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(93) </span>UK t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ax char<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge <span class=\"_ _206\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff111 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span></span></span>(6) US tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> char<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge <span class=\"_ _207\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff111 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span></span></span>(6) Exceptional<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _ea\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 ls0 ws0\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16 ls105 ws135\">(12) </span>Exceptional<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntinuing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>operations <span class=\"_ _208\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>8) <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff112 ls210 ws262\">(105) </span><span class=\"ff112 ls210 ws262\"></span> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span>Year ended 31 March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Discontinued operations<span class=\"ff112\"> </span>Note 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _209\"> </span>12 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span><span class=\"ff111 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">98 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Restructuring costs <span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff111 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(3) </span>Exceptional<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">scontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _17a\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 ls0 ws0\"> </span></span>98 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 fc16 ls210 ws262\">(3) </span>Exceptional<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>otal o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>peratio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ns <span class=\"_ _20b\"> </span><span class=\"ff112 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls213 ws265\">70 <span class=\"_ _44\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff112 ls1fc ws24e\">(108) </span><span class=\"ff112 ls1fc ws24e\"></span>Set out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the princip<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al componen<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items: </span>Continuing operatio<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ns  (a) <span class=\"_ _1f\"> </span>In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurre<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">d <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs rel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ated </span>to<span class=\"ff115 ls0 ws0\"> </span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isposal which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>totalled \u00a325 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million. Th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e majority <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">sts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were sepa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in </span>nature<span class=\"ff115 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">and cons<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ist principally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information technology <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">(IT) costs to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ensure the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient\u2019s </span></span>IT system<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fully <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>independent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the end <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year, be<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ing<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transition </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>services arrangement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for IT <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>support <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ends. (b) <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span>The Group recognised <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a \u00a35 million<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> restructuring<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> charge, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>principally in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> relation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to IT<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> initiativ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es. (c)  <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a33 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in relat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the release <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of provisions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflecting favourable<span class=\"ff115 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">legal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rulings. The <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>charge on init<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ial recognition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prov<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">isions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"></span></span>within<span class=\"ff115 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">exception<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. </span>In addition, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>during <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">recognised final<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cash<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 mi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">llion in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> relation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior year </span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>stabiliser product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contamination issue of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>products manuf<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">actured <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain thi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rd-party <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>suppliers in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> China.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>All exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were reco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gnised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solutions report<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able segmen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t. The net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a328 millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">corded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in cont<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">inuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations during the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>resulted in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a324 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (outflow) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disclosed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in exceptio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">nal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In addition, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a335 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span>exceptional cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s recorded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pr<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">io<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resulted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash ou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tflows in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2023, </span>such<span class=\"ff115 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff112 ls1e1 ws233\">that operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outflow from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ems <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a359 million. </span></span></span><span class=\"ff115 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff112 ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span></span>The most <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">s in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>osts incur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>red in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e </span>Primient di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sposal, including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the impa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irment of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">assets remaining w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ith the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>will no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> longer </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>be used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>following the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal. Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional cost<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the comparat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ive ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar related <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a </span>past se<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rvice c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>redit linked <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amendment made<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s US<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> pension<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> plans, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associated </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>with a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stabiliser product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contamination, historical le<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">gal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>matters <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and one-off <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>charges <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>Primient t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ransaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a reduct<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>brought f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>orward UK <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>state <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax cred<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are expected to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be utilised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>future. Tax credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>charges on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re only <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the extent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">gains or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses incurred </span>are expected <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to result in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recove<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">rable or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payable in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the future. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>total tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>items was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a36 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million. Refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Note<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 11. Discontinued<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> operations  The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recorded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a398 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million rel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a 50.1% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>controlling interest in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Primient in exchange <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gross cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>proceeds <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of US$1.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4 <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion (\u00a31.1 bill<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion). An <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional tax </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>charge of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u00a333 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million arose<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>this g<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ain. Furthe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r details<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isposal, an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax charge, are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> set <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>12. The exceptional<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> costs<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the prio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restructur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ing cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s relating<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>productivity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and simplification </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>projects totalling <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>\u00a33 million which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">were mainly <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>related to Global <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Ope<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">rations cost saving <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>initiatives. </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> </span></span>Cash flows from total operat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ions Further deta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ils in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> respect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lows f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom exceptio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nal item<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>set <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below:  <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span>Year ended 31 March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Net operating<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> cash outflows on exc<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>eptional items<span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ff117 ls20e ws260\"> <span class=\"_ _20c\"> </span>Footnotes </span>2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Costs <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>associated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f Pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>imient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1d4\"> </span>(a) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ff116 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(52) <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(48) </span>Restructuring costs <span class=\"_ _20d\"> </span>(b) <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ff116 fc18 ls1f7 ws249\">(3) <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16\">(5) </span></span>US pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>past <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>service <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _176\"> </span>(d) (1) <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls210 ws262\">(1) </span>Stabiliser <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>produc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntamination<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _76\"> </span> (1) <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\"></span>Historical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>legal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>matters <span class=\"_ _196\"> </span>(c) (2) <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls105 ws135\">(4) </span>Net cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outflows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations <span class=\"ff116 fs20c\"> <span class=\"_ _20e\"> </span><span class=\"ff117\"> <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls210 ws262\">(59) <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff117 ls1f7 ws249\">(58) </span></span>Net cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outflows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 discontinued <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>operations <span class=\"_ _ed\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">(42) <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff117 ls105 ws135\">(2) </span>Net cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outflows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations <span class=\"_ _168\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(101) <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff117 ls1f7 ws249\">(60) </span><span class=\"ff117 ls1f7 ws249\"></span>Additional details <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>item: (d) <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span>In the prior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plan amendment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pension plans <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resulted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>past <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>service <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit of \u00a313 million, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group agreeing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to make <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incremental contributions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a34 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (resulting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net exceptional credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a39 million). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Incremental contributions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">were paid <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in the current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and prio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r </span>year, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>remaining <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a32 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2024 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Exceptional cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows The total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustment rel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resented in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the cash<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3129 mill<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion </span>(outflow) (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a336 million <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>inflow)) reflects <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exce<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ptional gain<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit before <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for total<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> operations </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>of \u00a370 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a396 milli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">on) which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was \u00a3129 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million higher <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a336 million </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>higher loss) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash outflows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a359 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> (2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a360 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million) set <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able above. </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aid \u00a342 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>exceptional tax on<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the gain<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (se<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>12). </span>",
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    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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   "value": "9. Staff costs Staff costs we<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows:  <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span>Year ended 31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> March Continuing operations<span class=\"ff117\"> </span>2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Wages and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>salaries <span class=\"_ _20f\"> </span><span class=\"ff116 fc18 ls214 ws266\">229 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>34 </span></span>Social sec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>urity costs <span class=\"_ _184\"> </span><span class=\"ff116 fc18 ls211 ws263\">31 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1 </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span>Retirement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>costs: \u2212<span class=\"ff119\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 ls212 ws264\">defined <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t sc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hemes </span></span><span class=\"ff119\"><span class=\"ff117 ls212 ws264\"></span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">1 </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff119\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 ls213 ws265\">defined contribut<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>schemes </span></span>10 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">7 </span>Share-based payments 20 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls1fb ws24d\">10 </span>Staff <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions 290 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16\">27<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16\"></span>The average <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>number <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of people <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s subsi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>diaries, inclu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ding part-time<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> employees, is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>set <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out below:  <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span>Year ended 31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> March By operati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ng segment<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2023 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 ls20f ws261\">2022 </span>Food &amp; Beverage Solutions<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _19f\"> </span><span class=\"ff116 fc18 ls214 ws266\">3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>455 <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16\">2 191 </span></span>Sucralose<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _211\"> </span><span class=\"ff116 fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">117 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">106 </span>Primary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ducts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _212\"> </span><span class=\"ff116 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Primary Products \u2013 <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">1 665 </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\"></span>Central \u2013 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls1fb ws24d\">560 </span>Total 3 57<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2 <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls213 ws265\">4 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>522 </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>The Food <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>&amp; Beverage <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Sucralose <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>single <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>commerci<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>am. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>It <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acticabl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>spl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it this<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>am be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tween the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>two segm<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ents, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>therefore <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entire <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>headcou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the commercial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>am <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has bee<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n incl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Beve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Soluti<span class=\"lsdd ws109\">ons </span>segment. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>The Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>does <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not have <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>any dedicated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employees. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Glob<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al Ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employees in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>European <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>plants<span class=\"ls231 ws284\"> are </span><span class=\"ls231 ws284\"></span>used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>roduction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>both <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Bev<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oducts E<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>urope <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segments. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>It <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>practicabl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>split <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls17f ws279\">this <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>team </span>between <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the two<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> segme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts, and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>therefore this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entire <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>headcount ha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls5 wsf\">s been included within the Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Bevera<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ge Solutions segment.<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employed 3,604 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>people <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 4,591 peop<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le, of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which 1,424 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transitioned to Primient on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Tran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">saction). Central,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reviously di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sclosed sep<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arately, included </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>shared-service <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employees wh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o perform <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>activities fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">r the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>whole Group, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>including the Food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage </span>Solutions, Sucralo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europe se<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gments. In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, central<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> employees have <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>been allocated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Beverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segment. Key ma<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nagement com<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pensation  <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span>Year ended 31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Salaries <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and short-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employee <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefits <span class=\"_ _213\"> </span><span class=\"ff116 fc18\">11 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">8 </span>Retirement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefits <span class=\"_ _106\"> </span><span class=\"ff116 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16\">1 </span></span><span class=\"ff116 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\"><span class=\"ff117 fc16\"></span></span>Share-based payments 10 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls215 ws267\">5 </span>Total 22 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ff117 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">14 </span>Key management <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>represented by<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Executive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Committee <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">mpany\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Directors. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Remuneration<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>details of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>C<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ompany\u2019s Directors are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>given in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Di<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">rectors\u2019 Remuner<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ation Report <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on pages <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>106 to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 129. </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>Members of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the E<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xecutive Committee <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>identified on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>page 81. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The ag<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gregate gains <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>key management <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff118 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff117 ls1e4 ws236\">exercise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share options <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> \u00a34 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a36 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million, of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which \u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million related </span></span></span><span class=\"ff118 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff117 ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span></span>to discontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations). No <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rela<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>party tran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sactions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with close<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> family <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>members of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>key </span>management oc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>curred in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInformationAboutEmployeesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-437": {
   "value": "Key management compensation     Year ended 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Salaries and short-term employee benefits  11  8 Retirement benefits  1  1 Share-based payments 10  5 Total 22  14 Key management is represented by the Executive Committee and the Company\u2019s Directors. Remuneration details of the Company\u2019s Directors are given in the Directors\u2019 Remuneration Report on pages 106 to 129. Members of the Executive Committee are identified on page 81. The aggregate gains made by key management on the exercise of share options were \u00a34 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a36 million, of which \u00a31 million related to discontinued operations). No related party transactions with close family members of the Group\u2019s key management occurred in the current or prior year. ",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  "fact-472": {
   "value": "10. Finance income and expense     Year ended 31 March Continuing operations  Notes 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Interest payable on bank and other borrowings    (27)  (21) Lease interest  21  (2)  (2) Net retirement benefit interest   31 (3)  (3) Finance expense   (32)  (26) Finance income \u2013 income on cash balances    12  1 Net finance expense    (20)  (25) ",
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    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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   "value": "10. Finance income and expense     Year ended 31 March Continuing operations  Notes 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Interest payable on bank and other borrowings    (27)  (21) Lease interest  21  (2)  (2) Net retirement benefit interest   31 (3)  (3) Finance expense   (32)  (26) Finance income \u2013 income on cash balances    12  1 Net finance expense    (20)  (25) ",
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   "value": "11. Income taxes Income tax on the profit for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognised in the consolidated income statement except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity and other comprehensive income. Current tax is the amount of tax expected to be payable or receivable on the taxable profit or loss for the current period. This amount is amended for adjustments in respect of prior periods. Current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been written into law (\u2018enacted\u2019) or irrevocably announced/committed by the respective government (\u2018substantively enacted\u2019) at the period-end date. Income tax in the consolidated income statement will differ from the income tax paid in the consolidated cash flow statement primarily because of deferred tax arising on temporary differences and payment dates for income tax occurring after the balance sheet date. Deferred tax is provided based on temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes at the reporting date. Deferred tax is calculated using the enacted or substantively enacted rates that are expected to apply when the asset is realised, or the liability is settled. A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised. Current and deferred tax receivable (assets) and payable (liabilities) are offset only when there is a legal right to settle them net and the Group intends to do so. This is generally true when the taxes are levied by the same tax authority. Refer to Note 2 for key sources of estimation uncertainty relating to income taxes. Analysis of charge for the year   Year ended 31 March Continuing operations 2023  \u00a3m 2022*  \u00a3m Current tax     United Kingdom  (1)  \u2013 Overseas (66)  (56) Tax credit on exceptional items 6  5 Credit in respect of previous financial years  16  15 (45)  (36) Deferred tax      Credit for the year 13  12 (Charge)/credit in respect of previous financial years  (6)  4 Tax credit on exceptional items \u2013  16 Tax credit on Primient exceptional items 13  \u2013 UK exceptional tax charge \u2013  (6) US exceptional tax charge \u2013  (6) Income tax expense  (25)  (16) Statutory effective tax rate (%)   16.8%  38.4% *  The comparatives have been amended to enhance consistency with the current year disclosure. Reconciliation to adjusted income tax expense   Year ended 31 March Continuing operations Note 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Income tax expense    (25)  (16) Add back the impact of:       Tax credit on exceptional items    (6)  (21) Tax credit on Primient exceptional items   (13)  \u2013 Tax credit on amortisation of acquired intangibles and other fair value adjustments   (7)  (3) Tax charge on amortisation of Primient acquired intangibles and other fair value adjustments   1  \u2013 UK exceptional tax charge   \u2013  6 US exceptional tax charge   \u2013  6 Adjusted income tax expense   4 (50)  (28) Adjusted effective tax rate (%)    19.9%  19.3% At 31 March 2023, the carrying value of current tax assets totalled \u00a39 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a311 million) and the carrying value of the current tax liabilities totalled \u00a362 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a323 million).  The Group\u2019s current and deferred tax balances are subject to estimation uncertainty, which could also impact the effective tax rate in the next financial year. The specific sources of estimation uncertainty are as follows: (a)  Resolution of uncertain tax provisions: at 31 March 2023, the Group has recorded current tax liabilities of \u00a345 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a346 million) for uncertain tax positions (refer to Note 2). Such provisions arise because the Group operates in an international tax environment and is subjected to periodic tax examination and uncertainties in a number of jurisdictions. Such examination can include, inter alia, transfer pricing arrangements relating to the Group\u2019s operating activities, historical reorganisations and the deductibility of interest on certain intra-group borrowing arrangements. The issues involved are complicated and may take a number of years to resolve. Tax liabilities, if required, have been estimated based on one of two methods, the expected value method (the sum of the probability weighted amounts in a range of possible outcomes) or the single most likely amount method, depending on which is expected to better predict the resolution of the uncertainty. These accounting estimates considered the status of the unresolved matter, the relevant legislation, advice from in-house specialists, opinions of professional firms and past experience and precedents set by the particular tax authority. Of the \u00a345 million total of uncertain tax positions held at 31 March 2023, between zero and \u00a31 million of the balance could be resolved in the year ending 31 March 2024. Such resolution could be favourable or unfavourable. Of the \u00a346 million balance at 31 March 2022, \u00a318 million met the criteria for being released in the year ended 31 March 2023. This compares to the range of possible outcomes coming into the year for potential releases of provisions of between zero and \u00a35 million. The increased release was the result of the completion of two years of tax audits in the US (compared to the anticipated completion of one year\u2019s audit). (b)  Recognition of deferred tax assets: at 31 March 2023, the Group has recorded deferred tax assets of \u00a313 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a39 million assets), and deductible temporary differences for which the unrecognised deferred tax asset is \u00a3200 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a3209 million), the most significant of which relates to unrecognised tax losses in the UK. Management assesses the likelihood of their recoverability within a reasonable foreseeable timeframe, taking into account the future expected profit profile and business model of each relevant company or country, and any potential legislative restrictions on use. A 10% increase in forecasted UK taxable income would lead to an \u00a31 million increase in deferred tax assets recognised. In addition to these items, the tax rate for this year has been impacted by the tax on disposal of the Primient business as well as other exceptional items relating to the separation and its impact on the Group\u2019s geographical mix of profits. Next year\u2019s tax rate will be impacted by the UK corporation tax rate increasing from 19% to 25% (effective 1 April 2023) and this tax rate change will increase the Company\u2019s future tax charge on profit arising in the UK. UK deferred tax assets have been calculated based on the 25%. Reconciliation of the effective tax rate  As the Group\u2019s head office and Parent Company are domiciled in the UK, the Group uses the UK corporation tax rate to reference its effective tax rate, notwithstanding that only a small proportion of the Group\u2019s business is in the UK. The tax on the Group\u2019s profit before tax differs from the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK as follows:   Year ended 31 March Continuing operations 2023  \u00a3m 2022*  \u00a3m Profit before tax  152  42 Corporation tax charge thereon at 19% (2022 \u2013 19%)  (29)  (8) Adjusted for the effects of:     \u2212  non-deductible income and other permanent items (14)  (6) \u2212  adjustments in respect of previous financial year 1  10  19 \u2212  losses not currently treated as being recoverable in future periods 2  \u2013  (4) \u2212  losses now treated as being recoverable in future periods 3  10  \u2013 \u2212  changes in tax rates 1  \u2013 \u2212  UK exceptional tax (charge) 4  \u2013  (6) \u2212  US exceptional tax (charge) 4  \u2013  (6) \u2212  tax rates below the UK rate applied on overseas earnings 5  (3)  (5) Total tax charge  (25)  (16) *  The comparatives have been amended to enhance consistency with the current year disclosure. 1  Adjustments in respect of prior years reflect the movement in relation to the closure of outstanding tax audits, corrections to submitted tax computations and the release of uncertain tax positions. 2   The Group incurs expenses in jurisdictions where it does not currently expect to be able to recover these amounts against future taxable profits. This has the effect of increasing the Group\u2019s overall effective tax rate.  3  Where the Group now reasonably believes it is able to recover losses not previously expected to be recovered against future taxable profits these losses are recognised. This has the effect of decreasing the Group's overall effective tax rate. 4  In the year ended 31 March 2022, as a result of the agreement to sell a controlling interest in Primient, the amount of the brought forward UK tax losses that the Group expected to be able to utilise in the future reduced resulting in an exceptional tax charge of \u00a36 million. In addition, the amount of US state tax credits the Group expected to be able to utilise in the future reduced as the Group no longer has a presence in certain states. This resulted in an exceptional tax charge of \u00a36 million. 5  The Group is subject to tax rates in the jurisdictions in which it operates which can be above or below the UK corporation tax rate (the Group\u2019s reference rate). In the year ended 31 March 2023 and year ended 31 March 2022, the Group\u2019s tax rate was favourably impacted by one-off local tax credits in relation to the US and by the net release of uncertain tax provisions. Analysis of exceptional tax items An analysis of tax charged or credited on adjusting items and exceptional tax items within continuing operations is set out on the next page:  Deferred tax The movements in deferred tax assets and liabilities during the year were as follows:     Year ended 31 March 2023    Year ended 31 March 2022 Tax credit/ Tax credit/ Capital Pre-tax  (charge) Pre-tax (charge) allowances Retirement Share- Continuing operations  Notes \u00a3m  \u00a3m    \u00a3m  \u00a3m  in excess of benefit based Tax  Investments 1 depreciation obligations payments losses Other Total Exceptional items              \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m   \u00a3m Costs associated with the separation and disposal of At 1 April 2021   \u2013  (86)  26  6  14  31   (9) Primient  8 (25)  6    (79)  20 Credited/(charged) Restructuring costs  8 (5)  1    (1)  \u2013 to the Impairment related to the disposal of Primient  8 \u2013  \u2013    (13)  3 income statement               US pension plan past service credit  8 \u2013  \u2013    9  (2) 2 \u2212  underlying  \u2013  19  (3)  (1)  2  (29)  (12) Stabiliser product contamination   8 (1)  \u2013    (9)  \u2013 \u2212  tax effect of Historical legal matters  8 3  (1)   \u2013  \u2013 exceptional items  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (16)  (16) Exceptional items included in profit before tax   (28)  6    (93)  21 \u2212  exceptional tax items  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  6  6  12 Group share of exceptional items recognised by joint venture  22 (52)  13   \u2013 \u2013 Charged to other comprehensive Amortisation of acquired intangible assets and other income  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (20)  (20) fair value adjustments   (25)  7    (10)  3 (Charged)/credited Amortisation of Primient acquired intangibles directly to equity  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (1)  \u2013  7  6 and other fair value adjustments  22 4  (1)  \u2013 \u2013 Currency translation Adjusting items \u2013 continuing operations  4  (101)  25    (103)  24 differences \u2013 (6)  1  \u2013  \u2013  2  (3) At 31 March 2022 \u2013 (73)  24  4  22  (19)  (42) Exceptional tax items              Credited/(charged) UK tax charge  8  \u2013  \u2013    \u2013  (6) to the US tax charge  8 \u2013  \u2013    \u2013  (6) income statement Total exceptional items included in income tax  4 \u2013  \u2013    \u2013  (12) \u2212  underlying  22  (3)  (1)  2  (10)  6  16 Total adjusting items \u2013 continuing operations   4  (101)  25    (103)  12 \u2212  exceptional items \u2013 Disposal of Primient (78)  63  (5) \u2013 \u2013  48  28 Discontinued operations              Credited to other Gain on disposal of Primient  8, 12  98  (33)   \u2013  \u2013 comprehensive Restructuring costs  8, 12 \u2013  \u2013    (3)  1 income 6  \u2013  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013  \u2013  6 Exceptional items \u2013 discontinued operations   98  (33)   (3)  1 Credited directly to equity \u2013  \u2013  \u2013 1 \u2013  5  6 1 Held for sale adjustment  12  \u2013  \u2013    110  (17) Acquisition of 2 businesses \u2013  \u2013  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013  (24)  (24) Held for sale adjustment \u2013 profit after tax of joint ventures  12 \u2013  \u2013    (27)  \u2013 Currency translation \u2013  \u2013    83  (17) differences \u2013  (8)  1 \u2013 3  (3)  (7) At 31 March 2023 (50)  (21)  19  7  15  13  (17) Total adjusting items \u2013 total operations    (3) (8)   (23)  (4) 1  Other deferred tax items include temporary differences arising from accounting provisions where the timing of the tax deduction is different from the timing of accounting recognition, and business combinations. 1  In the year ended 31 March 2022, total held for sale adjustment of \u00a3110 million comprised \u00a368 million of adjusted depreciation and amortisation 2  In the year ended 31 March 2022, a \u00a336 million credit in relation to discontinued operations is included in the movement. included in adjusted operating profit of \u00a3312 million. The remaining \u00a342 million was dividend income from Almex and Covation recognised after these investments were recorded as held for sale, which was not included in either adjusted operating profit or free cash flow. 2  In the year ended 31 March 2022, held for sale adjustment related to cessation of equity accounting (reduction in share of profit after tax of joint ventures of \u00a327 million). Deferred tax continued Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where there is a legally enforceable right of offset and there is an intention to net settle the balances. After taking these offsets into account, the net position of \u00a317 million liability (2022 \u2013 \u00a342 million liability) is presented as a \u00a313 million deferred tax asset (2022 \u2013 \u00a39 million asset) and a \u00a330 million deferred tax liability (2022 \u2013 \u00a351 million liability) in the Group\u2019s statement of financial position.  Unrecognised deferred tax asset/liabilities No deferred tax assets have been recognised in respect of tax losses of \u00a3795 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a3828 million) as there is uncertainty as to whether taxable profits against which these assets may be recovered, will be available. In the year ended 31 March 2023, no tax losses expired (2022 \u2013 \u00a3nil). Tax losses amounting to \u00a31 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a324 million) will expire within five years. The remaining tax losses have no expiry date. A deferred tax asset has not been recognised in respect of share-based payments of \u00a31 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a31 million) as there is uncertainty as to whether taxable profits against which these assets may be recovered will be available. A deferred tax liability of \u00a36 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a33 million) has not been recognised in respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries as there is control over the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Changes in tax rates/tax law The UK\u2019s main corporation tax rate will increase from 19% to 25% from 1 April 2023. These changes have been reflected in the measurement of deferred tax balances at the period end. The impact of this tax rate change was a \u00a31 million credit. There was no impact from the imposition of new taxes. Tax on items recognised in other comprehensive income  The total tax on other comprehensive income was a credit of \u00a36 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a320 million expense). This included a credit to deferred tax on financial instruments of \u00a3nil (2022 \u2013 \u00a320 million charges) and Primient credits of \u00a36 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a3nil).  Tax on items recognised directly in equity  The total tax credit in equity was \u00a37 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a37 million credit). This included deferred tax credit relating to financial instruments of \u00a35 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a37 million credit), a deferred tax credit on share-based payments of \u00a31 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a31 million charge) and a \u00a31 million current tax credit on share-based payments (2022 \u2013 \u00a31 million credit). ",
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   "value": "Income tax on the profit for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognised in the consolidated income statement except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity and other comprehensive income. Current tax is the amount of tax expected to be payable or receivable on the taxable profit or loss for the current period. This amount is amended for adjustments in respect of prior periods. Current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been written into law (\u2018enacted\u2019) or irrevocably announced/committed by the respective government (\u2018substantively enacted\u2019) at the period-end date. Income tax in the consolidated income statement will differ from the income tax paid in the consolidated cash flow statement primarily because of deferred tax arising on temporary differences and payment dates for income tax occurring after the balance sheet date. Deferred tax is provided based on temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes at the reporting date. Deferred tax is calculated using the enacted or substantively enacted rates that are expected to apply when the asset is realised, or the liability is settled. A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised. Current and deferred tax receivable (assets) and payable (liabilities) are offset only when there is a legal right to settle them net and the Group intends to do so. This is generally true when the taxes are levied by the same tax authority. Refer to Note 2 for key sources of estimation uncertainty relating to income taxes. ",
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   "value": "Income tax on the profit for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognised in the consolidated income statement except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity and other comprehensive income. Current tax is the amount of tax expected to be payable or receivable on the taxable profit or loss for the current period. This amount is amended for adjustments in respect of prior periods. Current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been written into law (\u2018enacted\u2019) or irrevocably announced/committed by the respective government (\u2018substantively enacted\u2019) at the period-end date. Income tax in the consolidated income statement will differ from the income tax paid in the consolidated cash flow statement primarily because of deferred tax arising on temporary differences and payment dates for income tax occurring after the balance sheet date. Deferred tax is provided based on temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes at the reporting date. Deferred tax is calculated using the enacted or substantively enacted rates that are expected to apply when the asset is realised, or the liability is settled. A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised. Current and deferred tax receivable (assets) and payable (liabilities) are offset only when there is a legal right to settle them net and the Group intends to do so. This is generally true when the taxes are levied by the same tax authority. Refer to Note 2 for key sources of estimation uncertainty relating to income taxes. ",
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   "value": "Deferred tax The movements in deferred tax assets and liabilities during the year were as follows:  2022 Capital allowances Retirement Share-  in excess of benefit based Tax  Investments 1 depreciation obligations payments losses Other Total \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m   \u00a3m At 1 April 2021   \u2013  (86)  26  6  14  31   (9) Credited/(charged) to the income statement               2 \u2212  underlying  \u2013  19  (3)  (1)  2  (29)  (12) \u2212  tax effect of exceptional items  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (16)  (16) \u2212  exceptional tax items  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  6  6  12 Charged to other comprehensive income  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (20)  (20) (Charged)/credited directly to equity  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (1)  \u2013  7  6 Currency translation differences \u2013 (6)  1  \u2013  \u2013  2  (3) At 31 March 2022 \u2013 (73)  24  4  22  (19)  (42) Credited/(charged) to the income statement \u2212  underlying  22  (3)  (1)  2  (10)  6  16 \u2212  exceptional items \u2013 Disposal of Primient (78)  63  (5) \u2013 \u2013  48  28 Credited to other comprehensive income 6  \u2013  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013  \u2013  6 Credited directly to equity \u2013  \u2013  \u2013 1 \u2013  5  6 Acquisition of businesses \u2013  \u2013  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013  (24)  (24) Currency translation differences \u2013  (8)  1 \u2013 3  (3)  (7) At 31 March 2023 (50)  (21)  19  7  15  13  (17) 1  Other deferred tax items include temporary differences arising from accounting provisions where the timing of the tax deduction is different from the timing of accounting recognition, and business combinations. 2  In the year ended 31 March 2022, a \u00a336 million credit in relation to discontinued operations is included in the movement. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where there is a legally enforceable right of offset and there is an intention to net settle the balances. After taking these offsets into account, the net position of \u00a317 million liability (2022 \u2013 \u00a342 million liability) is presented as a \u00a313 million deferred tax asset (2022 \u2013 \u00a39 million asset) and a \u00a330 million deferred tax liability (2022 \u2013 \u00a351 million liability) in the Group\u2019s statement of financial position.  Unrecognised deferred tax asset/liabilities No deferred tax assets have been recognised in respect of tax losses of \u00a3795 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a3828 million) as there is uncertainty as to whether taxable profits against which these assets may be recovered, will be available. In the year ended 31 March 2023, no tax losses expired (2022 \u2013 \u00a3nil). Tax losses amounting to \u00a31 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a324 million) will expire within five years. The remaining tax losses have no expiry date. A deferred tax asset has not been recognised in respect of share-based payments of \u00a31 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a31 million) as there is uncertainty as to whether taxable profits against which these assets may be recovered will be available. A deferred tax liability of \u00a36 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a33 million) has not been recognised in respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries as there is control over the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Changes in tax rates/tax law The UK\u2019s main corporation tax rate will increase from 19% to 25% from 1 April 2023. These changes have been reflected in the measurement of deferred tax balances at the period end. The impact of this tax rate change was a \u00a31 million credit. There was no impact from the imposition of new taxes. Tax on items recognised in other comprehensive income  The total tax on other comprehensive income was a credit of \u00a36 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a320 million expense). This included a credit to deferred tax on financial instruments of \u00a3nil (2022 \u2013 \u00a320 million charges) and Primient credits of \u00a36 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a3nil).  Tax on items recognised directly in equity  The total tax credit in equity was \u00a37 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a37 million credit). This included deferred tax credit relating to financial instruments of \u00a35 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a37 million credit), a deferred tax credit on share-based payments of \u00a31 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a31 million charge) and a \u00a31 million current tax credit on share-based payments (2022 \u2013 \u00a31 million credit). ",
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Discontinued operati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ons An operation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>if it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">component of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group that: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(i) has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been disposed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of, </span>or meets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>criteria to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be classified<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sale; and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(ii) rep<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resents a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>major <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>line <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of busin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ess </span>or geographic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>area <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of operations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or will <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed of<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as part<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ingle co-ordinated<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ispose </span>of<span class=\"ff12c ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>major <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>line of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> busine<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ss or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>geographic <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>area of oper<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ations. T<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he results <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discontinued<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>operations are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presented as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>single amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ofit or loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after tax <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income </span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>statement, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separate from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sults of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations. Non-current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>groups <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are measured <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> lower <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of carrying<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to sel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l. A <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>itial or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> subseque<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt write-down <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r disposal g<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>roup to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a revised fa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to se<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ll i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s recognised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reporting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date. Non<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>-current assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal groups<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classified <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as held <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>if their<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> carrying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ill be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recovered </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>through a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale transaction rather <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than through <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>continuing use. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This condition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is regarded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as met <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only when th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is hi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ghly probable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(or disp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>osal group)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>available <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>immediate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> its present condition. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Management must <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be committed <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to the sale, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which should <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to qual<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ify for<span class=\"ff12c ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">recognition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a completed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within one <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the date <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of classification. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and </span></span>corresponding lia<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bilities clas<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sified as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sale are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presented <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>separately as <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>current items in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the statement of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position. Property, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">equipment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and intangible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ot depreciated </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>or amortised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>once classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for sale. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Equity accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures ceases o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nce they <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale. As describe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1, on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>July <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> classifie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>became P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rimient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> which<span class=\"ff12c ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff12b\">a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff12c\"> <span class=\"ff12b ls1e6 ws238\">con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trolling st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ake was<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> sold <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>KPS on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 A<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pril 2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>022 as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and a </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff12c ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff12b\"><span class=\"ff12c\"><span class=\"ff12b ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span></span></span>discontinued operation. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The Primient business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consists of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations: \u2212<span class=\"ff12e\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff12b ls1e6 ws238\">Corn wet <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mills <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Decatur, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Illinois; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lafayette, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Indiana; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Loudon, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tennessee. </span></span><span class=\"ff12e\"><span class=\"ff12b ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff12e\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff12b ls1e1 ws233\">Acidulants pl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ants in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Dayton, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ohio; Du<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>luth, Minnesota; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and Santa Rosa,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Brazil. </span></span><span class=\"ff12e\"><span class=\"ff12b ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff12e\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff12b ls1e6 ws238\">Shareholdings in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> two <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 Almex <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in Guadalajara,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Mexico<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Covation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Loudon, Ten<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nessee. </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff12e\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff12b ls1e6 ws238\">Grain elevator<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> network<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bulk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transfer s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tations in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>America. </span></span><span class=\"ff12e\"><span class=\"ff12b ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span>Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Products\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>European operat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions were<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>therefore not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>part <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the discontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span> Discontinued<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> operations The statuto<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ry resu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lts of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wh<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ich <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income </span>statement were<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows:  <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Discontinued operations  \u00a3 millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n unless ot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>herwise st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ated<span class=\"ff131 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"_ _2f7\"></span><span class=\"_ _2f8\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span></span>2023* \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Revenue <span class=\"_ _83\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">1 757 </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\"></span>Operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income/(expe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nses) <span class=\"_ _204\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls210 ws262\">96 <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(1 50<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8) </span>Operating <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _232\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls210 ws262\">96 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">249 </span>Finance<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pense <span class=\"_ _218\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(3) </span>Shar<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of profit after tax of joint venture \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls1fb ws24d\">8 </span>Profit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>before t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ax 96 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">25<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4 </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\"></span>Income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense <span class=\"_ _233\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">(33) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span></span>(44) Profit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the year from discontinued operat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ions<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _1a5\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">63 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>10 </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span>Basic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earning<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s per<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> shar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discontin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nce) <span class=\"_ _22e\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">15.7p <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">45.2p </span>Diluted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earnings <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>per share <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>from disco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s (pen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ce) <span class=\"_ _234\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">15.4p <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">44.7p </span>* <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>before <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprises <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(see <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>page <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>163). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This has <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>been par<span class=\"ls226 ws27a\">tially <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offset by<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a </span><span class=\"ls226 ws27a\"></span>\u00a32<span class=\"ff132 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls225 ws107\">mill<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion charge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the increas<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>egal prov<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ision relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to<span class=\"ls224 ws278\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>egacy Suga<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r business <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>whi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ch <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>disposal g<span class=\"ls16 ws10\">ro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>up hel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r </span></span></span>sale and discontinued<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ons in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior years. 1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Attr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ibutable to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>owners of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company. The earnin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gs per <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>figures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were ca<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">lculated by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">tributable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>holders of the </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>Company f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations by<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>weighted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>average n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>umber of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ordinar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y shar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es, for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basic and<span class=\"ff132 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">diluted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amounts, as shown <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>13. </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>On cla<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssification <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>July <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ne<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ent dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal gro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>up were<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> measured at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lower of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> their <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and their <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value les<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s costs<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sell. This<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> did <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sult in<span class=\"ff132 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">any<span class=\"ff132 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff131 ls1f2 ws244\">impairm<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ent. </span></span></span>The results of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discontinued operations which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> been <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span>cash<span class=\"ff132 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">flows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as follows: </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span> <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Discontinued operations<span class=\"ff131 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _1ff\"> </span><span class=\"_ _2f9\"></span><span class=\"_ _2fa\"></span> <span class=\"_ _196\"> </span></span>2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Operating<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _171\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">(49) <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">15 </span>Investing<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _235\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">1 045<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(40)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>Financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng \u2013 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(21) </span>Net cash inflow/(outflow<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) 996 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(46) </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\"></span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Operating cash ou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tflow of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a349 m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion relates <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax payment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isposal of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient (\u00a342 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million)<span class=\"ls225 ws107\"> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a 2022 </span><span class=\"ls225 ws107\"></span>financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar bo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nus <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payment <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to employe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ho <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transitio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ned <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt (\u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7 m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion).<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Investing cash inflow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 045 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relates to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of Primient. The following<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> table <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shows f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or discon<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tinued operations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reconciliation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>key altern<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ative perf<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ormance measures to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>most <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>directly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reported <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in ac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cordance with<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> IFRS:<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 ls20d ws25f\">Year ended 31 March 2023 <span class=\"_ _140\"> </span><span class=\"ff131\">Year ended 31 March 2022 <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span> </span></span>Discontinued operations  \u00a3 million unless otherwise stated<span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ff131\"> </span>Reported Adjusting items Adjusted reported <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff131\">Reported </span>Adjusting items Adjusted reported Revenue <span class=\"_ _226\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _ce\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">1 757<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span>1 757 </span>EBITDA <span class=\"_ _101\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls210 ws262\">96 <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(98) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">(2) <span class=\"_ _40\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">269 <span class=\"_ _95\"> </span>(107) <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span>162 </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\"></span>Depreciation <span class=\"_ _236\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(18) <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span>(18) </span>Amortisation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls1fc ws24e\">(2) <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>(2) </span>Operating <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>profit/(loss) 96 <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(98) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">(2) <span class=\"_ _40\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">249 <span class=\"_ _95\"> </span>(107) <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span>142 </span></span></span>Finance<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pense <span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(3) <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>(3) </span>Share of profit after tax of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint ventures \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls213 ws265\">8 <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span>27 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>35 </span>Profit/(loss) before <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>tax 96 <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(98) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">(2) <span class=\"_ _40\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">254 <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>(80) <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span>174 </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\"></span></span></span>Income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense <span class=\"_ _23\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">(33) <span class=\"_ _140\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _100\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(44) <span class=\"_ _9b\"> </span>16 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>(28) </span>Profit/(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 63 <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(65) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">(2) <span class=\"_ _a0\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls212 ws264\">210 <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>(64) <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span>146 </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls212 ws264\"></span></span></span>Basi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>c <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earn<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ings per share (pence) <span class=\"_ _237\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">15.7p <span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(16.1p) <span class=\"_ _12d\"> </span>(0.4p) <span class=\"_ _3a\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">45.2p <span class=\"_ _143\"> </span>(13.7p) <span class=\"_ _2f\"> </span>31.5p </span>Diluted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earnings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>per <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(pence) <span class=\"_ _12f\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">15.4p <span class=\"_ _7\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(15.8p) <span class=\"_ _95\"> </span>(0.4p) <span class=\"_ _aa\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">44.7p <span class=\"_ _143\"> </span>(13.6p) <span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span>31.1p </span>Effective tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>% <span class=\"_ _238\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls215 ws267\">34.0% <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _9c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ff ws251\">25.4% <span class=\"_ _4e\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">17.5% <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span>16.1% </span>The following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>table shows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reconciliation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the adj<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>u<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">sting items<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> impacting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjust<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the years:<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span> <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Discontinued operations<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Excepti<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>onal (income)/cos<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ts in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operatin<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>g profit <span class=\"_ _1ea\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(98) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16\">3 </span></span></span>Held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale adjustment<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _1ff\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18\"> <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(110) </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\"></span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>excluded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operatin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g profi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _239\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> </span>(98) <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls210 ws262\">(107) </span>Held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale adjustment<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share of profit after tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of joint ventures <span class=\"_ _1d0\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">27 </span>Total exclud<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjus<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ted profit before tax <span class=\"_ _af\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> </span>(98) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(80) </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls1f7 ws249\"></span>Tax effect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of adjusting i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tems <span class=\"_ _5b\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">33 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span></span></span>16 Total exclud<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjus<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ted profit for the year <span class=\"_ _17c\"> </span><span class=\"ff130 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> </span>(65) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ff131 fc16 ls105 ws135\">(64) </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Marc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h 202<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustm<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ents <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>include<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d: c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>essation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of deprec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amort<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(red<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in<span class=\"ls225 ws107\"> op<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erating cos<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts </span>of<span class=\"ff132 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls226 ws27a\">\u00a368 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and reclassification <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividends from <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>joint<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> ve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntures (income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a342<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> million). </span><span class=\"ls226 ws27a\"></span>2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>In the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch 2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustment re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cessation of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>equit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>y <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting (reduction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hare of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of jo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>int ventures of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a327 m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion).<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span> The following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>table shows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reconciliation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>free<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating to discontinued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations: </span> <span class=\"_ _1e4\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _95\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Discontinued operations<span class=\"ff135\"> </span>2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>profit from discontinued<span class=\"ff136 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff134 ls1fc ws24e\">operation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _222\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> </span></span></span>(2) <span class=\"_ _44\"> </span><span class=\"ff135 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">142 </span>Adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for: <span class=\"_ _23a\"> </span><span class=\"ff134 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span><span class=\"ff135 fc16\"> </span></span>Adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>depreciatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n and adjusted<span class=\"ff136 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff135 ls1fe ws250\">amortisa<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tion<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _1b6\"> </span><span class=\"ff134 fc18\"> <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0 </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"></span>Share-based payments charge  <span class=\"_ _1fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff134 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _18c\"> </span><span class=\"ff135 fc16 ls1fa ws24c\">2 </span>Changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>worki<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng capi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> non-cash movements <span class=\"_ _222\"> </span><span class=\"ff134 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> </span>(5) <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span><span class=\"ff135 fc16\">(182) </span>Capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expendit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ure <span class=\"_ _18f\"> </span><span class=\"ff134 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ff135 fc16 ls210 ws262\">(73) </span>Net interest and tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _180\"> </span><span class=\"ff134 fc18\"> <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(33) </span>Held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale adjustment<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _66\"> </span><span class=\"ff134 fc18\"> <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">68 </span>Free <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discontinued<span class=\"ff136 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff134 ls1fc ws24e\">operations <span class=\"_ _1b2\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> </span></span></span>(7) <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span><span class=\"ff135 fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(56) </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>For the ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nded 31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Marc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h 2022, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>total deprec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a318 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortisatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a32 m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion. 2  <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span>Excludes the exceptional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax payment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>gain<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a342 million. 3 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>For the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch 2022<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, total<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> held <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>for sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls225 ws107\">nt of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3110 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprises \u00a368 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million of adj<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>usted depr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eciat<span class=\"ls1aa wsf7\">ion and </span></span><span class=\"ls225 ws107\"><span class=\"ls1aa wsf7\"></span></span>amortisation included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a3142 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The remaining \u00a342 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>llion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relates to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividend <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A<span class=\"ls225 ws107\">lmex and </span><span class=\"ls225 ws107\"></span>Covation, w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hich is <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ot <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>either <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating prof<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it or <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>adjusted free <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow. The free <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flow from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discontinued operations for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">e year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023 is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash outflow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>\u00a37<span class=\"ff136 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>related <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year bonus <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payment to employee<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s who h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ave transitioned <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Primient. </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>Held for sale The major<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> classe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of Pri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mient class<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ified as<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2022 are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> as<span class=\"ff136 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">follows: </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>Discontinued operations<span class=\"ff135\"> </span>Restated<span class=\"ff134 ls0 ws0\">* </span>At 31 March  2022  \u00a3m Assets<span class=\"ff135 ls0 ws0\"> </span>Goodwill <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _23b\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>61 Property,<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant and equipment <span class=\"_ _215\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>774 </span>Investme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n jo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>int v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entures<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _91\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span>105 </span>Investments i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n equities <span class=\"_ _23c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>12 </span>Inventories <span class=\"_ _83\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span>398 </span>Trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>her rece<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ivables <span class=\"_ _19a\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\"> <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>246 </span>Current tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _23d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"> <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>1 </span>Derivative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>struments <span class=\"_ _23e\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>65 Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>curre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1f4\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"> <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>58 </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"></span>Cash and cash equivalen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ts <span class=\"_ _21b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"> <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>17 </span>Assets classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _204\"> </span><span class=\"ff135 ls1f8 ws24a\"> <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span>1 737 </span><span class=\"ff135 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span>Liabilitie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s<span class=\"ff135 ls0 ws0\"> </span>Retirement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>deficit <span class=\"_ _23f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"> <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>28 </span>Trade and other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payables <span class=\"_ _165\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"> <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>53 </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span>Lease liabilities <span class=\"_ _240\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>74 </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"></span>Derivative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial instruments <span class=\"_ _23e\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>5 Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>curre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>abilities<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _21e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"> <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>40 </span>Liabilitie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irectly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>with assets<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _101\"> </span><span class=\"ff135 ls1fb ws24d\"> <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span>400 </span>NET <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ASSETS <span class=\"_ _241\"> </span><span class=\"ff135 ls1f8 ws24a\"> <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span>1 337 </span><span class=\"ff135 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span>* <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reclassif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ication <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of certa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tems <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>net asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assified <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as held<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntinuing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group<span class=\"ls218 ws26c\"> refer <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Cumulative incom<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in othe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r comprehens<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ive i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ncome are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>shown below: </span></span>Discontinued operations<span class=\"ff135\"> </span>Year ended  31 March  2022  \u00a3m Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>erve<span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>81 Actuar<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ial gain (net of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>eferred tax) <span class=\"_ _242\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">7 </span>Net g<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ain on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedges <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax) <span class=\"_ _222\"> </span>49 Reserves of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group classified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as held <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>for sale <span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ff135 ls1f8 ws24a\">137<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>Primient disposal On 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">50.1% controlling interest <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in exchange </span></span>for<span class=\"ff13a ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">gross <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>proceeds <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$1.4 b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">(\u00a31.1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>billion), resulting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an except<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>before t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ax </span></span></span>of<span class=\"ff13a ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">\u00a398 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(see Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>A reconciliation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gross cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>proceeds received<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shown in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the table <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below:  <span class=\"_ _220\"> </span><span class=\"ls20d ws25f\"> <span class=\"_ _95\"> </span>Year ended 31 March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>2023 2023 Gross cash received (in US dollars and <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pound sterling)  US$m  \u00a3m Cash considerati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as shown <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in gain on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal table below  <span class=\"_ _244\"> </span><span class=\"ff138 fc18 ls215 ws267\">330 <span class=\"_ _44\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>53 </span></span>Less: comple<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tion acc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ounts adjustments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>favour <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group not yet <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>received <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1d2\"> </span><span class=\"ff138 fc18\">(15) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>(12) </span>Add: cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>received <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for intercompany <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loan<span class=\"ls212 ws264\"> no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tes, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payab<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>les <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transacti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs </span>1 089 <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">830 </span>Add: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contingent <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>consideration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>received 31 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">24 </span>Disposa<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of Primient, gross proceeds <span class=\"_ _1a5\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> </span>1 435<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _30\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 095 </span>The gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal is <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">shown in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>table below: </span>Year ended  31 March 2023 Gain on disposal<span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>Notes  \u00a3m 1<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Cash consideration \u2013 as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shown in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>table above<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Contingent consideration received<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Fair va<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lue o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f investment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>enture o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n initial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognition <span class=\"_ _1a1\"> </span>22 253 Total consi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deration for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity <span class=\"_ _1f4\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>530 3<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Primient net assets derecognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on disposal on 1 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Ap<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ril<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Recycling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accumulated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreign exc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hange from<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprehe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsive income<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the income<span class=\"ff13a ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff139 ls214 ws266\">stat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ement <span class=\"_ _201\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span></span></span>81 Recycling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ash flo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>w hedge<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s from <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>other comprehensive<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> income <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to the i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ncome <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement <span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span> 48 4<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forward<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Other amounts <span class=\"_ _1fe\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>11 Gain on disposal before <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _1f4\"> </span><span class=\"ff139 ls1fb ws24d\">8 </span>98 Tax on gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on disposal <span class=\"_ _246\"> </span><span class=\"ff139 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">(33) </span>Gain on disposal <span class=\"_ _1be\"> </span><span class=\"ff139 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">65 </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Includes deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consideration relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounts adjus<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tment not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yet rec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eived of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a312 m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion. 2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Contingent<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sideratio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n rec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eived <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>20<span class=\"ls231 ws284\">23 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividend <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pa<span class=\"ls226 ws27a\">yable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Almex relating<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"ls224 ws278\">period <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>under </span></span></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>owne<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rship. 3 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Net assets<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> held<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 Marc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>337 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mill<span class=\"ls1aa wsf7\">ion. This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>excluded intercompany <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>yable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and loan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>balances wh<span class=\"ls228 ws2e\">ich <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>elim<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inated </span></span>on co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsolid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>completion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Transac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tion. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> derec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ognised <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>on dispos<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>suc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h amo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unts. 4 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entered <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a deal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> contingent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forwar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>urrency r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isk assoc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iated wi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consideratio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n received<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"ls1a6 ws130\">he <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Transact<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion </span>which<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was partly used for the shareholder distribut<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ion on 16 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>May <span class=\"ls30 ws86\">2022. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair val<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ue loss<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forward <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the im<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pact of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> th<span class=\"ls225 ws107\">e <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cost of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging </span></span>have been <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recycled <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprehensive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on comple<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Transaction. The tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> charge<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> arisin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of Primi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ent was<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u00a354 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. Of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a342 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has been paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>year ended 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023. This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>charg<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has been<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> partially <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit </span>of \u00a321 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflecting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the change <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measurement <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>difference between <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and carrying </span>value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the invest<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment. This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ed in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax ch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arge on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ga<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">in on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a333 million. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> </span></span>A reconciliation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shown in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the table below:<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023 Cash flows  \u00a3m Total cash <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>consideration of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3253 millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not y<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>et received of \u00a31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2 milli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s shown <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>above  <span class=\"_ _245\"> </span> 241 Repayment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ompany <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loan <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>notes a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nd pay<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ables <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ction co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts <span class=\"_ _a5\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span><span class=\"ff138 fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">830 </span>Less: c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outflow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to deal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>conting<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forward <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _247\"> </span> (33) Less: net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash derecognised on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal <span class=\"_ _68\"> </span> (17) Add: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contingent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sideration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receive<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d \u2013 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as shown <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>above <span class=\"_ _248\"> </span> 24 Disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of bu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>siness, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cash derecognised <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>on disposal <span class=\"_ _249\"> </span><span class=\"ff139 ls0 ws0\"> </span>1 045<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDiscontinuedOperationsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-441": {
   "value": "An operation is classified as discontinued if it is a component of the Group that: (i) has been disposed of, or meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale; and (ii) represents a separate major line of business or geographic area of operations or will be disposed of as part of a single co-ordinated plan to dispose of a separate major line of business or geographic area of operations. The results of discontinued operations are presented as a single amount of profit or loss after tax in the consolidated income statement, separate from the results of continuing operations. Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. A loss for any initial or subsequent write-down of the asset or disposal group to a revised fair value less costs to sell is recognised at each reporting date. Non-current assets and disposal groups are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. This condition is regarded as met only when the sale is highly probable and the asset (or disposal group) is available for immediate sale in its present condition. Management must be committed to the sale, which should be expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one year from the date of classification. Assets and corresponding liabilities classified as held for sale are presented separately as current items in the statement of financial position. Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets are not depreciated or amortised once classified as held for sale. Equity accounting for joint ventures ceases once they are classified as held for sale. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForDiscontinuedOperationsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-405": {
   "value": "13. Earnings per share Basic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earnings pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>calculated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ividing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>attributable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>owners of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the<span class=\"ff13a ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">weighted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>average <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>number of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>issue during<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ye<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ar <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>excluding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eld by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span></span>Company and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Employee Benefit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Trust <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to sati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">sfy <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>awards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made und<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share-based </span>2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>53 24 incentive plans.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Diluted earn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ings p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>calculated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>weighted aver<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>age number<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares in<span class=\"ff13a ls0 ws0\"> </span>is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sue assum<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>version of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> potentially <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dilutive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> shares,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> reflectin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g vesting <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>assumptions on employee share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plans, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as well <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as the deemed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>attributable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to owner<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Company<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any proceeds on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> such<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> conversion<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. (539) The average <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>market <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>price of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company\u2019s ordin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares during<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year wa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s 752p <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 721p). The<span class=\"ff13a ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">dilutive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of share-ba<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed incentives <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million shares<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 5.3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares). </span>The signif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>icant de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>crease in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> weighted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>average <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>number <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compared to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparative<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due (33) to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidation in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> May <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which resulted <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">in ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shareholders <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receiving <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>six <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>new ord<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inary </span>1<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>shares with a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nominal value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>29<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>/<span class=\"_ _335\"></span>6 pence <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>every <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>seven existing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ordinary shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that they <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held. The </span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was completed<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>same t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ime as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>returned \u00a3497 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to ordinary </span>shareholders <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ay of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>special <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>divi<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">dend. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidation was <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ecuted in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>order <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to ma<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intain the </span></span>comparability, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>so f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>possible, of<span class=\"ff13a ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff139 ls1e1 ws233\">Tate<span class=\"ff13a ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">&amp; L<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yle PLC\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>share price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>before <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">and after <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the special<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> dividend. </span></span></span></span>Year ended 31 March 2023 Year ended 31 March 2022 Continuing operations Discontinued operations Total operations <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d\"> </span>Continuing operations Discontinued operations Total operations Profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>attributab<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> owner<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(\u00a3<span class=\"ff13e ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fe ws250\">million) </span>127 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">63 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">190  <span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls214 ws266\"> <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>26 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>210 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>236 </span></span></span>Weigh<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ted average number of<span class=\"ff13e ls0 ws0\"> </span>ordi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nary share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s (<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million) \u2013<span class=\"ff13e\"> <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff13d ls105 ws135\">basic </span></span>404.1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>40<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4.1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>40<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4.1  <span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls214 ws266\"> <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span>465.1 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>465<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.1 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>465.1 </span>Basi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>c earnings per share (pence) 31.3p <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">15.7p <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fd ws24f\">47.<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0p  <span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls1fc ws24e\"> <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>5.5p <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span>45.2p <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span>50.7p </span></span></span>Weigh<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ted average number of<span class=\"ff13e ls0 ws0\"> </span>ordi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nary share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s (<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million) \u2013<span class=\"ff13e\"> <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff13d ls1f7 ws249\">diluted </span></span>411.4 <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span>411.4 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>411.4  <span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls212 ws264\"> <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span>470.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4 <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span>470.4 <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span>470.4 </span>Diluted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earnings <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>per share (pence) 30.8p <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">15.4p <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">46.2p  <span class=\"ff13d fc16\"> <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>5.5p <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span>44.7p <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span>50.2p </span></span></span> <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Calculation of weighted averag<span class=\"ls20e ws260\">e numb<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>er of ordinary shares</span> 2023  Million 2022  Million Weight<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed average number of ordinary shares \u2013 basic <span class=\"_ _1eb\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fe ws250\">404.<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1 <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff13d ls214 ws266\">465.1 </span>Effects of dilution from: <span class=\"_ _184\"> </span><span class=\"ff13c fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16\"> </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff140\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d ls1fc ws24e\">Sharesave p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lan </span></span>0.1 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff140\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d ls213 ws265\">Perfo<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rmance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share plan/Restricted share awards/Group Bonus <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plan \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred<span class=\"ff13e ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">element </span></span></span>7.2 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">5.3 </span>Weight<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed average number of ordinary shares \u2013 diluted 411.4 <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls212 ws264\">47<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0.4 </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls212 ws264\"></span>Adjusted earni<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ngs per share A reconciliation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between profit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>attributable to owne<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">rs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company from continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations, total </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>operations and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the equivalent <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>adjusted measure, toge<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ther <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the resu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lting adjusted<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> earnings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>per <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>measure, is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shown below:  <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>31 March Continuing operations Notes 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>attributab<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> owner<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Comp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any  <span class=\"_ _17a\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ff13c fc18 ls213 ws265\">127 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16\">26 </span></span>Adjusting ite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ms: <span class=\"_ _21e\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span><span class=\"ff13c fc18\"> <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span></span> </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff140\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d ls210 ws262\">exceptional co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _67\"> </span>8 </span></span>28 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls214 ws266\">9<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls214 ws266\"></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff140\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d ls1fe ws250\">amo<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rtisation<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of acquired intang<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ible assets and other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value adjustm<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ents <span class=\"_ _131\"> </span>4 </span></span><span class=\"ff140\"><span class=\"ff13d ls1fe ws250\"></span></span>25 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls1fb ws24d\">10 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff140\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d ls1fe ws250\">adju<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sting items excluded from share of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of joint venture <span class=\"_ _22f\"> </span>22 </span></span><span class=\"ff140\"><span class=\"ff13d ls1fe ws250\"></span></span>48 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff140\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d ls1f8 ws24a\">tax credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusting items <span class=\"_ _164\"> </span>11 </span></span><span class=\"ff140\"><span class=\"ff13d ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span>(25) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls1f7 ws249\">(24) </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff140\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d ls1fc ws24e\">exceptional tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> char<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge <span class=\"_ _5c\"> </span>8, 11 </span></span><span class=\"ff140\"><span class=\"ff13d ls1fc ws24e\"></span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">12 </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\"></span>Adjusted<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit attributa<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ble to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>owners of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company  <span class=\"_ _1a1\"> </span>4 203 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">117 </span>Weighted average <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>number o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares (<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million) \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>diluted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _24a\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span><span class=\"ff13c fc18\">411.4 <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls212 ws264\">47<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0.4 </span><span class=\"ls212 ws264\"></span>Adjust<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed earnings per share (pence) \u2013 continuing<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ions <span class=\"_ _186\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span><span class=\"ff13c fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">49.3p <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">24.9p </span> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Total operations Notes 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Adjusted<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit attribu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>table to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>owners of the Company <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 continuing operations 4 203 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\">117 </span>Adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>attributable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>owners <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mpany <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 discon<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tinued<span class=\"ff13e ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff13d ls1fb ws24d\">operations </span></span>12 (2) 146 Adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>attributable <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to owners <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he Comp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>total<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff13e ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff13d ls1fc ws24e\">operations <span class=\"_ _ab\"> </span> </span></span>201 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls214 ws266\">26<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 </span><span class=\"ff13d fc16 ls214 ws266\"></span>Adjust<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed earnings per share (pence) \u2013 total operations <span class=\"_ _1a2\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span><span class=\"ff13c fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">48.9p <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls212 ws264\">56.0p<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfEarningsPerShareExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-442": {
   "value": "Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to owners of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year excluding shares held by the Company and the Employee Benefit Trust to satisfy awards made under the Group\u2019s share-based 253 24 incentive plans. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue assuming conversion of potentially dilutive ordinary shares, reflecting vesting assumptions on employee share plans, as well as the deemed profit attributable to owners of the Company for any proceeds on such conversions. (539) ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForEarningsPerShareExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-406": {
   "value": "14. Dividends on ordinary shares Dividends on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company\u2019s ordin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ary shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">they have<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> been <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>appropriately </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>authorised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>longer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Company\u2019s <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">disc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>retion. Accordingly, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>interim dividends <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are </span>recognised<span class=\"ff144 ls0 ws0\"> </span>when<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> they <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are pa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>id, and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>final dividends are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>they are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>declared <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>following approval by<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>holders at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>AGM. D<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ividends <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>appropriation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of shareholders\u2019<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> funds.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Dividends on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ordinary <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>shares in res<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pect of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ancial year:<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023  Pence 2022  Pence Per ordinary <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>share: <span class=\"_ _24e\"> </span><span class=\"ff142 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span><span class=\"ff143 fc16\"> </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff146\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff143 ls1f7 ws249\">interim divi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dend <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid <span class=\"_ _206\"> </span><span class=\"ff142 fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">5.4 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span></span>9.0 </span></span><span class=\"ff146\"><span class=\"ff143 ls1f7 ws249\"></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff146\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff143 ls105 ws135\">final <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividend <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>propo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed </span></span><span class=\"ff146\"><span class=\"ff143 ls105 ws135\"></span></span>13.1 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ff143 fc16 ls214 ws266\">12.8 </span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividend 18.5 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ff143 fc16 ls214 ws266\">21<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.8 </span><span class=\"ff143 fc16 ls214 ws266\"></span>The Directors pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pose a final <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividend <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the financia<span class=\"ls1ee ws240\">l <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>13.1p per ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share that, subject to </span><span class=\"ls1ee ws240\"></span>approval <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>areholders, will<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on 2 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>August<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to shareho<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lders who <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Register <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span>Members on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>23 June <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023. Dividends on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary shares paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial year:  <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _be\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Final <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>divide<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nd pai<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>elating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financia<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar  <span class=\"_ _f8\"> </span><span class=\"ff142 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">51 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">102 </span>Interim <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>dividend pa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>id rel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _12e\"> </span><span class=\"ff142 fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">22 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ff143 fc16\">42 </span></span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividend p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aid relating <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to prior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year 73 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ff143 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">144 </span>Specia<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>l dividend <span class=\"_ _242\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">497<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff143 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span></span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividend p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aid <span class=\"_ _20f\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">570 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff143 ls1f9 ws24b\">144 </span>On <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>16 May <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>2022, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>returned <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3497 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls207 ws259\">dinary shareholders <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by way <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a special <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>dividend of </span>\u00a31.07 per <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>existing ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate &amp;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>PLC. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>order to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maintain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comparability, so<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff144 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff143 ls240 ws293\">far </span></span><span class=\"ff144 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff143 ls240 ws293\"></span></span>as possible, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>PLC\u2019s sh<span class=\"ls21c ws270\">are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>price before an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d after <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the specia<span class=\"ls207 ws259\">l <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividend, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also completed </span></span><span class=\"ls21c ws270\"><span class=\"ls207 ws259\"></span></span>a sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are consolidat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion resultin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ordinary share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>holders receivin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g six <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>new <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ordinary shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a<span class=\"ff144 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff143 ls22a ws27d\">nominal </span></span><span class=\"ff144 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff143 ls22a ws27d\"></span></span>value of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>29<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>/<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>6 pence <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or every <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>seven existing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hey he<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ld.  Based on <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the number of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outstanding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>2023 and th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e proposed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividend <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>per sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are, the final <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividend <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a352 million. ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDividendsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-443": {
   "value": "Dividends on the Company\u2019s ordinary shares are recognised when they have been appropriately authorised and are no longer at the Company\u2019s discretion. Accordingly, interim dividends are recognised when they are paid, and final dividends are recognised when they are declared following approval by shareholders at the Company\u2019s AGM. Dividends are recognised as an appropriation of shareholders\u2019 funds. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForDividendsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-407": {
   "value": "15. Inventories Inventories are carried at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition and is calculated using the \u2018first in/first out\u2019 or \u2018weighted average\u2019 methods, appropriate to the materials and production processes involved. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price less all estimated costs to completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution. Provisions are made for any slow-moving, obsolete or defective inventories.  In the prior year only, the carrying value of US net corn position inventories designated as hedged items (managed on a group basis for risk management) in an effective fair value hedge accounting relationship was adjusted by the change in fair value attributable to the hedged risk. (Refer to Note 2.)     At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Raw materials and consumables  130  93 Work in progress  38  20 Finished goods 278  204 Total 1  446  317 1  At 31 March 2022, total inventories included a \u00a364 million positive fair value adjustment as a result of certain inventories in the US being designated as hedged items within a fair value hedging relationship. The majority of such inventories were classified as held for sale. No such fair value adjustment is included in the inventories held at 31 March 2023. Refer to Note 2.  As at 31 March 2022, inventories classified as held for sale of \u00a3398 million are included in Note 12. Finished goods inventories of \u00a34 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a33 million) are carried at net realisable value, this being lower than cost. In the year ended 31 March 2023, the Group recognised a write-down of inventories totalling \u00a320 million  (2022 \u2013 \u00a37 million, of which \u00a33 million was included in discontinued operations) included in the cost of inventories. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInventoriesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-444": {
   "value": "Inventories are carried at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition and is calculated using the \u2018first in/first out\u2019 or \u2018weighted average\u2019 methods, appropriate to the materials and production processes involved. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price less all estimated costs to completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution. Provisions are made for any slow-moving, obsolete or defective inventories.  In the prior year only, the carrying value of US net corn position inventories designated as hedged items (managed on a group basis for risk management) in an effective fair value hedge accounting relationship was adjusted by the change in fair value attributable to the hedged risk. (Refer to Note 2.) ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForMeasuringInventories",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-408": {
   "value": "16. Cash and cash equivalents  Cash and cash equivalents include cash held with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. The credit rating of short-term highly liquid investments is AAA or equivalent.     At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Short-term highly liquid investments  392  30 Cash at bank  83   97 475  127 Reclassification to assets held for sale  \u2013  (17) Cash and cash equivalents 475  110 Cash and cash equivalents at 31 March 2022 classified as held for sale are included in Note 12. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents was denominated in the following currencies:     At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m US dollar  404  72 Euro  6  9 Sterling 18  \u2013 Other 47  46 Total  475  127 The Group\u2019s captive insurance subsidiary is required to maintain sufficient cash to meet its financial solvency margin. A cash balance of \u00a315 million held by this subsidiary is used to this effect.  ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfCashAndCashEquivalentsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-445": {
   "value": "Cash and cash equivalents include cash held with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. The credit rating of short-term highly liquid investments is AAA or equivalent. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyToDetermineComponentsOfCashAndCashEquivalents",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-409": {
   "value": "17. Trade and other receivables A trade receivable is recognised if an amount of consideration that is unconditional is due from the customer (i.e. only the passage of time is required before payment of the consideration is due). Trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing component are measured at the transaction price.  The Group applies the simplified approach for measuring expected credit losses prescribed by IFRS 9, which permits the use of the lifetime expected loss provision for all trade receivables. The Group has established a provision matrix that is based on the historical rates of default then adjusted for forward- looking factors specific to the debtor and economic environment. The Group considers a receivable to be in default when internal or external information indicates that the Group is unlikely to receive the outstanding contractual amounts. A receivable is written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovering the contractual cash flows. The Group participates in supply-chain financing arrangements. Refer to Note 5 and Note 30.     At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Trade receivables 1  290  235 Less loss allowance provision  (12)  (12) Trade receivables \u2013 net 278  223 Prepayments and accrued income  16  16 Other receivables 57  31 Total 351  270 1  Trade and other receivables at 31 March 2022 classified as held for sale (\u00a3246 million) are included in Note 12.  The amounts above do not include non-current other receivables of \u00a311 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a31 million).  The carrying amount of trade and other receivables was denominated in the following currencies:     At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m US dollar  190  126 Euro  104  84 Sterling 11  16 Other 57  45 Total 362  271 The gross amount of receivables, reflecting the maximum exposure to credit risk, is \u00a3374 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a3283 million).  The loss allowance provision for trade receivables as at 31 March 2023 reconciles to the opening loss allowance for that provision as shown in the tables below. In the prior year, impairment of trade receivables of \u00a33 million was recognised in continuing exceptional items. The effect of expected credit loss on other receivables is not material.         At 31 March 2023 \u00a3 million unless otherwise stated  Current 30 \u2013 60 days  past due 60 \u2013 90 days  past due Greater  than 90 days  past due  Total Expected loss rate %  1%  1%  19%  100%   Gross carrying amount  262  16  2  10  290 Loss allowance provision  2  \u2013  \u2013  10  12         At 31 March 2022 Expected loss rate %  1%  6%  40%  100%   Gross carrying amount  207  18  2  8  235 Loss allowance provision   2  1  1  8  12   Year ended 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m At 1 April   12  9 Utilisation of provision  \u2013  \u2013 Change in loss allowance recognised in the income statement  \u2013  3 At 31 March 12  12 ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTradeAndOtherReceivablesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-446": {
   "value": "A trade receivable is recognised if an amount of consideration that is unconditional is due from the customer (i.e. only the passage of time is required before payment of the consideration is due). Trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing component are measured at the transaction price.  The Group applies the simplified approach for measuring expected credit losses prescribed by IFRS 9, which permits the use of the lifetime expected loss provision for all trade receivables. The Group has established a provision matrix that is based on the historical rates of default then adjusted for forward- looking factors specific to the debtor and economic environment. The Group considers a receivable to be in default when internal or external information indicates that the Group is unlikely to receive the outstanding contractual amounts. A receivable is written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovering the contractual cash flows. The Group participates in supply-chain financing arrangements. Refer to Note 5 and Note 30. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForTradeAndOtherReceivablesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-410": {
   "value": "18. Investments in equities  Investments in equities comprise financial assets recognised at fair value through profit or loss (FVPL) and financial assets recognised at fair value through the statement of OCI (FVOCI). Investments in equities do not meet the IFRS 9 criteria for classification at amortised cost because their cash flows do not represent solely payments of principal and interest. For certain investments the available election to recognise equity securities as FVOCI has been taken because these investments are held as long-term strategic investments that are not expected to be sold in the short to medium term. All other investments are recognised at FVPL. Financial assets  at FVPL  \u00a3m Financial assets  at FVOCI  \u00a3m Total  investments  in equities  \u00a3m At 1 April 2022  20  26  46 Total gains/(losses)       \u2212  in operating profit  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013 \u2212  in other comprehensive income \u2013  3  3 Re-measurement of non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements (2)  \u2013  (2) Purchases 3  \u2013  3 Disposals (3)  (7)  (10) Currency translation differences 2  \u2013  2 At 31 March 2023  20  22  42 At 1 April 2021  29  30  59 Total (losses)/gains       \u2212  in operating profit  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013 \u2212  in other comprehensive income  \u2013  (4)  (4) Non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements  1  \u2013  1 Purchases  4  \u2013  4 Disposals  (4)  \u2013  (4)  Currency translation differences  2  \u2013  2   32  26  58 Reclassification to assets held for sale  (12)  \u2013  (12) At 31 March 2022  20  26  46 The Group did not receive any dividends in the year from investments in equities recognised as financial assets at FVOCI (2022 \u2013 \u00a3nil). The non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements refers to a \u2018Rabbi Trust\u2019 which is a \u2018non-qualified defined contribution\u2019 pension scheme split between corporate-owned life insurance (COLI) assets (values are determined by the performance of variable investment sub-accounts, similar to mutual funds, but which are only available within a variable life insurance policy) and other assets invested directly in mutual funds. This scheme is principally for the highest-paid members of the US salaried pension scheme for compensation above limits set by the US Internal Revenue Service. These assets of \u00a320 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a320 million) do not qualify as IAS 19 pension assets on the basis that the assets are available to the creditors in the event of the Company\u2019s bankruptcy or insolvency. Movements in these assets were largely offset by corresponding movements on retirement benefit liabilities. Refer to Note 31.  The carrying value of equity investments was denominated in the following currencies:   At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m US dollar  40  39 Sterling  2  3 Euro \u2013  4 Total 42  46 ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-447": {
   "value": "Investments in equities comprise financial assets recognised at fair value through profit or loss (FVPL) and financial assets recognised at fair value through the statement of OCI (FVOCI). Investments in equities do not meet the IFRS 9 criteria for classification at amortised cost because their cash flows do not represent solely payments of principal and interest. For certain investments the available election to recognise equity securities as FVOCI has been taken because these investments are held as long-term strategic investments that are not expected to be sold in the short to medium term. All other investments are recognised at FVPL. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "tatelyleplc:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForInvestmentsInEquities",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
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  "fact-411": {
   "value": "19. Goodwill and othe<span class=\"ls1ed ws23f\">r intangib<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>le assets </span>Goodwill arisin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a busines<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s combina<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tion is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangibl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e asset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is allo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>Cash-Generating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Unit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(CGU) o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>CGUs that <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">is expected to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fr<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">om the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>synergies of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span>business comb<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ination. Goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">carried <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impairment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses (impa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irment </span>tested annually). Acquired intangible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>principally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">lationships <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>know-how, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were recogni<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>part </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>of<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">previous <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>busin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ess combinat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a stra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ight-line <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ver the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>periods <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>their </span>expected benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>whic<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">h range <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>three to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>15 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years. </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>Other intangible assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprise product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>development and co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mputer software <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(including global IS/IT systems) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> amorti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>straight-line <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the period<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>their expected be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nefit to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group. Product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>development is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amorti<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">sed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over five<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ten year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Capital<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ised co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> respect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>core </span>global <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IS/IT <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>systems <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>computer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>softw<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">are are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> being <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a perio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>five <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to </span>seven years. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Product development <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>development, design<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">d testing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of new<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> or i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mproved </span>products are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capitalised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only when<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>technical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and commercial feasibility of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the product<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> has been </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>established and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>full <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">production. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Any such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have not been </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>brought into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>use are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tested annually <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for impairment. Research and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other related <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expenditures are charged to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsolidated income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the period<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ey are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurred. </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>SaaS arran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gements are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> service<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> contract<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s provid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">g th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>right to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>access the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cloud </span>provider\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>application software <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the contract<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> perio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d. Costs<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> incurred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to configure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or cus<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tomise, and<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ongoing fees <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to obtain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>access<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cloud provider\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>applicat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion sof<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tware, are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>operating expenses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>services <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are rece<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ived. In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contract where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the cloud <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provider pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vides both<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>SaaS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>configuration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customisation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>well <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>SaaS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>access <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contract <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>term, </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>then<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>configuration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stomisation co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expensed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contract <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only if <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>services<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">provided<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not distinct <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are otherwise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expe<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">nsed upfront <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>software is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>configured </span></span>or<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">customi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed. Some <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s incurred <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>relate to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the development <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>software code <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that enhances </span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>or<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">modifies, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reates additional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exis<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on-premise <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>systems and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>meets th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e definition </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span>of,<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span>and<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff153 ls1e1 ws233\">the recognition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>criteria <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for, an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> intangible<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">sset.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> These <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reco<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">gnised as<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> intangible </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff153 ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span>software<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff153 ls1e6 ws238\">assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and amort<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ised ove<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>useful <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>life <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>software <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>raight-line b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asis. </span></span>Changes to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets\u2019 u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>seful economic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>live<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>if there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is objectiv<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e evidence </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>that<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff153 ls1e4 ws236\">Group expects <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receive economic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fr<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">om these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangible asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shorter </span></span></span></span>or<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span>longer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Goodwill  \u00a3m Other  acquired intangibles \u00a3m Computer software \u00a3m Product development costs  \u00a3m Assets under construction \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Cost <span class=\"_ _1b0\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _de\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _231\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span> </span>At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022  <span class=\"_ _fd\"> </span><span class=\"ff156 fc18 ls211 ws263\">213 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>16 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">53 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">127 <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span>22 <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">631 </span></span></span></span></span>Additions at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost \u2013 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _131\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">5 <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span>8 </span>Subsidiary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquired 96 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>96 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">192 </span></span>Disposals and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs \u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(10) <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">(2) <span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(12<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) </span></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span>Transfers on completion \u2013 <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span></span>4 <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">7 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(12) <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span></span></span>\u2013 Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences 9 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">7 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">2 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span></span></span>6 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">25 </span></span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 318 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>310 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">59 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">143 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">14 <span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span></span>844 </span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"></span></span>Accumulated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>amortisation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and impairment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restated* <span class=\"_ _129\"> </span><span class=\"ff156 fc18\">10 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>192 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">41 <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span></span>110 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">353 </span></span></span>Impairment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>harge \u2013 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>1 </span>Amortisatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n charge<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u2013 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">23 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">6 <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">7 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span></span></span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>6 </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span>Disposals and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs \u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(10) <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _265\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(1) <span class=\"_ _30\"> </span>(11) </span>Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences \u2013 <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">8 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">5 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">13 </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 10 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">213 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">47 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">122 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>92 </span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\"><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\"><span class=\"ls215 ws267\"><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span></span></span></span></span>Net book value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fe ws250\">308 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">97 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">12 <span class=\"_ _265\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">14 <span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">452 </span></span></span></span></span></span>* <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reclassif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ication <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of certa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tems <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>net asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assified <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as held<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntinuing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group<span class=\"ls218 ws26c\"> refer <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Goodwill  \u00a3m Other  acquired intangibles \u00a3m Computer software \u00a3m Product development costs  \u00a3m Assets under construction \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Cost<span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>At 1 April 2021 <span class=\"_ _266\"> </span>236 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>21<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>161 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>137 <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span>747 Additions at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost <span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _72\"> </span>13 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>16 Disposals <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs <span class=\"_ _19c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>(4) <span class=\"_ _72\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>(6) Adjustment for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bsidiaries acquired in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _267\"> </span>(2) <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _268\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>(2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) Transfers on completion <span class=\"_ _269\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>(6) <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>\u2013 Currency tra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nslation di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fferences <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span>8 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>(13) <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>19 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>17 Reclass<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ification to assets held for<span class=\"ff158 ls0 ws0\"> </span>sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _fc\"> </span>(29) <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>(109) <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>(3) <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span>(141) At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>arch <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022  <span class=\"_ _1d2\"> </span>213 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>216 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>53 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>127 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>22 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span>631 Accumulated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>amortisation and<span class=\"ff158 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff156 ls1f7 ws249\">impairment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1db\"> </span><span class=\"ff157 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span><span class=\"_ _301\"></span><span class=\"_ _302\"></span> <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"_ _301\"></span><span class=\"_ _302\"></span> <span class=\"_ _115\"> </span><span class=\"_ _301\"></span><span class=\"_ _302\"></span> <span class=\"_ _4a\"> </span><span class=\"_ _301\"></span><span class=\"_ _302\"></span> <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"_ _301\"></span><span class=\"_ _302\"></span> <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span></span></span></span>At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021 <span class=\"_ _26a\"> </span>8 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>180 <span class=\"_ _44\"> </span>108 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>106 <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>4<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>02 Impairment c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>harge <span class=\"_ _113\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _268\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _169\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>2 Amortisation charge <span class=\"_ _1f0\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>10 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>9 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>7 <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>26 Disposals <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs <span class=\"_ _19c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>(4) <span class=\"_ _72\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>(6) Currency translati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on differences <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _4a\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>9 Reclass<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ification to assets held for<span class=\"ff158 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>* <span class=\"_ _f5\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>(80) <span class=\"_ _81\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>(80) </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 restate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d* <span class=\"_ _1ed\"> </span>10 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>192 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>41 <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span>110 <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span>353 Net b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ook v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alue at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 restated* <span class=\"_ _a7\"> </span>203 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>24 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>12 <span class=\"_ _265\"> </span>17 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span>22 <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span>278 * <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reclassif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ication <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of certa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tems <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>net asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assified <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as held<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntinuing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group<span class=\"ls218 ws26c\"> refer <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>The carrying amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of g<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">oodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allocated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>groups of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>CGUs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as follows: </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span> <span class=\"_ _116\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Allocated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segment <span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"ff157 fc16\"> </span></span>Food &amp; Beverage Solutions <span class=\"_ _1fc\"> </span><span class=\"ff156 fc18 ls211 ws263\">213 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">203 </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span>Primary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ducts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>include<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>for sale <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(see Note<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 12)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff157 fc16 ls213 ws265\">29 </span>Goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allocated t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rating seg<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 213 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ff157 fc16 ls214 ws266\">232 </span>Goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allocated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Quantum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Hi-Tech <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(Guangdong) Biolog<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ical Co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>., Lt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _26b\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">95 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff157 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 tot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al op<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erations <span class=\"_ _194\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fe ws250\">308 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff157 ls214 ws266\">232<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>Impairment tes<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts carried <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out during t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he year  As is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required, go<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>odwill is te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sted annually. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recoverable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allocated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp; Beverage Solu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tions cash-generatin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g units <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>calculat<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ed based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on val<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ue-in-use. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>goodwill associated </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Quantum Hi-Tech <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Guangdong) Biological Co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>., <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">Ltd was<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to sel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l </span>(level 3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the fa<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ir <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value hierarchy). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>The key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumpti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ons in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value-in-u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se model <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solution<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s cash-gen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erating un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its are<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">derived <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Board-approved five-year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the most <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sensitive assumptions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> being: </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span>1)<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> </span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate, 2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>) discount<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>) lon<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g-term growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>The operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>growth rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to estimate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> future <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>economic p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erformance is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimates from past <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance, and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s five-year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>strategic plan, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which incorporates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the next <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year\u2019s annual forecast. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In addition<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>test, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate inclu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>des the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>two TCFD<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> scenario <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>analyses as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disclosed on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>page <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>65 (financ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ial i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mpact of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant drou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ght affecting corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yields <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by 20% <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and the financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carbon pricing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>if current E<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mission Trading<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Systems are implemented <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in new regions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>), albeit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>had an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> immaterial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mitigating act<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion also included. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A 1% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>decrease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the growt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h rate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> across<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> th<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>five-year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>crease headroom <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>17% (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 12%) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>model.  Based o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profile <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>assets tested, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows we<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re disco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unted using <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a pre-tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>10.2% in<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff15c ls1e5 ws237\">Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>model (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 9.2%). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">The long-term nominal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>growth rate after <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year </span></span></span></span>five<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">does <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceed 2% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2%), reflecting<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">nservative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term assu<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">mpt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; </span></span></span>Beverage Solu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tions market. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>At <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the time <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rforming <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the test, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>very <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>headroom e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xisted for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">cash-generati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng unit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to whi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ch goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allocated and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> reasonable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scenario <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in which<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>impairment would <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required.  The key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumpti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ons fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sell of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Quantum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cent acqui<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sition business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>case <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>most <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sensitive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumptions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>being: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1) oper<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating prof<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2) disco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unt rate,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and 3) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> A 1% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>decrease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he growth <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>rate across <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ive-year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lows in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Quantum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ase woul<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d decrease h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eadroom by<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 7%. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profile <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tested, cash<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> flows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discounted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using a post-tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.9%. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term nominal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>growth <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year five <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>does n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ot excee<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d 2%, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflecting </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>a<span class=\"ff15d\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff15c ls1e6 ws238\">conservative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumption <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Quantum\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mark<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">et. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>At the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>time of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performing th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e test, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sufficient </span></span></span><span class=\"ff15d\"><span class=\"ff15c ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span></span>headroom existed<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was no <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>reasonable scenario in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impairment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> For the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2022, all <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the goodwill<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> allocated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Primary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash-generating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unit was included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>On <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classification<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e prio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r year, </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>and again<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch 2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the rec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>overable amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fo<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">r <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>all n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>et assets<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Pri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mient dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p was </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>calculated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sell. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>key a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssumptions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> dispos<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">al<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to sel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l was <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the agreed purch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ase pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ice with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>KPS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after </span>adjustments for management\u2019s e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stimate of Primient\u2019s<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash, debt,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> debt-like <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>item<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and working <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>completion, and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>transaction costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(L<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">evel 2 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hier<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">archy). No <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>impairment charge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was </span></span>recognised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022.  Impairment c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>harge  No impai<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rment ch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arges in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> relation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>goodwill ha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve been <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he curren<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ancial ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar (2022<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff15c\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff15d\"> <span class=\"ff15c ls1e1 ws233\">\u00a3nil).<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff15c\"><span class=\"ff15d\"><span class=\"ff15c ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span>Possibility of impairment in the near future  As explained <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>above, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>time <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of carr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ying out<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>annual impa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irment t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>est, there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no reason<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ably possible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in assu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mptions th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at would <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>give <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to an <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>impairment loss<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> now <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or du<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ring <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the coming <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>year.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-448": {
   "value": "19. Goodwill and othe<span class=\"ls1ed ws23f\">r intangib<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>le assets </span>Goodwill arisin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a busines<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s combina<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tion is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangibl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e asset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is allo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>Cash-Generating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Unit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(CGU) o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>CGUs that <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">is expected to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fr<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">om the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>synergies of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span>business comb<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ination. Goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">carried <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impairment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses (impa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irment </span>tested annually). Acquired intangible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>principally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">lationships <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>know-how, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were recogni<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>part </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>of<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">previous <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>busin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ess combinat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a stra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ight-line <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ver the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>periods <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>their </span>expected benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>whic<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">h range <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>three to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>15 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years. </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>Other intangible assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprise product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>development and co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mputer software <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(including global IS/IT systems) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> amorti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>straight-line <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the period<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>their expected be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nefit to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group. Product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>development is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amorti<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">sed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over five<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ten year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Capital<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ised co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> respect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>core </span>global <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IS/IT <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>systems <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>computer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>softw<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">are are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> being <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a perio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>five <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to </span>seven years. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Product development <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>development, design<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">d testing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of new<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> or i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mproved </span>products are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capitalised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only when<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>technical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and commercial feasibility of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the product<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> has been </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>established and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>full <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">production. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Any such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have not been </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>brought into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>use are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tested annually <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for impairment. Research and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other related <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expenditures are charged to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsolidated income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the period<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ey are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurred. </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>SaaS arran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gements are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> service<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> contract<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s provid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">g th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>right to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>access the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cloud </span>provider\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>application software <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the contract<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> perio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d. Costs<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> incurred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to configure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or cus<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tomise, and<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ongoing fees <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to obtain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>access<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cloud provider\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>applicat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion sof<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tware, are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>operating expenses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>services <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are rece<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ived. In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contract where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the cloud <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provider pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vides both<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>SaaS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>configuration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customisation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>well <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>SaaS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>access <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contract <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>term, </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>then<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>configuration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stomisation co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expensed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contract <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only if <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>services<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">provided<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not distinct <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are otherwise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expe<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">nsed upfront <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>software is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>configured </span></span>or<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">customi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed. Some <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s incurred <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>relate to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the development <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>software code <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that enhances </span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>or<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">modifies, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reates additional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exis<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on-premise <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>systems and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>meets th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e definition </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span>of,<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span>and<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff153 ls1e1 ws233\">the recognition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>criteria <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for, an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> intangible<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">sset.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> These <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reco<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">gnised as<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> intangible </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff153 ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff153 ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span>software<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff153 ls1e6 ws238\">assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and amort<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ised ove<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>useful <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>life <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>software <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>raight-line b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asis. </span></span>Changes to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets\u2019 u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>seful economic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>live<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>if there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is objectiv<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e evidence </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>that<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff153 ls1e4 ws236\">Group expects <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receive economic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fr<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">om these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangible asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shorter </span></span></span></span>or<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span>longer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Goodwill  \u00a3m Other  acquired intangibles \u00a3m Computer software \u00a3m Product development costs  \u00a3m Assets under construction \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Cost <span class=\"_ _1b0\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _de\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _231\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span> </span>At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022  <span class=\"_ _fd\"> </span><span class=\"ff156 fc18 ls211 ws263\">213 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>16 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">53 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">127 <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span>22 <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">631 </span></span></span></span></span>Additions at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost \u2013 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _131\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">5 <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span>8 </span>Subsidiary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquired 96 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>96 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">192 </span></span>Disposals and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs \u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(10) <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">(2) <span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(12<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) </span></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span>Transfers on completion \u2013 <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span></span>4 <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">7 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(12) <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span></span></span>\u2013 Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences 9 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">7 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">2 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span></span></span>6 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">25 </span></span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 318 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>310 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">59 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">143 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">14 <span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span></span>844 </span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"></span></span>Accumulated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>amortisation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and impairment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restated* <span class=\"_ _129\"> </span><span class=\"ff156 fc18\">10 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>192 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">41 <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span></span>110 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">353 </span></span></span>Impairment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>harge \u2013 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>1 </span>Amortisatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n charge<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u2013 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">23 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">6 <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">7 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span></span></span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>6 </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span>Disposals and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs \u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(10) <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _265\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(1) <span class=\"_ _30\"> </span>(11) </span>Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences \u2013 <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">8 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">5 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">13 </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 10 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">213 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">47 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">122 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>92 </span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\"><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\"><span class=\"ls215 ws267\"><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\"><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\"><span class=\"ls215 ws267\"><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span></span></span></span></span>Net book value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fe ws250\">308 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">97 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">12 <span class=\"_ _265\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">14 <span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">452 </span></span></span></span></span></span>* <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reclassif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ication <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of certa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tems <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>net asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assified <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as held<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntinuing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group<span class=\"ls218 ws26c\"> refer <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Goodwill  \u00a3m Other  acquired intangibles \u00a3m Computer software \u00a3m Product development costs  \u00a3m Assets under construction \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Cost<span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>At 1 April 2021 <span class=\"_ _266\"> </span>236 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>21<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>161 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>137 <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span>747 Additions at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost <span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _72\"> </span>13 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>16 Disposals <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs <span class=\"_ _19c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>(4) <span class=\"_ _72\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>(6) Adjustment for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bsidiaries acquired in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _267\"> </span>(2) <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _268\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>(2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) Transfers on completion <span class=\"_ _269\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>(6) <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>\u2013 Currency tra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nslation di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fferences <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span>8 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>(13) <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>19 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>17 Reclass<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ification to assets held for<span class=\"ff158 ls0 ws0\"> </span>sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _fc\"> </span>(29) <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>(109) <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>(3) <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span>(141) At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>arch <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022  <span class=\"_ _1d2\"> </span>213 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>216 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>53 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>127 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>22 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span>631 Accumulated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>amortisation and<span class=\"ff158 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff156 ls1f7 ws249\">impairment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1db\"> </span><span class=\"ff157 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span><span class=\"_ _301\"></span><span class=\"_ _302\"></span> <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"_ _301\"></span><span class=\"_ _302\"></span> <span class=\"_ _115\"> </span><span class=\"_ _301\"></span><span class=\"_ _302\"></span> <span class=\"_ _4a\"> </span><span class=\"_ _301\"></span><span class=\"_ _302\"></span> <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"_ _301\"></span><span class=\"_ _302\"></span> <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span></span></span></span>At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021 <span class=\"_ _26a\"> </span>8 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>180 <span class=\"_ _44\"> </span>108 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>106 <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>4<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>02 Impairment c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>harge <span class=\"_ _113\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _268\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _169\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>2 Amortisation charge <span class=\"_ _1f0\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>10 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>9 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>7 <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>26 Disposals <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs <span class=\"_ _19c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>(4) <span class=\"_ _72\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>(6) Currency translati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on differences <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _4a\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>9 Reclass<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ification to assets held for<span class=\"ff158 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>* <span class=\"_ _f5\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>(80) <span class=\"_ _81\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>(80) </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 restate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d* <span class=\"_ _1ed\"> </span>10 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>192 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>41 <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span>110 <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span>353 Net b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ook v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alue at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 restated* <span class=\"_ _a7\"> </span>203 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>24 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>12 <span class=\"_ _265\"> </span>17 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span>22 <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span>278 * <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reclassif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ication <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of certa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tems <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>net asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assified <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as held<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntinuing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group<span class=\"ls218 ws26c\"> refer <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>The carrying amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of g<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">oodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allocated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>groups of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>CGUs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as follows: </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span> <span class=\"_ _116\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Allocated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segment <span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"ff157 fc16\"> </span></span>Food &amp; Beverage Solutions <span class=\"_ _1fc\"> </span><span class=\"ff156 fc18 ls211 ws263\">213 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">203 </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span>Primary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ducts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>include<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>for sale <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(see Note<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 12)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff157 fc16 ls213 ws265\">29 </span>Goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allocated t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rating seg<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 213 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ff157 fc16 ls214 ws266\">232 </span>Goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allocated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Quantum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Hi-Tech <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(Guangdong) Biolog<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ical Co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>., Lt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _26b\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">95 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff157 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 tot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al op<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erations <span class=\"_ _194\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fe ws250\">308 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff157 ls214 ws266\">232<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff157 ls214 ws266\"> </span>Impairment tes<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts carried <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out during t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he year  As is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required, go<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>odwill is te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sted annually. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recoverable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allocated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp; Beverage Solu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tions cash-generatin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g units <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>calculat<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ed based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on val<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ue-in-use. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>goodwill associated </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Quantum Hi-Tech <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Guangdong) Biological Co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>., <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">Ltd was<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to sel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l </span>(level 3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the fa<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ir <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value hierarchy). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>The key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumpti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ons in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value-in-u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se model <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solution<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s cash-gen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erating un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its are<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">derived <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Board-approved five-year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the most <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sensitive assumptions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> being: </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span>1)<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> </span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate, 2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>) discount<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>) lon<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g-term growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>The operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>growth rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to estimate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> future <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>economic p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erformance is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimates from past <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance, and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s five-year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>strategic plan, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which incorporates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the next <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year\u2019s annual forecast. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In addition<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>test, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate inclu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>des the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>two TCFD<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> scenario <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>analyses as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disclosed on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>page <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>65 (financ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ial i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mpact of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant drou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ght affecting corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yields <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by 20% <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and the financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carbon pricing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>if current E<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mission Trading<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Systems are implemented <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in new regions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>), albeit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>had an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> immaterial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mitigating act<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion also included. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A 1% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>decrease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the growt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h rate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> across<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> th<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>five-year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>crease headroom <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>17% (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 12%) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>model.  Based o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profile <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>assets tested, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows we<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re disco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unted using <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a pre-tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>10.2% in<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff15c ls1e5 ws237\">Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>model (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 9.2%). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">The long-term nominal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>growth rate after <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year </span></span></span></span>five<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">does <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceed 2% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2%), reflecting<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">nservative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term assu<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">mpt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; </span></span></span>Beverage Solu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tions market. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>At <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the time <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rforming <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the test, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>very <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>headroom e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xisted for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">cash-generati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng unit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to whi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ch goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allocated and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> reasonable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scenario <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in which<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>impairment would <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required.  The key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumpti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ons fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sell of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Quantum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cent acqui<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sition business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>case <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>most <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sensitive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumptions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>being: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1) oper<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating prof<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2) disco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unt rate,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and 3) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> A 1% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>decrease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he growth <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>rate across <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ive-year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lows in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Quantum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ase woul<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d decrease h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eadroom by<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 7%. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profile <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tested, cash<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> flows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discounted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using a post-tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.9%. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term nominal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>growth <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year five <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>does n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ot excee<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d 2%, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflecting </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>a<span class=\"ff15d\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff15c ls1e6 ws238\">conservative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumption <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Quantum\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mark<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">et. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>At the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>time of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performing th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e test, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sufficient </span></span></span><span class=\"ff15d\"><span class=\"ff15c ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span></span><span class=\"ff15d\"><span class=\"ff15c ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span></span>headroom existed<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was no <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>reasonable scenario in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impairment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> For the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2022, all <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the goodwill<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> allocated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Primary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash-generating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unit was included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>On <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classification<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e prio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r year, </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>and again<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch 2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the rec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>overable amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fo<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">r <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>all n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>et assets<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Pri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mient dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p was </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>calculated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sell. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>key a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssumptions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> dispos<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">al<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to sel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l was <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the agreed purch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ase pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ice with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>KPS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after </span>adjustments for management\u2019s e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stimate of Primient\u2019s<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash, debt,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> debt-like <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>item<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and working <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>completion, and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>transaction costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(L<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">evel 2 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hier<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">archy). No <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>impairment charge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was </span></span>recognised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022.  Impairment c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>harge  No impai<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rment ch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arges in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> relation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>goodwill ha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve been <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he curren<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ancial ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar (2022<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff15c\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff15d\"> <span class=\"ff15c ls1e1 ws233\">\u00a3nil).<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff15c\"><span class=\"ff15d\"><span class=\"ff15c ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff15c\"><span class=\"ff15d\"><span class=\"ff15c ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span>Possibility of impairment in the near future  As explained <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>above, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>time <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of carr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ying out<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>annual impa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irment t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>est, there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no reason<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ably possible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in assu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mptions th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at would <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>give <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to an <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>impairment loss<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> now <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or du<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ring <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the coming <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>year.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfGoodwillExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-474": {
   "value": "19. Goodwill and othe<span class=\"ls1ed ws23f\">r intangib<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>le assets </span>Goodwill arisin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a busines<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s combina<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tion is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangibl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e asset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is allo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>Cash-Generating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Unit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(CGU) o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>CGUs that <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">is expected to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fr<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">om the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>synergies of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span>business comb<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ination. Goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">carried <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impairment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses (impa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irment </span>tested annually). Acquired intangible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>principally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">lationships <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>know-how, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were recogni<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>part </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>of<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">previous <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>busin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ess combinat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a stra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ight-line <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ver the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>periods <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>their </span>expected benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>whic<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">h range <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>three to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>15 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years. </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>Other intangible assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprise product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>development and co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mputer software <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(including global IS/IT systems) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> amorti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>straight-line <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the period<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>their expected be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nefit to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group. Product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>development is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amorti<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">sed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over five<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ten year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Capital<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ised co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> respect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>core </span>global <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IS/IT <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>systems <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>computer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>softw<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">are are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> being <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a perio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>five <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to </span>seven years. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Product development <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>development, design<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">d testing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of new<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> or i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mproved </span>products are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capitalised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only when<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>technical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and commercial feasibility of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the product<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> has been </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>established and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>going into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>full <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">production. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Any such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have not been </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>brought into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>use are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tested annually <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for impairment. Research and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other related <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expenditures are charged to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsolidated income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the period<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ey are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurred. </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>SaaS arran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gements are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> service<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> contract<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s provid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">g th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>right to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>access the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cloud </span>provider\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>application software <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the contract<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> perio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d. Costs<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> incurred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to configure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or cus<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tomise, and<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ongoing fees <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to obtain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>access<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cloud provider\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>applicat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion sof<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tware, are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>operating expenses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>services <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are rece<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ived. In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contract where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the cloud <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provider pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vides both<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>SaaS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>configuration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customisation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>well <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>SaaS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>access <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contract <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>term, </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>then<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>configuration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stomisation co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expensed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contract <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only if <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>services<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">provided<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not distinct <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are otherwise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expe<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">nsed upfront <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>software is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>configured </span></span>or<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">customi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed. Some <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s incurred <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>relate to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the development <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>software code <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that enhances </span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>or<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">modifies, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reates additional <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exis<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on-premise <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>systems and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>meets th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e definition </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span>of,<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span>and<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff153 ls1e1 ws233\">the recognition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>criteria <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for, an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> intangible<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">sset.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> These <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reco<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">gnised as<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> intangible </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff153 ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff153 ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff153 ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span>software<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff153 ls1e6 ws238\">assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and amort<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ised ove<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>useful <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>life <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>software <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>raight-line b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asis. </span></span>Changes to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets\u2019 u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>seful economic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>live<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>if there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is objectiv<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e evidence </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>that<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff153 ls1e4 ws236\">Group expects <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receive economic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fr<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">om these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangible asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shorter </span></span></span></span>or<span class=\"ff154 ls0 ws0\"> </span>longer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Goodwill  \u00a3m Other  acquired intangibles \u00a3m Computer software \u00a3m Product development costs  \u00a3m Assets under construction \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Cost <span class=\"_ _1b0\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _de\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _231\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span> </span>At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022  <span class=\"_ _fd\"> </span><span class=\"ff156 fc18 ls211 ws263\">213 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>16 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">53 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">127 <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span>22 <span class=\"_ _2a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">631 </span></span></span></span></span>Additions at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost \u2013 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _131\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">5 <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span>8 </span>Subsidiary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquired 96 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>96 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">192 </span></span>Disposals and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs \u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(10) <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">(2) <span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(12<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) </span></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span>Transfers on completion \u2013 <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span></span>4 <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">7 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(12) <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span></span></span>\u2013 Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences 9 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">7 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">2 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span></span></span>6 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">25 </span></span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 318 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>310 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">59 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">143 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">14 <span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span></span>844 </span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"></span></span>Accumulated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>amortisation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and impairment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restated* <span class=\"_ _129\"> </span><span class=\"ff156 fc18\">10 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>192 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">41 <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span></span>110 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">353 </span></span></span>Impairment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>harge \u2013 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>1 </span>Amortisatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n charge<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u2013 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">23 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">6 <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">7 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span></span></span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>6 </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span>Disposals and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs \u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(10) <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _265\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(1) <span class=\"_ _30\"> </span>(11) </span>Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences \u2013 <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">8 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">5 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">13 </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 10 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">213 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">47 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">122 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>92 </span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\"><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\"><span class=\"ls215 ws267\"><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\"><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\"><span class=\"ls215 ws267\"><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\"><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\"><span class=\"ls215 ws267\"><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span></span></span></span></span>Net book value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fe ws250\">308 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">97 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">12 <span class=\"_ _265\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">14 <span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">452 </span></span></span></span></span></span>* <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reclassif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ication <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of certa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tems <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>net asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assified <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as held<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntinuing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group<span class=\"ls218 ws26c\"> refer <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Goodwill  \u00a3m Other  acquired intangibles \u00a3m Computer software \u00a3m Product development costs  \u00a3m Assets under construction \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Cost<span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>At 1 April 2021 <span class=\"_ _266\"> </span>236 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>21<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>161 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>137 <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span>747 Additions at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost <span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _72\"> </span>13 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>16 Disposals <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs <span class=\"_ _19c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>(4) <span class=\"_ _72\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>(6) Adjustment for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bsidiaries acquired in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _267\"> </span>(2) <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _268\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>(2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) Transfers on completion <span class=\"_ _269\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>(6) <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>\u2013 Currency tra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nslation di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fferences <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span>8 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>(13) <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>19 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>17 Reclass<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ification to assets held for<span class=\"ff158 ls0 ws0\"> </span>sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _fc\"> </span>(29) <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>(109) <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>(3) <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span>(141) At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>arch <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022  <span class=\"_ _1d2\"> </span>213 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>216 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>53 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>127 <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>22 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span>631 Accumulated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>amortisation and<span class=\"ff158 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff156 ls1f7 ws249\">impairment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1db\"> </span><span class=\"ff157 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span><span class=\"_ _301\"></span><span class=\"_ _302\"></span> <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"_ _301\"></span><span class=\"_ _302\"></span> <span class=\"_ _115\"> </span><span class=\"_ _301\"></span><span class=\"_ _302\"></span> <span class=\"_ _4a\"> </span><span class=\"_ _301\"></span><span class=\"_ _302\"></span> <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"_ _301\"></span><span class=\"_ _302\"></span> <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span></span></span></span>At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021 <span class=\"_ _26a\"> </span>8 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>180 <span class=\"_ _44\"> </span>108 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>106 <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>4<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>02 Impairment c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>harge <span class=\"_ _113\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _268\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _169\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>2 Amortisation charge <span class=\"_ _1f0\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>10 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>9 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>7 <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>26 Disposals <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs <span class=\"_ _19c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>(4) <span class=\"_ _72\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>(6) Currency translati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on differences <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _4a\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>9 Reclass<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ification to assets held for<span class=\"ff158 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>* <span class=\"_ _f5\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>(80) <span class=\"_ _81\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>(80) </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 restate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d* <span class=\"_ _1ed\"> </span>10 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>192 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>41 <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span>110 <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span>353 Net b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ook v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alue at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 restated* <span class=\"_ _a7\"> </span>203 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>24 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>12 <span class=\"_ _265\"> </span>17 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span>22 <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span>278 * <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>For <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reclassif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ication <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of certa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tems <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>net asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assified <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as held<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r sale<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntinuing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group<span class=\"ls218 ws26c\"> refer <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>The carrying amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of g<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">oodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allocated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>groups of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>CGUs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as follows: </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span> <span class=\"_ _116\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Allocated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>segment <span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"ff157 fc16\"> </span></span>Food &amp; Beverage Solutions <span class=\"_ _1fc\"> </span><span class=\"ff156 fc18 ls211 ws263\">213 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">203 </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span>Primary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ducts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>include<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>for sale <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(see Note<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 12)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u2013 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff157 fc16 ls213 ws265\">29 </span>Goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allocated t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rating seg<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 213 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ff157 fc16 ls214 ws266\">232 </span>Goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allocated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Quantum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Hi-Tech <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(Guangdong) Biolog<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ical Co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>., Lt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _26b\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">95 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff157 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 tot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al op<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erations <span class=\"_ _194\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fe ws250\">308 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff157 ls214 ws266\">232<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff157 ls214 ws266\"> </span>Impairment tes<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts carried <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out during t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he year  As is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required, go<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>odwill is te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sted annually. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recoverable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allocated to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp; Beverage Solu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tions cash-generatin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g units <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>calculat<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ed based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on val<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ue-in-use. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>goodwill associated </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Quantum Hi-Tech <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Guangdong) Biological Co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>., <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">Ltd was<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to sel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l </span>(level 3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the fa<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ir <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value hierarchy). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>The key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumpti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ons in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value-in-u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se model <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solution<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s cash-gen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erating un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its are<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">derived <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Board-approved five-year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the most <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sensitive assumptions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> being: </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span>1)<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> </span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate, 2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>) discount<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>) lon<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g-term growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>The operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>growth rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to estimate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> future <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>economic p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erformance is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimates from past <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance, and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s five-year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>strategic plan, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which incorporates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the next <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year\u2019s annual forecast. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In addition<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>test, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate inclu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>des the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>two TCFD<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> scenario <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>analyses as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disclosed on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>page <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>65 (financ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ial i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mpact of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant drou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ght affecting corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yields <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by 20% <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and the financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carbon pricing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>if current E<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mission Trading<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Systems are implemented <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in new regions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>), albeit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>had an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> immaterial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mitigating act<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion also included. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A 1% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>decrease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the growt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h rate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> across<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> th<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>five-year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>crease headroom <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>17% (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 12%) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>model.  Based o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profile <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>assets tested, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows we<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re disco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unted using <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a pre-tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>10.2% in<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff15c ls1e5 ws237\">Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Beverage Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>model (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 9.2%). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">The long-term nominal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>growth rate after <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year </span></span></span></span>five<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">does <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exceed 2% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2%), reflecting<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">nservative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term assu<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">mpt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; </span></span></span>Beverage Solu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tions market. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>At <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the time <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rforming <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the test, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>very <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>headroom e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xisted for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">cash-generati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng unit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to whi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ch goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>allocated and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> reasonable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scenario <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in which<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>impairment would <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required.  The key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumpti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ons fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sell of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Quantum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cent acqui<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sition business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>case <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>most <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sensitive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumptions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>being: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1) oper<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating prof<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2) disco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unt rate,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and 3) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> A 1% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>decrease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he growth <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>rate across <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ive-year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lows in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Quantum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ase woul<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d decrease h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eadroom by<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 7%. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profile <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tested, cash<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> flows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discounted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using a post-tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.9%. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term nominal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>growth <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year five <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>does n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ot excee<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d 2%, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflecting </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>a<span class=\"ff15d\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff15c ls1e6 ws238\">conservative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumption <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Quantum\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mark<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">et. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>At the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>time of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performing th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e test, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sufficient </span></span></span><span class=\"ff15d\"><span class=\"ff15c ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span></span><span class=\"ff15d\"><span class=\"ff15c ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span></span><span class=\"ff15d\"><span class=\"ff15c ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span></span>headroom existed<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was no <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>reasonable scenario in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impairment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> For the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2022, all <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the goodwill<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> allocated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Primary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash-generating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>unit was included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>On <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classification<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e prio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r year, </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>and again<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch 2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the rec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>overable amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fo<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">r <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>all n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>et assets<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Pri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mient dispo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sal grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p was </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>calculated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sell. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>key a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssumptions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> dispos<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">al<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to sel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l was <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the agreed purch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ase pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ice with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>KPS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after </span>adjustments for management\u2019s e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stimate of Primient\u2019s<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash, debt,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> debt-like <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>item<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and working <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>completion, and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>transaction costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(L<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">evel 2 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hier<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">archy). No <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>impairment charge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was </span></span>recognised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022.  Impairment c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>harge  No impai<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rment ch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arges in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> relation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>goodwill ha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve been <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he curren<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ancial ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar (2022<span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff15c\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff15d\"> <span class=\"ff15c ls1e1 ws233\">\u00a3nil).<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff15c\"><span class=\"ff15d\"><span class=\"ff15c ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff15c\"><span class=\"ff15d\"><span class=\"ff15c ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff15d ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff15c\"><span class=\"ff15d\"><span class=\"ff15c ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span>Possibility of impairment in the near future  As explained <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>above, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>time <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of carr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ying out<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>annual impa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irment t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>est, there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no reason<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ably possible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in assu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mptions th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at would <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>give <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to an <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>impairment loss<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> now <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or du<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ring <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the coming <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>year.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfIntangibleAssetsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-486": {
   "value": "Goodwill arising in a business combination is recognised as an intangible asset and is allocated to the Cash-Generating Unit (CGU) or group of CGUs that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the business combination. Goodwill is carried at cost less any recognised impairment losses (impairment tested annually). Acquired intangible assets, principally customer relationships and know-how, were recognised as part of previous business combinations and are amortised on a straight-line basis over the periods of their expected benefit to the Group, which range from three to 15 years. Other intangible assets comprise product development and computer software (including global IS/IT systems) and are amortised on a straight-line basis over the periods of their expected benefit to the Group. Product development is amortised over five to ten years. Capitalised costs in respect of core global IS/IT systems included within computer software are being amortised over a period of five to seven years.  Product development costs incurred on the development, design and testing of new or improved products are capitalised only when the technical and commercial feasibility of the product has been established and prior to the product going into full production. Any such assets which have not been brought into use are tested annually for impairment. Research and other related expenditures are charged to the consolidated income statement in the period in which they are incurred. SaaS arrangements are service contracts providing the Group with the right to access the cloud provider\u2019s application software over the contract period. Costs incurred to configure or customise, and the ongoing fees to obtain access to the cloud provider\u2019s application software, are recognised as operating expenses when the services are received. In a contract where the cloud provider provides both the SaaS configuration and customisation as well as the SaaS access over the contract term, then the configuration and customisation costs are expensed over the contract term only if the services provided are not distinct and are otherwise expensed upfront as the software is configured or customised. Some of the costs incurred relate to the development of software code that enhances or modifies, or creates additional capability to, existing on-premise systems and meets the definition of, and the recognition criteria for, an intangible asset. These costs are recognised as intangible software assets and amortised over the useful life of the software on a straight-line basis. Changes to intangible assets\u2019 useful economic lives are only made if there is objective evidence that the Group expects to receive economic benefits from these intangible assets over a shorter or longer period. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForIntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwillExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-484": {
   "value": "Goodwill arising in a business combination is recognised as an intangible asset and is allocated to the Cash-Generating Unit (CGU) or group of CGUs that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the business combination. Goodwill is carried at cost less any recognised impairment losses (impairment tested annually). Acquired intangible assets, principally customer relationships and know-how, were recognised as part of previous business combinations and are amortised on a straight-line basis over the periods of their expected benefit to the Group, which range from three to 15 years. Other intangible assets comprise product development and computer software (including global IS/IT systems) and are amortised on a straight-line basis over the periods of their expected benefit to the Group. Product development is amortised over five to ten years. Capitalised costs in respect of core global IS/IT systems included within computer software are being amortised over a period of five to seven years.  Product development costs incurred on the development, design and testing of new or improved products are capitalised only when the technical and commercial feasibility of the product has been established and prior to the product going into full production. Any such assets which have not been brought into use are tested annually for impairment. Research and other related expenditures are charged to the consolidated income statement in the period in which they are incurred. SaaS arrangements are service contracts providing the Group with the right to access the cloud provider\u2019s application software over the contract period. Costs incurred to configure or customise, and the ongoing fees to obtain access to the cloud provider\u2019s application software, are recognised as operating expenses when the services are received. In a contract where the cloud provider provides both the SaaS configuration and customisation as well as the SaaS access over the contract term, then the configuration and customisation costs are expensed over the contract term only if the services provided are not distinct and are otherwise expensed upfront as the software is configured or customised. Some of the costs incurred relate to the development of software code that enhances or modifies, or creates additional capability to, existing on-premise systems and meets the definition of, and the recognition criteria for, an intangible asset. These costs are recognised as intangible software assets and amortised over the useful life of the software on a straight-line basis. Changes to intangible assets\u2019 useful economic lives are only made if there is objective evidence that the Group expects to receive economic benefits from these intangible assets over a shorter or longer period. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForGoodwillExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-482": {
   "value": "Goodwill arising in a business combination is recognised as an intangible asset and is allocated to the Cash-Generating Unit (CGU) or group of CGUs that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the business combination. Goodwill is carried at cost less any recognised impairment losses (impairment tested annually). Acquired intangible assets, principally customer relationships and know-how, were recognised as part of previous business combinations and are amortised on a straight-line basis over the periods of their expected benefit to the Group, which range from three to 15 years. Other intangible assets comprise product development and computer software (including global IS/IT systems) and are amortised on a straight-line basis over the periods of their expected benefit to the Group. Product development is amortised over five to ten years. Capitalised costs in respect of core global IS/IT systems included within computer software are being amortised over a period of five to seven years.  Product development costs incurred on the development, design and testing of new or improved products are capitalised only when the technical and commercial feasibility of the product has been established and prior to the product going into full production. Any such assets which have not been brought into use are tested annually for impairment. Research and other related expenditures are charged to the consolidated income statement in the period in which they are incurred. SaaS arrangements are service contracts providing the Group with the right to access the cloud provider\u2019s application software over the contract period. Costs incurred to configure or customise, and the ongoing fees to obtain access to the cloud provider\u2019s application software, are recognised as operating expenses when the services are received. In a contract where the cloud provider provides both the SaaS configuration and customisation as well as the SaaS access over the contract term, then the configuration and customisation costs are expensed over the contract term only if the services provided are not distinct and are otherwise expensed upfront as the software is configured or customised. Some of the costs incurred relate to the development of software code that enhances or modifies, or creates additional capability to, existing on-premise systems and meets the definition of, and the recognition criteria for, an intangible asset. These costs are recognised as intangible software assets and amortised over the useful life of the software on a straight-line basis. Changes to intangible assets\u2019 useful economic lives are only made if there is objective evidence that the Group expects to receive economic benefits from these intangible assets over a shorter or longer period. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-412": {
   "value": "20. Property, plant and equipment<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Land <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and building<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s mainly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manufactur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing sit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es, applica<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tion labo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ratories an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d admin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>istrative facilities. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Plant an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d mach<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inery main<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ly compri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se equipment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>used <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>manufacturing and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating process. Assets in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the course <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of construction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comp<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">rise property, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equipment which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>process of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>being <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completed and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ready f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or use. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Property, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equipment is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at histo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rical cost less<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> accumulated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>depreciation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and imp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>airment. Property,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">plant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and equipment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>viewed for </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>impairment when any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changes in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> circumstances indicate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that their <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying amounts may <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>not be recoverable. Useful economic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lives, applied <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">straight-line <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s foll<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ows: </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff160\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff15c ls1e4 ws236\">Freehold land <span class=\"_ _1c\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _136\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _136\"> </span>No depreciation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff160\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff15c ls1e4 ws236\">Freehold buildings <span class=\"_ _ad\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _e\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _136\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13\"> </span>20 to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>50 years </span></span><span class=\"ff160\"><span class=\"ff15c ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff160\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff15c ls1e1 ws233\">Leasehold improvements <span class=\"_ _db\"> </span>Up to<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the length <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease </span></span></span><span class=\"ff160\"><span class=\"ff15c ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff160\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff15c ls1e6 ws238\">Plant and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> machinery<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _e\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _136\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13\"> </span>3 to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>28 year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span><div class=\"t m0 h24c ff162 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls22d ws280 gs13\">Land and </div><div class=\"t m0 h24c ff162 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls20e ws260 gs14\">buildings  </div><div class=\"t m0 h24c ff162 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls20d ws25f gs15\">\u00a3m </div><div class=\"t m0 h24c ff162 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls219 ws26d gs16\">Plant and </div><div class=\"t m0 h24c ff162 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls22d ws280 gs17\">machinery  </div><div class=\"t m0 h24c ff162 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls20d ws25f gs18\">\u00a3m </div><div class=\"t m0 h24c ff162 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls216 ws268 gs19\">Assets in the </div><div class=\"t m0 h24c ff162 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls20f ws261 gs1a\">course of </div><div class=\"t m0 h24c ff162 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls219 ws26d gs1b\">construction  </div><div class=\"t m0 h24c ff162 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls20d ws25f gs1c\">\u00a3m </div><div class=\"t m0 h24c ff162 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls223 ws277 gs1d\">Total </div><div class=\"t m0 h24c ff162 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls0 ws0 gs1e\"> \u00a3m  </div><div class=\"t m0 h249 ff162 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls211 ws263 gs1f\">Cost <span class=\"_ _c2\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span> </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1f9 ws24b gs20\">At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span><span class=\"ff162 fc18 ls214 ws266\">285 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">979 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">64 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>1 328 </span></span></span><span class=\"ff162 fc18 ls214 ws266\"><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\"><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\"><span class=\"_ _5\"></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1fa ws24c gs21\">Additions at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost </div><div class=\"t m0 h249 ff162 fs20c fc18 sc0 ls210 ws262 gs22\">6 <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">4 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">70 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">80 </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1f8 ws24a gs23\">Subsidiary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquired </div><div class=\"t m0 h249 ff162 fs20c fc18 sc0 ls1f9 ws24b gs24\">12 <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">7 <span class=\"_ _265\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">20 </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls215 ws267 gs25\">Transfers on completion </div><div class=\"t m0 h249 ff162 fs20c fc18 sc0 ls1fb ws24d gs26\">7 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">40 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(47) <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1fa ws24c gs27\">Disposals and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs </div><div class=\"t m0 h249 ff162 fs20c fc18 sc0 ls214 ws266 gs28\">(2) <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(8) <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span></span>(10) </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1f8 ws24a gs29\">Currency translati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on differences <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other moveme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts </div><div class=\"t m0 h249 ff162 fs20c fc18 sc0 ls1fa ws24c gs2a\">13 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">52 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">66 </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h249 ff162 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls213 ws265 gs2b\">At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h249 ff162 fs20c fc18 sc0 ls211 ws263 gs2c\">321 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">1 074 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">89 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span></span>1 484 </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h249 ff162 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1fe ws250 gs2d\">Accumula<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ted depreciation<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and impairment <span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span> </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1fa ws24c gs2e\">At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022-restated* <span class=\"_ _1e5\"> </span><span class=\"ff162 fc18 ls211 ws263\">13<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>8 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">759 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">897 </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1f7 ws249 gs2f\">Depreciati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on char<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h249 ff162 fs20c fc18 sc0 ls1f8 ws24a gs30\">15 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">44 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span></span>59 </div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls105 ws135 gs31\">Impairment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>harge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h249 ff162 fs20c fc18 sc0 ls215 ws267 gs32\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _72\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 </div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1fa ws24c gs33\">Disposals and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs </div><div class=\"t m0 h249 ff162 fs20c fc18 sc0 ls214 ws266 gs34\">(2) <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(8) <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span></span>(10) </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1f8 ws24a gs35\">Currency translati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on differences <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other moveme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts </div><div class=\"t m0 h249 ff162 fs20c fc18 sc0 ls1fb ws24d gs36\">7 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">43 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">50 </span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h249 ff162 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls213 ws265 gs37\">At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h249 ff162 fs20c fc18 sc0 ls1f8 ws24a gs38\">158 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">838 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">996 </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h249 ff162 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls213 ws265 gs39\">Net book value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023 <span class=\"_ _26d\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">163 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">236 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">89 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">488 </span></span></span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fa ws24c\"><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff162 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls211 ws263 gs3a\">Cost <span class=\"_ _26e\"> </span><span class=\"ff163 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"_ _303\"></span><span class=\"_ _304\"></span> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"_ _303\"></span><span class=\"_ _304\"></span> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"_ _303\"></span><span class=\"_ _304\"></span> <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1f9 ws24b gs3b\">At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021 <span class=\"_ _26f\"> </span>654 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>564 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>111 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>3 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>29 </div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1f8 ws24a gs3c\">Additions at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cost <span class=\"_ _270\"> </span>12 <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>129 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>143 </div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1f8 ws24a gs3d\">Transfers on <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>completion <span class=\"_ _17c\"> </span>12 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>118 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>(130) <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1fc ws24e gs3e\">Disposals <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs <span class=\"_ _bf\"> </span>(6) <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>(36) <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>(42) </div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1f8 ws24a gs3f\">Currency tra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nslation di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fferences and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>movements <span class=\"_ _4a\"> </span>40 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>133 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>25 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>198 </div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1fe ws250 gs40\">Reclass<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ification<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ass<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ets held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">sale <span class=\"_ _1db\"> </span>(427) <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>(1 802) <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>(71) <span class=\"_ _124\"> </span>(2 300) </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1fa ws24c gs41\">At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>arch <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _ea\"> </span>285 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>979 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>64 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>1 328 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff162 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1fe ws250 gs42\">Accumula<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ted depreciation<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and impairment <span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ff163 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span><span class=\"_ _303\"></span><span class=\"_ _304\"></span> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"_ _303\"></span><span class=\"_ _304\"></span> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"_ _303\"></span><span class=\"_ _304\"></span> <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls215 ws267 gs43\">At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2021 <span class=\"_ _26f\"> </span>336 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>1 888 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>2 224 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1f7 ws249 gs44\">Depreciati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on char<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge <span class=\"_ _1d8\"> </span>24 <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span>50 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>74 </div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1f7 ws249 gs45\">Impairment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> char<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge <span class=\"_ _1af\"> </span>10 <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span>8 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span>18 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1fc ws24e gs46\">Disposals <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>write-offs <span class=\"_ _bf\"> </span>(6) <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>(36) <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>(42) </div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1f8 ws24a gs47\">Currency tra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nslation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>differences <span class=\"_ _135\"> </span>22 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>127 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>149 </div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls212 ws264 gs48\">Reclassi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ficatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sale \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d* <span class=\"_ _121\"> </span>(248)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span>(1 278) <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>(1 526) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1fa ws24c gs49\">At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>arch <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restated* <span class=\"_ _258\"> </span>138 <span class=\"_ _18c\"> </span>759 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>897 </div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff163 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1fa ws24c gs4a\">Net book <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stated* <span class=\"_ _1d2\"> </span>147 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>220 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>64 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>4<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h24d ff163 fsb fc16 sc0 ls5 wsf gs4b\">* <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>For the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>reclassification of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>certain items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>et <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cla<span class=\"ls244 ws297\">ssified <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>le <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the continuing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group<span class=\"ls218 ws26c\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to N<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ote 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. </span></span></div>Amounts relating to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>right-of-use assets under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS 16, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amounts above, are presented in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>more <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>detail in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>21<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash out<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows rel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating </span>to<span class=\"ff164 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">purchase<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>property, pl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d equipment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lower than<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of additions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>this t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able primaril<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y </span>due to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the inclusion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of righ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">t-of-use <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>figures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>above. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The pay<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment profile <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>right-of-u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se assets </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>will be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ine with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lease contracts.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  The impairment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>charge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a3nil <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(2022 \u2013 \u00a318 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million) in<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">cludes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3nil <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a315 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million) re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cognised within </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>exceptional items. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>For the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included \u00a312 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mi<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">llion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>impairment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>related to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>disposal of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient (including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the write-off <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of cert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and equipment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s loss-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>making Eu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ropean <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primary P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>roducts bu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>siness) an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d \u00a33 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of impa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irment relatin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of plan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t and equipment impacted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Stabiliser <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>product contamination <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(impacting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Beverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solutions operating segmen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t). Refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 8. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-449": {
   "value": "Land and buildings mainly comprise manufacturing sites, application laboratories and administrative facilities. Plant and machinery mainly comprise equipment used in the manufacturing and operating process. Assets in the course of construction comprise property, plant and equipment which is in the process of being completed and not ready for use. Property, plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Property, plant and equipment is reviewed for impairment when any changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Useful economic lives, applied on a straight-line basis, are as follows: \u2212  Freehold land            No depreciation \u2212  Freehold buildings        20 to 50 years \u2212  Leasehold improvements  Up to the length of the lease \u2212  Plant and machinery      3 to 28 years  ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForPropertyPlantAndEquipmentExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-413": {
   "value": "21. Leases All leases where the Group is the lessee and the Group has the right to control the use of the identified asset are recognised in the statement of financial position (with the exception of short-term and low- value leases). The Group\u2019s leases principally comprise properties and other miscellaneous leases such as motor vehicles or machinery. At the commencement date of the lease, the Group recognises lease liabilities measured at the present value of future lease payments. In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Group uses the incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date.  The Group recognises right-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease. Right-of-use assets are measured at cost including the amount of lease liabilities recognised and initial direct costs incurred less any incentives granted by the lessor. Right-of-use assets are subject to impairment. Right-of-use assets are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and the useful life of the right-of-use assets, unless there is a transfer of ownership or purchase option which is reasonably certain to be exercised at the end of the lease term, in which case depreciation is over the useful life of the underlying asset. Leases of buildings usually have lease terms between 1 and 16 years, while plant and machinery generally have lease terms between 1 and 20 years. The Group also has certain leases of machinery with lease terms of 12 months or less and leases of office equipment with low value (typically below US$5,000). The Group applies the \u2018short-term lease\u2019 and \u2018lease of low-value assets\u2019 recognition exemptions for these leases and recognises the lease payments associated with these leases as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The movements in the carrying value of the Group\u2019s right-of-use assets are summarised as follows: Land and buildings  \u00a3m Plant and machinery  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m  Right-of-use assets        At 1 April 2021  36  85  121 Additions to right-of-use assets  12  2  14 Depreciation charge  (7)  (6)  (13) Impairment  (7)  \u2013  (7) Currency translation differences  2  3  5 Reclassification to assets held for sale  \u2013  (80)  (80) At 31 March 2022  36  4  40 Additions to right-of-use assets  4  2  6 Depreciation charge  (7)  (2)  (9) Impairment \u2013  \u2013  \u2013 Currency translation differences 2  \u2013  2 At 31 March 2023 35  4  39 The consolidated income statement includes the following amounts relating to leases:   Year ended 31 March Continuing operations 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Depreciation expense of right-of-use assets  9  9 Interest expense on lease liabilities   2  2 Expense relating to short-term leases \u2013  \u2013 Expense relating to leases of low-value assets \u2013  \u2013 Expense relating to variable lease payments not included in the measurement of lease liability \u2013  \u2013 Income from sub-leasing right-of-use assets 2  \u2013 13  11 The cash outflow for leases in the year ended 31 March 2023 was \u00a313 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a332 million), excluding cash outflow of \u00a3nil (2022 \u2013 \u00a3nil) relating to leases of low-value items. The movement in the lease liability balances is shown in Note 28 and the undiscounted maturity is shown in Note 30. The Group has several lease contracts that include extension and termination options. The Group has estimated that the potential future lease payments, should it exercise the extension option, would result in an increase in lease liability of \u00a31 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a31 million). The future cash outflows relating to leases that have not yet commenced are disclosed in Note 34. Lease terms are negotiated on an individual basis and contain a wide range of different terms and conditions. These options are negotiated by management to provide flexibility in managing the leased- asset portfolio and align with the Group\u2019s business needs. Management assesses whether these extension and termination options are reasonably certain to be exercised.  The lease agreements do not impose any covenants other than the security interests in the leased assets that are held by the lessor. Leased assets may not be used as security for borrowing purposes.  ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfLeasesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-450": {
   "value": "All leases where the Group is the lessee and the Group has the right to control the use of the identified asset are recognised in the statement of financial position (with the exception of short-term and low- value leases). The Group\u2019s leases principally comprise properties and other miscellaneous leases such as motor vehicles or machinery. At the commencement date of the lease, the Group recognises lease liabilities measured at the present value of future lease payments. In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Group uses the incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date.  The Group recognises right-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease. Right-of-use assets are measured at cost including the amount of lease liabilities recognised and initial direct costs incurred less any incentives granted by the lessor. Right-of-use assets are subject to impairment. Right-of-use assets are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and the useful life of the right-of-use assets, unless there is a transfer of ownership or purchase option which is reasonably certain to be exercised at the end of the lease term, in which case depreciation is over the useful life of the underlying asset. Leases of buildings usually have lease terms between 1 and 16 years, while plant and machinery generally have lease terms between 1 and 20 years. The Group also has certain leases of machinery with lease terms of 12 months or less and leases of office equipment with low value (typically below US$5,000). The Group applies the \u2018short-term lease\u2019 and \u2018lease of low-value assets\u2019 recognition exemptions for these leases and recognises the lease payments associated with these leases as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForLeasesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-414": {
   "value": "22. Investment<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s in joint ventures A joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>venture is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint arrangement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>whereby the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>parties that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>join<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">t con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trol of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rangement have </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>rights to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rrangement. Invest<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">me<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>der the </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>equity method. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>They are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>initially <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost, w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hich includes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transaction costs. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Subsequently, the Group\u2019s share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or loss, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprehensive income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> shown <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>one line of the relevant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stat<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ements, until <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ate on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>jo<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">int control <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ceases. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Distributions </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>received from<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investee reduce <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying amou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">nt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the inve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stment. Under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5, when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity </span>accounting ceases, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the result<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>longer reported <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group\u2019s consolidated income statement<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividends <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>received a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re treated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> adjusti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng item <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> discon<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tinued operations of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cons<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">olidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income statement. </span>In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">Group <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>acquired a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>49.7% in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>terest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">Prim<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ient, a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint ve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nture which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a </span></span>leading producer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">d <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>industrial ingred<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ients, prin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cipally bulk<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sweetener<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>industrial <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>starches. Key </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span>products include <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nutritive sweeteners (such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as high <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fruc<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">tose corn <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>syrup and de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xtrose), <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>industrial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>starches, </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>acidulants <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as citr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ic acid)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>commodities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn gluten <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>feed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>meal an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rn oil). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient comprises <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p\u2019s former <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Products <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>North A<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>merica and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Latin <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>America <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its former <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interests <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Almidones <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Mexicanos <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>S.A de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> C.V <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(\u2018Almex\u2019)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Covation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Biomaterials <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LLC, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>formerly \u2018Bio-PDO\u2019 (\u2018Covation\u2019) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint venture<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. From <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completion<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entered <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into cert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ain long-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>term agreements,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> principall<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>supply of product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between one <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>another. </span>The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint venture <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>de<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">creased f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>49.9% intere<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>st held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>immediately <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on </span>completion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a 49<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">.7% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>redemption <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ares h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eld by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or the </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>return of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 million. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient subsequently re-issued th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e same <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>number of shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in order <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to award <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these to Primient management <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incentives. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Gr<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">oup\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounted for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>the equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>method. Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consisting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of ordin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ary sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ares, which<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>directly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>Group (an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>venture p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>artner) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>private <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>company. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>No quote<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d market <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>available <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for its<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> shares. There are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contingent liabilities relating<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s interest <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in the joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>venture. </span>The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>material joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year en<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ded 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2022 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>were Almex and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Covation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were both incl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uded in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sold <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to KPS.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5, wh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>en a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>venture <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as an asset held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity accounting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ceases. In the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">year ended 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2022, no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of resu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lts received </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>for Almex<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Covation were<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 July <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the date <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient business<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>became highly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>probable and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hence <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">recognition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sposal<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale. Also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in </span></span>the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2022, dividend<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint ve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntures o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f \u00a342 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> recognised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate &amp;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Lyle<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> after </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>1<span class=\"ff168\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff167 ls1e7 ws239\">July <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discontin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ued ope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rat<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ions a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>item (Refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 4).<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff168\"><span class=\"ff167 ls1e7 ws239\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> </span></span></span>The movements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Grou<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">p\u2019s investment <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re summ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arised </span>as<span class=\"ff16c ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">follows: </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _9b\"> </span>Year ended 31 March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>   <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>Note Primient  2023  \u00a3m Almex  and Covation 2022  \u00a3m At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _246\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span><span class=\"ff16a fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">104 </span></span>Fair value of investment in joint venture on initial recognition <span class=\"_ _4c\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ff16a fc18 ls214 ws266\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>53 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Share of (loss)/prof<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint venture<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1  <span class=\"_ _168\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ff16a fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">(24) <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">8 </span>Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hensive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(expe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nse)/income<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (inc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>luding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreig<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n ex<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>change) <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> <span class=\"_ _11f\"> </span>24 (5) <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b fc16 ls1fb ws24d\">10 </span>Dividends <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1  <span class=\"_ _275\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ff16a fc18 ls210 ws262\">(41) <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(17) </span>Other movements (including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contributions) <span class=\"_ _22a\"> </span> 17 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Share re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>demption <span class=\"_ _229\"> </span> (1) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span><span class=\"ff16b fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\"></span>Reclassi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ficatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _174\"> </span> \u2013 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b fc16 ls210 ws262\">(105) </span>At <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch <span class=\"_ _276\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b ls0 ws0\"> </span>199 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>The<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> 2022<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> share of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit after <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Almex and C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ovation is for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the three <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>months to 30 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>June 2021, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the date of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r<span class=\"ls1aa wsf7\">ecognition of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>disposal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as hel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> July <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Any dividend <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>reco<span class=\"ls218 ws26c\">gnise<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after that date has been <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusti<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ng item <span class=\"lsc2 wsec\">in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span>consolidated income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tables <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>summarise the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">financial information of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its own<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> financial </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>statements, adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value adjustments <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>at the Transa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ction date <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(disposal of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>100% of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient and<span class=\"ff16c ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">acquisition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>share) an<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">d differences <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in accounting policies: </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>Statemen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t of total comprehensive income<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Primient<span class=\"ff16b ls0 ws0\"> </span>Year ended  31 March  2023  \u00a3m At 100%<span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>Revenue <span class=\"_ _277\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff16a fc18\">2 552 </span><span class=\"ff16a fc18\"></span>Depreciation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortisatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _194\"> </span> (85) Other expenses <span class=\"_ _1c0\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>(2 329)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Exceptional i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tems <span class=\"_ _8d\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>(61) Net finance expense <span class=\"_ _18e\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>(80) Loss be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fore tax <span class=\"_ _278\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>(3) Income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _c8\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff16a fc18 ls210 ws262\">(6) </span>Loss after <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>100% <span class=\"_ _279\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b ls0 ws0\"> </span>(9) Other comprehensive expense at 100% <span class=\"_ _27a\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls210 ws262\">(41) </span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprehensive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>00% <span class=\"_ _62\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(50) </span>At 49.7%<span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>Group\u2019s share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _170\"> </span> (4) Amortisation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair val<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ue adjustment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>initial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _105\"> </span> (17) Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p adj<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ustment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s  <span class=\"_ _206\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>(3) Group\u2019s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share of loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of joint venture <span class=\"_ _bc\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b ls0 ws0\"> </span>(24) Group\u2019s share of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other comprehensive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense <span class=\"_ _1fd\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span><span class=\"ff16a fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(21) </span>Group adjustments to other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprehensive income <span class=\"_ _187\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span><span class=\"ff16a fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">16 </span>Group\u2019s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share of other comprehensive<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expens<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _20b\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b ls0 ws0\"> </span>(5) Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprehensive e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xpense <span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ff16b ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls210 ws262\">(29) </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Tax expense <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>principally to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient\u2019s Brazil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ian subsidiary. Statemen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t of financial positi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on Primient<span class=\"ff16f ls0 ws0\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m Assets<span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>Non-current assets <span class=\"_ _24b\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">993 </span></span>Cash and cash equivalen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ts <span class=\"_ _25e\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>43 Other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>curre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _23c\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>624 Liabilities <span class=\"_ _21a\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>Non-current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities <span class=\"_ _27c\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>(1 072)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Current borrowings <span class=\"_ _24b\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>(9) Other <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ities <span class=\"_ _165\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f ls0 ws0\"> </span>(303) Net assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>100% <span class=\"_ _1f2\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f ls0 ws0\"> </span>276 Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _197\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls213 ws265\">137 </span>Goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts (net <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of amorti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sation) <span class=\"_ _af\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span></span><span class=\"fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">62 </span>Carrying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in Primient <span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f ls0 ws0\"> </span>199 Reconciliation of alternative perfor<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mance measures As discussed <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in Note 4, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adj<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>usted profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>before <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax exclu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>des certain <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>items relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient joint venture. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>table <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shows the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">reconciliation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>su<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ch adjusting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>items: </span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span> <span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _2f\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023 Primient income stateme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt at Group\u2019s share  \u00a3m<span class=\"ff16f\"> </span> Reported Adjusting items Adjusted reported Revenue <span class=\"_ _185\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls213 ws265\">1 267 <span class=\"_ _15e\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span>1 267 </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls213 ws265\"></span>Operating <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _24d\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">48 <span class=\"_ _265\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">4<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>9 </span></span></span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\"><span class=\"ls211 ws263\"><span class=\"ls214 ws266\"></span></span></span>(Loss)/<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>before <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _78\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">(21) <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">4<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>8 <span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">27 </span></span></span>Income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense <span class=\"_ _5b\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18\">(3) <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span></span>(3) </span>(Loss)/profi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fter tax<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (24) <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">4<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>8 <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">24 </span></span>The following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>table shows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reconciliation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ad<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">j<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>usting items<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> impacting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adju<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">sted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit after<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> tax:<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>Primient\u2019s adjusting it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls20e ws260\">ems at Group\u2019s share<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _27d\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f\">Note </span></span>Year ended  31 March 2023  \u00a3m Exceptional costs included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operating profit <span class=\"_ _27e\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">52 </span>Amortisa<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquired intang<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ible assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and other fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjustmen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ts <span class=\"_ _27f\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">(4) </span>Total exclud<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed from adjusted profit before<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _1e1\"> </span>4 48 Total exclud<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed from adjusted profit after tax <span class=\"_ _78\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls211 ws263\">4<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfJointVenturesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-451": {
   "value": "A joint venture is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the net assets of the arrangement. Investments in joint ventures are accounted for under the equity method. They are initially recognised at cost, which includes transaction costs. Subsequently, the Group\u2019s share of the profit or loss, other comprehensive income and net assets are shown on one line of the relevant primary financial statements, until the date on which joint control ceases. Distributions received from the investee reduce the carrying amount of the investment. Under IFRS 5, when equity accounting ceases, the results of the joint ventures are no longer reported in the Group\u2019s consolidated income statement and any dividends received are treated as an adjusting item in the discontinued operations of the Group\u2019s consolidated income statement. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForInvestmentsInJointVentures",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-452": {
   "value": "23. Share capital and share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>premium Ordinary share capital  \u00a3m Share  premium  \u00a3m  Total  \u00a3m At 1 April 2021  <span class=\"_ _203\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">117 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">40<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>7 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">524 </span></span></span>Allotted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>option <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>schemes <span class=\"_ _247\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2022 117 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">407 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">524 </span></span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\"><span class=\"ls213 ws265\"></span></span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\"><span class=\"ls213 ws265\"></span></span>Allotted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>option <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>schemes <span class=\"_ _247\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>1 </span></span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 117 <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fd ws24f\">408 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">525 </span></span>Ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carry the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> right<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>participate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ivide<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">nds <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and each<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entitles <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the holder <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to one <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vote on </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>matters requ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iring shareh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>older approval. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> Allotted, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>called up and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fully paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity share c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>apital  <span class=\"_ _d5\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e ls20d ws25f\">Year ended 31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023 <span class=\"_ _9\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f\">Year ended 31 March 2022 </span></span>Number of shares* Cost  \u00a3m Number of shares* Cost  \u00a3m At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _226\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">468 534 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>065 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">117 <span class=\"_ _e\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f fc16 ls1fd ws24f\">46<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>8 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>458 393 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>117<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls1fc ws24e\"><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\"><span class=\"ff16f fc16 ls1fd ws24f\"></span></span></span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls1fc ws24e\"><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\"><span class=\"ff16f fc16 ls1fd ws24f\"></span></span></span>Impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsolidation <span class=\"_ _fc\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls210 ws262\">(66 933 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>968) <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span></span>Allotted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>option <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scheme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s 37 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>015 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">75 672 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\"><span class=\"ff16f fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\"></span></span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\"><span class=\"ff16f fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\"></span></span>At <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch 401 637 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>112 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">117 <span class=\"_ _e\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f fc16 ls213 ws265\">468 534 065 <span class=\"_ _18c\"> </span>117 </span></span>* <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>The nom<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inal value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ach share <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>increased from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>25 pence <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>2022 to 29 1<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>/<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>6 pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nce <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resul<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the shar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsolid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>whic<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ok place on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>May 2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>022.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span> The decrease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he number <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of shar<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">es <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidat<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in May<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sulted in </span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shareholders <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receiving <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>six n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ew ordinary <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>shares with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>minal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>29 1<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>/<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>6 pence <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>every seven existing ordinary shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that they <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held. This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share consolidation was completed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he same time <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>returne<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d \u00a3497 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rdinary sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>areholders <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by way<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>special d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ividend in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> order <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to maintain the compa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rability, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>so fa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>possible, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">PLC\u2019s share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>price be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fore and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> special<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> dividend. </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>The new <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>traded on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London Stock <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Exchange <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>same <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>way as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>previously existing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>same <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rights un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">er the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Articles of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Association <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>previously </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>existing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Own shares Own shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>represent th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Company\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">ordinary sha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>res that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> acqui<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>red<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to meet <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>roup\u2019s expected </span></span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>obligations under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share-based incentive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(refer to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>No<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">te 32). <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Own shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held by </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>the<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">Compan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Employee <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Trust <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(EBT) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>established<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff173 ls1e6 ws238\">EBT i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s </span></span></span>included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>accounts. Movements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in ow<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s held<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> were<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows:  <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff172 ls20d ws25f\">Year ended 31 March 2023 <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff173\"> <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2022 </span></span>Number of shares Cost  \u00a3m <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff173\"> </span>Number of shares Cost  \u00a3m At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _c9\"> </span><span class=\"ff172 fc18 ls1f7 ws249\">4 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>066 931 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">30  <span class=\"ff173 fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"> <span class=\"_ _8\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>967 194 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>30 </span></span></span>Impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsolidation <span class=\"_ _138\"> </span><span class=\"ff172 fc18\">(576 479) <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">\u2013  </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 </span>Purchased in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the market<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>: <span class=\"_ _1e6\"> </span><span class=\"ff172 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span>  </span><span class=\"ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"_ _305\"></span><span class=\"_ _306\"></span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"_ _305\"></span><span class=\"_ _306\"></span> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls1fc ws24e\">into the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBT </span></span><span class=\"ff176\"><span class=\"ff173 ls1fc ws24e\"></span></span><span class=\"ff176\"><span class=\"ff173 ls1fc ws24e\"></span></span>1 300 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>000 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">9  <span class=\"ff173 fc16 ls215 ws267\"> <span class=\"_ _7\"> </span>1 250 056 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>8 </span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\"><span class=\"ff173 fc16 ls215 ws267\"></span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\"><span class=\"ff173 fc16 ls215 ws267\"></span></span>Transferred to employees: \u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls1fe ws250\">fr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>om <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the EBT </span></span>(824 95<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4) <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(7) <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff173 fc16 ls1f7 ws249\"> <span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span>(1 150 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>319) <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>(8) </span></span>At <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch 3 965 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>498 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">32  <span class=\"ff173 fc16 ls215 ws267\"> <span class=\"_ _4e\"> </span>4 066 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>931 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>30 </span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>IFRS 2 p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ermits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net set<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tled share-b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ased payment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>treated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>quity-settled <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ull, if <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>criteria <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>met, ra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ther<span class=\"ls180 ws21b\"> than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>element<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> </span><span class=\"ls180 ws21b\"></span><span class=\"ls180 ws21b\"></span>being <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash-se<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ttled. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>The amount <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>transferred <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>autho<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a34 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n (20<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>22 \u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u00a35 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mill<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r<span class=\"ls1aa wsf7\">ecognised within </span><span class=\"ls1aa wsf7\"></span><span class=\"ls1aa wsf7\"></span>financing activities in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement of cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows.  <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"ff172 ls217 ws269\"> <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span>At 31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023 <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls20f ws261\"> <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>At 31 March 2022 </span></span>Number of shares Market  value  \u00a3m % of  outstanding share capital <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls0 ws0\"> </span>Number of shares Market  value  \u00a3m % of  outstanding share capital Shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBT <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff172 fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">3 965 498<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">32 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">1%  <span class=\"ff173 fc16 ls1fb ws24d\"> <span class=\"_ _a\"> </span>4 066 931 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>30 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>0.9% </span></span></span></span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>965 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>498 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">32 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">1%  <span class=\"ff173 fc16 ls1fb ws24d\"> <span class=\"_ _a\"> </span>4 066 931 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>30 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>0.9%<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span></span></span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfIssuedCapitalExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-415": {
   "value": "23. Share capital and share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>premium Ordinary share capital  \u00a3m Share  premium  \u00a3m  Total  \u00a3m At 1 April 2021  <span class=\"_ _203\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">117 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">40<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>7 <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">524 </span></span></span>Allotted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>option <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>schemes <span class=\"_ _247\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2022 117 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">407 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">524 </span></span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\"><span class=\"ls213 ws265\"></span></span>Allotted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>option <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>schemes <span class=\"_ _247\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>1 </span></span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 117 <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fd ws24f\">408 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">525 </span></span>Ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carry the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> right<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>participate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ivide<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">nds <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and each<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entitles <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the holder <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to one <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vote on </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>matters requ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iring shareh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>older approval. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> Allotted, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>called up and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fully paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity share c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>apital  <span class=\"_ _d5\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e ls20d ws25f\">Year ended 31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023 <span class=\"_ _9\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f\">Year ended 31 March 2022 </span></span>Number of shares* Cost  \u00a3m Number of shares* Cost  \u00a3m At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _226\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">468 534 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>065 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">117 <span class=\"_ _e\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f fc16 ls1fd ws24f\">46<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>8 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>458 393 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>117<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls1fc ws24e\"><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\"><span class=\"ff16f fc16 ls1fd ws24f\"></span></span></span>Impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsolidation <span class=\"_ _fc\"> </span><span class=\"ff16e fc18 ls210 ws262\">(66 933 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>968) <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span></span>Allotted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>option <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scheme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s 37 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>015 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">75 672 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\"><span class=\"ff16f fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\"></span></span>At <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch 401 637 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>112 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">117 <span class=\"_ _e\"> </span><span class=\"ff16f fc16 ls213 ws265\">468 534 065 <span class=\"_ _18c\"> </span>117 </span></span>* <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span>The nom<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inal value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ach share <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>increased from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>25 pence <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>2022 to 29 1<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>/<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>6 pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nce <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resul<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the shar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsolid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>whic<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ok place on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>May 2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>022.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span> The decrease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he number <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of shar<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">es <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidat<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in May<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sulted in </span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shareholders <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receiving <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>six n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ew ordinary <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>shares with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>minal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>29 1<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>/<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>6 pence <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>every seven existing ordinary shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that they <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held. This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share consolidation was completed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he same time <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>returne<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d \u00a3497 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rdinary sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>areholders <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by way<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>special d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ividend in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> order <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to maintain the compa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rability, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>so fa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>possible, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">PLC\u2019s share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>price be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fore and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> special<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> dividend. </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>The new <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>traded on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London Stock <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Exchange <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>same <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>way as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>previously existing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>same <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rights un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">er the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Articles of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Association <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>previously </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>existing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Own shares Own shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>represent th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Company\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">ordinary sha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>res that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> acqui<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>red<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to meet <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>roup\u2019s expected </span></span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>obligations under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share-based incentive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(refer to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>No<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">te 32). <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Own shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held by </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>the<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">Compan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Employee <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Trust <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(EBT) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>established<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff173 ls1e6 ws238\">EBT i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s </span></span></span>included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>accounts. Movements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in ow<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s held<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> were<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows:  <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff172 ls20d ws25f\">Year ended 31 March 2023 <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff173\"> <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2022 </span></span>Number of shares Cost  \u00a3m <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff173\"> </span>Number of shares Cost  \u00a3m At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _c9\"> </span><span class=\"ff172 fc18 ls1f7 ws249\">4 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>066 931 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">30  <span class=\"ff173 fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"> <span class=\"_ _8\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>967 194 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>30 </span></span></span>Impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsolidation <span class=\"_ _138\"> </span><span class=\"ff172 fc18\">(576 479) <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">\u2013  </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 </span>Purchased in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the market<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>: <span class=\"_ _1e6\"> </span><span class=\"ff172 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span>  </span><span class=\"ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"_ _305\"></span><span class=\"_ _306\"></span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"_ _305\"></span><span class=\"_ _306\"></span> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls1fc ws24e\">into the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBT </span></span><span class=\"ff176\"><span class=\"ff173 ls1fc ws24e\"></span></span>1 300 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>000 <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">9  <span class=\"ff173 fc16 ls215 ws267\"> <span class=\"_ _7\"> </span>1 250 056 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>8 </span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\"><span class=\"ff173 fc16 ls215 ws267\"></span></span>Transferred to employees: \u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls1fe ws250\">fr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>om <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the EBT </span></span>(824 95<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4) <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(7) <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff173 fc16 ls1f7 ws249\"> <span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span>(1 150 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>319) <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>(8) </span></span>At <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arch 3 965 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>498 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">32  <span class=\"ff173 fc16 ls215 ws267\"> <span class=\"_ _4e\"> </span>4 066 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>931 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>30 </span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>IFRS 2 p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ermits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net set<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tled share-b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ased payment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>treated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>quity-settled <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ull, if <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>criteria <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>met, ra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ther<span class=\"ls180 ws21b\"> than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>element<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> </span><span class=\"ls180 ws21b\"></span>being <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash-se<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ttled. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>The amount <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>transferred <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>autho<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a34 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n (20<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>22 \u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u00a35 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mill<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r<span class=\"ls1aa wsf7\">ecognised within </span><span class=\"ls1aa wsf7\"></span>financing activities in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement of cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows.  <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"ff172 ls217 ws269\"> <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span>At 31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023 <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls20f ws261\"> <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>At 31 March 2022 </span></span>Number of shares Market  value  \u00a3m % of  outstanding share capital <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls0 ws0\"> </span>Number of shares Market  value  \u00a3m % of  outstanding share capital Shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBT <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ff172 fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">3 965 498<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">32 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">1%  <span class=\"ff173 fc16 ls1fb ws24d\"> <span class=\"_ _a\"> </span>4 066 931 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>30 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>0.9% </span></span></span></span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>965 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>498 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">32 <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">1%  <span class=\"ff173 fc16 ls1fb ws24d\"> <span class=\"_ _a\"> </span>4 066 931 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>30 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>0.9%<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span></span></span>24. Other reserves Hedging reserve  \u00a3m Cost of hedging reserve  \u00a3m FVOCI reserve  \u00a3m Currency translation reserve  \u00a3m Pre-IFRS reserves<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2021 <span class=\"_ _a8\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>32 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>104 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>144 Cash flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedges: <span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> \u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls1f9 ws24b\">fair value gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _269\"> </span>82 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>82 </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls105 ws135\">hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transfe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>to inve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntory <span class=\"_ _173\"> </span>(26) <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>(26) \u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls1f9 ws24b\">cost of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging <span class=\"_ _280\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>(5<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>(5) </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls1f9 ws24b\">tax effect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>above item<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _21\"> </span>(13)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>(13) </span></span><span class=\"ff176\"><span class=\"ff173 ls1f9 ws24b\"></span></span>FVOCI <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts: <span class=\"_ _266\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> \u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls1f9 ws24b\">fair value loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _15a\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>(4) <span class=\"_ _127\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>(4<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) </span></span><span class=\"ff176\"><span class=\"ff173 ls1f9 ws24b\"></span></span>Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences: <span class=\"_ _fe\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> \u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls1fd ws24f\">ga<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>curren<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cy translatio<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>n </span></span><span class=\"ff176\"><span class=\"ff173 ls1fd ws24f\"></span></span>of<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">foreign<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff173 ls1fa ws24c\">operations <span class=\"_ _5e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>86 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>86 </span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls213 ws265\">fair value loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on net </span></span><span class=\"ff176\"><span class=\"ff173 ls213 ws265\"></span></span>investment<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff173 ls1f9 ws24b\">hedg<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es <span class=\"_ _281\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>(52) <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span>(52<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) </span></span><span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff173 ls1f9 ws24b\"></span></span>Share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ehensive income<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff173 ls1fa ws24c\">of joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures <span class=\"_ _282\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span>7 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span>10 </span></span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>arch <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span>50 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>(5) <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>73 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>104 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>222 Cash flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedges: <span class=\"_ _1ee\"> </span><span class=\"ff172 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _49\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _119\"> </span> </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls210 ws262\">fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _283\"> </span><span class=\"ff172 fc18 ls214 ws266\">(2) <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _41\"> </span></span>(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2) </span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls105 ws135\">hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transfe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>to inve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntory (19) <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span>(19) \u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls210 ws262\">fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n cash <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>flow hedges </span></span><span class=\"ff176\"><span class=\"ff173 ls210 ws262\"></span></span>transferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ncome stateme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt on<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls212 ws264\">sa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a su<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bsidiar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y </span>(48) <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span></span>(48) \u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls105 ws135\">cost of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>hedging tr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ansferre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d to </span></span><span class=\"ff176\"><span class=\"ff173 ls105 ws135\"></span></span>income<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff173 ls214 ws266\">stat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ement </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">5 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">5 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls1fe ws250\">tax effec<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the above items </span></span><span class=\"ff176\"><span class=\"ff173 ls1fe ws250\"></span></span>5 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span></span>5 FVOCI <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asse<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts: \u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls210 ws262\">fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gain i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>year </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>3 Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences: \u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls1fd ws24f\">ga<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>curren<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cy translatio<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>n </span></span><span class=\"ff176\"><span class=\"ff173 ls1fd ws24f\"></span></span>of<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">foreign<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff173 ls215 ws267\">operations </span></span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">62 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">62 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls213 ws265\">fair value loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on net </span></span><span class=\"ff176\"><span class=\"ff173 ls213 ws265\"></span></span>investment<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff173 ls212 ws264\">hedges </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">(33) <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">(33) </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls210 ws262\">fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on net <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>investment </span></span>hedges transferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to income<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff173 ls214 ws266\">stat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ement </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>8 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>8 </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\"></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff176\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff173 ls1fd ws24f\">ga<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>curren<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cy translatio<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>n of </span></span><span class=\"ff176\"><span class=\"ff173 ls1fd ws24f\"></span></span>foreign<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> </span>operations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transferred to<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fd ws24f\">income statement on sale </span>of<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff173\">a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff174\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff173 ls214 ws266\">subsid<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>iary </span></span></span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(81) <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">(81) </span>Share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ehensive (expense)/inco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>me<span class=\"ff174 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fe ws250\">of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint ventur<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es </span><span class=\"ls1fe ws250\"></span>(24) <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">19 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(5) </span></span>Tax effect<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the above item 6 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6f\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span></span>6 At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 (32) <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">68 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\">104 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">143<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Gains or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>losses relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effective portion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments where cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow he<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dge accounting is applied<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> OCI<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the hedging <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">reserve. Amounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accumulated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the hedgin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g reserve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>are reclassified <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in the periods <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged item <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">affects <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>For a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>financial asset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(such as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inventory), the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging gains <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and losses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are transferred to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the cost <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inventory and then subsequently <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>else <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">recognised i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mmediately in<span class=\"ff179 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff178 ls1e5 ws237\">the </span></span></span>consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income statement. The FVOCI<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> reserve <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>includes cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">mulative gains <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or losses on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>FVOCI <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asse<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ts including inves<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tments in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> equities. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>The currency<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>reserve includes: \u2212<span class=\"ff17b\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff178 ls1e6 ws238\">Gains/losses on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rrency tran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>slation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of foreign <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oper<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions: on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidation, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>results <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of foreign </span></span></span><span class=\"ff17b\"><span class=\"ff178 ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span></span>operations are translated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into pound <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sterling at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">e av<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erage rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exchange for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and their </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and liabil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ities a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re tran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>slated in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to pound <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sterling<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ex<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>change rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ruling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eriod-end date.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Currency <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>translation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>differences <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>arising on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidat<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cognised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ot<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">her comprehensive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>and taken<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>urrency t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ranslation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reserve. \u2212<span class=\"ff17b\"> <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff178 ls1e5 ws237\">Fair value gains/losses on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment hedges: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedge of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the currency </span></span><span class=\"ff17b\"><span class=\"ff178 ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>exposure on <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the retranslation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net inve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stment in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a fore<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ign operation. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment hedges are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> account<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cognising <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changes in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">e fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instrument and, to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>the<span class=\"ff179 ls0 ws0\"> </span>extent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedge is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effective, recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprehensive income. Further <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>detail on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net investment hedges can <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>found in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 29. The gains <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recycled <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">come st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atement on <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sale of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a subsidia<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ry <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale </span></span>of<span class=\"ff179 ls0 ws0\"> </span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>calculation. Refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>12 for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>further details. The pre-IFRS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reserve <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to amou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts previously <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reco<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">rded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>serves p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rior to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> transitio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS and </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>relates predomin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>antly to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>merger <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reserves.<span class=\"ff17c ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _db\"> </span><span class=\"ff178\"> </span></span>",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfShareCapitalReservesAndOtherEquityInterestExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  },
  "fact-475": {
   "value": "Own shares Own shares represent the Company\u2019s ordinary shares that are acquired to meet the Group\u2019s expected obligations under share-based incentive arrangements (refer to Note 32). Own shares are held by the Company in an Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) that was established by the Company. The EBT is included in the consolidated accounts. Movements in own shares held were as follows:   Year ended 31 March 2023    Year ended 31 March 2022 Number of shares Cost  \u00a3m   Number of shares Cost  \u00a3m At 1 April  4 066 931  30    3 967 194  30 Impact of share consolidation  (576 479)  \u2013    \u2013  \u2013 Purchased in the market 1 :            \u2212  into the EBT 1 300 000  9    1 250 056  8 Transferred to employees: \u2212  from the EBT (824 954)  (7)   (1 150 319)  (8) At 31 March 3 965 498  32    4 066 931  30 1  IFRS 2 permits net settled share-based payments to be treated as equity-settled in full, if certain criteria were met, rather than the tax element being cash-settled. The amount transferred to the tax authorities in the year was \u00a34 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a35 million) and has been recognised within financing activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows.     At 31 March 2023      At 31 March 2022 Number of shares Market  value  \u00a3m % of  outstanding share capital   Number of shares Market  value  \u00a3m % of  outstanding share capital Shares held in the EBT  3 965 498  32  1%    4 066 931  30  0.9% Total   3 965 498  32  1%    4 066 931  30  0.9% ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTreasurySharesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  },
  "fact-453": {
   "value": "24. Other reserves Hedging reserve  \u00a3m Cost of hedging reserve  \u00a3m FVOCI reserve  \u00a3m Currency translation reserve  \u00a3m Pre-IFRS reserves  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m At 1 April 2021  4  \u2013  4  32  104  144 Cash flow hedges:             \u2212  fair value gain in the year  82  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  82 \u2212  hedging gain transferred  to inventory  (26)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (26) \u2212  cost of hedging  \u2013  (5)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (5) \u2212  tax effect of the above items  (13)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (13) FVOCI financial assets:             \u2212  fair value loss in the year  \u2013  \u2013  (4)  \u2013  \u2013  (4) Currency translation differences:             \u2212  gain on currency translation of foreign operations  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  86  \u2013  86 \u2212  fair value loss on net investment hedges  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (52)  \u2013  (52) Share of other comprehensive income of joint ventures  3  \u2013  \u2013  7  \u2013  10 At 31 March 2022  50  (5)  \u2013  73  104  222 Cash flow hedges:             \u2212  fair value losses in the year  (2)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (2) \u2212  hedging gain transferred  to inventory (19)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (19) \u2212  fair value gain on cash flow hedges transferred to income statement on sale of a subsidiary (48)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (48) \u2212  cost of hedging transferred to income statement \u2013  5  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  5 \u2212  tax effect of the above items 5  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  5 FVOCI financial assets: \u2212  fair value gain in the year \u2013  \u2013  3  \u2013  \u2013  3 Currency translation differences: \u2212  gain on currency translation of foreign operations \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  62  \u2013  62 \u2212  fair value loss on net investment hedges \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (33)  \u2013  (33) \u2212  fair value loss on net investment hedges transferred to income statement \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  28  \u2013  28 \u2212  gain on currency translation of foreign operations transferred to income statement on sale of a subsidiary \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (81)  \u2013  (81) Share of other comprehensive (expense)/income of joint ventures (24)  \u2013  \u2013  19  \u2013  (5) Tax effect on the above item 6  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  6 At 31 March 2023 (32)  \u2013  3  68  104  143 Gains or losses relating to the effective portion of hedging instruments where cash flow hedge accounting is applied are recognised in OCI within the hedging reserve. Amounts accumulated in the hedging reserve are reclassified in the periods when the hedged item affects the consolidated income statement. For a non- financial asset (such as inventory), the hedging gains and losses are transferred to the cost of inventory and then subsequently recognised in the consolidated income statement or else recognised immediately in the consolidated income statement. The FVOCI reserve includes cumulative gains or losses on FVOCI assets including investments in equities.  The currency translation reserve includes: \u2212  Gains/losses on currency translation of foreign operations: on consolidation, the results of foreign operations are translated into pound sterling at the average rate of exchange for the period and their assets and liabilities are translated into pound sterling at the exchange rate ruling at the period-end date. Currency translation differences arising on consolidation are recognised in other comprehensive income and taken to the currency translation reserve. \u2212  Fair value gains/losses on net investment hedges: a net investment hedge is the hedge of the currency exposure on the retranslation of the Group\u2019s net investment in a foreign operation. Net investment hedges are accounted for by recognising changes in the fair value of the hedging instrument and, to the extent that the hedge is effective, recognised in other comprehensive income. Further detail on net investment hedges can be found in Note 29. The gains recycled to the income statement on sale of a subsidiary are included in the gain on the sale of Primient calculation. Refer to Note 12 for further details. The pre-IFRS reserve relates to amounts previously recorded in reserves prior to transition to IFRS and relates predominantly to merger reserves.   ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfReservesAndOtherEquityInterestExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  "fact-416": {
   "value": "25. Trade and other payables Trade payables are predominantly short-term and are initially recognised at fair value, which is generally the invoice amount. The effects of the time-value of money are not material.   At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Current trade and other payables     Trade payables  250  151 Social security 7  6 Accruals and deferred income 99  118 Margin payables \u2013  7 Other payables 16  12 Total 372  294 Trade and other payables classified as liabilities directly associated with the assets held for sale of \u00a3253 million at 31 March 2022 are included in Note 12. There were no non-current trade and other payables as at 31 March 2023 (2022 \u2013 \u00a3nil). The carrying amount of trade and other payables was denominated in the following currencies:   At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m US dollar  220  127 Euro  86  76 Sterling 28  52 Other  38  39 Total 372  294 ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTradeAndOtherPayablesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-454": {
   "value": "Trade payables are predominantly short-term and are initially recognised at fair value, which is generally the invoice amount. The effects of the time-value of money are not material. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForTradeAndOtherPayablesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
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   "value": "26. Borrowings Borrowings are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred, which is generally the amount of proceeds received. Borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, whereby the net proceeds are gradually increased to the amount that will be ultimately settled using a constant rate of interest. This constant rate of return is used to calculate the amount recognised as interest expense in the consolidated income statement.  Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the period-end date. The carrying amount of a borrowing may be adjusted where it is a hedged liability in a fair value hedge (refer to Note 29). Non-current borrowings   At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m 2,394,000 6.5% cumulative preference shares of \u00a31 each 1  \u2013  2 US Private Placement Notes 2025 - 2032 2  548  607 Total loan notes 548  609 Lease liabilities   44  104 Total non-current borrowings 592  713 Lease liabilities reclassified as directly associated with the assets held for sale   \u2013  (55) Total non-current borrowings as shown in statement of financial position  592  658 1  In October 2022, a reduction of the Company\u2019s capital was completed, through the cancellation and repayment of all of its 2,394,000 6.5% cumulative preference shares of \u00a31 each. 2  At 31 March 2023 and 2022, the US Private Placement Notes totalled US$800 million and are presented net of deferred arrangement fees. Current borrowings   At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Short-term loans and facilities  14  11 US Private Placement Notes 2023  97  \u2013 Lease liabilities  10  29 Total current borrowings 121  40 Lease liabilities reclassified as directly associated with the assets held for sale   \u2013  (19) Total current borrowings as shown in statement of financial position  121  21 Lease liabilities classified as liabilities directly associated with the assets held for sale totalling \u00a374 million at 31 March 2022 are included in Note 12. In April 2023, the Group repaid the US$95 million US private debt floating rate note ahead of its maturity using cash. Effective interest rates The effective interest rates of the Group\u2019s borrowings are as follows:   Year ended 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m US$95m US Private Placement FRN 1 2023  6.4%  1.7% US$25m 3.83% US Private Placement Notes 2023  3.8%  3.8% US$180m 4.06% US Private Placement Notes 2025 4.1%  4.1% US$100m 4.16% US Private Placement Notes 2027 4.2%  4.2% US$100m 3.31% US Private Placement Notes 2029 3.3%  3.3% US$100m 2.91% US Private Placement Notes 2030 2.9%  2.9% US$100m 3.41% US Private Placement Notes 2031 3.4%  3.4% US$100m 3.01% US Private Placement Notes 2032 3.0%  3.0% 2,394,000 6.5% cumulative preference shares of \u00a31 each \u2013  6.5% Lease liabilities  3.4%  3.3% 1  Floating rate note based on US six-month LIBOR + 1.47% (despite the change to SOFR this note was retained at LIBOR with agreement from the investors).  Short-term loans  Short-term loans mature within the next 12 months. Short-term loans are arranged at floating rates of interest and expose the Group to cash flow interest rate risk. The effective interest rate of short-term loans is 4.6% (2022 \u2013 4.9%). Credit facilities and arrangements The Group has a committed US$800 million revolving credit facility, of which US$100million matures in March 2025 and US$700 million matures in March 2026. The financial covenant thereon is described in the \u2018Liquidity risk management\u2019 section of Note 30. At 31 March 2023, the facility had a sterling equivalent value of \u00a3647 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a3608 million) and was undrawn.  The facility incurs commitment fees at market rates prevailing when the facility was arranged. The lenders have the right, but not the obligation, to cancel their commitments in the event of specified events of default (principally an expected covenant breach or insolvency of the Group). ",
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   "value": "27. Change in working capital and other non-cash movements \u2013 total operations   Year ended 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Increase in inventories  (118)  (147) Increase in receivables  (55)  (151) Increase in payables 71  79 Movement in derivative financial instruments (excluding debt-related derivatives) (6)  (25) Decrease in provisions for other liabilities and charges (2)  (6) Change in working capital (110)  (250) Other non-cash movements 1  (7)  (38) Change in working capital and other non-cash movements  (117)  (288) 1  In the year ended 31 March 2022, other non-cash movements Include an outflow of \u00a342 million related to the adjustment made to dividend income from Almex and Covation (IFRS 5 cessation of equity accounting). ",
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   "value": "28. Net debt \u2013 total operations Reconciliation of the movement in cash and cash equivalents to the movement in net debt:   Year ended 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Net debt at beginning of the year  (626)  (417) Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  303  (257) Net decrease in borrowings and lease liabilities  15  90 Decrease/(increase) in net debt resulting from cash flows 318  (167) Currency translation differences   3  (24) Lease liabilities 1  69  (18) Other non-cash movements (2)  \u2013 Decrease/(increase) in net debt in the year 388  (209) Net debt at end of the year  (238)  (626) 1  Lease liabilities movement in the year ended 31 March 2023 is principally due to the disposal of Primient. Movements in the Group\u2019s net debt were as follows: Cash and cash equivalents \u00a3m Borrowings and lease liabilities  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m At 1 April 2021  371  (788)  (417) Movement from cash flows  (257)  90  (167) Currency translation differences  13  (37)  (24) Leases non-cash movements  \u2013  (18)  (18) At 31 March 2022 1, 2  127  (753)  (626) Movement from cash flows  303  15  318 Currency translation differences  45  (42)  3 Lease liabilities \u2013  69  69 Other non-cash movements \u2013  (2)  (2) At 31 March 2023 475  (713)  (238) 1   At 31 March 2022, borrowings and lease liabilities included \u00a374 million of leases included in liabilities directly associated with the assets held for sale. Refer to Note 12. 2   At 31 March 2022, cash and cash equivalents included \u00a317 million of cash and cash equivalents included in assets held for sale. Refer to Note 12. At 31 March 2023, total liabilities arising from financing activities were \u00a3713 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a3753 million). Net debt is denominated in the following currencies:   At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m US dollar  (279)  (644) Euro  3  (54) Sterling 5  34 Other 33  38 Total (238)  (626) ",
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   "value": "29. Financial instruments Financial instruments comprise investments (other than investments in joint ventures), trade and other receivables, cash and cash equivalents, trade and other payables, borrowings and derivative financial instruments. Derivatives are measured at fair value with any related transaction costs expensed as incurred. The treatment of changes in the value of derivatives depends on their use as explained below.  Fair value hedges Hedging relationships are classified as fair value hedges where the hedging instrument hedges the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognised asset or liability that is attributable to a particular risk. Where the hedging relationship is classified as a fair value hedge, the carrying amount of the hedged asset or liability is adjusted by, or a firm commitment is recorded for, the change in its fair value attributable to the hedged risk only and the resulting gain or loss is recognised in the consolidated income statement where, to the extent that the hedge is effective, it offsets the fair value gain or loss on the hedging instrument.  As explained in Note 2, for the US net corn position for the year ended 31 March 2022 only, a group of items representing a net position and consisting of items that individually are eligible hedged items and which are managed together on a group basis for risk management can be designated in a hedging relationship as a net position hedged item. As such, for the year ended 31 March 2022, the Group designated the components of its US net corn position into two effective fair value hedge accounting relationships (net corn (futures and basis) and net co-products) whereby the hedged item was a group of items with offsetting risk positions. Net investment hedges A net investment hedge is the hedge of the currency exposure on the retranslation of the Group\u2019s net investment in a foreign operation. Net investment hedges are accounted for similarly to cash flow hedges. Changes in the fair value of the hedging instrument are, to the extent that the hedge is effective, recognised in other comprehensive income. In the event that the foreign operation is disposed of, the cumulative fair value gain or loss recognised in other comprehensive income is transferred to the consolidated income statement where it is included in the gain or loss on disposal of the foreign operation. Cash flow hedges Derivatives are also held to hedge the uncertainty in timing or amount of future forecast cash flows. Such derivatives are classified as being part of cash flow hedge relationships. For an effective hedge, gains and losses from changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in equity. Cost of hedging, where material and opted for, is recorded in a separate account within equity. Any ineffective elements of the hedge are recognised in the consolidated income statement. Ineffectiveness may occur if there are changes to the expected timing of the hedged transaction. If the hedged cash flow relates to a non-financial asset, the amount accumulated in equity is subsequently included within the carrying value of that asset. For other cash flow hedges, amounts deferred in equity are taken to the consolidated income statement at the same time as the related cash flow. When a derivative no longer qualifies for hedge accounting, any cumulative gain or loss remains in equity until the related cash flow occurs. When the cash flow takes place, the cumulative gain or loss is taken to the consolidated income statement. If the hedged cash flow is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss is taken to the consolidated income statement immediately. Financial instruments by category Set out below is a comparison by category of carrying values and fair values of the Group\u2019s financial assets and financial liabilities:             At 31 March 2023   Notes Amortised cost/cash  \u00a3m Derivatives  in a hedging relationship \u00a3m Hedged item (fair value hedge)  \u00a3m Investments  in equities  \u00a3m Total  carrying value  \u00a3m Fair value  \u00a3m Investments in equities   18  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  42  42  42 Trade and other receivables  17  336  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  336  336 Cash and cash equivalents 16  475  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  475  475 Trade and other payables 25  (365)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (365)  (365) Borrowings 26  (713)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (713)  (662) Commodity derivative net liability    \u2013  (1)  \u2013  \u2013  (1)  (1) The presentation in the consolidated statement of financial position of derivatives assets/(liabilities) and other financial assets/(liabilities) is shown on the next page. For the year ended 31 March 2022, the presentation for the other financial instruments was amended in order to classify the following assets and liabilities as held for sale: Investments in equities: \u00a312 million, trade and other receivables: \u00a3246 million; cash and cash equivalents: \u00a317 million; trade and other payables: \u00a3253 million; borrowings (relates to lease liabilities): \u00a374 million. Investments in equities comprise financial assets recognised at fair value through profit or loss (FVPL), and financial assets recognised at fair value through OCI (FVOCI). Further analysis is provided in Note 18. Trade and other receivables presented opposite excludes \u00a326 million relating to prepayments and non- current other receivables (2022 \u2013 \u00a320 million, of which \u00a34 million was classified as held for sale). Trade and other payables presented opposite excludes \u00a37 million relating to social security (2022 \u2013 \u00a310 million, of which \u00a34 million was included in held for sale).              At 31 March 2022   Notes Amortised cost/cash  \u00a3m Derivatives  in a hedging relationship \u00a3m Hedged item (fair value hedge)  \u00a3m Investments  in equities  \u00a3m Total  carrying value  \u00a3m Fair value  \u00a3m Investments in equities   18  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  58  58  58 Trade and other receivables  17  497  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  497  497 Cash and cash equivalents  16  127  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  127  127 Trade and other payables  25  (537)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (537)  (537) Borrowings  26  (753)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (753)  (735) Forward foreign exchange contract*    \u2013  (31)  \u2013  \u2013  (31)  (31) Commodity derivative net assets    \u2013  76  \u2013  \u2013  76  76 Net other current financial assets               \u2212  commodity pricing contracts    \u2013  \u2013  20  \u2013  20  20 *  Deal contingent forward Financial instruments by category continued  There are no listed bonds as at 31 March 2023 (2022 \u2013 \u00a3nil). At that date, the Group held US$800 million US Private Placement Notes with a carrying value of \u00a3645 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a3607 million) and a fair value of \u00a3594 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a3589 million) measured by discounted estimated cash flows based on broker dealer quotations and are categorised as Level 3 for fair value measurement. The remaining borrowings had a fair value measured by discounted estimated cash flows with an applicable market quoted yield and are categorised as Level 2 for fair value measurement. Derivatives assets/(liabilities) and other financial assets/(liabilities) are presented in the consolidated statement of financial position as follows:    At 31 March 2023    At 31 March 2022 Assets  \u00a3m Liabilities  \u00a3m   Assets  \u00a3m Liabilities  \u00a3m Non-current derivative financial instruments  \u2013  \u2013    13  \u2013 Current derivative financial instruments  3  (4)   68  (36) Reclassified as assets/(liabilities) held for sale (Note 12) \u2013  \u2013    (65)  5 3  (4)   16 1  (31) 2 Other non-current financial assets/(liabilities)  \u2013  \u2013    \u2013  \u2013 Other current financial assets/(liabilities)  \u2013  \u2013    60  (40) Reclassified as assets/(liabilities) held for sale (Note 12) \u2013  \u2013    (58)  40 \u2013  \u2013    2  \u2013 1   At 31 March 2022, presented as \u00a33 million in non-current derivative assets and \u00a313 million in current derivative assets. 2  At 31 March 2022, presented as \u00a3nil in non-current derivative liabilities and \u00a331 million in current derivative liabilities. Included in assets held for sale at 31 March 2022 were cash flow hedges totalling \u00a344 million that related to discontinued operations, of which the most significant related to cash flow hedging using natural gas futures. The Group did not cease cash flow hedging such items upon classification of Primient as held for sale but did so upon completion of the Transaction. During the year ended 31 March 2023, the Group has recycled the gains to the income statement on the sale of Primient, which is included in the gain on the sale of Primient calculation. Refer to Note 12 for further details. Fair value hedges  For the 2022 financial year only, the Group designated the components of its US net corn position into two effective fair value hedge accounting relationships (net corn (futures and basis) and net co-products) whereby the hedged item is a group of items with offsetting risk positions. Refer to Note 2.    At 31 March US net corn position (futures and basis) in effective fair value hedge accounting relationships 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Nominal amounts of corn futures contracts (expressed in millions of bushels)  \u2013  1 bu Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: assets  \u2013  146 Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: liabilities \u2013  (111) Carrying amount of hedging instrument \u2013  (3) Hedge ratio \u2013  1:1 Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging instruments used to determine hedge effectiveness \u2013  (6) Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging item used to determine hedge effectiveness \u2013  18 Ineffectiveness recognised in profit or loss \u2013  12   At 31 March US net corn position (net co-products) in effective fair value hedge accounting relationships 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Nominal amounts of co-product futures contracts (expressed in metric tonnes)  \u2013  \u2013 Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: assets  \u2013  70 Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: liabilities \u2013  (21) Carrying amount of hedging instrument \u2013  (2) Hedge ratio \u2013  1:1 Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging instruments used to determine hedge effectiveness \u2013  (2) Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging item used to determine hedge effectiveness \u2013  16 Ineffectiveness recognised in profit or loss \u2013  14 Net investment hedges  The Group employs borrowings to hedge the currency risk associated with its net investments in subsidiaries located in the US and Europe. The Group\u2019s borrowings designated as net investment hedges are principally in US dollars and are presented in the table below.   At 31 March Borrowings used to net investment hedge currency translation risk 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Notional principal amounts of borrowings (weighted liability)  552  530 Loss on translation of borrowings recognised in currency translation reserve (33)  (26) Carrying amount of hedging instrument 552  530 Maturity date Oct 2023-Aug 2032  Oct 2023-Aug 2032 Hedge ratio 1:1  1:1 Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging instruments used to determine hedge effectiveness (33)  (26) Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging item used to determine hedge effectiveness 33  26 Weighted average foreign currency rate for the year (/\u00a31) $1.26  $1.33 Ineffectiveness recognised in profit or loss \u2013  \u2013 Cumulative loss remaining in translation reserve 1  (137)  (104) 1  Cumulative loss remaining in translation reserve in relation to US Private Placement Notes is \u00a380 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a347 million). There is an economic relationship between the hedged item and the hedging instrument as the net investment creates a translation risk that will match the foreign exchange risk on the USD borrowing. The Group has established a hedge ratio of 1:1 as the underlying risk of the hedging instrument is identical to the hedged risk component. The hedge ineffectiveness will arise when the amount of the investment in the foreign subsidiary becomes lower than the amount of the fixed rate borrowing. In addition, in the year ended 31 March 2023, a weighted average total of \u00a31 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a3nil) of the Group\u2019s liabilities were designated as a hedge of the net investment in the Group\u2019s European operations. Translation of these liabilities taken to reserves was \u00a3nil (2022 \u2013 \u00a3nil). During the 2022 financial year, the Group entered into a deal contingent forward to hedge the currency risk associated with the consideration received from the Transaction which was partially used for the shareholder distribution on 16 May 2022. This deal contingent forward was designated as a hedging instrument in a net investment hedge with the hedged items being the Group\u2019s overseas operations in the US which were sold as part of the Transaction. Both the cost of hedging and the loss on the forward previously recognised in reserves and hedging reserve respectively have been recycled to the income statement and are included in the gain on disposal of Primient calculation. Refer to Note 12.    At 31 March Deal contingent forward used to net investment hedge currency translation risk 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Notional principal amounts of deal contingent forward  \u2013  464 Loss on the forward recognised in hedging reserve  \u2013  (26) Carrying amount of hedging instrument \u2013  (31) Maturity date \u2013  4 April 2022 Hedge ratio \u2013  1:1 Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging instruments used to determine hedge effectiveness \u2013  (31) Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging item used to determine hedge effectiveness \u2013  26 Cost of hedging recognised in reserves \u2013  (5) Cash flow hedges The Group employs pricing contracts, principally futures, to hedge cash flow risk associated with forecast purchases of energy and chemicals used in the manufacturing process (ultimately recognised in cost of sales) which are designated as cash flow hedges. The fair value of these hedging instruments at 31 March 2023 is \u00a31 million liability (2022 \u2013 \u00a360 million asset). There is an economic relationship between the hedged items and the hedging instruments as the terms of the commodity futures match the terms of the expected highly probable forecast transactions. The Group has established a hedge ratio of 1:1 for the hedging relationships as the underlying risk of the commodity futures are identical to the designated hedged risk components. Hedge ineffectiveness could arise from differences in timing of the cash flows of the hedged items or hedged instruments or changes to the forecasted amount of cash flows of hedged items and hedging instruments. However, there was no ineffectiveness recorded in the current or prior financial year. The most significant fair values are attributable to natural gas cash flow hedges for which the details are shown below.      At 31 March Natural gas cash flow hedges 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Nominal amounts of futures contracts (each contract expressed in 10,000 mBTU of usage) 325  3 314 Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: assets  4  \u2013 Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: liabilities (1)  (58) Carrying amount of hedging instrument (3)  58 Hedge ratio 1:1  1:1 Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging instruments used to determine hedge effectiveness (3)  58 Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging item used to determine hedge effectiveness 3  (58) Ineffectiveness recognised in profit or loss \u2013  \u2013 29. Financial instruments continued  The following tables illustrate the Group\u2019s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value and fair value adjustments due to risks hedged: Cash flow hedges continued The following table identifies the movements in the cash flow hedging reserve during the year, and the         At 31 March 2 023 periods in which the cash flows are expected to occur. The periods in which the cash flows are expected Level 1 Level 2  Level 3 Total to impact profit or loss are materially the same.   Notes  \u00a3m \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m     At 31 March  Assets at fair value           2023 2022 Financial assets at FVPL  18  \u2013  \u2013  20  20 Commodity Commodity derivatives derivatives Financial assets at FVOCI  18 \u2013  \u2013  22  22 Cash flow hedge reserve \u00a3m \u00a3m Derivative financial instruments:   Opening balance  50  4 \u2212  commodity derivatives   3  \u2013  \u2013  3 Fair value (loss)/gain in the year  (2)  82 Assets at fair value   3  \u2013  42  45 Hedging gain transferred to inventory (19)  (26) Fair value gain on cash flow hedges transferred to the Liabilities at fair value           income statement (48)  \u2013 Derivative financial instruments:   Deferred tax 5  (13) \u2212  commodity derivatives   (4)  \u2013  \u2013  (4) Share of other comprehensive expense of joint venture net of tax (15)  3 Liabilities at fair value   (4)  \u2013  \u2013  (4) Closing balance (29)  50 1 Cash flows expected to occur :         At 31 March 2022 \u2212  within one year (26)  53 Level 1 Level 2  Level 3  Total 1  Including the impact of foreign exchange differences included in translation reserve rather than hedging reserve.   Notes  \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m  \u00a3m Financial instruments measured at fair value: the fair value hierarchy  Assets at fair value            Fair value measurements are categorised into three different levels based on the degree to which the inputs Financial assets at FVPL  18  \u2013  \u2013  32  32 used to arrive at the fair value of the assets and liabilities are observable and the significance of the inputs to Financial assets at FVOCI  18  \u2013  \u2013  26  26 the fair value measurement in its entirety, as follows:  Derivative financial instruments:           \u2212  Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the \u2212  commodity derivatives    81  \u2013  \u2013  81 Group can assess at the measurement date. The prices of equity shares or bonds quoted on the London Other financial assets (commodity pricing Stock Exchange are examples of Level 1 inputs.  1 contracts)    \u2013  36  24  60 \u2212  Level 2 inputs are those, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, that are observable either directly or indirectly.  Assets at fair value    81  36  82  199 \u2212  Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs. The Group generally classifies assets or liabilities as Level 3 when Liabilities at fair value            their fair value is determined using unobservable inputs that individually, or when aggregated with other Derivative financial instruments:           unobservable inputs, represent more than 10% of the fair value of the observable inputs of the assets or liabilities. This would include expected future cash flows from budgets and forecasts the Group has \u2212  forward foreign exchange contract    \u2013  (31)  \u2013  (31) made. In the comparative period only, certain elements of the Group\u2019s commodity contract portfolio \u2212  commodity derivatives    (5)  \u2013  \u2013  (5) also fell into this category, as their values included significant management-derived assumptions.  Other financial liabilities (commodity pricing 1 For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial statements at fair value on a recurring basis, contracts)    \u2013  (2)  (38)  (40) the Group determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing Liabilities at fair value    (5)  (33)  (38)  (76) categorisation (based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a 1  Fair value adjustments due to risks hedged. whole) at the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements during the period, and no transfers into or out of Level 3 fair value measurements during the year ended 31 March 2023. Financial instruments measured at fair value: the fair value hierarchy continued For the year ended 31 March 2022, the presentation for the financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value was amended in order to classify the following assets and liabilities as held for sale: financial assets at FVPL: \u00a312 million: commodity derivatives assets: \u00a365 million; other financial assets: \u00a358 million; commodity derivative liabilities: \u00a35 million and other financial liabilities: \u00a340 million. Level 3 financial assets The following table reconciles the movement in the Group\u2019s net financial instruments and fair value adjustments due to risks hedged classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy: Commodity pricing contracts \u2013 assets  \u00a3m Commodity pricing contracts \u2013 liabilities  \u00a3m Financial assets  at FVPL \u00a3m Financial assets  at FVOCI  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m At 1 April 2021  11  (26)  29  30  44 Income statement:           \u2212  prior year amounts settled  (11)  19  \u2013  \u2013  8 \u2212  current year unrealised net gain/(loss) in operating profit  24  (31)  \u2013  \u2013  (7) Other comprehensive income  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (4)  (4) Non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements (Note 18)  \u2013  \u2013  1  \u2013  1 Purchases  \u2013  \u2013  4  \u2013  4 Disposals  \u2013  \u2013  (4)  \u2013  (4) Currency translation differences  \u2013  \u2013  2  \u2013  2 Reclassification to (assets)/liabilities directly associated with the assets held for sale  (22)  38  (12)  \u2013  4 At 31 March 2022  2  \u2013  20  26  48 Income statement:           \u2212  prior year amounts settled  (2)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (2) Other comprehensive income \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  3  3 Re-measurement of non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements (Note 18) \u2013  \u2013  (2)  \u2013  (2) Purchases \u2013  \u2013  3  \u2013  3 Disposals \u2013  \u2013  (3)  (7)  (10) Currency translation differences \u2013  \u2013  2  \u2013  2 At 31 March 2023 \u2013  \u2013  20  22  42 For the year ended 31 March 2022 only, the full impact to the consolidated income statement of movements in the corn price on the net corn and co-product position is described within the \u2018Price risk management\u2019 section of Note 30. The table below describes the valuation techniques in relation to Level 3 financial instruments and isolates the unobservable inputs. Year ended 31 March 2022 Type Valuation technique Significant  unobservable inputs Sensitivity of the fair value measurement in reasonable changes to inputs Net corn position (refer to fair value of purchases, sales and inventory of corn-based products section in Note 2).   Based on the Group\u2019s own assessment of the commodity, supply and demand, as well as expected pricing.   1. Co-products     1. A 25% increase/(decrease) in the price of co- products would result in a net increase/(decrease) in fair value of \u00a323 million in respect of Level 3 financial instruments.          2. Basis     2. A 50% increase/(decrease) in the cost of basis would result in a net increase/(decrease) in fair value of \u00a326 million in respect of Level 3 financial instruments. Year ended 31 March 2023 and 31 March 2022 Assets classified as FVOCI are long-term strategic investments that the Group does not control, nor have significant influence over. The investments are non-listed and are mainly start-ups or in the earlier stages of their lifecycle. Therefore, fair value has been determined based on the most recent funding rounds adjusted for indicators of impairment. The fair values assigned to each of the investments have different significant unobservable inputs. Assets classified as FVPL largely consists of a \u2018non-qualified defined contribution\u2019 pension scheme for which the movements in its assets are largely offset by corresponding movements on retirement benefit liabilities. For more details refer to Note 18. As discussed in Note 2, for the comparative year\u2019s two fair value hedges relating to the net corn position, there was significant estimation uncertainty in determining the fair values of the key unobservable inputs. The two key unobservable inputs are shown in the table above, together with the impact of a reasonably possible change in assumptions on the fair value of the Level 3 financial assets/liabilities only.  In addition to the above, the Group\u2019s FVOCI and FVPL financial assets are sensitive to a number of market and non-market factors. ",
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   "value": "Financial instruments comprise investments (other than investments in joint ventures), trade and other receivables, cash and cash equivalents, trade and other payables, borrowings and derivative financial instruments. Derivatives are measured at fair value with any related transaction costs expensed as incurred. The treatment of changes in the value of derivatives depends on their use as explained below.  Fair value hedges Hedging relationships are classified as fair value hedges where the hedging instrument hedges the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognised asset or liability that is attributable to a particular risk. Where the hedging relationship is classified as a fair value hedge, the carrying amount of the hedged asset or liability is adjusted by, or a firm commitment is recorded for, the change in its fair value attributable to the hedged risk only and the resulting gain or loss is recognised in the consolidated income statement where, to the extent that the hedge is effective, it offsets the fair value gain or loss on the hedging instrument.  As explained in Note 2, for the US net corn position for the year ended 31 March 2022 only, a group of items representing a net position and consisting of items that individually are eligible hedged items and which are managed together on a group basis for risk management can be designated in a hedging relationship as a net position hedged item. As such, for the year ended 31 March 2022, the Group designated the components of its US net corn position into two effective fair value hedge accounting relationships (net corn (futures and basis) and net co-products) whereby the hedged item was a group of items with offsetting risk positions. Net investment hedges A net investment hedge is the hedge of the currency exposure on the retranslation of the Group\u2019s net investment in a foreign operation. Net investment hedges are accounted for similarly to cash flow hedges. Changes in the fair value of the hedging instrument are, to the extent that the hedge is effective, recognised in other comprehensive income. In the event that the foreign operation is disposed of, the cumulative fair value gain or loss recognised in other comprehensive income is transferred to the consolidated income statement where it is included in the gain or loss on disposal of the foreign operation. Cash flow hedges Derivatives are also held to hedge the uncertainty in timing or amount of future forecast cash flows. Such derivatives are classified as being part of cash flow hedge relationships. For an effective hedge, gains and losses from changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in equity. Cost of hedging, where material and opted for, is recorded in a separate account within equity. Any ineffective elements of the hedge are recognised in the consolidated income statement. Ineffectiveness may occur if there are changes to the expected timing of the hedged transaction. If the hedged cash flow relates to a non-financial asset, the amount accumulated in equity is subsequently included within the carrying value of that asset. For other cash flow hedges, amounts deferred in equity are taken to the consolidated income statement at the same time as the related cash flow. When a derivative no longer qualifies for hedge accounting, any cumulative gain or loss remains in equity until the related cash flow occurs. When the cash flow takes place, the cumulative gain or loss is taken to the consolidated income statement. If the hedged cash flow is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss is taken to the consolidated income statement immediately. ",
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   "value": "Fair value hedges Hedging relationships are classified as fair value hedges where the hedging instrument hedges the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognised asset or liability that is attributable to a particular risk. Where the hedging relationship is classified as a fair value hedge, the carrying amount of the hedged asset or liability is adjusted by, or a firm commitment is recorded for, the change in its fair value attributable to the hedged risk only and the resulting gain or loss is recognised in the consolidated income statement where, to the extent that the hedge is effective, it offsets the fair value gain or loss on the hedging instrument.  As explained in Note 2, for the US net corn position for the year ended 31 March 2022 only, a group of items representing a net position and consisting of items that individually are eligible hedged items and which are managed together on a group basis for risk management can be designated in a hedging relationship as a net position hedged item. As such, for the year ended 31 March 2022, the Group designated the components of its US net corn position into two effective fair value hedge accounting relationships (net corn (futures and basis) and net co-products) whereby the hedged item was a group of items with offsetting risk positions. Net investment hedges A net investment hedge is the hedge of the currency exposure on the retranslation of the Group\u2019s net investment in a foreign operation. Net investment hedges are accounted for similarly to cash flow hedges. Changes in the fair value of the hedging instrument are, to the extent that the hedge is effective, recognised in other comprehensive income. In the event that the foreign operation is disposed of, the cumulative fair value gain or loss recognised in other comprehensive income is transferred to the consolidated income statement where it is included in the gain or loss on disposal of the foreign operation. Cash flow hedges Derivatives are also held to hedge the uncertainty in timing or amount of future forecast cash flows. Such derivatives are classified as being part of cash flow hedge relationships. For an effective hedge, gains and losses from changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in equity. Cost of hedging, where material and opted for, is recorded in a separate account within equity. Any ineffective elements of the hedge are recognised in the consolidated income statement. Ineffectiveness may occur if there are changes to the expected timing of the hedged transaction. If the hedged cash flow relates to a non-financial asset, the amount accumulated in equity is subsequently included within the carrying value of that asset. For other cash flow hedges, amounts deferred in equity are taken to the consolidated income statement at the same time as the related cash flow. When a derivative no longer qualifies for hedge accounting, any cumulative gain or loss remains in equity until the related cash flow occurs. When the cash flow takes place, the cumulative gain or loss is taken to the consolidated income statement. If the hedged cash flow is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss is taken to the consolidated income statement immediately. ",
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   "value": "Fair value hedges Hedging relationships are classified as fair value hedges where the hedging instrument hedges the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognised asset or liability that is attributable to a particular risk. Where the hedging relationship is classified as a fair value hedge, the carrying amount of the hedged asset or liability is adjusted by, or a firm commitment is recorded for, the change in its fair value attributable to the hedged risk only and the resulting gain or loss is recognised in the consolidated income statement where, to the extent that the hedge is effective, it offsets the fair value gain or loss on the hedging instrument.  As explained in Note 2, for the US net corn position for the year ended 31 March 2022 only, a group of items representing a net position and consisting of items that individually are eligible hedged items and which are managed together on a group basis for risk management can be designated in a hedging relationship as a net position hedged item. As such, for the year ended 31 March 2022, the Group designated the components of its US net corn position into two effective fair value hedge accounting relationships (net corn (futures and basis) and net co-products) whereby the hedged item was a group of items with offsetting risk positions. Net investment hedges A net investment hedge is the hedge of the currency exposure on the retranslation of the Group\u2019s net investment in a foreign operation. Net investment hedges are accounted for similarly to cash flow hedges. Changes in the fair value of the hedging instrument are, to the extent that the hedge is effective, recognised in other comprehensive income. In the event that the foreign operation is disposed of, the cumulative fair value gain or loss recognised in other comprehensive income is transferred to the consolidated income statement where it is included in the gain or loss on disposal of the foreign operation. Cash flow hedges Derivatives are also held to hedge the uncertainty in timing or amount of future forecast cash flows. Such derivatives are classified as being part of cash flow hedge relationships. For an effective hedge, gains and losses from changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in equity. Cost of hedging, where material and opted for, is recorded in a separate account within equity. Any ineffective elements of the hedge are recognised in the consolidated income statement. Ineffectiveness may occur if there are changes to the expected timing of the hedged transaction. If the hedged cash flow relates to a non-financial asset, the amount accumulated in equity is subsequently included within the carrying value of that asset. For other cash flow hedges, amounts deferred in equity are taken to the consolidated income statement at the same time as the related cash flow. When a derivative no longer qualifies for hedge accounting, any cumulative gain or loss remains in equity until the related cash flow occurs. When the cash flow takes place, the cumulative gain or loss is taken to the consolidated income statement. If the hedged cash flow is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss is taken to the consolidated income statement immediately. ",
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   "value": "Fair value hedges Hedging relationships are classified as fair value hedges where the hedging instrument hedges the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognised asset or liability that is attributable to a particular risk. Where the hedging relationship is classified as a fair value hedge, the carrying amount of the hedged asset or liability is adjusted by, or a firm commitment is recorded for, the change in its fair value attributable to the hedged risk only and the resulting gain or loss is recognised in the consolidated income statement where, to the extent that the hedge is effective, it offsets the fair value gain or loss on the hedging instrument.  As explained in Note 2, for the US net corn position for the year ended 31 March 2022 only, a group of items representing a net position and consisting of items that individually are eligible hedged items and which are managed together on a group basis for risk management can be designated in a hedging relationship as a net position hedged item. As such, for the year ended 31 March 2022, the Group designated the components of its US net corn position into two effective fair value hedge accounting relationships (net corn (futures and basis) and net co-products) whereby the hedged item was a group of items with offsetting risk positions. Net investment hedges A net investment hedge is the hedge of the currency exposure on the retranslation of the Group\u2019s net investment in a foreign operation. Net investment hedges are accounted for similarly to cash flow hedges. Changes in the fair value of the hedging instrument are, to the extent that the hedge is effective, recognised in other comprehensive income. In the event that the foreign operation is disposed of, the cumulative fair value gain or loss recognised in other comprehensive income is transferred to the consolidated income statement where it is included in the gain or loss on disposal of the foreign operation. Cash flow hedges Derivatives are also held to hedge the uncertainty in timing or amount of future forecast cash flows. Such derivatives are classified as being part of cash flow hedge relationships. For an effective hedge, gains and losses from changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in equity. Cost of hedging, where material and opted for, is recorded in a separate account within equity. Any ineffective elements of the hedge are recognised in the consolidated income statement. Ineffectiveness may occur if there are changes to the expected timing of the hedged transaction. If the hedged cash flow relates to a non-financial asset, the amount accumulated in equity is subsequently included within the carrying value of that asset. For other cash flow hedges, amounts deferred in equity are taken to the consolidated income statement at the same time as the related cash flow. When a derivative no longer qualifies for hedge accounting, any cumulative gain or loss remains in equity until the related cash flow occurs. When the cash flow takes place, the cumulative gain or loss is taken to the consolidated income statement. If the hedged cash flow is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss is taken to the consolidated income statement immediately. ",
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   "value": "Fair value hedges Hedging relationships are classified as fair value hedges where the hedging instrument hedges the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognised asset or liability that is attributable to a particular risk. Where the hedging relationship is classified as a fair value hedge, the carrying amount of the hedged asset or liability is adjusted by, or a firm commitment is recorded for, the change in its fair value attributable to the hedged risk only and the resulting gain or loss is recognised in the consolidated income statement where, to the extent that the hedge is effective, it offsets the fair value gain or loss on the hedging instrument.  As explained in Note 2, for the US net corn position for the year ended 31 March 2022 only, a group of items representing a net position and consisting of items that individually are eligible hedged items and which are managed together on a group basis for risk management can be designated in a hedging relationship as a net position hedged item. As such, for the year ended 31 March 2022, the Group designated the components of its US net corn position into two effective fair value hedge accounting relationships (net corn (futures and basis) and net co-products) whereby the hedged item was a group of items with offsetting risk positions. ",
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   "value": "Financial instruments by category Set out below is a comparison by category of carrying values and fair values of the Group\u2019s financial assets and financial liabilities:             At 31 March 2023   Notes Amortised cost/cash  \u00a3m Derivatives  in a hedging relationship \u00a3m Hedged item (fair value hedge)  \u00a3m Investments  in equities  \u00a3m Total  carrying value  \u00a3m Fair value  \u00a3m Investments in equities   18  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  42  42  42 Trade and other receivables  17  336  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  336  336 Cash and cash equivalents 16  475  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  475  475 Trade and other payables 25  (365)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (365)  (365) Borrowings 26  (713)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (713)  (662) Commodity derivative net liability    \u2013  (1)  \u2013  \u2013  (1)  (1) The presentation in the consolidated statement of financial position of derivatives assets/(liabilities) and other financial assets/(liabilities) is shown on the next page. For the year ended 31 March 2022, the presentation for the other financial instruments was amended in order to classify the following assets and liabilities as held for sale: Investments in equities: \u00a312 million, trade and other receivables: \u00a3246 million; cash and cash equivalents: \u00a317 million; trade and other payables: \u00a3253 million; borrowings (relates to lease liabilities): \u00a374 million. Investments in equities comprise financial assets recognised at fair value through profit or loss (FVPL), and financial assets recognised at fair value through OCI (FVOCI). Further analysis is provided in Note 18. Trade and other receivables presented opposite excludes \u00a326 million relating to prepayments and non- current other receivables (2022 \u2013 \u00a320 million, of which \u00a34 million was classified as held for sale). Trade and other payables presented opposite excludes \u00a37 million relating to social security (2022 \u2013 \u00a310 million, of which \u00a34 million was included in held for sale).              At 31 March 2022   Notes Amortised cost/cash  \u00a3m Derivatives  in a hedging relationship \u00a3m Hedged item (fair value hedge)  \u00a3m Investments  in equities  \u00a3m Total  carrying value  \u00a3m Fair value  \u00a3m Investments in equities   18  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  58  58  58 Trade and other receivables  17  497  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  497  497 Cash and cash equivalents  16  127  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  127  127 Trade and other payables  25  (537)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (537)  (537) Borrowings  26  (753)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (753)  (735) Forward foreign exchange contract*    \u2013  (31)  \u2013  \u2013  (31)  (31) Commodity derivative net assets    \u2013  76  \u2013  \u2013  76  76 Net other current financial assets               \u2212  commodity pricing contracts    \u2013  \u2013  20  \u2013  20  20 *  Deal contingent forward There are no listed bonds as at 31 March 2023 (2022 \u2013 \u00a3nil). At that date, the Group held US$800 million US Private Placement Notes with a carrying value of \u00a3645 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a3607 million) and a fair value of \u00a3594 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a3589 million) measured by discounted estimated cash flows based on broker dealer quotations and are categorised as Level 3 for fair value measurement. The remaining borrowings had a fair value measured by discounted estimated cash flows with an applicable market quoted yield and are categorised as Level 2 for fair value measurement. Derivatives assets/(liabilities) and other financial assets/(liabilities) are presented in the consolidated statement of financial position as follows:    At 31 March 2023    At 31 March 2022 Assets  \u00a3m Liabilities  \u00a3m   Assets  \u00a3m Liabilities  \u00a3m Non-current derivative financial instruments  \u2013  \u2013    13  \u2013 Current derivative financial instruments  3  (4)   68  (36) Reclassified as assets/(liabilities) held for sale (Note 12) \u2013  \u2013    (65)  5 3  (4)   16 1  (31) 2 Other non-current financial assets/(liabilities)  \u2013  \u2013    \u2013  \u2013 Other current financial assets/(liabilities)  \u2013  \u2013    60  (40) Reclassified as assets/(liabilities) held for sale (Note 12) \u2013  \u2013    (58)  40 \u2013  \u2013    2  \u2013 1   At 31 March 2022, presented as \u00a33 million in non-current derivative assets and \u00a313 million in current derivative assets. 2  At 31 March 2022, presented as \u00a3nil in non-current derivative liabilities and \u00a331 million in current derivative liabilities. Included in assets held for sale at 31 March 2022 were cash flow hedges totalling \u00a344 million that related to discontinued operations, of which the most significant related to cash flow hedging using natural gas futures. The Group did not cease cash flow hedging such items upon classification of Primient as held for sale but did so upon completion of the Transaction. During the year ended 31 March 2023, the Group has recycled the gains to the income statement on the sale of Primient, which is included in the gain on the sale of Primient calculation. Refer to Note 12 for further details. Fair value hedges  For the 2022 financial year only, the Group designated the components of its US net corn position into two effective fair value hedge accounting relationships (net corn (futures and basis) and net co-products) whereby the hedged item is a group of items with offsetting risk positions. Refer to Note 2.    At 31 March US net corn position (futures and basis) in effective fair value hedge accounting relationships 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Nominal amounts of corn futures contracts (expressed in millions of bushels)  \u2013  1 bu Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: assets  \u2013  146 Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: liabilities \u2013  (111) Carrying amount of hedging instrument \u2013  (3) Hedge ratio \u2013  1:1 Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging instruments used to determine hedge effectiveness \u2013  (6) Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging item used to determine hedge effectiveness \u2013  18 Ineffectiveness recognised in profit or loss \u2013  12   At 31 March US net corn position (net co-products) in effective fair value hedge accounting relationships 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Nominal amounts of co-product futures contracts (expressed in metric tonnes)  \u2013  \u2013 Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: assets  \u2013  70 Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: liabilities \u2013  (21) Carrying amount of hedging instrument \u2013  (2) Hedge ratio \u2013  1:1 Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging instruments used to determine hedge effectiveness \u2013  (2) Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging item used to determine hedge effectiveness \u2013  16 Ineffectiveness recognised in profit or loss \u2013  14 Net investment hedges  The Group employs borrowings to hedge the currency risk associated with its net investments in subsidiaries located in the US and Europe. The Group\u2019s borrowings designated as net investment hedges are principally in US dollars and are presented in the table below.   At 31 March Borrowings used to net investment hedge currency translation risk 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Notional principal amounts of borrowings (weighted liability)  552  530 Loss on translation of borrowings recognised in currency translation reserve (33)  (26) Carrying amount of hedging instrument 552  530 Maturity date Oct 2023-Aug 2032  Oct 2023-Aug 2032 Hedge ratio 1:1  1:1 Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging instruments used to determine hedge effectiveness (33)  (26) Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging item used to determine hedge effectiveness 33  26 Weighted average foreign currency rate for the year (/\u00a31) $1.26  $1.33 Ineffectiveness recognised in profit or loss \u2013  \u2013 Cumulative loss remaining in translation reserve 1  (137)  (104) 1  Cumulative loss remaining in translation reserve in relation to US Private Placement Notes is \u00a380 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a347 million). There is an economic relationship between the hedged item and the hedging instrument as the net investment creates a translation risk that will match the foreign exchange risk on the USD borrowing. The Group has established a hedge ratio of 1:1 as the underlying risk of the hedging instrument is identical to the hedged risk component. The hedge ineffectiveness will arise when the amount of the investment in the foreign subsidiary becomes lower than the amount of the fixed rate borrowing. In addition, in the year ended 31 March 2023, a weighted average total of \u00a31 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a3nil) of the Group\u2019s liabilities were designated as a hedge of the net investment in the Group\u2019s European operations. Translation of these liabilities taken to reserves was \u00a3nil (2022 \u2013 \u00a3nil). During the 2022 financial year, the Group entered into a deal contingent forward to hedge the currency risk associated with the consideration received from the Transaction which was partially used for the shareholder distribution on 16 May 2022. This deal contingent forward was designated as a hedging instrument in a net investment hedge with the hedged items being the Group\u2019s overseas operations in the US which were sold as part of the Transaction. Both the cost of hedging and the loss on the forward previously recognised in reserves and hedging reserve respectively have been recycled to the income statement and are included in the gain on disposal of Primient calculation. Refer to Note 12.    At 31 March Deal contingent forward used to net investment hedge currency translation risk 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Notional principal amounts of deal contingent forward  \u2013  464 Loss on the forward recognised in hedging reserve  \u2013  (26) Carrying amount of hedging instrument \u2013  (31) Maturity date \u2013  4 April 2022 Hedge ratio \u2013  1:1 Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging instruments used to determine hedge effectiveness \u2013  (31) Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging item used to determine hedge effectiveness \u2013  26 Cost of hedging recognised in reserves \u2013  (5) Cash flow hedges The Group employs pricing contracts, principally futures, to hedge cash flow risk associated with forecast purchases of energy and chemicals used in the manufacturing process (ultimately recognised in cost of sales) which are designated as cash flow hedges. The fair value of these hedging instruments at 31 March 2023 is \u00a31 million liability (2022 \u2013 \u00a360 million asset). There is an economic relationship between the hedged items and the hedging instruments as the terms of the commodity futures match the terms of the expected highly probable forecast transactions. The Group has established a hedge ratio of 1:1 for the hedging relationships as the underlying risk of the commodity futures are identical to the designated hedged risk components. Hedge ineffectiveness could arise from differences in timing of the cash flows of the hedged items or hedged instruments or changes to the forecasted amount of cash flows of hedged items and hedging instruments. However, there was no ineffectiveness recorded in the current or prior financial year. The most significant fair values are attributable to natural gas cash flow hedges for which the details are shown below.      At 31 March Natural gas cash flow hedges 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Nominal amounts of futures contracts (each contract expressed in 10,000 mBTU of usage) 325  3 314 Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: assets  4  \u2013 Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: liabilities (1)  (58) Carrying amount of hedging instrument (3)  58 Hedge ratio 1:1  1:1 Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging instruments used to determine hedge effectiveness (3)  58 Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging item used to determine hedge effectiveness 3  (58) Ineffectiveness recognised in profit or loss \u2013  \u2013 Cash flow hedges continued The following table identifies the movements in the cash flow hedging reserve during the year, and the periods in which the cash flows are expected to occur. The periods in which the cash flows are expected to impact profit or loss are materially the same.     At 31 March  2023 2022 Commodity Commodity derivatives derivatives Cash flow hedge reserve \u00a3m \u00a3m Opening balance  50  4 Fair value (loss)/gain in the year  (2)  82 Hedging gain transferred to inventory (19)  (26) Fair value gain on cash flow hedges transferred to the income statement (48)  \u2013 Deferred tax 5  (13) Share of other comprehensive expense of joint venture net of tax (15)  3 Closing balance (29)  50 1 Cash flows expected to occur : \u2212  within one year (26)  53 1  Including the impact of foreign exchange differences included in translation reserve rather than hedging reserve. ",
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   "value": "Fair value hedges  For the 2022 financial year only, the Group designated the components of its US net corn position into two effective fair value hedge accounting relationships (net corn (futures and basis) and net co-products) whereby the hedged item is a group of items with offsetting risk positions. Refer to Note 2.    At 31 March US net corn position (futures and basis) in effective fair value hedge accounting relationships 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Nominal amounts of corn futures contracts (expressed in millions of bushels)  \u2013  1 bu Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: assets  \u2013  146 Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: liabilities \u2013  (111) Carrying amount of hedging instrument \u2013  (3) Hedge ratio \u2013  1:1 Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging instruments used to determine hedge effectiveness \u2013  (6) Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging item used to determine hedge effectiveness \u2013  18 Ineffectiveness recognised in profit or loss \u2013  12   At 31 March US net corn position (net co-products) in effective fair value hedge accounting relationships 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Nominal amounts of co-product futures contracts (expressed in metric tonnes)  \u2013  \u2013 Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: assets  \u2013  70 Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: liabilities \u2013  (21) Carrying amount of hedging instrument \u2013  (2) Hedge ratio \u2013  1:1 Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging instruments used to determine hedge effectiveness \u2013  (2) Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging item used to determine hedge effectiveness \u2013  16 Ineffectiveness recognised in profit or loss \u2013  14 Net investment hedges  The Group employs borrowings to hedge the currency risk associated with its net investments in subsidiaries located in the US and Europe. The Group\u2019s borrowings designated as net investment hedges are principally in US dollars and are presented in the table below.   At 31 March Borrowings used to net investment hedge currency translation risk 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Notional principal amounts of borrowings (weighted liability)  552  530 Loss on translation of borrowings recognised in currency translation reserve (33)  (26) Carrying amount of hedging instrument 552  530 Maturity date Oct 2023-Aug 2032  Oct 2023-Aug 2032 Hedge ratio 1:1  1:1 Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging instruments used to determine hedge effectiveness (33)  (26) Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging item used to determine hedge effectiveness 33  26 Weighted average foreign currency rate for the year (/\u00a31) $1.26  $1.33 Ineffectiveness recognised in profit or loss \u2013  \u2013 Cumulative loss remaining in translation reserve 1  (137)  (104) 1  Cumulative loss remaining in translation reserve in relation to US Private Placement Notes is \u00a380 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a347 million). There is an economic relationship between the hedged item and the hedging instrument as the net investment creates a translation risk that will match the foreign exchange risk on the USD borrowing. The Group has established a hedge ratio of 1:1 as the underlying risk of the hedging instrument is identical to the hedged risk component. The hedge ineffectiveness will arise when the amount of the investment in the foreign subsidiary becomes lower than the amount of the fixed rate borrowing. In addition, in the year ended 31 March 2023, a weighted average total of \u00a31 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a3nil) of the Group\u2019s liabilities were designated as a hedge of the net investment in the Group\u2019s European operations. Translation of these liabilities taken to reserves was \u00a3nil (2022 \u2013 \u00a3nil). During the 2022 financial year, the Group entered into a deal contingent forward to hedge the currency risk associated with the consideration received from the Transaction which was partially used for the shareholder distribution on 16 May 2022. This deal contingent forward was designated as a hedging instrument in a net investment hedge with the hedged items being the Group\u2019s overseas operations in the US which were sold as part of the Transaction. Both the cost of hedging and the loss on the forward previously recognised in reserves and hedging reserve respectively have been recycled to the income statement and are included in the gain on disposal of Primient calculation. Refer to Note 12.    At 31 March Deal contingent forward used to net investment hedge currency translation risk 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Notional principal amounts of deal contingent forward  \u2013  464 Loss on the forward recognised in hedging reserve  \u2013  (26) Carrying amount of hedging instrument \u2013  (31) Maturity date \u2013  4 April 2022 Hedge ratio \u2013  1:1 Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging instruments used to determine hedge effectiveness \u2013  (31) Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging item used to determine hedge effectiveness \u2013  26 Cost of hedging recognised in reserves \u2013  (5) Cash flow hedges The Group employs pricing contracts, principally futures, to hedge cash flow risk associated with forecast purchases of energy and chemicals used in the manufacturing process (ultimately recognised in cost of sales) which are designated as cash flow hedges. The fair value of these hedging instruments at 31 March 2023 is \u00a31 million liability (2022 \u2013 \u00a360 million asset). There is an economic relationship between the hedged items and the hedging instruments as the terms of the commodity futures match the terms of the expected highly probable forecast transactions. The Group has established a hedge ratio of 1:1 for the hedging relationships as the underlying risk of the commodity futures are identical to the designated hedged risk components. Hedge ineffectiveness could arise from differences in timing of the cash flows of the hedged items or hedged instruments or changes to the forecasted amount of cash flows of hedged items and hedging instruments. However, there was no ineffectiveness recorded in the current or prior financial year. The most significant fair values are attributable to natural gas cash flow hedges for which the details are shown below.      At 31 March Natural gas cash flow hedges 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Nominal amounts of futures contracts (each contract expressed in 10,000 mBTU of usage) 325  3 314 Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: assets  4  \u2013 Gross carrying amount of outstanding hedged items: liabilities (1)  (58) Carrying amount of hedging instrument (3)  58 Hedge ratio 1:1  1:1 Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging instruments used to determine hedge effectiveness (3)  58 Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging item used to determine hedge effectiveness 3  (58) Ineffectiveness recognised in profit or loss \u2013  \u2013 Cash flow hedges continued The following table identifies the movements in the cash flow hedging reserve during the year, and the periods in which the cash flows are expected to occur. The periods in which the cash flows are expected to impact profit or loss are materially the same.     At 31 March  2023 2022 Commodity Commodity derivatives derivatives Cash flow hedge reserve \u00a3m \u00a3m Opening balance  50  4 Fair value (loss)/gain in the year  (2)  82 Hedging gain transferred to inventory (19)  (26) Fair value gain on cash flow hedges transferred to the income statement (48)  \u2013 Deferred tax 5  (13) Share of other comprehensive expense of joint venture net of tax (15)  3 Closing balance (29)  50 1 Cash flows expected to occur : \u2212  within one year (26)  53 1  Including the impact of foreign exchange differences included in translation reserve rather than hedging reserve. ",
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   "value": "Financial instruments measured at fair value: the fair value hierarchy  Fair value measurements are categorised into three different levels based on the degree to which the inputs used to arrive at the fair value of the assets and liabilities are observable and the significance of the inputs to the fair value measurement in its entirety, as follows:  \u2212  Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Group can assess at the measurement date. The prices of equity shares or bonds quoted on the London Stock Exchange are examples of Level 1 inputs.  \u2212  Level 2 inputs are those, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, that are observable either directly or indirectly.  \u2212  Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs. The Group generally classifies assets or liabilities as Level 3 when their fair value is determined using unobservable inputs that individually, or when aggregated with other unobservable inputs, represent more than 10% of the fair value of the observable inputs of the assets or liabilities. This would include expected future cash flows from budgets and forecasts the Group has made. In the comparative period only, certain elements of the Group\u2019s commodity contract portfolio also fell into this category, as their values included significant management-derived assumptions.  For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial statements at fair value on a recurring basis, the Group determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation (based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements during the period, and no transfers into or out of Level 3 fair value measurements during the year ended 31 March 2023. The following tables illustrate the Group\u2019s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value and fair value adjustments due to risks hedged:         At 31 March 2 Level 1 Level 2  Level 3 Total   Notes  \u00a3m \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m Assets at fair value           Financial assets at FVPL  18  \u2013  \u2013  20  20 Financial assets at FVOCI  18 \u2013  \u2013  22  22 Derivative financial instruments:   \u2212  commodity derivatives   3  \u2013  \u2013  3 Assets at fair value   3  \u2013  42  45 Liabilities at fair value           Derivative financial instruments:   \u2212  commodity derivatives   (4)  \u2013  \u2013  (4) Liabilities at fair value   (4)  \u2013  \u2013  (4)         At 31 March 2022 Level 1 Level 2  Level 3  Total   Notes  \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m  \u00a3m Assets at fair value            Financial assets at FVPL  18  \u2013  \u2013  32  32 Financial assets at FVOCI  18  \u2013  \u2013  26  26 Derivative financial instruments:           \u2212  commodity derivatives    81  \u2013  \u2013  81 Other financial assets (commodity pricing 1 contracts)    \u2013  36  24  60 Assets at fair value    81  36  82  199 Liabilities at fair value            Derivative financial instruments:           \u2212  forward foreign exchange contract    \u2013  (31)  \u2013  (31) \u2212  commodity derivatives    (5)  \u2013  \u2013  (5) Other financial liabilities (commodity pricing 1 contracts)    \u2013  (2)  (38)  (40) Liabilities at fair value    (5)  (33)  (38)  (76) 1  Fair value adjustments due to risks hedged. Financial instruments measured at fair value: the fair value hierarchy continued For the year ended 31 March 2022, the presentation for the financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value was amended in order to classify the following assets and liabilities as held for sale: financial assets at FVPL: \u00a312 million: commodity derivatives assets: \u00a365 million; other financial assets: \u00a358 million; commodity derivative liabilities: \u00a35 million and other financial liabilities: \u00a340 million. Level 3 financial assets The following table reconciles the movement in the Group\u2019s net financial instruments and fair value adjustments due to risks hedged classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy: Commodity pricing contracts \u2013 assets  \u00a3m Commodity pricing contracts \u2013 liabilities  \u00a3m Financial assets  at FVPL \u00a3m Financial assets  at FVOCI  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m At 1 April 2021  11  (26)  29  30  44 Income statement:           \u2212  prior year amounts settled  (11)  19  \u2013  \u2013  8 \u2212  current year unrealised net gain/(loss) in operating profit  24  (31)  \u2013  \u2013  (7) Other comprehensive income  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (4)  (4) Non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements (Note 18)  \u2013  \u2013  1  \u2013  1 Purchases  \u2013  \u2013  4  \u2013  4 Disposals  \u2013  \u2013  (4)  \u2013  (4) Currency translation differences  \u2013  \u2013  2  \u2013  2 Reclassification to (assets)/liabilities directly associated with the assets held for sale  (22)  38  (12)  \u2013  4 At 31 March 2022  2  \u2013  20  26  48 Income statement:           \u2212  prior year amounts settled  (2)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (2) Other comprehensive income \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  3  3 Re-measurement of non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements (Note 18) \u2013  \u2013  (2)  \u2013  (2) Purchases \u2013  \u2013  3  \u2013  3 Disposals \u2013  \u2013  (3)  (7)  (10) Currency translation differences \u2013  \u2013  2  \u2013  2 At 31 March 2023 \u2013  \u2013  20  22  42 For the year ended 31 March 2022 only, the full impact to the consolidated income statement of movements in the corn price on the net corn and co-product position is described within the \u2018Price risk management\u2019 section of Note 30. The table below describes the valuation techniques in relation to Level 3 financial instruments and isolates the unobservable inputs. Year ended 31 March 2022 Type Valuation technique Significant  unobservable inputs Sensitivity of the fair value measurement in reasonable changes to inputs Net corn position (refer to fair value of purchases, sales and inventory of corn-based products section in Note 2).   Based on the Group\u2019s own assessment of the commodity, supply and demand, as well as expected pricing.   1. Co-products     1. A 25% increase/(decrease) in the price of co- products would result in a net increase/(decrease) in fair value of \u00a323 million in respect of Level 3 financial instruments.          2. Basis     2. A 50% increase/(decrease) in the cost of basis would result in a net increase/(decrease) in fair value of \u00a326 million in respect of Level 3 financial instruments. Year ended 31 March 2023 and 31 March 2022 Assets classified as FVOCI are long-term strategic investments that the Group does not control, nor have significant influence over. The investments are non-listed and are mainly start-ups or in the earlier stages of their lifecycle. Therefore, fair value has been determined based on the most recent funding rounds adjusted for indicators of impairment. The fair values assigned to each of the investments have different significant unobservable inputs. Assets classified as FVPL largely consists of a \u2018non-qualified defined contribution\u2019 pension scheme for which the movements in its assets are largely offset by corresponding movements on retirement benefit liabilities. For more details refer to Note 18. As discussed in Note 2, for the comparative year\u2019s two fair value hedges relating to the net corn position, there was significant estimation uncertainty in determining the fair values of the key unobservable inputs. The two key unobservable inputs are shown in the table above, together with the impact of a reasonably possible change in assumptions on the fair value of the Level 3 financial assets/liabilities only.  In addition to the above, the Group\u2019s FVOCI and FVPL financial assets are sensitive to a number of market and non-market factors. ",
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  "fact-478": {
   "value": "Financial instruments measured at fair value: the fair value hierarchy  Fair value measurements are categorised into three different levels based on the degree to which the inputs used to arrive at the fair value of the assets and liabilities are observable and the significance of the inputs to the fair value measurement in its entirety, as follows:  \u2212  Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Group can assess at the measurement date. The prices of equity shares or bonds quoted on the London Stock Exchange are examples of Level 1 inputs.  \u2212  Level 2 inputs are those, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, that are observable either directly or indirectly.  \u2212  Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs. The Group generally classifies assets or liabilities as Level 3 when their fair value is determined using unobservable inputs that individually, or when aggregated with other unobservable inputs, represent more than 10% of the fair value of the observable inputs of the assets or liabilities. This would include expected future cash flows from budgets and forecasts the Group has made. In the comparative period only, certain elements of the Group\u2019s commodity contract portfolio also fell into this category, as their values included significant management-derived assumptions.  For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial statements at fair value on a recurring basis, the Group determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation (based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements during the period, and no transfers into or out of Level 3 fair value measurements during the year ended 31 March 2023. The following tables illustrate the Group\u2019s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value and fair value adjustments due to risks hedged:         At 31 March 2 023  Level 1 Level 2  Level 3 Total   Notes  \u00a3m \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m Assets at fair value           Financial assets at FVPL  18  \u2013  \u2013  20  20 Financial assets at FVOCI  18 \u2013  \u2013  22  22 Derivative financial instruments:   \u2212  commodity derivatives   3  \u2013  \u2013  3 Assets at fair value   3  \u2013  42  45 Liabilities at fair value           Derivative financial instruments:   \u2212  commodity derivatives   (4)  \u2013  \u2013  (4) Liabilities at fair value   (4)  \u2013  \u2013  (4)         At 31 March 2022 Level 1 Level 2  Level 3  Total   Notes  \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m  \u00a3m Assets at fair value            Financial assets at FVPL  18  \u2013  \u2013  32  32 Financial assets at FVOCI  18  \u2013  \u2013  26  26 Derivative financial instruments:           \u2212  commodity derivatives    81  \u2013  \u2013  81 Other financial assets (commodity pricing 1 contracts)    \u2013  36  24  60 Assets at fair value    81  36  82  199 Liabilities at fair value            Derivative financial instruments:           \u2212  forward foreign exchange contract    \u2013  (31)  \u2013  (31) \u2212  commodity derivatives    (5)  \u2013  \u2013  (5) Other financial liabilities (commodity pricing 1 contracts)    \u2013  (2)  (38)  (40) Liabilities at fair value    (5)  (33)  (38)  (76) 1  Fair value adjustments due to risks hedged. Financial instruments measured at fair value: the fair value hierarchy continued For the year ended 31 March 2022, the presentation for the financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value was amended in order to classify the following assets and liabilities as held for sale: financial assets at FVPL: \u00a312 million: commodity derivatives assets: \u00a365 million; other financial assets: \u00a358 million; commodity derivative liabilities: \u00a35 million and other financial liabilities: \u00a340 million. Level 3 financial assets The following table reconciles the movement in the Group\u2019s net financial instruments and fair value adjustments due to risks hedged classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy: Commodity pricing contracts \u2013 assets  \u00a3m Commodity pricing contracts \u2013 liabilities  \u00a3m Financial assets  at FVPL \u00a3m Financial assets  at FVOCI  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m At 1 April 2021  11  (26)  29  30  44 Income statement:           \u2212  prior year amounts settled  (11)  19  \u2013  \u2013  8 \u2212  current year unrealised net gain/(loss) in operating profit  24  (31)  \u2013  \u2013  (7) Other comprehensive income  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (4)  (4) Non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements (Note 18)  \u2013  \u2013  1  \u2013  1 Purchases  \u2013  \u2013  4  \u2013  4 Disposals  \u2013  \u2013  (4)  \u2013  (4) Currency translation differences  \u2013  \u2013  2  \u2013  2 Reclassification to (assets)/liabilities directly associated with the assets held for sale  (22)  38  (12)  \u2013  4 At 31 March 2022  2  \u2013  20  26  48 Income statement:           \u2212  prior year amounts settled  (2)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (2) Other comprehensive income \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  3  3 Re-measurement of non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements (Note 18) \u2013  \u2013  (2)  \u2013  (2) Purchases \u2013  \u2013  3  \u2013  3 Disposals \u2013  \u2013  (3)  (7)  (10) Currency translation differences \u2013  \u2013  2  \u2013  2 At 31 March 2023 \u2013  \u2013  20  22  42 For the year ended 31 March 2022 only, the full impact to the consolidated income statement of movements in the corn price on the net corn and co-product position is described within the \u2018Price risk management\u2019 section of Note 30. The table below describes the valuation techniques in relation to Level 3 financial instruments and isolates the unobservable inputs. Year ended 31 March 2022 Type Valuation technique Significant  unobservable inputs Sensitivity of the fair value measurement in reasonable changes to inputs Net corn position (refer to fair value of purchases, sales and inventory of corn-based products section in Note 2).   Based on the Group\u2019s own assessment of the commodity, supply and demand, as well as expected pricing.   1. Co-products     1. A 25% increase/(decrease) in the price of co- products would result in a net increase/(decrease) in fair value of \u00a323 million in respect of Level 3 financial instruments.          2. Basis     2. A 50% increase/(decrease) in the cost of basis would result in a net increase/(decrease) in fair value of \u00a326 million in respect of Level 3 financial instruments. Year ended 31 March 2023 and 31 March 2022 Assets classified as FVOCI are long-term strategic investments that the Group does not control, nor have significant influence over. The investments are non-listed and are mainly start-ups or in the earlier stages of their lifecycle. Therefore, fair value has been determined based on the most recent funding rounds adjusted for indicators of impairment. The fair values assigned to each of the investments have different significant unobservable inputs. Assets classified as FVPL largely consists of a \u2018non-qualified defined contribution\u2019 pension scheme for which the movements in its assets are largely offset by corresponding movements on retirement benefit liabilities. For more details refer to Note 18. As discussed in Note 2, for the comparative year\u2019s two fair value hedges relating to the net corn position, there was significant estimation uncertainty in determining the fair values of the key unobservable inputs. The two key unobservable inputs are shown in the table above, together with the impact of a reasonably possible change in assumptions on the fair value of the Level 3 financial assets/liabilities only.  In addition to the above, the Group\u2019s FVOCI and FVPL financial assets are sensitive to a number of market and non-market factors. ",
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   "value": "<div class=\"t m0 h241 ff19f fs20d fc18 sc0 ls22e ws281 gs4d\">30. Risk manag<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ement </div><div class=\"t m0 h241 ff19f fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1ed ws23f gs4e\">Management of financi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>al risk </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gs4f\">The key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>risks faced <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group are c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>redit ri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sk, liquid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ity risk<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>market <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risks, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>clude </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gs50\">interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate risk,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> foreign<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> exchange <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>commodity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risks. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Boa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rd reg<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ularly </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs51\">reviews<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">these <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>risks and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>approves w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ritten <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">policies <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>covering the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>use of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments to manage </span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gs52\">these<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">risk<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sets overall <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>imits. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The derivat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ive fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ancial instrumen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts approved<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Boa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rd of </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs53\">Tate<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff1a0\">&amp;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a1\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e5 ws237\">Lyle PLC <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to manage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial risks include: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sw<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">aps (both<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> interest <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>rate and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currency), <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>swaptions, </span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1a0\"><span class=\"ff1a1\"><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e7 ws239 gs54\">caps,<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>orward <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate ag<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reements, fore<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ign <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exchange cont<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>racts, commodit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rward contra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cts and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>options, </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e8 ws23a gs55\">and<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">commodity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>futures. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs56\">The Chief <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Officer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>retains <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>overall <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>responsibility for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> management <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial ri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sk fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group. </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e7 ws239 gs57\">Most<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s financ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing, intere<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>st rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreign exchan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge risks<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>managed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>through <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs58\">treasury <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>company, Tate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle Intern<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ational Finance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">PLC. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate &amp;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>International <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Finance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>PLC <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arranges </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gs59\">funding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and mana<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ges interest<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rate, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreign <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exchange <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ban<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>k counter<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>party risks<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> within<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> limits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>approved <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gs5a\">by<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Board of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Lyle PLC. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs5b\">Commodity price <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>risks are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>managed through <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the commodity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trading <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>functions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and Europe. </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e8 ws23a gs5c\">As<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">noted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>since completion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">disposal t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ransaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as </span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e5 ws237 gs5d\">continued to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>apply cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flow hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ma<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">nage its economic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ex<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">posure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the purchase<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e5 ws237 gs5e\">of<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">energy <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">che<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>micals u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>production p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rocess. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>All corn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> procur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ement transf<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erred to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gs5f\">completion of<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>now <span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">procures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient (both for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the manufacturing of </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs60\">corn-based finish<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed goods <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US manufac<span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">turing sites an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>embedded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>finished </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gs61\">goods manu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>factured by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> sold to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under long-t<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">erm <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agreements).<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group has </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"_ _5\"></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e5 ws237 gs62\">ceased applying f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>air value hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mana<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ge the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">instead<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> manages <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn </span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs63\">price ri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sk by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using economic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">principles such<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entering into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offsetting positions <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>with its supplier </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gs64\">(Primient) and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customers. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h241 ff19f fs20d fc16 sc0 ls208 ws25a gs65\">Market<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> risks <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h241 ff1a2 fs20d fc18 sc0 ls201 ws253 gs66\">Foreign <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exchange man<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agement  </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs67\">The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>internationally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s exposed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreign exchan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge risk<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s arisin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g from <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>commercial </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gs68\">transactions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exposure), <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom recogn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">d <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investments in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreign </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gs69\">operations (t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ranslation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exposure). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m0 h241 ff19f fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1ed ws23f gs6a\">Transaction expos<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ure  </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gs6b\">The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manages <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreign <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exchange <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ri<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">sk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using economic <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>hedging principles including </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs6c\">managing workin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g capital<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> levels <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and entering <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>into <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">offsetting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wher<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ever <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>possible. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Group </span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e5 ws237 gs6d\">uses limited foreign <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exchange forward contract<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">dge its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exposure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreign cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rrency ri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sk in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> some </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gs6e\">circumstances.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> There <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o material<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> amount<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> recognised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedging </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1ee ws240 gs6f\">reserve in the current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or prior period. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs70\">During th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entered into<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deal contingent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forward <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the currency </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e7 ws239 gs71\">risk<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e1 ws233\">associated w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ith the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consideration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>received <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>artially <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>used for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span><span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gs72\">shareholder d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>istribution <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on 16<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> May <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022. Th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is deal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contingent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forward <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was design<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ated as <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a hedging </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e5 ws237 gs73\">instrument in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">dged items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>being the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>overseas o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>perations </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gs74\">in<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">the<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e6 ws238\">US wh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ich w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ere sold <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>art of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the Transaction. </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h241 ff19f fs20d fc16 sc0 ls200 ws252 gs75\">Translation exposure  </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs76\">The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manages <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the fore<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ign exchan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge exposure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net investment<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>overseas <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations, pa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rticularly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs77\">in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by borrowin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US dollars,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provide <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>artial match<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p\u2019s major <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreign <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>currency <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs78\">assets. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The detail <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedges, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>including the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contingent forward<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> entered <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs79\">prior year, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>is set o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ut in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 29. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gs7a\">The following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>table <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illustrates only <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>sensitivity to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the fluctuat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s maj<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or currencie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs7b\">against <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sterling on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atement <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other components <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of eq<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">uity, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assuming that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each </span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs7c\">exchange rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>moves <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in isol<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ation. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mpact is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs7d\">value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>monetary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and liabil<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>including non-designated fore<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ign currency derivatives. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The equity </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs7e\">impact for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> foreign <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exchange sensitivity <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>relates to no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">n-derivative financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments hedging the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs7f\">net investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its Eu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ro<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">pean and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations. </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h24b ff1a0 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls0 ws0 gs80\"> <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ff19f ls20d ws25f\"> At 31 March 2023 <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls20f ws261\"> <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>At 31 March 2022 </span><span class=\"ls20f ws261\"></span><span class=\"ls20f ws261\"><span class=\"_ _1\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h24c ff19f fs210 fc16 sc0 ls0 ws0 gs81\">Income </div><div class=\"t m0 h24c ff19f fs210 fc16 sc0 ls216 ws268 gs82\">statement -/+<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m0 h24c ff19f fs210 fc16 sc0 ls0 ws0 gs83\"> \u00a3m </div><div class=\"t m0 h24c ff19f fs210 fc16 sc0 ls216 ws268 gs84\">Equity -/+ </div><div class=\"t m0 h24b ff19f fs210 fc16 sc0 ls0 ws0 gs85\"> \u00a3m <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff1a0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h24b ff1a0 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls20e ws260 gs86\">Income </div><div class=\"t m0 h24b ff1a0 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls216 ws268 gs87\">statement -/+<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m0 h24b ff1a0 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls0 ws0 gs88\"> \u00a3m </div><div class=\"t m0 h24b ff1a0 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls219 ws26d gs89\">Equity -/+ </div><div class=\"t m0 h24b ff1a0 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls0 ws0 gs8a\"> \u00a3m </div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff1a0 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1fc ws24e gs8b\">Sterling/US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dollar 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0% c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hange<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h24f ff1a0 fs211 fc16 sc0 ls0 ws0 gs8c\">1</div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff1a0 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls215 ws267 gs8d\">  <span class=\"_ _f0\"> </span><span class=\"ff19f fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">34  </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _131\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>44 </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff1a0 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls1fc ws24e gs8e\">Sterling/euro <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>10% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>change <span class=\"_ _1d8\"> </span><span class=\"ff19f fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013  </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>\u2013 </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h24d ff1a0 fsb fc16 sc0 ls224 ws278 gs8f\">1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>31 March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 se<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsitivity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disclosures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exclude <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the impac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls16 ws10\">the deal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forward <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ured im<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mediately<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> afte<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e y<span class=\"ls30 ws86\">ear <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>end <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on </span></span><span class=\"ls16 ws10\"><span class=\"ls30 ws86\"></span></span><span class=\"ls16 ws10\"><span class=\"ls30 ws86\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h24d ff1a0 fsb fc16 sc0 ls5 wsf gs90\">comple<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tion of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primien<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t business disposal transact<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ion. </div><div class=\"t m0 h241 ff1a2 fs20d fc18 sc0 ls201 ws253 gs91\">Interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate manageme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt  </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gs92\">The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exposure to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aris<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>principally from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>change<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">s in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dollar in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>terest </span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs93\">rates.<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the 2023 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and 2022 financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>objective of optimising n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>et finance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense and </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs94\">reducing<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span>volatil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ity<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> reported <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earnings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>chieved by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ensuring <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>optimal mi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>x of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fixed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loating </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gs95\">rate<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">debt. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e1 ws233\">Group retain<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>option <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of entering <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">terest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate sw<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aps <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>full <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assessment </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e8 ws23a gs96\">and<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">recommen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is made<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Board <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> how <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>best <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manage in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>terest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"></span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e8 ws23a gs97\">for<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forthcoming 12 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>months. The <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Gr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>oup c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>urrently has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>low levels <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of ne<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and secure <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>long-term </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gs98\">borrowings wh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ich <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are mostly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fixe<span class=\"ls1ee ws240\">d <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at low <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest rates.  </span><span class=\"ls1ee ws240\"></span><span class=\"ls1ee ws240\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gs99\">The proportion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gross debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mana<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ged by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p\u2019s treasur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y function <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that wa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gs9a\">fixed<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">or<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e1 ws233\">capped fo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r more <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>one year <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>was 87% (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8%). At <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>longest term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gs9b\">fixed rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt hel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was until <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2032 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>until 2032). <span class=\"_ _5\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gs9c\">Given the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>proportion of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt that<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fixed rate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, if<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> interest<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>increased <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gs9d\">100<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>points, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group profit before <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">tax would increase <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by \u00a33 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3nil). If<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> interest <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>rates </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs9e\">decreased by<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e4 ws236\">100<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e1 ws233\">basis po<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ints, or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>less where<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> applicable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit befo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re tax would<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> decrease<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> by </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gs9f\">\u00a33<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a0\">\u2013<span class=\"ff1a1\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e1 ws233\">\u00a31<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>increase). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>If the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group maintains <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsistent level <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of working <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit in </span></span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1a0\"><span class=\"ff1a1\"><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1a0\"><span class=\"ff1a1\"><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gsa0\">relation to<span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e5 ws237\">supply-chain financing arrangements (see \u2018Liquidity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>management\u2019 section) then <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an increase </span></span><span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span><span class=\"ff1a1 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1a0 ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gsa1\">in interest <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>rates of 100 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>points w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ould decrease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>before <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a32 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million). </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gsa2\">The decrease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compared <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> compar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ative period <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> due <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a significant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>proportion o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f supply-chain </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a0 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e5 ws237 gsa3\">financing exposure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the discontinued operations. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h241 ff1a7 fs20d fc18 sc0 ls204 ws256 gsa5\">Price ris<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>k management </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gsa6\">The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>limited <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pricing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>principall<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y futures,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash fl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ow risk<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> asso<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ciated with<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gsa7\">certain f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>orecast <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purchases <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of energ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y (gas) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>chemicals <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>used in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manufacturin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g process<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e8 ws23a gsa8\">America which are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>designated as cash flow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedges. Re<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">fer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Note<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 29. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>The Group\u2019<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sensitivities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in respect<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e5 ws237 gsa9\">of<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">natural<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff1a6 ls1e4 ws236\">gas <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and chemical<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> derivativ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a +/- <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>10% moveme<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">nt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in underlying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prices <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are both <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion. </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e5 ws237 gsaa\">In<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>regions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(mainly Eu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rope), en<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ergy volumes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and price <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>are locked <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in advance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of phy<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sical delivery. </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gsab\">These contracts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are classified<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2018own use\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts since <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>they <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are entered <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>urpose of<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1a6 ls1e5 ws237\">the </span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gsac\">Group\u2019s ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations.  <span class=\"_ _5\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gsad\">All corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>procurement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>now <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>procures </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e5 ws237 gsae\">corn from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient (both for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the manu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facturing of<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rn-based finished <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>goods in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the Group\u2019s US<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gsaf\">manufacturing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sites <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for corn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> embedded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ished goods<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> manuf<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>actured by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sold <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e5 ws237 gsb0\">the<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under lo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng-term agreements). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>now <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">manages the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn pri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ce risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using economic </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e5 ws237 gsb1\">hedging principles <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>such as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entering into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offsetting <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">positions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s suppl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ier (P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rimient) an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d customer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gsb2\">For<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">certain <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>contracts with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient, t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>remains ex<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">posed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>variations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in ba<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gsb3\">products. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s sen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sitivity in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> respect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basi<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a 50% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>movement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is \u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5 million. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sensitivity </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gsb4\">in<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">respect<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co-products f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>25% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>movement i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s \u00a34 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million.  </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e5 ws237 gsb5\">In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 financial ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group managed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position, comprising the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purchase, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e8 ws23a gsb6\">and<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">recognition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and corn<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> deri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ved co-product <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inventory <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">basis.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Each <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>elem<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gsb7\">corn<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span>position<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> was <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>marked to mark<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>et on <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the basis that <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>doing so aligns <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wi<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">th <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the economics <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business </span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gsb8\">and minimises <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk volatility.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group designated<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>components <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of its US <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn position into </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"_ _5\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gsb9\">two effective <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>alue hedge ac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>counting relationships <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">(net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn (fu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tures <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and basis)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co-products) </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gsba\">whereby the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hedged item <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of items <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offsetting risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>positions. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>used certai<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e5 ws237 gsbb\">derivative financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments (mainly corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>futures contracts) to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manage this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net position. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gsbc\">year,<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">there<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> determining <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of cert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">components of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>this net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position. </span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gsbd\">The nature <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimate<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is dis<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>closed in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. Given <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2022, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gsbe\">50% increase<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>/decrease in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the price of<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would hav<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e resulted<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>crease/increase<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gsbf\">income statement<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a317 m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>related decrease/inc<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">rease <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>components of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 million. </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"_ _5\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gsc0\">The sensitivit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y analysis<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>areas of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>estimation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> uncertainty <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>relating to th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">e prio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r year <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(price of  </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gsc1\">co-products and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>basis) and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amounts impacted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stimation uncertainty <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shown in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gsc2\">Note<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">29. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Details <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>valuation tech<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nique applied <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e prior <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>year are als<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 29.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h241 ff1a7 fs20d fc18 sc0 ls201 ws253 gsc3\">Credit r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isk management </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gsc4\">Counterparty <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rises from<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>placing of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deposits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(r<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">efer to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 16) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and en<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">tering <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into deriv<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ative </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e5 ws237 gsc5\">financial instrument <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>banks and financia<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">l <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>institutions, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as well <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>redit exposures<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> inherent </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gsc6\">within the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s outstanding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rece<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ivables. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group manages <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit risk by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entering into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gsc7\">instrument contracts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>substantially wit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h investment<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> g<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rade coun<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>terparties app<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>roved by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Board.  </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gsc8\">The Board<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>approved <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maximum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>counterparty <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exposure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>limits f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or sp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ecified banks <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gsc9\">institutions based <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>on the long-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atings from <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">major credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rating<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> agencies.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Trading <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>limits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assigned </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e5 ws237 gsca\">to commercial cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stomers are based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on ratings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from Dun <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Bradstreet. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In cases where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>published financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gscb\">ratings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ot available<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inconclusive, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">application, reference <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>checking, measurement of </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gscc\">performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>against <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agreed te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rms, an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d obtaining<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customers\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liquidity </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e8 ws23a gscd\">and<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">turnover <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ratio, are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>required to evaluate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customer<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">s\u2019 creditwor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>thiness. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Counterparties\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>positions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gsce\">monitored on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>regular <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ensure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ey are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>within the approv<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed limits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gscf\">concentrations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> risks<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.  <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gsd1\">The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receivables <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>are short term<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nature<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>are largely <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprise<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">d of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>amounts receivable </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e5 ws237 gsd2\">from business customers. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Concentrations of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit risk<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with respect<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receivables <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are limited,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> with </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gsd3\">our custome<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r base <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>large, un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>related and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inte<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">rnationally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dispersed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customers. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>siders </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gsd4\">its maximu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>m expo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sure to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e year-end <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of each<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> class<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gsd5\">assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as discl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>osed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ancial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by cat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>egory on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> page <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>179. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>17 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e effect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e5 ws237 gsd6\">of<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receivable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h241 ff1a7 fs20d fc18 sc0 ls201 ws253 gsd7\">Liquidity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk manageme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gsd8\">The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manages it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s exposure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liquidity ri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sk an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">d en<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sures maximu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>m f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lexibil<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ity in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> meeting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changing </span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gsd9\">business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>needs by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maintaining<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> acce<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ss to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ide rang<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>funding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sources, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>markets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gsda\">bank borrowing<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e majority <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrowings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>raised thr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ough the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group tr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>easury comp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any, </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gsdb\">Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>International Finance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>PLC, and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are then <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on-lent to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the busine<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ss<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"> u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nits o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arm\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>length <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gsdc\">At the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year end,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cash equiva<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">lents of \u00a3475 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (20<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">22 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a3127 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million) and had </span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"_ _5\"></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gsdd\">committed undrawn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of US$8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">00 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(\u00a3647 million) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a36<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">08 milli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on). The<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se resource<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gsde\">maintained to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provide <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liquidity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>back-up and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>m<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">eet t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he projected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maximum <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">cash outflow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from debt </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"_ _5\"></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gsdf\">repayment, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital expen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>diture an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d seasonal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> working<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>needs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreseen <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at least<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gse0\">future at <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>any one time. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group policy <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>requires that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>available l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iquidity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(undrawn comm<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>itted facil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ities plus <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gse1\">cash) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is gre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ater than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3400 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d mini<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mum liquid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">y requirements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are maintained<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>order <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to retain<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> an </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gse2\">investment grade<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rating, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>per a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ny relevant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>publ<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ished <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>definitions of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Standard &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Poor\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and Moody\u2019s. </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gse3\">The significant <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>increase in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cash equivalents <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compared to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is due <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the proceeds </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gse4\">received from<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal tran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>saction on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 Ap<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ril 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which wa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s partiall<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y offset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gse5\">funding of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the special<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> dividend <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on 16 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">May 2022 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and the Quan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tum acquis<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ition.  </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"_ _5\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gse6\">At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>average <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maturity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>drawn finan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cing was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5.2 yea<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rs (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6.2 years).<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gse7\">To allow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>more eff<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ective man<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agement of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isk<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>optimisation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>overall <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of debt, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gse8\">policy is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows: a)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>more than<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 20%<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the to<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">tal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gross debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plus <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>undrawn committed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facilities </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e5 ws237 gse9\">should mature wit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hin 12 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>months from bal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ance sheet <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date, b) the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>core undrawn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>committed bank </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e5 ws237 gsea\">facility must <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be refinanced <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no later <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than 12 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>months prio<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">r <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>full m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aturity, and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> c) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at le<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ast 50% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>drawn debt </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e6 ws238 gseb\">should h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ave a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maturity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of more<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> than <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>2.5 years. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after taking <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>account of u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ndrawn </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gsec\">committed facil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ities, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compliant w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ith the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>policy. </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gsed\">The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a core <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>committed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>revolving c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>redit facil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>i<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ty of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$800 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$100 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million matures </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e5 ws237 gsee\">in March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2025 and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$700 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>matures in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2026. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This facility <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is unsecured <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and contains one <span class=\"_ _5\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gsef\">financial covenant, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>multiple <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBITDA, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as defined <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>faci<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">lity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agreement, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>should not </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gsf0\">be greater <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3.5 t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>imes. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group policy<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> requires <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>managed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>target <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>range <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gsf1\">1.0<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2.5 times <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBITDA (including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of IFRS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>16).  </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"_ _5\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gsf2\">At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>had <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$800 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US Private <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Placement Notes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mature between <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e1 ws233 gsf3\">2023 and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2032. In<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>repaid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the US$95 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US pri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vate debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>floating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate note<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ahead <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e5 ws237 gsf4\">its maturity using <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sh. These <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>notes contain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial co<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">venants <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e multiple <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to EBITDA, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e4 ws236 gsf5\">defined in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purchase <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agreement, <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">should <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>greater <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than 3.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5 times. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"_ _2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h243 ff1a6 fs20d fc16 sc0 ls1e5 ws237 gsf6\">The ratios <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial covenant were: <span class=\"_ _5\"></span></div><div class=\"t m0 h24b ff1a6 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls20d ws25f gsf7\"> <span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span>Year ended 31 March </div><div class=\"t m0 h24c ff1a5 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls223 ws277 gsf8\">2023  </div><div class=\"t m0 h24c ff1a5 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls21a ws26e gsf9\">Times </div><div class=\"t m0 h24b ff1a6 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls20f ws261 gsfa\">2022 </div><div class=\"t m0 h24b ff1a6 fs210 fc16 sc0 ls22d ws280 gsfb\"> Times </div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff1a6 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls105 ws135 gsfc\">Net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt/EBITD<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h24f ff1a6 fs211 fc16 sc0 ls0 ws0 gsfd\">1</div><div class=\"t m0 h240 ff1a6 fs20c fc16 sc0 ls215 ws267 gsfe\">  <span class=\"_ _2a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1a5 fc18 ls214 ws266\">0.6 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1.1 </span></div><div class=\"t m0 h24d ff1a6 fsb fc16 sc0 ls1aa wsf7 gsff\">1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>This financial covenant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>applies to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>both <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the revolving <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit facility <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and US <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rivate Placement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Notes. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span></div>Liquidity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk manageme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt <span class=\"ff1ac ls1ed ws23f\">continued</span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>monitors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compliance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>against <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>all it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al obligations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group poli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cy to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated stat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ement of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial position <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>so as to operate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>well <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>covenanted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restrictions. In<span class=\"ff1ac ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">both <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rrent and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reporting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>periods, th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>complied <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>covenants <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at all </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>measurement poi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts. (The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s required <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>port <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on covenants <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the interim<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year-end reporting<span class=\"ff1ac ls0 ws0\"> </span>date<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s.) Note that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the multi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ple of net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to EBITDA <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> covenants <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>notes and revolving credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> facility <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a different <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">simplified calculation of net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to EBITDA used <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>a<span class=\"ff1ac\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1ab ls1e1 ws233\">Group KPI<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>KPI i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s more <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>directly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>related to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> statemen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is </span></span>reported in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4. The table <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below analyses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the undiscounted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flow<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">s related <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-derivative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial </span>liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and derivative<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>abilities.  <span class=\"_ _ff\"> </span><span class=\"ff1aa ls217 ws269\">At 31 March 2023 </span>Liquidity analysis<span class=\"fs20c ls0 ws0\"> </span>&lt; 1 year  \u00a3m 1 \u2013 5 years  \u00a3m &gt; 5 years  \u00a3m Borrowings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _18d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1aa fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">(102) <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span>(226) <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">(323) </span></span>Lease liabilities <span class=\"_ _2a5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1aa fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">(14) <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(37) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span></span>(13) </span><span class=\"ff1aa fc18 ls1fc ws24e\"></span>Interest o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n borrowings (25) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(66) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">(33) </span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\"><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"></span></span>Trade and other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payables (365) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 </span>Derivative c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ontracts: \u2212<span class=\"ff1af\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ab ls1f9 ws24b\">receipts </span></span>168 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1af\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ab ls105 ws135\">payments </span></span><span class=\"ff1af\"><span class=\"ff1ab ls105 ws135\"></span></span>(168) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 </span>Commod<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ity derivative<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s (1) <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span> <span class=\"_ _1b9\"> </span>At 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 March 2022 Liquidity analysis<span class=\"fs20c ls0 ws0\"> </span>&lt; 1 year  \u00a3m 1 \u2013 5 years  \u00a3m &gt; 5 years  \u00a3m Borrowings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1f4\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4) <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span>(228) <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span>(382) </span>Lease liabiliti<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>(33)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>(88) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>(24) Interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrowings <span class=\"_ _2a6\"> </span>(21) <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>(71) <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>(44) Trade and other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payables <span class=\"_ _1f6\"> </span>(537) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 Derivative c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ontracts: <span class=\"_ _15d\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> \u2212<span class=\"ff1af\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ab ls1f9 ws24b\">receipts <span class=\"_ _1d6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">16<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1af\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ab ls1fa ws24c\">payments <span class=\"_ _193\"> </span>(160) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1af\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ab ls105 ws135\">deal co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntingent <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>forward re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ceipt <span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span>464 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1af\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ab ls105 ws135\">deal co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntingent <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>forward p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ayment <span class=\"_ _2a7\"> </span>(495) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span>Commodi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ty derivatives <span class=\"_ _180\"> </span>62 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>14 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Cash flows related <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o le<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ase liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discontinued<span class=\"ls30 ws86\"> operatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ns include<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u00a321<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>be paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in less <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>than one <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y<span class=\"ls17f ws279\">ear, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a351 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e </span></span>paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>one <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and five <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>years, and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a38 m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be pa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>id af<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ter more<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>five <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years. Derivative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts include <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forward <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exchange cont<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>racts. Commodit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y pricing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included above represent option<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>futures. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Commodity pri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cing contracts<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> classif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ied within<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Level <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2 an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d Level <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3 of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value measurement for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial assets/(liabilities) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the balance sheet) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liquidity an<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">al<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ysis above <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as they ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settled f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ash. </span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>participated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in cert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ain customer-led<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supply-chain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resulted </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>in<span class=\"ff1ac ls0 ws0\"> </span>an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earlier <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>through <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an inte<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rmediary (u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sually a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> bank) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scount. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Other than<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>working <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital benefit relating<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rrangements of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u00a387 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year en<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ded 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a3199<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> million) and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supply-chain financing cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s, there is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>further impact on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that once the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intermediary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ttled <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the receivable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>further <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">reco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>urse to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>roup in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the event <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>customer defaults <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payment to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intermediary. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classification <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receivable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t changed </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>as<span class=\"ff1ac ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instigate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>collection ahead <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contractual <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>terms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rangement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>meaning </span></span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business model\u2019s objective <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>continues<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hold<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ing assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>der to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>collect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contractual <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flow<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. </span>The discount <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>incurred is re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corded a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reduction of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">revenue. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>utilisation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supply-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>chain financing arrangements has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>decreased signific<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">antly as the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> majority <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of supply-chain <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>financing </span>utilisation was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>weighted towards the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> discontinued operations. The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offers <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supply-chain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>arrangements to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vendors. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rrangements the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>works <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> intermed<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iary to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supply-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">chain financing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vendors who <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>want to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be paid </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>earlier at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discoun<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t. Under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>suppliers<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> can <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>choose <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an ac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>celerated pay<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment via <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the intermediary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an interest<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cost <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Gr<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">oup\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>edit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rating. Amount<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">s owed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group to </span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>intermediaries <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are pre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sented in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payables on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>balance sheet <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flows are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presented <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in net </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>cash gen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erated fr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>om operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>activities. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangeme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt resu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Group. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Amounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>owed to the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> interme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>diary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a364 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3nil). Sustainab<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ility The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has linked <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its su<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stainability targets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance indicators <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>committed undrawn </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>facilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>such tha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>margin <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facilities<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rformance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>against <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>specified <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>targets achieved as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>evidenced <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relevant<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> Sustainabilit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y Compliance<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Certif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>icate. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arising <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> result </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>of any <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>increase or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reduction in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>marg<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re-invested <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in sustainabil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ity in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>itiatives or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> sustainab<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ility </span>charity or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>organisation supporting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Nations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Sustainable Development <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Goals. Capital risk management The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>objectives in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>managing its capi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ta<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">l are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>safeguard the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>busi<span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">ness as a going <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>concern; </span></span>to<span class=\"ff1ac ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">maintain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ividend policy;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maintain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sufficient f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inancial flex<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ibility <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">to undertake it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s investment plan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s; </span></span>and to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>retain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment-grade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rating wh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ich <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">enables access <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to debt <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>capi<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">tal markets. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>financial p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rofile and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>level of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>risk is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assessed on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>regular ba<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sis i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>light of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the economic conditi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ons, business<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> environment, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p\u2019s business<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> profile <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> risk <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>characteristics of its<span class=\"ff1ac ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">bus<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inesses. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Lyle PLC h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as contra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ctual rela<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tionships wi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th Mo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ody\u2019s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Standard <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Poor\u2019s (S&amp;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>P) f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provision of<span class=\"ff1ac ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ratings. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2023, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rating from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Moody\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was Baa3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(stable outlook) </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>(2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 Baa3)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>S&amp;P <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>BBB (st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able ou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tlook) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 BBB<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>). Liquidity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk manageme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt <span class=\"ff1b4 ls1ed ws23f\">continued</span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>Capital risk management The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>regards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its total<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as follows:<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _116\"> </span>At 31 March  <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>Note 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt <span class=\"_ _2aa\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">28 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b1 fc18 ls211 ws263\">238 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">626 </span></span>Equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>attributable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> owner<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _af\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b1 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>189 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b2 fc16 ls210 ws262\">1 619 </span></span><span class=\"ff1b1 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\"><span class=\"ff1b2 fc16 ls210 ws262\"></span></span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital <span class=\"_ _b5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b2 ls0 ws0\"> </span>1 427 <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b2 fc16 ls215 ws267\">2 245<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialRiskManagementExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-459": {
   "value": "Market risks Foreign exchange management  The Group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risks arising from commercial transactions (transaction exposure), and from recognised assets, liabilities and investments in foreign operations (translation exposure).  Transaction exposure  The Group manages foreign exchange transaction risk using economic hedging principles including managing working capital levels and entering into offsetting arrangements wherever possible. The Group uses limited foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge its exposure to foreign currency risk in some circumstances. There is no material amount recognised in the statement of financial position or hedging reserve in the current or prior period.  During the 2022 financial year, the Group entered into a deal contingent forward to hedge the currency risk associated with the consideration received from the Transaction which was partially used for the shareholder distribution on 16 May 2022. This deal contingent forward was designated as a hedging instrument in a net investment hedge with the hedged items being the Group\u2019s overseas operations in the US which were sold as part of the Transaction. Translation exposure  The Group manages the foreign exchange exposure to net investments in overseas operations, particularly in the US, by borrowing in US dollars, which provide a partial match for the Group\u2019s major foreign currency assets. The detail of these net investment hedges, including the deal contingent forward entered into in the prior year, is set out in Note 29.  The following table illustrates only the Group\u2019s sensitivity to the fluctuation of the Group\u2019s major currencies against sterling on its consolidated income statement and other components of equity, assuming that each exchange rate moves in isolation. The consolidated income statement impact is due to changes in the fair value of monetary assets and liabilities including non-designated foreign currency derivatives. The equity impact for foreign exchange sensitivity relates to non-derivative financial instruments hedging the Group\u2019s net investments in its European and US operations.    At 31 March 2023    At 31 March 2022 Income statement -/+  \u00a3m Equity -/+  \u00a3m   Income statement -/+  \u00a3m Equity -/+  \u00a3m Sterling/US dollar 10% change 1   1  34    1  44 Sterling/euro 10% change  \u2013  \u2013    \u2013  \u2013 1  31 March 2022 sensitivity disclosures exclude the impact of the deal contingent forward which matured immediately after the year end on completion of the Primient business disposal transaction. Interest rate management  The Group has an exposure to interest rate risk, arising principally from changes in US dollar interest rates. In the 2023 and 2022 financial years, the objective of optimising net finance expense and reducing volatility in reported earnings was achieved by ensuring an optimal mix of fixed and floating rate debt. The Group retains the option of entering into interest rate swaps and a full risk assessment and recommendation is made to the Group\u2019s Board each year on how to best manage interest rate risk for the forthcoming 12 months. The Group currently has low levels of net debt and secure long-term borrowings which are mostly fixed at low interest rates.  The proportion of gross debt managed by the Group\u2019s treasury function at 31 March 2023 that was fixed or capped for more than one year was 87% (2022 \u2013 88%). At 31 March 2023, the longest term of any fixed rate debt held by the Group was until 2032 (2022 \u2013 until 2032). Given the proportion of debt that is fixed rate debt, as at 31 March 2023, if interest rates increased by 100 basis points, Group profit before tax would increase by \u00a33 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a3nil). If interest rates decreased by 100 basis points, or less where applicable, Group profit before tax would decrease by \u00a33 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a31 million increase). If the Group maintains a consistent level of working capital benefit in relation to supply-chain financing arrangements (see \u2018Liquidity risk management\u2019 section) then an increase in interest rates of 100 basis points would decrease Group profit before tax by \u00a31 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a32 million). The decrease compared to the comparative period is due to a significant proportion of supply-chain financing exposure relating to the discontinued operations. Price risk management The Group employs limited pricing contracts, principally futures, to hedge cash flow risk associated with certain forecast purchases of energy (gas) and chemicals used in the manufacturing process in North America which are designated as cash flow hedges. Refer to Note 29. The Group\u2019s sensitivities in respect of natural gas and chemical derivatives for a +/- 10% movement in underlying prices are both \u00a31 million. In other regions (mainly Europe), energy volumes and price are locked in advance of physical delivery. These contracts are classified as \u2018own use\u2019 contracts since they are entered into for the purpose of the Group\u2019s ordinary operations.  All corn procurement transferred to Primient on completion of the Transaction and the Group now procures corn from Primient (both for the manufacturing of corn-based finished goods in the Group\u2019s US manufacturing sites and for corn embedded in the finished goods manufactured by Primient and sold to the Group under long-term agreements). The Group now manages the corn price risk by using economic hedging principles such as entering into offsetting positions with its supplier (Primient) and customers. For certain contracts with Primient, the Group remains exposed to variations in basis and the price of co- products. The Group\u2019s sensitivity in respect of basis for a 50% movement is \u00a35 million. Its sensitivity in respect of co-products for a 25% movement is \u00a34 million.  In the 2022 financial year, the Group managed its US net corn position, comprising the purchase, sale and recognition of corn and corn derived co-product inventory on a net basis. Each element of the net corn position was marked to market on the basis that doing so aligns with the economics of the business and minimises price risk volatility. The Group designated the components of its US net corn position into two effective fair value hedge accounting relationships (net corn (futures and basis) and net co-products) whereby the hedged item is a group of items with offsetting risk positions. The Group used certain derivative financial instruments (mainly corn futures contracts) to manage this net position. In the prior year, there was estimation required in determining the fair value of certain components of this net position. The nature of these estimates is disclosed in Note 2. Given the net position for corn, as at 31 March 2022, a 50% increase/decrease in the price of corn would have resulted in a decrease/increase to the consolidated income statement of \u00a317 million and related decrease/increase in other components of equity of \u00a31 million. The sensitivity analysis on the key areas of estimation uncertainty relating to the prior year (price of  co-products and basis) and the carrying amounts impacted by estimation uncertainty are shown in Note 29. Details of the valuation technique applied in the prior year are also included in Note 29. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfMarketRiskExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-460": {
   "value": "Credit r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isk management Counterparty <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rises from<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>placing of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deposits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(r<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">efer to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note 16) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and en<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">tering <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into deriv<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ative </span></span></span>financial instrument <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>banks and financia<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">l <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>institutions, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as well <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>redit exposures<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> inherent </span>within the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s outstanding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rece<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ivables. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group manages <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit risk by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entering into <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial </span>instrument contracts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>substantially wit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h investment<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> g<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rade coun<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>terparties app<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>roved by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Board.  </span>The Board<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>approved <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maximum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>counterparty <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exposure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>limits f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or sp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ecified banks <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial institutions based <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>on the long-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atings from <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">major credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rating<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> agencies.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Trading <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>limits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assigned </span>to commercial cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stomers are based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on ratings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from Dun <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Bradstreet. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In cases where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>published financial ratings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are n<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ot available<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inconclusive, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">application, reference <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>checking, measurement of </span>performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>against <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agreed te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rms, an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d obtaining<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customers\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liquidity and<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">turnover <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ratio, are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>required to evaluate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customer<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">s\u2019 creditwor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>thiness. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Counterparties\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>positions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are </span></span>monitored on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>regular <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ensure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ey are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>within the approv<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ed limits <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>significant concentrations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> risks<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.  The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receivables <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>are short term<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nature<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>are largely <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>comprise<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">d of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>amounts receivable </span>from business customers. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Concentrations of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit risk<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with respect<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receivables <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are limited,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> with </span>our custome<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r base <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>large, un<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>related and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inte<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">rnationally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dispersed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customers. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>siders </span>its maximu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>m expo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sure to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e year-end <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of each<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> class<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as discl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>osed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under fin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ancial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by cat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>egory on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> page <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>179. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>17 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e effect of<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss on<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receivable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. </span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfCreditRiskExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-461": {
   "value": "Liquidity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk manageme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manages it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s exposure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liquidity ri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sk an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">d en<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sures maximu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>m f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lexibil<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ity in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> meeting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changing </span></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>needs by <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maintaining<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> acce<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ss to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ide rang<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>funding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sources, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>markets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and bank borrowing<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e majority <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrowings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>raised thr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ough the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group tr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>easury comp<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any, Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>International Finance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>PLC, and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are then <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on-lent to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the busine<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ss<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"> u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nits o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arm\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>length <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>At the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year end,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group held <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cash equiva<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">lents of \u00a3475 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (20<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">22 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a3127 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million) and had </span></span>committed undrawn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of US$8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">00 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(\u00a3647 million) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a36<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">08 milli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on). The<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se resource<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>maintained to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provide <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liquidity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>back-up and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>m<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">eet t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he projected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maximum <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">cash outflow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from debt </span></span>repayment, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital expen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>diture an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d seasonal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> working<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>needs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>foreseen <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at least<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> future at <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>any one time. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group policy <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>requires that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>available l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iquidity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(undrawn comm<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>itted facil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ities plus cash) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is gre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ater than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3400 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d mini<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mum liquid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">y requirements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are maintained<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>order <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to retain<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> an </span></span>investment grade<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rating, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>per a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ny relevant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>publ<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ished <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>definitions of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Standard &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Poor\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and Moody\u2019s. </span>The significant <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>increase in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cash equivalents <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compared to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is due <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the proceeds </span>received from<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disposal tran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>saction on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 Ap<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ril 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which wa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s partiall<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y offset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> funding of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the special<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> dividend <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on 16 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">May 2022 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and the Quan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tum acquis<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ition.  </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>average <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maturity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>drawn finan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cing was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5.2 yea<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rs (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6.2 years).<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  To allow <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>more eff<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ective man<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agement of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isk<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>optimisation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>overall <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cost <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of debt, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group </span>policy is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows: a)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>more than<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 20%<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the to<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">tal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gross debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plus <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>undrawn committed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facilities </span>should mature wit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hin 12 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>months from bal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ance sheet <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date, b) the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>core undrawn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>committed bank facility must <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be refinanced <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no later <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than 12 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>months prio<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">r <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>full m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aturity, and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> c) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at le<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ast 50% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>drawn debt </span>should h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ave a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maturity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of more<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> than <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>2.5 years. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after taking <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>account of u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ndrawn </span>committed facil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ities, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compliant w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ith the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>policy. The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a core <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>committed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>revolving c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>redit facil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>i<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ty of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$800 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$100 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million matures </span>in March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2025 and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$700 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>matures in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2026. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This facility <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is unsecured <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and contains one financial covenant, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>multiple <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBITDA, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as defined <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>faci<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">lity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agreement, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>should not </span>be greater <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3.5 t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>imes. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group policy<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> requires <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>managed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>target <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>range <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of 1.0<span class=\"ff1a8 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2.5 times <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>EBITDA (including <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the impact <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of IFRS <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>16).  </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>had <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US$800 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US Private <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Placement Notes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mature between 2023 and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2032. In<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> April <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023, the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>repaid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the US$95 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US pri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vate debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>floating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate note<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ahead <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of its maturity using <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sh. These <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>notes contain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial co<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">venants <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e multiple <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to EBITDA, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as </span>defined in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purchase <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agreement, <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">should <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>greater <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than 3.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5 times. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>The ratios <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for this <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial covenant were:  <span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023  Times 2022  Times Net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt/EBITD<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1  <span class=\"_ _2a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1a5 fc18 ls214 ws266\">0.6 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1.1 </span>1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>This financial covenant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>applies to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>both <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the revolving <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit facility <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and US <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rivate Placement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Notes. Liquidity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>risk manageme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt <span class=\"ff1ac ls1ed ws23f\">continued</span><span class=\"ls0 ws0\"> </span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>monitors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compliance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>against <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>all it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s financi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al obligations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group poli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cy to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the consolidated stat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ement of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial position <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>so as to operate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>well <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>covenanted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restrictions. In<span class=\"ff1ac ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">both <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rrent and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>prior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reporting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>periods, th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>complied <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>covenants <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at all </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>measurement poi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts. (The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s required <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>port <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on covenants <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the interim<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year-end reporting<span class=\"ff1ac ls0 ws0\"> </span>date<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s.) Note that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the multi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ple of net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to EBITDA <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>required for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> covenants <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>notes and revolving credit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> facility <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a different <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measure <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">simplified calculation of net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to EBITDA used <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>a<span class=\"ff1ac\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1ab ls1e1 ws233\">Group KPI<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>KPI i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s more <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>directly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>related to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>information <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> statemen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is </span></span>reported in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4. The table <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below analyses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the undiscounted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flow<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">s related <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-derivative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial </span>liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and derivative<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>abilities.  <span class=\"_ _ff\"> </span><span class=\"ff1aa ls217 ws269\">At 31 March 2023 </span>Liquidity analysis<span class=\"fs20c ls0 ws0\"> </span>&lt; 1 year  \u00a3m 1 \u2013 5 years  \u00a3m &gt; 5 years  \u00a3m Borrowings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _18d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1aa fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">(102) <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span>(226) <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">(323) </span></span>Lease liabilities <span class=\"_ _2a5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1aa fc18 ls1fc ws24e\">(14) <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(37) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span></span>(13) </span><span class=\"ff1aa fc18 ls1fc ws24e\"></span><span class=\"ff1aa fc18 ls1fc ws24e\"></span>Interest o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n borrowings (25) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">(66) <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">(33) </span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\"><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"></span></span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\"><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\"></span></span>Trade and other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payables (365) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 </span>Derivative c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ontracts: \u2212<span class=\"ff1af\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ab ls1f9 ws24b\">receipts </span></span>168 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1af\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ab ls105 ws135\">payments </span></span><span class=\"ff1af\"><span class=\"ff1ab ls105 ws135\"></span></span><span class=\"ff1af\"><span class=\"ff1ab ls105 ws135\"></span></span>(168) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 </span>Commod<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ity derivative<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s (1) <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span> <span class=\"_ _1b9\"> </span>At 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 March 2022 Liquidity analysis<span class=\"fs20c ls0 ws0\"> </span>&lt; 1 year  \u00a3m 1 \u2013 5 years  \u00a3m &gt; 5 years  \u00a3m Borrowings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1f4\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4) <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span>(228) <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span>(382) </span>Lease liabiliti<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>(33)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>(88) <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>(24) Interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>borrowings <span class=\"_ _2a6\"> </span>(21) <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>(71) <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>(44) Trade and other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payables <span class=\"_ _1f6\"> </span>(537) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 Derivative c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ontracts: <span class=\"_ _15d\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> \u2212<span class=\"ff1af\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ab ls1f9 ws24b\">receipts <span class=\"_ _1d6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">16<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1af\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ab ls1fa ws24c\">payments <span class=\"_ _193\"> </span>(160) <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1af\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ab ls105 ws135\">deal co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntingent <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>forward re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ceipt <span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span>464 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1af\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ab ls105 ws135\">deal co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ntingent <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>forward p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ayment <span class=\"_ _2a7\"> </span>(495) <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 </span></span>Commodi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ty derivatives <span class=\"_ _180\"> </span>62 <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span>14 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013 1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Cash flows related <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o le<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ase liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discontinued<span class=\"ls30 ws86\"> operatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ns include<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u00a321<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>be paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in less <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>than one <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y<span class=\"ls17f ws279\">ear, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a351 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>millio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e </span></span>paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>one <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and five <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>years, and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a38 m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>illion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be pa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>id af<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ter more<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>five <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years. Derivative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts include <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>forward <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exchange cont<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>racts. Commodit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y pricing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contracts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included above represent option<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>futures. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Commodity pri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cing contracts<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> classif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ied within<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Level <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2 an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d Level <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3 of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value measurement for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(included in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial assets/(liabilities) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the balance sheet) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>included <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liquidity an<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">al<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ysis above <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as they ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settled f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ash. </span>The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>participated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in cert<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ain customer-led<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supply-chain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resulted </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>in<span class=\"ff1ac ls0 ws0\"> </span>an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earlier <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>through <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an inte<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rmediary (u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sually a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> bank) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>scount. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Other than<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>working <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital benefit relating<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rrangements of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> \u00a387 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year en<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ded 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 \u00a3199<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> million) and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supply-chain financing cost<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s, there is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>further impact on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>accounting on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that once the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intermediary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ttled <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the receivable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>there <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>further <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">reco<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>urse to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>roup in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the event <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>customer defaults <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payment to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intermediary. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classification <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receivable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t changed </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>as<span class=\"ff1ac ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instigate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>collection ahead <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contractual <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>terms <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rangement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>meaning </span></span>that the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business model\u2019s objective <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>continues<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hold<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ing assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>der to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>collect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contractual <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flow<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s. </span>The discount <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>incurred is re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>corded a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reduction of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">revenue. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Note that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>utilisation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supply-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>chain financing arrangements has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>decreased signific<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">antly as the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> majority <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of supply-chain <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>financing </span>utilisation was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>weighted towards the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> discontinued operations. The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offers <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supply-chain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financing <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>arrangements to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vendors. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rrangements the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>works <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> intermed<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iary to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supply-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">chain financing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vendors who <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>want to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be paid </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>earlier at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discoun<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t. Under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>suppliers<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> can <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>choose <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an ac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>celerated pay<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ment via <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the intermediary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an interest<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cost <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Gr<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">oup\u2019s <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>cr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>edit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rating. Amount<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">s owed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group to </span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>intermediaries <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are pre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sented in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payables on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>balance sheet <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash flows are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presented <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in net </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>cash gen<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erated fr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>om operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>activities. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>This <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangeme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt resu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>costs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Group. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Amounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>owed to the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> interme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>diary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a364 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a3nil). ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfLiquidityRiskExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-462": {
   "value": "Capital risk management The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>objectives in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>managing its capi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ta<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">l are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>safeguard the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>busi<span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">ness as a going <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>concern; </span></span>to<span class=\"ff1ac ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">maintain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ividend policy;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>maintain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sufficient f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inancial flex<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ibility <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">to undertake it<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s investment plan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s; </span></span>and to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>retain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>investment-grade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rating wh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ich <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">enables access <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to debt <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>capi<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">tal markets. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>financial p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rofile and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>level of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>risk is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assessed on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>regular ba<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sis i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>light of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> changes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the economic conditi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ons, business<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> environment, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Grou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p\u2019s business<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> profile <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> risk <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>characteristics of its<span class=\"ff1ac ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\">bus<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inesses. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Lyle PLC h<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as contra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ctual rela<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tionships wi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th Mo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ody\u2019s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Standard <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Poor\u2019s (S&amp;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>P) f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provision of<span class=\"ff1ac ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ratings. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>March 2023, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>long-term credit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rating from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Moody\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was Baa3 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(stable outlook) </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>(2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 Baa3)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>S&amp;P <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>BBB (st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able ou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tlook) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 BBB<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>). Capital risk management The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>regards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its total<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as follows:<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _116\"> </span>At 31 March  <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>Note 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>debt <span class=\"_ _2aa\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">28 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b1 fc18 ls211 ws263\">238 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">626 </span></span>Equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>attributable<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> owner<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _af\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _2c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b1 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>189 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b2 fc16 ls210 ws262\">1 619 </span></span><span class=\"ff1b1 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\"><span class=\"ff1b2 fc16 ls210 ws262\"></span></span><span class=\"ff1b1 fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\"><span class=\"ff1b2 fc16 ls210 ws262\"></span></span>Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital <span class=\"_ _b5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b2 ls0 ws0\"> </span>1 427 <span class=\"_ _52\"> </span><span class=\"ff1b2 fc16 ls215 ws267\">2 245<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfObjectivesPoliciesAndProcessesForManagingCapitalExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-422": {
   "value": "31. Retirement benefit obligations For accounting purposes, a valuation of each of the defined benefit plans is carried out annually at 31 March using independent qualified actuaries. Benefit obligations are measured using the projected unit credit method and are discounted using the market yields on high-quality corporate bonds denominated in the same currency as, and of similar duration to, the benefit obligations. Plan assets are measured at their fair value at the period-end date. Where a plan holds a qualifying insurance policy, the fair value of the policy is equivalent to the present value of the related benefit obligations. A deficit or surplus is recognised on each plan, representing the difference between the present value of the benefit obligation and the fair value of the plan assets. The costs of the defined benefit plan that are recognised in the consolidated income statement include the current service cost, any past service cost and the interest on the net deficit or surplus. Gains or losses on curtailments or settlements of the plans are recognised in the consolidated income statement in the period in which the curtailment or settlement occurs. Plan administration costs incurred by the Group are also recognised in the consolidated income statement. Interest on the net deficit or surplus is calculated by applying the discount rate that is used in measuring the present value of the benefit obligation to the opening deficit or surplus. Re-measurements of the deficit or surplus are recognised in other comprehensive income.  Re-measurements comprise differences between the actual return on plan assets (less asset management expenses) and the interest on the plan assets and actuarial gains and losses. Actuarial gains and losses represent the effect of changes in the actuarial assumptions made in measuring the present value of the benefit obligation and experience differences between those assumptions and actual outcomes. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised in full in the period in which they occur. For defined contribution plans, contributions made by the Group to defined contribution pension schemes are recognised in the consolidated income statement in the period in which they fall due. Plan information The Group operates a number of defined benefit pension plans, principally in the UK and the US. At 31 March 2023, the Group\u2019s retirement benefit obligations are in a net deficit of \u00a3100 million (2022 \u2013 deficit of \u00a3107 million).  The UK final salary plans primarily comprise funded retirement benefit plans where plan assets were previously held separately from those of the Group in funds that were under the control of trustees. In the 2020 financial year, the Group supported the trustees of the main UK pension scheme in completing a \u00a3930 million bulk annuity insurance policy \u2018buy-in\u2019 for that scheme. As a result, the assets of the main UK pension scheme were replaced with an insurance asset matching UK scheme liabilities. In the current year, the actuarial movements in the liabilities subject to the \u2018buy-in\u2019 are matched by an equal and opposite movement on its assets both recorded in other comprehensive income. The UK plans are closed to new entrants and to future accrual. In the UK, scheme members can elect to forego a portion of their future pension benefits, in return for a lump sum payment, or a transfer out to other arrangements. These amounts are excluded from future benefit projections. The US plans, presented below, principally comprise: \u2212  two funded plans where plan assets are held separately from those of the Group in funds that are under the control of an investment management committee. These plans are closed to new entrants and to future accrual; \u2212  a retirement benefit plan to certain employees which is funded but the associated assets do not qualify for recognition as IAS 19 plan assets. As such the plan is presented below as funded. The related assets are recognised as FVPL assets within investments in equities (refer to Note 18). This is referred to as \u2018non- qualified deferred compensation arrangements\u2019 within this note;  \u2212  a retirement benefit plan for certain employees which is unfunded and non-qualified for tax purposes; \u2212  an unfunded retirement medical plan where the costs of providing these benefits are recognised in the period in which they are incurred. Such plans provide financial assistance in meeting various costs including medical, dental and prescription drugs. Employees are required to contribute to the cost of benefits received under the plans. The liability associated with this plan at 31 March 2023 was \u00a338 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a340 million, which excludes the \u00a316 million designated as held for sale). The Group paid \u00a35 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a34 million) into this plan in the year. Details on assumptions applied in the calculation of the liability and sensitivity analysis thereon is included in this note.  The Group operates defined contribution pension plans in a number of countries. Contributions payable by the Group to these plans during the year amounted to \u00a310 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a39 million). On disposal of the Primient business, the Group retained all US defined benefit pension schemes but certain obligations were disposed of including funded non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements as well as the unfunded post-retirement medical plan relating to employees who transitioned to the Primient business (together a net deficit of \u00a328 million, classified as held for sale as at 31 March 2022). Movement in net defined benefit asset/(liability) Analysis of net defined benefit asset/(liability)     At 31 March 2023    At 31 March 2022 UK plans* \u00a3m US plans  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m   UK plans* \u00a3m US plans  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Benefit obligations:                Funded plans  (621)  (433)  (1 054)   (881)  (484)  (1 365) Unfunded plans (4)  (84)  (88)   (4)  (105)  (109) (625)  (517)  (1 142)   (885)  (589)  (1 474) Fair value of plan assets  616  426  1 042    867  472  1 339 (9)  (91)  (100)   (18)  (117)  (135) Reclassification to liabilities directly associated with the assets held for sale \u2013  \u2013  \u2013    \u2013  28  28 Net deficit  (9)  (91)  (100)   (18)  (89)  (107) Presented in the statement of financial position as: Retirement benefit surplus 5  13  18    3  20  23 Retirement benefit deficit (14)  (104)  (118)   (21)  (109)  (130) (9)  (91)  (100)   (18)  (89)  (107) Liabilities directly associated with the assets held for sale \u2013  \u2013  \u2013    \u2013  (28)  (28)   (9)  (91)  (100)   (18)  (117)  (135) *  Includes \u00a34 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a34 million) relating to legacy unfunded retirement benefit plans of European subsidiaries. Net defined benefit asset/(liability) reconciliation UK plans  \u00a3m US plans  funded  \u00a3m US plans unfunded* \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Net deficit at 1 April 2022 (18)  \u2013  (89)  (107) Income statement: \u2212  current service costs  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013 \u2212  administration costs (1)  (1)  \u2013  (2) \u2212  net interest expense US plans \u2013  \u2013  (3)  (3) Other comprehensive income: \u2212  actual return lower than interest on plan assets (226)  (63)  \u2013  (289) \u2212  actuarial gain/(loss): \u2013  changes in financial assumptions 244  51  10  305 \u2013  changes in demographic assumptions 13  (1)  (4)  8 \u2013  experience against assumptions (22)  5  (1)  (18) Other movements: \u2212  employer\u2019s contribution 2  \u2013  9  11 \u2212  non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements \u2013  2  \u2013  2 \u2212  currency translation differences (1)  \u2013  (6)  (7) Net deficit at 31 March 2023 (9)  (7)  (84)  (100) *  Included within US unfunded plans is the retirement medical plan of \u00a338 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a340 million). Analysis of movement in the benefit obligations UK plans  \u00a3m US plans  funded  \u00a3m US plans unfunded  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m At 1 April 2022  (885)  (472)  (89)  (1 446) Income statement:         \u2212  current service costs \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013 \u2212  interest costs (23)  (17)  (3)  (43) Other comprehensive income: \u2212  actuarial gain/(loss):         \u2013  changes in financial assumptions 244  51  10  305 \u2013  changes in demographic assumptions 13  (1)  (4)  8 \u2013  experience against assumptions (22)  5  (1)  (18) Other movements: \u2212  benefits paid  49  31  9  89 \u2212  non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements \u2013 2 \u2013 2 \u2212  currency translation differences (1)  (32)  (6)  (39) At 31 March 2023 (625)  (433)  (84)  (1 142) Analysis of movement in plan assets UK plans  \u00a3m US plans  funded  \u00a3m US plans unfunded  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m At 1 April 2022  867  472  \u2013  1 339 Income statement:         \u2212  administration costs (1)  (1)  \u2013  (2) \u2212  interest gains 23  17  \u2013  40 Other comprehensive income: \u2212  actual return lower than interest on plan assets  (226)  (63)  \u2013  (289) Other movements: \u2212  employer\u2019s contribution  2  \u2013  \u2013  2 \u2212  benefits paid (49)  (31)  \u2013  (80) \u2212  currency translation differences \u2013  32  \u2013  32 At 31 March 2023 616  426  \u2013  1 042 Significant assumptions  For accounting purposes, the benefit obligation of each plan is based on assumptions made by the Group on the advice of independent actuaries. For the UK defined benefit pension plan these \u2018best estimate\u2019 IAS 19 assumptions are different to the more prudent assumptions used for funding valuation purposes. For the US defined benefit pension plan, the funding valuation assumptions are identical to the IAS 19 assumptions.    At 31 March 2023    At 31 March 2022 Principal assumptions UK  US    UK  US Inflation rate  2.8%/3.3%  2.5%    3.2%/3.8%  2.5% Expected rate of salary increases  n/a  n/a    n/a  2.5% Expected rate of pension increases: \u2212  deferred pensions 2.8%  n/a    3.2%  n/a \u2212  pensions in payment 3.2%  n/a    3.6%  n/a Discount rate 4.8%  4.6%    2.7%  3.4% Average life expectancy \u2212  male aged 65 now/in 20 years 20.9/22.5  years 20.6/23.4  years   21.3/22.9  years 20.5/23.3  years \u2212  female aged 65 now/in 20 years  23.6/25.2  years 22.6/25.3  years   23.8/25.5  years 22.5/25.2  years Principal assumptions used in calculating the US medical benefit obligation are medical cost inflation and the discount rate applied to the expected benefit payments. The Group has assumed medical cost inflation at 6.0% per annum (2022 \u2013 6.5%), grading down to 6% by 2024, and used a discount rate of 4.6% (2022 \u2013 3.4%).  Significant assumptions  At 31 March 2023, the sensitivity of the net surplus/(deficit) on the plans to changes in the principal assumptions was as follows (assuming in each case that the other assumptions are unchanged):   Increase/(decrease) in obligation Change in assumptions +/- Impact of  increase in  assumption \u00a3m  Impact of  decrease in  assumption  \u00a3m Inflation rate 1  50 bp  6  (38) Life expectancy  1 year  51  (51) Discount rate  50 bp (54)  59 1  Inflation rate sensitivity covers the inflation assumption, expected rate of salary increases assumption and expected rate of pensions in payment increases assumption. Analysis of plan assets   Year ended 31 March 2023    Year ended 31 March 2022 UK  \u00a3m US  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m   UK \u00a3m US  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Quoted 1 Equities  3  \u2013  3    3  \u2013  3 Corporate bonds 2  \u2013  2    2  \u2013  2 Investment funds 5  \u2013  5    5  \u2013  5 Liability Driven Investments (LDI)  fixed income \u2013  422  422    \u2013  468  468 Cash 7  \u2013  7    7  \u2013  7 Unquoted Insurance policies 599  4  603    850  4  854 616  426  1 042    867  472  1 339 1  Quoted assets contain certain pooled funds where the underlying assets are quoted. The fair value of the insurance policies is deemed to be equivalent to the present value of the related benefit obligation. The Group also paid an additional \u00a35 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a34 million) into the US unfunded retirement medical plans and \u00a34 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a34 million) into the US unfunded pension plans to meet the cost of providing benefits in the financial year. Maturity profile  At 31 March 2023, the weighted average duration of the plans and the benefit payments expected by the plans are as follows: UK plans  \u00a3m US plans  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Weighted average duration (years)  10.9  9.2  10.1 Benefit payments expected:       \u2212  within 12 months 41  50  91 \u2212  between 1 to 5 years 171  191  362 \u2212  between 6 to 10 years 215  216  431 Funding of the plans As required by local regulations, actuarial valuations of the US pension plans are carried out each year and those of the UK pension plans are carried out at least every three years. The main UK scheme triennial valuation as at 31 March 2019 was concluded during the year ended 31 March 2020 and, given that the liabilities were secured through the purchase of a bulk annuity insurance policy, both core contributions to the scheme and supplementary contributions to the secured funding account has ceased.  The Group continues to fund ongoing administration costs of the main UK scheme, \u00a31 million for this financial year and \u00a31 million of contributions for the other UK scheme. In respect of the US plans no contributions were paid to the funded plans, \u00a34 million to the unfunded pension plan with \u00a35 million paid for health plans.  During the year ending 31 March 2024 the Group expects to contribute approximately \u00a38 million to its defined benefit pension plans and to pay approximately \u00a34 million in relation to retirement medical benefits, principally in the US.  Where a plan is in surplus, the surplus recognised is limited to the present value of any amounts that the Group expects to recover by way of refunds or a reduction in future contributions. Risk mitigation Risk Action taken Investment and longevity risks   The investment and longevity risks for the main UK scheme have been fully insured through the purchase of a qualifying bulk annuity insurance policy during the year ended 31 March 2020, whilst the remaining assets of the funded defined benefit plans in the US are predominantly held in fixed interest security type investments, as a result of the de-risking initiatives through the sale of equities and some investment funds. At 31 March 2023, \u00a3603 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a3854 million) of the benefit obligation was fully matched by qualifying insurance policies that also mitigate longevity and investment risks.  Interest rate risk   The bulk annuity insurance policy has nullified the interest rate risk for the main UK scheme. For the US funded plans, the Group seeks to ensure that, as far as practicable, the investment portfolios are invested in securities with maturities and in currencies that match the expected future benefit payments as they fall due. Inflation risk    Inflation risk for the main UK scheme has also been nullified due to the bulk annuity policy. The deferred pensions and pensions in payment in the US funded plans do not attract inflation increases. Some inflation risk exists in relation to the employee members\u2019 benefits which is mitigated by holding index-linked government bonds and corporate bonds. ",
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   "value": "For accounting purposes, a valuation of each of the defined benefit plans is carried out annually at 31 March using independent qualified actuaries. Benefit obligations are measured using the projected unit credit method and are discounted using the market yields on high-quality corporate bonds denominated in the same currency as, and of similar duration to, the benefit obligations. Plan assets are measured at their fair value at the period-end date. Where a plan holds a qualifying insurance policy, the fair value of the policy is equivalent to the present value of the related benefit obligations. A deficit or surplus is recognised on each plan, representing the difference between the present value of the benefit obligation and the fair value of the plan assets. The costs of the defined benefit plan that are recognised in the consolidated income statement include the current service cost, any past service cost and the interest on the net deficit or surplus. Gains or losses on curtailments or settlements of the plans are recognised in the consolidated income statement in the period in which the curtailment or settlement occurs. Plan administration costs incurred by the Group are also recognised in the consolidated income statement. Interest on the net deficit or surplus is calculated by applying the discount rate that is used in measuring the present value of the benefit obligation to the opening deficit or surplus. Re-measurements of the deficit or surplus are recognised in other comprehensive income.  Re-measurements comprise differences between the actual return on plan assets (less asset management expenses) and the interest on the plan assets and actuarial gains and losses. Actuarial gains and losses represent the effect of changes in the actuarial assumptions made in measuring the present value of the benefit obligation and experience differences between those assumptions and actual outcomes. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised in full in the period in which they occur. For defined contribution plans, contributions made by the Group to defined contribution pension schemes are recognised in the consolidated income statement in the period in which they fall due. ",
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   "value": "Plan information The Group operates a number of defined benefit pension plans, principally in the UK and the US. At 31 March 2023, the Group\u2019s retirement benefit obligations are in a net deficit of \u00a3100 million (2022 \u2013 deficit of \u00a3107 million).  The UK final salary plans primarily comprise funded retirement benefit plans where plan assets were previously held separately from those of the Group in funds that were under the control of trustees. In the 2020 financial year, the Group supported the trustees of the main UK pension scheme in completing a \u00a3930 million bulk annuity insurance policy \u2018buy-in\u2019 for that scheme. As a result, the assets of the main UK pension scheme were replaced with an insurance asset matching UK scheme liabilities. In the current year, the actuarial movements in the liabilities subject to the \u2018buy-in\u2019 are matched by an equal and opposite movement on its assets both recorded in other comprehensive income. The UK plans are closed to new entrants and to future accrual. In the UK, scheme members can elect to forego a portion of their future pension benefits, in return for a lump sum payment, or a transfer out to other arrangements. These amounts are excluded from future benefit projections. The US plans, presented below, principally comprise: \u2212  two funded plans where plan assets are held separately from those of the Group in funds that are under the control of an investment management committee. These plans are closed to new entrants and to future accrual; \u2212  a retirement benefit plan to certain employees which is funded but the associated assets do not qualify for recognition as IAS 19 plan assets. As such the plan is presented below as funded. The related assets are recognised as FVPL assets within investments in equities (refer to Note 18). This is referred to as \u2018non- qualified deferred compensation arrangements\u2019 within this note;  \u2212  a retirement benefit plan for certain employees which is unfunded and non-qualified for tax purposes; \u2212  an unfunded retirement medical plan where the costs of providing these benefits are recognised in the period in which they are incurred. Such plans provide financial assistance in meeting various costs including medical, dental and prescription drugs. Employees are required to contribute to the cost of benefits received under the plans. The liability associated with this plan at 31 March 2023 was \u00a338 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a340 million, which excludes the \u00a316 million designated as held for sale). The Group paid \u00a35 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a34 million) into this plan in the year. Details on assumptions applied in the calculation of the liability and sensitivity analysis thereon is included in this note.  The Group operates defined contribution pension plans in a number of countries. Contributions payable by the Group to these plans during the year amounted to \u00a310 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a39 million). On disposal of the Primient business, the Group retained all US defined benefit pension schemes but certain obligations were disposed of including funded non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements as well as the unfunded post-retirement medical plan relating to employees who transitioned to the Primient business (together a net deficit of \u00a328 million, classified as held for sale as at 31 March 2022). Movement in net defined benefit asset/(liability) Analysis of net defined benefit asset/(liability)     At 31 March 2023    At 31 March 2022 UK plans* \u00a3m US plans  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m   UK plans* \u00a3m US plans  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Benefit obligations:                Funded plans  (621)  (433)  (1 054)   (881)  (484)  (1 365) Unfunded plans (4)  (84)  (88)   (4)  (105)  (109) (625)  (517)  (1 142)   (885)  (589)  (1 474) Fair value of plan assets  616  426  1 042    867  472  1 339 (9)  (91)  (100)   (18)  (117)  (135) Reclassification to liabilities directly associated with the assets held for sale \u2013  \u2013  \u2013    \u2013  28  28 Net deficit  (9)  (91)  (100)   (18)  (89)  (107) Presented in the statement of financial position as: Retirement benefit surplus 5  13  18    3  20  23 Retirement benefit deficit (14)  (104)  (118)   (21)  (109)  (130) (9)  (91)  (100)   (18)  (89)  (107) Liabilities directly associated with the assets held for sale \u2013  \u2013  \u2013    \u2013  (28)  (28)   (9)  (91)  (100)   (18)  (117)  (135) *  Includes \u00a34 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a34 million) relating to legacy unfunded retirement benefit plans of European subsidiaries. Net defined benefit asset/(liability) reconciliation UK plans  \u00a3m US plans  funded  \u00a3m US plans unfunded* \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Net deficit at 1 April 2022 (18)  \u2013  (89)  (107) Income statement: \u2212  current service costs  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013 \u2212  administration costs (1)  (1)  \u2013  (2) \u2212  net interest expense US plans \u2013  \u2013  (3)  (3) Other comprehensive income: \u2212  actual return lower than interest on plan assets (226)  (63)  \u2013  (289) \u2212  actuarial gain/(loss): \u2013  changes in financial assumptions 244  51  10  305 \u2013  changes in demographic assumptions 13  (1)  (4)  8 \u2013  experience against assumptions (22)  5  (1)  (18) Other movements: \u2212  employer\u2019s contribution 2  \u2013  9  11 \u2212  non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements \u2013  2  \u2013  2 \u2212  currency translation differences (1)  \u2013  (6)  (7) Net deficit at 31 March 2023 (9)  (7)  (84)  (100) *  Included within US unfunded plans is the retirement medical plan of \u00a338 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a340 million). Analysis of movement in the benefit obligations UK plans  \u00a3m US plans  funded  \u00a3m US plans unfunded  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m At 1 April 2022  (885)  (472)  (89)  (1 446) Income statement:         \u2212  current service costs \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013 \u2212  interest costs (23)  (17)  (3)  (43) Other comprehensive income: \u2212  actuarial gain/(loss):         \u2013  changes in financial assumptions 244  51  10  305 \u2013  changes in demographic assumptions 13  (1)  (4)  8 \u2013  experience against assumptions (22)  5  (1)  (18) Other movements: \u2212  benefits paid  49  31  9  89 \u2212  non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements \u2013 2 \u2013 2 \u2212  currency translation differences (1)  (32)  (6)  (39) At 31 March 2023 (625)  (433)  (84)  (1 142) Analysis of movement in plan assets UK plans  \u00a3m US plans  funded  \u00a3m US plans unfunded  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m At 1 April 2022  867  472  \u2013  1 339 Income statement:         \u2212  administration costs (1)  (1)  \u2013  (2) \u2212  interest gains 23  17  \u2013  40 Other comprehensive income: \u2212  actual return lower than interest on plan assets  (226)  (63)  \u2013  (289) Other movements: \u2212  employer\u2019s contribution  2  \u2013  \u2013  2 \u2212  benefits paid (49)  (31)  \u2013  (80) \u2212  currency translation differences \u2013  32  \u2013  32 At 31 March 2023 616  426  \u2013  1 042 Significant assumptions  For accounting purposes, the benefit obligation of each plan is based on assumptions made by the Group on the advice of independent actuaries. For the UK defined benefit pension plan these \u2018best estimate\u2019 IAS 19 assumptions are different to the more prudent assumptions used for funding valuation purposes. For the US defined benefit pension plan, the funding valuation assumptions are identical to the IAS 19 assumptions.    At 31 March 2023    At 31 March 2022 Principal assumptions UK  US    UK  US Inflation rate  2.8%/3.3%  2.5%    3.2%/3.8%  2.5% Expected rate of salary increases  n/a  n/a    n/a  2.5% Expected rate of pension increases: \u2212  deferred pensions 2.8%  n/a    3.2%  n/a \u2212  pensions in payment 3.2%  n/a    3.6%  n/a Discount rate 4.8%  4.6%    2.7%  3.4% Average life expectancy \u2212  male aged 65 now/in 20 years 20.9/22.5  years 20.6/23.4  years   21.3/22.9  years 20.5/23.3  years \u2212  female aged 65 now/in 20 years  23.6/25.2  years 22.6/25.3  years   23.8/25.5  years 22.5/25.2  years Principal assumptions used in calculating the US medical benefit obligation are medical cost inflation and the discount rate applied to the expected benefit payments. The Group has assumed medical cost inflation at 6.0% per annum (2022 \u2013 6.5%), grading down to 6% by 2024, and used a discount rate of 4.6% (2022 \u2013 3.4%).  Significant assumptions  At 31 March 2023, the sensitivity of the net surplus/(deficit) on the plans to changes in the principal assumptions was as follows (assuming in each case that the other assumptions are unchanged):   Increase/(decrease) in obligation Change in assumptions +/- Impact of  increase in  assumption \u00a3m  Impact of  decrease in  assumption  \u00a3m Inflation rate 1  50 bp  6  (38) Life expectancy  1 year  51  (51) Discount rate  50 bp (54)  59 1  Inflation rate sensitivity covers the inflation assumption, expected rate of salary increases assumption and expected rate of pensions in payment increases assumption. Analysis of plan assets   Year ended 31 March 2023    Year ended 31 March 2022 UK  \u00a3m US  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m   UK \u00a3m US  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Quoted 1 Equities  3  \u2013  3    3  \u2013  3 Corporate bonds 2  \u2013  2    2  \u2013  2 Investment funds 5  \u2013  5    5  \u2013  5 Liability Driven Investments (LDI)  fixed income \u2013  422  422    \u2013  468  468 Cash 7  \u2013  7    7  \u2013  7 Unquoted Insurance policies 599  4  603    850  4  854 616  426  1 042    867  472  1 339 1  Quoted assets contain certain pooled funds where the underlying assets are quoted. The fair value of the insurance policies is deemed to be equivalent to the present value of the related benefit obligation. The Group also paid an additional \u00a35 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a34 million) into the US unfunded retirement medical plans and \u00a34 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a34 million) into the US unfunded pension plans to meet the cost of providing benefits in the financial year. Maturity profile  At 31 March 2023, the weighted average duration of the plans and the benefit payments expected by the plans are as follows: UK plans  \u00a3m US plans  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m Weighted average duration (years)  10.9  9.2  10.1 Benefit payments expected:       \u2212  within 12 months 41  50  91 \u2212  between 1 to 5 years 171  191  362 \u2212  between 6 to 10 years 215  216  431 Funding of the plans As required by local regulations, actuarial valuations of the US pension plans are carried out each year and those of the UK pension plans are carried out at least every three years. The main UK scheme triennial valuation as at 31 March 2019 was concluded during the year ended 31 March 2020 and, given that the liabilities were secured through the purchase of a bulk annuity insurance policy, both core contributions to the scheme and supplementary contributions to the secured funding account has ceased.  The Group continues to fund ongoing administration costs of the main UK scheme, \u00a31 million for this financial year and \u00a31 million of contributions for the other UK scheme. In respect of the US plans no contributions were paid to the funded plans, \u00a34 million to the unfunded pension plan with \u00a35 million paid for health plans.  During the year ending 31 March 2024 the Group expects to contribute approximately \u00a38 million to its defined benefit pension plans and to pay approximately \u00a34 million in relation to retirement medical benefits, principally in the US.  Where a plan is in surplus, the surplus recognised is limited to the present value of any amounts that the Group expects to recover by way of refunds or a reduction in future contributions. Risk mitigation Risk Action taken Investment and longevity risks   The investment and longevity risks for the main UK scheme have been fully insured through the purchase of a qualifying bulk annuity insurance policy during the year ended 31 March 2020, whilst the remaining assets of the funded defined benefit plans in the US are predominantly held in fixed interest security type investments, as a result of the de-risking initiatives through the sale of equities and some investment funds. At 31 March 2023, \u00a3603 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a3854 million) of the benefit obligation was fully matched by qualifying insurance policies that also mitigate longevity and investment risks.  Interest rate risk   The bulk annuity insurance policy has nullified the interest rate risk for the main UK scheme. For the US funded plans, the Group seeks to ensure that, as far as practicable, the investment portfolios are invested in securities with maturities and in currencies that match the expected future benefit payments as they fall due. Inflation risk    Inflation risk for the main UK scheme has also been nullified due to the bulk annuity policy. The deferred pensions and pensions in payment in the US funded plans do not attract inflation increases. Some inflation risk exists in relation to the employee members\u2019 benefits which is mitigated by holding index-linked government bonds and corporate bonds. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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   "value": "32. Share-based payments All of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the aw<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ards gran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ted under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>existing plans<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>classified as equ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ity-settled awa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rds. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group recognises compensation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ba<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">sed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>awar<span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ds me<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asured at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>grant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date </span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span>using the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Black-Scholes option pricing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>model. Fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not subsequently <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re-measured unless relevant condit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ions attach<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ing to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>award <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are modif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ied. Fair value reflect<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s any market <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance conditions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and all <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-vesting conditions. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Adjustments are made to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the compensation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expense to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>reflect actual <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected forf<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eitures du<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>failure to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>satisfy </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>service conditions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or non-market performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>conditions. The resulting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compensation expense <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> income st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atement on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>straight-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span>line basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vesting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period an<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">d <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a cor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>responding credit <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>is recognis<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in equity. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the event <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>cancellation of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>award <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the compe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsation expe<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">nse <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that would <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over the </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>remainder of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>esting period <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> recognised <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>immediately in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>co<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">nsolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statement.  </span></span>The Company<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> operates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share-based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incentive ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rangement<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">s for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xecutive directors, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>senior executive<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s </span>and othe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r eligible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employees <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which aw<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ards an<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d options <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>granted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Company\u2019s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ordinary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> shares. A<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ll of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arrangements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which aw<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and options <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outstanding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>during <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and 2022 financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>classi<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">fied <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as equity-settled. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>During the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compensation e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xpense recognise<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> in p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rofit or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>respect of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>share-based </span>incentives wa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s \u00a320 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a312 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million). Oth<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er than<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Sharesave Plan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, all <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>option a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wards have <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a nil exercise p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rice. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arran<span class=\"ls1f2 ws244\">gements exis<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ted during the period: </span>Performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Share Plan The Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>principal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ongoing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share-based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incentive arr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>angement is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Performance Sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are Plan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(PSP). Participation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e PSP <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restricted to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xecut<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ive d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>irectors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and other <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>senior executives. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Awards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>under the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>PSP normally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vest provided<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the participant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>remains <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s employment <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>until the end of </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>the performance<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> period <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and are subje<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ct to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">e satisfaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>conditions.  </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>The conditions <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>applicable to PSP<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> awards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2021 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>relate to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>achievement <span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>organic </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span></span>revenue growth, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group adjuste<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d return<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capital <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employed (ROCE<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>), relative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Total Sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>areholder Return<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and Purpo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se and <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Sustainability metrics <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period. U<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>p to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>30% of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> each <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>award <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vests dependent on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compound organic revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>growth over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period. Up <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to 2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5% of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each award </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>vests dependent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s adj<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>usted ROCE <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from cont<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">inuing operations reaching <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>specified levels <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at the </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>end of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period. Up <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>25% of e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ach aw<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ard vest<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Total Sha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reholder Return <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span>period ran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ked against <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s industry<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> peers. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Th<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>final 20% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vests based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>achievement of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Purpose </span>and Sustain<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ability aims <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year 2024 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outcomes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compared to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> stated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>goals. The conditions <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>applicable to PSP<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> awards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in prior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relate to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>achievement of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the Group adjusted RO<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>CE, v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>olume growth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp;<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Beverage<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earnings <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>per sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are gr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>owth. Up<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>40% of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> each award <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vests <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dependent on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Gr<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">oup\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ROCE fro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>m total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>operations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reaching <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>specified level<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s </span>at the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>end of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the performance period. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Up to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>20% of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>each award <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vests de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pendent on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the compound annual growth in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Food &amp; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>B<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>everage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Solutions volume <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance pe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>riod, with the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>remaining 40% from compound annual growth <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in the Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adjusted earnings per <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share, over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period. The performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period runs for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>three financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">commencing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the financial<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>award </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>is granted.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Group Bon<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>us Plan \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lement  Bonuses e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arned u<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nder the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Bonus Plan <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>(GBP) are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>normally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cash<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> up <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to 100% <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the ba<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>se salary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>participatin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g executive<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. Any <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>excess above 100<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>% of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>base <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>salary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is paid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>orm o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f deferred <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>shares that are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>released <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after two <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subject to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the exec<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">utive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>remaining <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employment. During <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>vesting period,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> payments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in lieu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dividends are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>deferred shares, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and are pai<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>release of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Sharesav<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e Plan  Options are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> granted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from time<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ti<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">me <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Company\u2019s Sharesave <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Plan, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pen to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>all <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employees </span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK. It <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offers <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eligible employees <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the option <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to bu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">y sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ares in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>after a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> period <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of three <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>five </span>years funded <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>proceeds of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">a savings contract to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which they <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contribute on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a monthly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis. </span>The exercise<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reflects a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>discount<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>market value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of up <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to 20%<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>. </span>Restricted Shar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e Awards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> The Company<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a Restr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>icted Share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Award <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(RSA<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">) to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a number <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>of eligible<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> employees. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Awards mad<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e </span></span>normally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vest provided <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>participant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>remains in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employment du<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ring the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>performance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period and other <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>conditions, specific <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>individual <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>awards, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>met.  Further in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>formation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to specif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ic awards<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>executive <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>directors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>set <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Directors\u2019 Remuneration Report on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pages 106 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to 129. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Movement<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> year  Movements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> awards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>outstandi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng during <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year were<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows:  <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ce ls20d ws25f\">Year ended 31 March 2023 <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff1cf\"> <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2022 </span></span>Awards (number) Weighted average exercise price  (pence) <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff1cf ls0 ws0\"> </span>Awards (number) Weighted average exercise price  (pence) Outstanding<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April <span class=\"_ _17d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ce fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\">10 407 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>889 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fd ws24f\">12p  <span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls1fc ws24e\"> <span class=\"_ _d4\"> </span>9 793 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>339 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>14p </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1ce fc18 ls1f8 ws24a\"><span class=\"ls1fd ws24f\"><span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls1fc ws24e\"></span></span></span>Granted <span class=\"_ _c9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ce fc18 ls105 ws135\">3 457 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>036 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">16p  <span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls215 ws267\"> <span class=\"_ _9\"> </span>4 704 587 <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span>11p </span></span></span>Exercised (1 353 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>110) <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">15p  <span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls1fc ws24e\"> <span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span>(1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>926 800)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>22p </span></span>Lapsed (2 9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>37 7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>83) <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fd ws24f\">4p  <span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls1fc ws24e\"> <span class=\"_ _9\"> </span>(2 163 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>237) <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>8p </span></span>Outstanding<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 9 574 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>032 <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>16p  <span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\"> <span class=\"_ _c\"> </span>10 407 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>889 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>12p </span>Exercisable at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _249\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ce fc18 ls210 ws262\">71 415 <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ls212 ws264\">243p <span class=\"_ _4\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\"> <span class=\"_ _13e\"> </span>108 054 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span>37p </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\"></span>The weighted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>average <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>market <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>price of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordinary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dates <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on whi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ch award<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s were exercised during <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year wa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s 777p <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>784p). Awards granted in the year  During the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year, PSP <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>awards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were g<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ranted over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3,227<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>836 shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3,6<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">00,659 share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s), RSAs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>granted over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>128,072 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 932,309 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares). Sh<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ares <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>issued under the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">Bonus Plan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span></span>were 6,167<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> share<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s (2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>77,640 sh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ares) and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Sharesave <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">options were granted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>94,961 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares (2022 \u2013<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>93,979 shares). <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The compensat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ion expe<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">nse re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cognised in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>relation to the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e awards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ased on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value </span></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>awards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>heir respecti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve gr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ant dates.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  The weighted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>average fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>values of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>awards gr<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">anted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>during <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the principal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumptions </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>made in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measuring <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>those fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>values <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s follows:  <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ce ls20d ws25f\">Year ended 31 March 2023 <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff1cf\"> <span class=\"_ _ad\"> </span>Year ended 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1 March 2022 </span></span> <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ce ls219 ws26d\">PSP <span class=\"_ _3a\"> </span>Shar<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>esave <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span></span> <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>PSP <span class=\"_ _11e\"> </span>Sharesave Fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> gra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt da<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>te <span class=\"_ _1b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ce fc18\">694p <span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">211p  </span></span><span class=\"ls105 ws135\"> <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span>608p <span class=\"_ _1b7\"> </span>141p </span>Exercise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>price <span class=\"_ _2b6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ce fc18 ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span><span class=\"ls210 ws262\">571p  </span></span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\"> <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>542p </span>Principal assumptions: Share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>grant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date 805p <span class=\"_ _96\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fd ws24f\">730<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>p  <span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls213 ws265\"> <span class=\"_ _90\"> </span>738p <span class=\"_ _4d\"> </span>649p </span></span><span class=\"ls1fd ws24f\"><span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls213 ws265\"></span></span>Expected life<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>awards 3 year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s 3.3/5.3 years  <span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"> <span class=\"_ _120\"> </span>3 years </span><span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span>3.3/5.3  years Risk-free interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rate 1.85%  <span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">3.22%/3.16%  <span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls1f7 ws249\"> <span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span>n/a <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span>0.39%/0.7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8% </span></span>Dividend yi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>eld on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares 2.26% <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span><span class=\"ls212 ws264\">2.49%  <span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls1ff ws251\"> <span class=\"_ _69\"> </span>2.08% <span class=\"_ _55\"> </span>2.39% </span></span><span class=\"ls212 ws264\"><span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls1ff ws251\"></span></span>Volatility <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mpany\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares 25% <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>25%  <span class=\"ff1cf fc16 ls1fd ws24f\"> <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span>n/a <span class=\"_ _75\"> </span>25% </span>There were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6,167 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares issued <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>under the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group Bo<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">nu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s Plan<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> during <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(2022 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>77,640 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares). </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>The<span class=\"ff1d1 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">RSAs <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were gr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>anted, with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>employment <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>related con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ditions and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>life of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>award, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>specific to </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>each individual<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> grant. Awards granted in the year continued The fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>awards was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>me<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">asured using <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Black-Scholes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>option <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">pricing methodology, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>taking <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>into </span></span>account factors<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> such <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as exe<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rcise <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>restri<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ctions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and behavioural <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>considerations. </span>Expected volatilit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y was based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e historical <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>volatility of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>market price <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Compan<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">y\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over </span>the expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>life <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>awards.  Awards outstand<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ing at the end of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year The range <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of exercise<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> prices <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>weighted <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">aver<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>age remainin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g contractu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al life <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the award<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s </span>outstanding at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>end of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">the year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follows: </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span> <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d3 ls217 ws269\">At 31 March 2023 <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls20f ws261\"> <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span>At 31 March 2022 </span>Exercise price<span class=\"ff1d4 ls0 ws0\"> </span>Awards (number) Weighted  average contractual life  (months) <span class=\"_ _31\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d4 ls0 ws0\"> </span>Awards (number) Weighted average contractual life  (months) Nil <span class=\"_ _28e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d3 fc18 ls210 ws262\">9 299 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>770 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">26.6  </span><span class=\"ff1d4 fc16\"> <span class=\"_ _9\"> </span>10 171 846 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>36.7 </span></span>400p to 799p <span class=\"_ _226\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d3 fc18 ls212 ws264\">274 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>262 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>33.9  <span class=\"ff1d4 fc16 ls210 ws262\"> <span class=\"_ _40\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>36 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>043 <span class=\"_ _132\"> </span>33.4 </span></span>Total 9 574 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>032 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ff ws251\">26.8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  <span class=\"ff1d4 fc16 ls1f8 ws24a\"> <span class=\"_ _d\"> </span>10 407 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>889 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>36.7 </span></span>IFRS 2 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>permits net<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> settled <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>share-based payments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be tr<span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">eated as equity-settled <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">full, if <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>certain cr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iteria </span></span>are<span class=\"ff1d5 ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">met,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> rather <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax element <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>being cash-settled. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xpects to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pay to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> tax </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>authorities to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the employees\u2019 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax obl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>igations in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">spect of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settled awards <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the next <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>year i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>materially <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>different <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e amounts<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> paid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the current <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and prio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Refer <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>23. </span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-465": {
   "value": "All of the awards granted under the existing plans are classified as equity-settled awards. The Group recognises compensation expense based on the fair value of the awards measured at the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Fair value is not subsequently re-measured unless relevant conditions attaching to the award are modified. Fair value reflects any market performance conditions and all non-vesting conditions. Adjustments are made to the compensation expense to reflect actual and expected forfeitures due to failure to satisfy service conditions or non-market performance conditions. The resulting compensation expense is recognised in the consolidated income statement on a straight- line basis over the vesting period and a corresponding credit is recognised in equity. In the event of the cancellation of an award the compensation expense that would have been recognised over the remainder of the vesting period is recognised immediately in the consolidated income statement.  ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForSharebasedPaymentTransactionsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-424": {
   "value": "33. P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rovisions<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contingent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ities A provision <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> liability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of uncerta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in timing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or amount<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is recognised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> when: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls203 ws255\">1) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>present<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>obligation (legal<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>constructive<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>) as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a re<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sult of <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a past ev<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ent; 2) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is more <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>likely <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not that <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a payment w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ill be required <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settle the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>obligation; and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">3) the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amount can <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>reliably estimated. </span>Where a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payment is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>robable, or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the obligation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cannot <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be measured <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sufficient </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>certainty, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a contingent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sclosed. Contingent<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> liabilitie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> also<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> disclose<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> if <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a po<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ssible obligation </span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>arises f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom past <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>events, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>but its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>existence <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>will be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> confirmed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only by <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the occurrence or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-occurrence of </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>uncertain future <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>events. Provisions Insurance provisions  \u00a3m Restructuring  and closure provisions  \u00a3m Environmental health &amp; safety provision  \u00a3m Litigation  and other provisions  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2021 <span class=\"_ _1b0\"> </span>7 <span class=\"_ _f3\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>25 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>35 Provided in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _102\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span>13 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>17 Released <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _134\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _f3\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _131\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>(8) <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>(9) Utilised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2b7\"> </span>(6) <span class=\"_ _81\"> </span>(2) <span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>(13) <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>(21) Currency tra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nslation di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fferences <span class=\"_ _150\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>1 At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>arch <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _1a2\"> </span>5 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>18 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>23 Prov<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ided in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _134\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d3 fc18 ls213 ws265\">17 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">8 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">25 </span></span></span></span>Released <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _299\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d3 fc18\">(9) <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(13) <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">(22) </span></span></span></span>Utilised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year (6) <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(3) <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span></span></span>(9) Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences \u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>1 </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 7 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">11 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>18 </span></span> <span class=\"_ _116\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Prov<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>isions are expected to be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>util<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ised as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follo<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ws: <span class=\"_ _1fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d3 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d4 fc16\"> </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1d7\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d4 ls1f7 ws249\">within one<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar <span class=\"_ _2b8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d3 fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">13 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">11 </span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1d7\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d4 ls1f8 ws24a\">after more <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ne year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>but <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>before five <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years </span></span><span class=\"ff1d7\"><span class=\"ff1d4 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span>5 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d4 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">12 </span>Total 18 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d4 fc16 ls214 ws266\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 </span><span class=\"ff1d4 fc16 ls214 ws266\"></span>Insurance provisions include <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mounts provided <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">Group\u2019s c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aptive in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>surance su<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">bsidiary in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> respect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>the expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>level of<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>insuran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ce claims.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"></span>The difference <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying valu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the discounted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>present value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>material <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in eith<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er year. </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>The amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ming of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settlement in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>respect of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provisions are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and dependent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on various factors that are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not always <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within management\u2019s control. Contingent<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> liabilities  The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subject to <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>claims and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>litigation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>generally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arising <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ordin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ary course <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>usiness. Provision is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> made <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when liabilit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ies are<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> considered <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>like<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to arise<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the expected<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>quantum of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the exposure<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>is estimable. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The risk <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>in <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">relation t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o cl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aims and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>litigation<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>moni<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">tored <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n ongoing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provisions </span></span>amended accordi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ngly.  It is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expected t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hat claim<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>litigation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>existing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 March<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>will <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>material<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> adverse <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the Group\u2019s f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>inancial position.<span class=\"ff1d8 ls0 ws0\"> </span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfOtherProvisionsContingentLiabilitiesAndContingentAssetsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-468": {
   "value": "A provision is a liability of uncertain timing or amount that is recognised when: 1) the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event; 2) it is more likely than not that a payment will be required to settle the obligation; and 3) the amount can be reliably estimated. Where a payment is not probable, or the amount of the obligation cannot be measured with sufficient certainty, a contingent liability is disclosed. Contingent liabilities are also disclosed if a possible obligation arises from past events, but its existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of uncertain future events. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForProvisionsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-479": {
   "value": "A provision is a liability of uncertain timing or amount that is recognised when: 1) the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event; 2) it is more likely than not that a payment will be required to settle the obligation; and 3) the amount can be reliably estimated. Where a payment is not probable, or the amount of the obligation cannot be measured with sufficient certainty, a contingent liability is disclosed. Contingent liabilities are also disclosed if a possible obligation arises from past events, but its existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of uncertain future events. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForContingentLiabilitiesAndContingentAssetsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-466": {
   "value": "Provisions Insurance provisions  \u00a3m Restructuring  and closure provisions  \u00a3m Environmental health &amp; safety provision  \u00a3m Litigation  and other provisions  \u00a3m Total  \u00a3m At 1 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2021 <span class=\"_ _1b0\"> </span>7 <span class=\"_ _f3\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>25 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>35 Provided in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _102\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span>13 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span>17 Released <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _134\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _f3\"> </span>(1) <span class=\"_ _131\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>(8) <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>(9) Utilised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2b7\"> </span>(6) <span class=\"_ _81\"> </span>(2) <span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _183\"> </span>(13) <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span>(21) Currency tra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nslation di<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fferences <span class=\"_ _150\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span>1 At 31 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>arch <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2022 <span class=\"_ _1a2\"> </span>5 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span>18 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span>23 Prov<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ided in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the year <span class=\"_ _134\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d3 fc18 ls213 ws265\">17 <span class=\"_ _160\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">8 <span class=\"_ _79\"> </span><span class=\"ls214 ws266\">25 </span></span></span></span>Released <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _299\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d3 fc18\">(9) <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _74\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(13) <span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">(22) </span></span></span></span>Utilised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year (6) <span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(3) <span class=\"_ _13c\"> </span></span></span>(9) Currency translation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ifferences \u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _13f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span>1 </span>At 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 7 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _128\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">11 <span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>18 </span></span> <span class=\"_ _116\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m 2022  \u00a3m Prov<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>isions are expected to be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>util<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ised as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>follo<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ws: <span class=\"_ _1fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d3 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _126\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d4 fc16\"> </span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1d7\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d4 ls1f7 ws249\">within one<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ye<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ar <span class=\"_ _2b8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d3 fc18 ls1fa ws24c\">13 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">11 </span></span></span>\u2212<span class=\"ff1d7\"> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d4 ls1f8 ws24a\">after more <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>than o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ne year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>but <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>before five <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years </span></span><span class=\"ff1d7\"><span class=\"ff1d4 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span><span class=\"ff1d7\"><span class=\"ff1d4 ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span>5 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d4 fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">12 </span>Total 18 <span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d4 fc16 ls214 ws266\">2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 </span><span class=\"ff1d4 fc16 ls214 ws266\"></span><span class=\"ff1d4 fc16 ls214 ws266\"></span>Insurance provisions include <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mounts provided <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>by the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">Group\u2019s c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aptive in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>surance su<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">bsidiary in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> respect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>the expected <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>level of<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>insuran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ce claims.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>  </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"></span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"></span>The difference <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>between the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>carrying valu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the discounted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>present value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>material <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in eith<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>er year. </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>The amount <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ming of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>settlement in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>respect of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>these <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provisions are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uncertain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and dependent <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on various factors that are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not always <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within management\u2019s control. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfProvisionsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-480": {
   "value": "Contingent liabilities  The Group is subject to claims and litigation generally arising in the ordinary course of its business. Provision is made when liabilities are considered likely to arise and the expected quantum of the exposure is estimable. The risk in relation to claims and litigation is monitored on an ongoing basis and provisions amended accordingly.  It is not expected that claims and litigation existing at 31 March 2023 will have a material adverse effect on the Group\u2019s financial position.   34. Commitments Total commitments for the purchase of tangible and intangible non-current assets are \u00a332 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a351 million).  In addition, the Group has various lease contracts that have not yet commenced as at 31 March 2023. The future lease payments for these non-cancellable lease contracts are \u00a31 million within one year,  \u00a33 million within five years and \u00a3nil thereafter.  Commitments in respect of retirement benefit obligations are detailed in Note 31. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfCommitmentsAndContingentLiabilitiesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-467": {
   "value": "Contingent liabilities  The Group is subject to claims and litigation generally arising in the ordinary course of its business. Provision is made when liabilities are considered likely to arise and the expected quantum of the exposure is estimable. The risk in relation to claims and litigation is monitored on an ongoing basis and provisions amended accordingly.  It is not expected that claims and litigation existing at 31 March 2023 will have a material adverse effect on the Group\u2019s financial position. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfContingentLiabilitiesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-425": {
   "value": "34. Commitments Total commitments for the purchase of tangible and intangible non-current assets are \u00a332 million (2022 \u2013 \u00a351 million).  In addition, the Group has various lease contracts that have not yet commenced as at 31 March 2023. The future lease payments for these non-cancellable lease contracts are \u00a31 million within one year,  \u00a33 million within five years and \u00a3nil thereafter.  Commitments in respect of retirement benefit obligations are detailed in Note 31. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfCommitmentsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-426": {
   "value": "35. Acquisitions  Business<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> combina<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tions A business co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mbination is a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transaction or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other event <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>obtains control <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over a business. Business combinations <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are accounted for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>using <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the acquisition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>method, the key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>elements of which are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Identifiable asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilitie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the acqui<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>red business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>generally <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measured at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> their <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value at <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the acquisition d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ate. Retirement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>benefit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>obligations and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">def<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>erred tax <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>measured in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>accordance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>he Group\u2019<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s accou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nting policie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s.  Consideration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>represents <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">values <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquisition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets given,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>incurred or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assumed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>instruments issued by the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Group in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exchange for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>control over </span>the acquired<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> business. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Acquisition-<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">related <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>costs are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>charged <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> consolidated <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>income statement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>the period <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>they are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>incurred.  Any non-controlling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the acquired <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business is measured <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>either at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fair value o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the non-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>controlling interes<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t\u2019s proportionate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> share <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> iden<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">tifi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilitie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>Goodwill arising <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>combination <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>represen<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the excess <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the su<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">m <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> consideration </span></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>transferred, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mount of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>non-controlling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the acquired<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> busin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ess and,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> where <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a busin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ess combination is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>achieved <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in stage<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s, th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e fair <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>value at<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquisition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>date of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s previously <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>held </span>equity interest, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>over <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>identifiable <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ass<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ets and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquired <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e </span>acquisition d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ate. Any <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re-measurement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">gain or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>previously he<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ld equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is recognised<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span>in<span class=\"ff1db ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>income st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>atement.<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> Any <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>shortfall, or negative <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>good<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">will, is <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>recognised immediately </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span>as<span class=\"ff1db ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"ff1da\">a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1db\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1da ls1e1 ws233\">gain in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nsolidated incom<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e statement. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1db ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1da\"><span class=\"ff1db\"><span class=\"ff1da ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span></span></span>Changes in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ownership <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a subsid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iary th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at do<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trol are accounted for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within equity. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Any gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>upon <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of control <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>income statement. In the 2023 financial year:<span class=\"fc18 ls0 ws0\"> </span>Nutriati acquisition<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> On 29 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>April 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group completed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the acqu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isitio<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">n of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Nutriati, an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ingredient technology <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business </span>developing and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>producing chickpea <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>protein and flou<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">r, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expanding <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its capability<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offer customers </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>sustainable, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant-based <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>solutions. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>This transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>was <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>structured <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n asset <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>purchase <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and is bein<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g accounted f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or as <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>a business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>combination. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Total con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ideration w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as \u00a310 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>including \u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of </span>deferred consideration and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a31 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of non-cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cons<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ideration. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Included within <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>identifiable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>assets </span>acquired a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re inventories <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a33 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>million and int<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>angible a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ssets of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6 million. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Goodwill <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million, which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is </span>not<span class=\"ff1db ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">deductible <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax purposes,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> has <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>been recorded<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquisition. </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>Quantum acqui<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sition On 9 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>June 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>completed the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquisition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>100% of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of Quantum <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Hi-Tech (Guangdong) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Biolog<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ical Co.,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Ltd <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Quantu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>m), a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leadin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">g prebiotic <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dietary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fibre business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>China from </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>ChemPartner <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Pharmatech <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co., Ltd<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (Ch<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>emPartner) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">tal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consideration of US$238<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million (\u00a3188 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million). </span></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>The acquisition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Quantum, which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>en<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">gages in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>research, de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>velopment,<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> production<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sale of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fructo-<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span></span></span>oligosaccharides and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>galacto-oligosaccharides, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>signif<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">icantly strengthens <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">&amp; Lyle\u2019s p<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>osition as a </span></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"><span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\"></span></span>leading<span class=\"ff1db ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">global <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>player <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dietary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fibres, b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ringing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a high-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>quality portf<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>olio of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> speciality <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fibres,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> stron<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g resear<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ch </span>and development <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>capabilities and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>pr<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">oprietary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>manufacturing <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>processes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">and te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>chnologies. The <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquisition </span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span></span>also e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xpands Tat<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ability <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to prov<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ide added-fibre <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>solutions for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customers <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>across <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a ran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ge of categories includi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng dairy, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>beverages, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bakery and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nutriti<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">on (including infant <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nutrition), and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to meet <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>growing </span>consumer interest in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gut <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>health. It <span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">al<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>so signif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>icantly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>expands T<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>presence <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Chin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Asia, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>extends its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>capabilities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to create<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>across <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and drink <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>utilising <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leading speci<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ality ingredient portfolio. Details of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cquisition <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are pr<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ovided <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>tables below: </span>Goodwill<span class=\"ff1da\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consideration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2a8\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d9 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">188 </span></span>Less: fair value of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net assets acquired <span class=\"_ _2bb\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d9 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">(93) </span></span>Goodwill <span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1da ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _15e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d9 fc18\"> </span></span>95 Cash flows<span class=\"ff1da\"> </span>At 31 March 2023  \u00a3m Total <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consideration <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2a8\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d9 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">188 </span></span>Less: net <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash acquired <span class=\"_ _222\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _122\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d9 fc18 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _7f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(4) </span></span>Acquisition of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquired <span class=\"_ _1e4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1da ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _15e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d9 fc18\"> </span></span>184<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Fair value of net ass<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ets acquired<span class=\"ff1dd ls0 ws0\"> </span>Book  value on acquisition  \u00a3m Fair value adjustment  \u00a3m Total fair value  \u00a3m Intangible assets (customer relationships, technology/k<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>now-how) <span class=\"_ _2bc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1dc fc18\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">90 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span>90 </span></span>Property,<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>plant and equipment <span class=\"_ _27e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1dc fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\">12 <span class=\"_ _139\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">7 <span class=\"_ _88\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">19 </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1dc fc18 ls1f9 ws24b\"><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"></span></span></span>Inventories 4 <span class=\"_ _265\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">1 <span class=\"_ _70\"> </span>5 </span>Trade <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and ot<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>her rece<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ivables 5 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span></span>5 Cash and cash equivalen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ts 4 <span class=\"_ _7e\"> </span>\u2013 <span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span>4 Trade and other <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>payables (6) <span class=\"_ _50\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">\u2013 <span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span>(6) Deferred <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tax lia<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bilities \u2013 <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">(24) <span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span>(24) </span>Net assets <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquisition 19 <span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">7<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4 <span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1fa ws24c\">93 </span></span>The gross <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>amount of trade <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>receivables is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>materially <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the same <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>as the fair<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> value <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trade <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>receivables and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it is expected<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>full contractual<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> amoun<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts can <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">llected. The goo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dwill, which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is not <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>deductible for tax </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>purposes, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>primarily rep<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resents the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">premium <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>paid to<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> acquire <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>establ<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ished <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leading <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and </span></span>sustainable <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>market <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>position <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Chin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the po<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tential <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">to expand<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> beyond. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>It <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>also rep<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>resents the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>future valu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e </span>to the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>being <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>able to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>leverage <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its technology<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and products, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which are <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>highly complementary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the </span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\"></span>Group\u2019s existing fibres <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>portfolio, to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>offer an <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>enhanc<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ed r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ange of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>fibre <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>solutions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xisting <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>customers. </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>The acquired business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contributed revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a332 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an oper<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ating profit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">\u00a38 million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>period </span></span>from acquisition o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n 9 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>June 2022 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>until 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(e<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">xcluding the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>amortisation of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acquired <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>intangibles </span>recognised from <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>the acquisition). H<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ad the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>business be<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>en acquired <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>beginning of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the 2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>023 financial </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>year, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it would <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>have <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>contributed <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of \u00a33<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9 million <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and an operati<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a314 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>million <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year ended 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March 2023. In the 2022 financial year: There were <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>no ac<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>quisitions in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the 2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>022 financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfBusinessCombinationsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-481": {
   "value": "A business combination is a transaction or other event in which the Group obtains control over a business. Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method, the key elements of which are below.  Identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquired business are generally measured at their fair value at the acquisition date. Retirement benefit obligations and deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured in accordance with the Group\u2019s accounting policies.  Consideration transferred represents the sum of the fair values at the acquisition date of the assets given, liabilities incurred or assumed and equity instruments issued by the Group in exchange for control over the acquired business. Acquisition-related costs are charged to the consolidated income statement in the period in which they are incurred.  Any non-controlling interest in the acquired business is measured either at fair value or at the non- controlling interest\u2019s proportionate share of the identifiable assets and liabilities of the business.  Goodwill arising in a business combination represents the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquired business and, where a business combination is achieved in stages, the fair value at the acquisition date of the Group\u2019s previously held equity interest, over the net total of the identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquired business at the acquisition date. Any re-measurement gain or loss on the previously held equity interest is recognised in the consolidated income statement. Any shortfall, or negative goodwill, is recognised immediately as a gain in the consolidated income statement.  Changes in the Group\u2019s ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control are accounted for within equity. Any gain or loss upon loss of control is recognised in the consolidated income statement. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForBusinessCombinationsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-469": {
   "value": "A business combination is a transaction or other event in which the Group obtains control over a business. Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method, the key elements of which are below.  Identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquired business are generally measured at their fair value at the acquisition date. Retirement benefit obligations and deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured in accordance with the Group\u2019s accounting policies.  Consideration transferred represents the sum of the fair values at the acquisition date of the assets given, liabilities incurred or assumed and equity instruments issued by the Group in exchange for control over the acquired business. Acquisition-related costs are charged to the consolidated income statement in the period in which they are incurred.  Any non-controlling interest in the acquired business is measured either at fair value or at the non- controlling interest\u2019s proportionate share of the identifiable assets and liabilities of the business.  Goodwill arising in a business combination represents the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquired business and, where a business combination is achieved in stages, the fair value at the acquisition date of the Group\u2019s previously held equity interest, over the net total of the identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquired business at the acquisition date. Any re-measurement gain or loss on the previously held equity interest is recognised in the consolidated income statement. Any shortfall, or negative goodwill, is recognised immediately as a gain in the consolidated income statement.  Changes in the Group\u2019s ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control are accounted for within equity. Any gain or loss upon loss of control is recognised in the consolidated income statement. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForBusinessCombinationsAndGoodwillExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-427": {
   "value": "36. Related party <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>disclosure Identit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>y of related parties<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> The Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>has related party <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relationships with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its joint<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ventures, the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s pension <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>schemes and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with key<span class=\"ff1de ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">management, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>being <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>its Directors <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and executi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve offi<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">cers. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Key m<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>anagement <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>compensation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is disclo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sed </span></span>in Note <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9. There <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were no <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other related <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>party transactions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>with key <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>management.  As a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the sale <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>controlling stake <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient business, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle now <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>holds a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>49.7% interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Primient, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>effective f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rom 1 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>April 2022. Prim<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">ie<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt compr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ises of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>former <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primary <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Products </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>business <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in North<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> America <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Latin <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>America <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and its <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>former <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interests <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the Almidon<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es Mexican<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>os S.A<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> de C.V (\u2018Al<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mex\u2019) and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Covation <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Biomaterials LLC, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>formerly <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">\u2018Bio-PDO\u2019 (\u2018Covation\u2019) joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures. There <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>were no </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>other mate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>changes in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> related <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>parties <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>natu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>related <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>party tran<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sactions durin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and<span class=\"ff1de ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1dd ls1e8 ws23a\">no </span></span><span class=\"ff1de ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1dd ls1e8 ws23a\"></span></span>material related party transactions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>containing unusual commercial te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rms in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the current o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>r prior <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year. Related party transactions with joint ventur<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es and outstanding balances<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2023  \u00a3m Almex  and Covation 2022  \u00a3m Sales of goods and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>services to joint ventures and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other income <span class=\"_ _2bd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1dc fc18\">47 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">14<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>7 </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\"></span>Purcha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>goods <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>servic<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vent<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ures <span class=\"_ _1ab\"> </span><span class=\"ff1dc fc18 ls213 ws265\">302 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Receivables <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from joint <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ventures 16 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ff1dd fc16\">13 </span>Payab<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>les due to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>join<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t ventures 18 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1dd fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Transactions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entered in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">by the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company, T<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>PLC, with <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>subsidiaries and betwee<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n subsidiaries<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>as<span class=\"ff1de ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">well <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the resu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ltant balances<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receivables and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> payables <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are eli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>minated on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re not </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>required to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isclosed. Sales of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> goods <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and services <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Pr<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">imient joint v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>enture are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>considered in scope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5 and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to </span>the<span class=\"ff1de ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>commitment under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the long-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agreements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in operatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the completion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>Transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>duce indu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>strial st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arches f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or Pri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>m<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ient under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a tolling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arra<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ngement whereby <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient </span></span>retains con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trol of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net ra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>w materi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>all ti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mes. The <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group earns <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a manu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facturing ma<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rgin f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or this production when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the service<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provided. All <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associat<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ed income<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earned in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>North America. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Group </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>considers <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it appropriate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exclude t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>his amoun<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t from<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and recor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">come <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit </span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>on<span class=\"ff1de ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>his in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>come is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>generated w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ith a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>related part<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y, is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>part of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>normal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>revenue </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>generating a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ctivities (wh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ere revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> control <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>goods is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transferred), <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only arises </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>because of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the rel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ationship that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supplie<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">r of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group, and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is ou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tside the </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>Group\u2019s co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re focu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>speciality<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and beverage<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> solutions. </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>38. Related undertakings  A full <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>list of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>related undertakings, co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mprising subsidiari<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">es and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ventures, is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>set out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>below. All <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>are 100% </span>owned directly <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or i<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ndirectly by <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">the Group except <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>where percentage<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"ls1e8 ws23a\">ownership is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>indicated with <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(X%). </span></span>Subsidiaries Company name <span class=\"_ _1ac\"> </span><span class=\"ls219 ws26d\">Registered address </span>United Kingdom<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>11<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Astaxanthin Manufacturing<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited <span class=\"_ _1e7\"> </span>5 Marble Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London W1H 7E<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>J, UK G.C. Hahn and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company Limited<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _2c0\"> </span>5 Mar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>W1H <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK Hahntech <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Internatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited <span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span>5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>W1H 7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Export Holdings Limi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _15a\"> </span>5 Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>W1H 7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group Services <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited <span class=\"_ _1e3\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>W1H 7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\"></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Holdings Americas <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limite<span class=\"ls213 ws265\">d <span class=\"_ _53\"> </span>5 Marble Arch, London <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>W1H 7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\"></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Holdi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ngs Limite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _1db\"> </span>5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>W1H 7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Mold UK <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited <span class=\"_ _159\"> </span>5 Marble<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Arch, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>London W1H 7E<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>J, UK Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Industries Limited <span class=\"_ _2c1\"> </span>5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>W1H <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK </span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\"></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le I<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nternationa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l Fi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>PLC<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _1b8\"> </span>5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lond<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on W1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>H 7EJ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, UK Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>America <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _2c2\"> </span>5 Mar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>W1H <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le I<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nvestme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Brazil <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limite<span class=\"ls213 ws265\">d <span class=\"_ _2c3\"> </span>5 Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, London W1H <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7EJ, UK </span><span class=\"ls213 ws265\"></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le I<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nvestme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2,3 <span class=\"_ _113\"> </span>5 Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lond<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on W1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>H 7EJ<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, UK Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>L.P. <span class=\"_ _10f\"> </span>1209 North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Orange<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"> Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, US </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Overseas Limited <span class=\"_ _1d3\"> </span>5 Ma<span class=\"ls105 ws135\">r<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ble Ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>W1H 7EJ, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>UK </span>Tate &amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Pension Trust Limited<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _1d2\"> </span>5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>W1H 7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Tec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hnology <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _296\"> </span>5 Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> W1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>H 7EJ, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>UK Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>UK Limited<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _102\"> </span>5 Marble<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Arc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h, Lon<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>don <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>W1H 7E<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>J, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Venture<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s II<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> LP <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(99.5%<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>) <span class=\"_ _1d0\"> </span>5 Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>W1H 7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Ventures Limited<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _1d3\"> </span>5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Marble <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arch, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>London <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>W1H 7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK Tate &amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ventu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>res LP <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(99.5%) <span class=\"_ _2c4\"> </span>5 Marble Arch, London W1H 7EJ, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK Argentina<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Argentina SA<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _1ee\"> </span>San <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Mart\u00edn 140, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>14th <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Floor, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>City o<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f Bue<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nos Aire<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s, Ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gentina Austral<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ANZ Pty <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited <span class=\"_ _26a\"> </span>Building <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2, 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>425 Bo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>undary Ro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ad, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Wacol QL<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>D 4076, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Australi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a Belgium<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle Services <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Belgium) N.V.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _ff\"> </span>Industriela<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an 4 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>box, 10-11, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9320 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Aalst, Belgium<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Bermuda<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle Management &amp; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>inance Limited <span class=\"_ _116\"> </span>Aon House, 30 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>W<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>oodbourne Avenue, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Pembroke, HM <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>08, Bermuda <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Company name <span class=\"_ _1ac\"> </span><span class=\"ls219 ws26d\">Registered address </span>Brazil<span class=\"ff1e2 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _270\"> </span><span class=\"_ _311\"></span><span class=\"_ _312\"></span> <span class=\"_ _25d\"> </span></span>G.C. H<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ahn &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>do Br<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>asil Esta<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">bilizantes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tecnologia <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>para </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\"></span>Alimentos <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ltda.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Rua S<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>apetuba <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>N\u00ba <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>211, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>CEP:- <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>005510-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>001- <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Vila <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Pirajussara, Estado de <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>S\u00e3o <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Paulo, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Brazil Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Gemacom <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tech In<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d\u00fastria e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>om\u00e9rcio S.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _6d\"> </span>Rua<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Bruno Simili No. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>380, Distrito <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Industrial,<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>City of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Juiz de Fora, State of Minas <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Gerais, 36092-050,<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Brazil Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Solutions Brasi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l Limita<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>da 4 <span class=\"_ _2c5\"> </span>Rua Dr.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Ruben<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s Gom<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es B<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ueno, No. <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>691, Torre <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Sigma, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>10th floor, B<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>airro V\u00e1rzea <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>de Baixo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, 04730-903, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Brazil British <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Virg<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in Isl<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ands<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>SGF (A<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sia) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co., Li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mited <span class=\"_ _2c6\"> </span>Kingston <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Cham<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>bers, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>PO Box<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 173, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Road <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Town, Tortol<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a, British<span class=\"ff1e3 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1e2 ls213 ws265\">Virgin Islands  </span></span><span class=\"ff1e3 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1e2 ls213 ws265\"></span></span>SGF Investme<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nt Co., <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited <span class=\"_ _65\"> </span>Kingston Chamber<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s, PO <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Box <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>173, Road <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Town, Tortola, British<span class=\"ff1e3 ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1e2 ls213 ws265\">Virgin Islands </span></span>Canada<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Solutions Cana<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>da Limi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ted <span class=\"_ _269\"> </span>Suite 300, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>77 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Westmorla<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nd Street<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, Fre<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dericton, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>NB E3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>B 4Y9, Canada Cayma<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>n Islands<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Sweet Green <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Fields <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group Co., <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited <span class=\"_ _53\"> </span>PO Box <span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\">3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>09, Ugland <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>H<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ouse, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Grand Caym<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>an, KY1-1104, </span><span class=\"ls1f8 ws24a\"></span>Cayman Islands Chile <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1e2 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _25d\"> </span><span class=\"_ _313\"></span><span class=\"_ _314\"></span> <span class=\"_ _25d\"> </span></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Chi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mmercial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ltda <span class=\"_ _9f\"> </span>Isidora <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Goyenechea <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2800, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Piso <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>43, L<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ondes, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Santiago<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, Chile China<span class=\"ff1e2 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _187\"> </span><span class=\"_ _315\"></span><span class=\"_ _316\"></span> <span class=\"_ _270\"> </span></span>Quantum High Tech (Guangdong) Biolog<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ical Co., Ltd<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _9b\"> </span>133 G<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aoxin <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Xi Roa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d, Hi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>-Tech <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Zone, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Jiangmen <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>City, Guangdong,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Chin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a Sweet Green <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Fields <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co., Limited<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _296\"> </span>Anji Economic Development<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Zone, Health Medicine Indust<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ry Garden, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Huzhou, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Zhejiang, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>China Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Tradi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng (<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Shanghai) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ltd<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _19c\"> </span>Room 1401, Building 11, No. 1582, Gumei <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>200233, China<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> G.C. Hahn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co. Foo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d Stabiliser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Busine<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ss (Sha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nghai) Ltd<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _aa\"> </span>Unit A, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Room 1301<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, B<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>uilding 11, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>No. 1582, G<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>umei Roa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d, Xuhui District, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Shanghai, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>200233, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>China Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Foo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d Ing<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>redients <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Nanton<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>g) C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ompany <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _144\"> </span>New &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Hi-Tech Industrial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Development <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>District, Rudong county, Nantong city, 226400, C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hina<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Company name <span class=\"_ _1ca\"> </span><span class=\"ls219 ws26d\">Registered address<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> </span>Colombia<span class=\"fs20d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _1d8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1e6 fs20c\"> </span></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Colombia S.A.S.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _65\"> </span>Calle 11<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> #100<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>-121 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Of 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>09, C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ali, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Colombi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a Costa R<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ica<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>osta <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Rica <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limita<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>da <span class=\"_ _2c7\"> </span>San <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Jose <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Merced<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, Ed<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ificio <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Torre <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Mercede<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Piso <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Octavo, Oficinas De<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> CDO <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Auditores, Costa <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Rica Croatia<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>G.C. H<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ahn &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d.o.o. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _259\"> </span>Radni<span class=\"ff1e8 ls0 ws0\">\u010d</span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\">ka <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cesta <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>80, Zagreb, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>10 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>000, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Croatia </span><span class=\"ls1fc ws24e\"></span>Czech <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Republic<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>G.C. Hahn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co. stabiliza<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cni tec<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hnika, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s.r.o. <span class=\"_ _146\"> </span>Kate<span class=\"ff1e8 ls0 ws0\">\u0159<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1e6 ls213 ws265\">insk\u00e1 466/40, Nov\u00e9 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>M<span class=\"ff1e8 ls0 ws0\">\u011b<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1e6 ls105 ws135\">sto, 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>20 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>00 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Praha <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2, </span></span></span></span>Czech<span class=\"ff1e7 ls0 ws0\"> </span>Republic<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Egypt<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Egypt LLC <span class=\"_ _2a0\"> </span>87 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Street <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Maadi, C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>airo, Egypt<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> France<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Ingredients France <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>S.A.S. <span class=\"_ _14f\"> </span>3-5 Rue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Saint-Georges, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>75009, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Paris, Fr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ance Germany<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>G.C. Hahn &amp; Co. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Stabi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>lisierun<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>gstechni<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>k GmbH <span class=\"_ _265\"> </span>Rogg<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>enhorst<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>er Strasse 31, 23556, L\u00fcbeck, Germany G.C. Hahn &amp; Co. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Cooper<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ationsg<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>esellschaf<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t mbH <span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span>R<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>oggenho<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rster Strass<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31, 23556, L\u00fcbeck<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, Germany Tate &amp; Lyle Germany GmbH <span class=\"_ _26a\"> </span>Rogg<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>enhorst<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>er Strasse 31, 23556, L\u00fcbeck, German<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>y Gibraltar<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Insurance <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(Gibraltar) Limite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _48\"> </span>Suite 913, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Europort, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Gibraltar Greece<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Greece <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>A.E. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _105\"> </span>69 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>K. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>N Papadaki, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Thessaloniki, 54248 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Thessaloniki, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Greece Hong <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Kong<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Quantum <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>High Tech<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> (HK)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Bi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ological <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co., <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ltd<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1e5 fs20d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1e6 fs20c ls1f7 ws249\">31F To<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wer T<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wo, T<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>imes <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Square, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Matheso<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n Street<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, H<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ong K<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ong </span></span>Sweet Gree<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n Fields <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>International <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Co., Li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mited <span class=\"_ _f3\"> </span>2701, 27<span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">th <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Floor, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Central <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Plaza, 18<span class=\"ls105 ws135\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Harbo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ur Roa<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Wanchai, </span></span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\"><span class=\"ls105 ws135\"></span></span>Hong Kong Italy<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Itali<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a S.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>P.A. <span class=\"_ _2b7\"> </span>Via Verdi, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1-CAP <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>20002 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Ossona, Mil<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ano, I<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>taly Indonesia<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>PT <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Indone<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sia<span class=\"ff1e5 fs20d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _186\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\">J<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>agat Office <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Building, Lantai 2 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Unit B, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Jl. Tomang Raya No. </span><span class=\"ls215 ws267\"></span>28-30, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Jakarta B<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arat, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>11430<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, In<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>donesia<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Ivory C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oast<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Ivory Coast<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _46\"> </span>Abidjan Cocody 2, Plateaux 01, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>BP 659 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ABJ 01, C\u00f4te <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d\u2019Ivoire Japan<span class=\"ff1e6 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _226\"> </span><span class=\"_ _317\"></span><span class=\"_ _318\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2cb\"> </span></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le J<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>apan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>KK <span class=\"_ _238\"> </span>2F Oak<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Min<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ami-Azabu <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Buildi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3-19-23 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tokyo, Japan Lithuania<span class=\"ff1e6 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _208\"> </span><span class=\"_ _319\"></span><span class=\"_ _31a\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1ab\"> </span></span>UAB G.C.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Hahn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Co. <span class=\"_ _2ab\"> </span>Vito <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Gerulai<span class=\"ff1e8 ls0 ws0\">\u010d</span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">io <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>str. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>10-101, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LT-08200<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, Viln<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ius, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lithuania<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>Mexico<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1e6 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _2ca\"> </span><span class=\"_ _31b\"></span><span class=\"_ _31c\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2ca\"> </span></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>M\u00e9xico, S. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>de <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>R.L. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>de C.V.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _2c5\"> </span>Piso 2,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Av.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Uni<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>versid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ad 7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>49, C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ol <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>del <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Valle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Sur, Ciud<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ad <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>de M\u00e9xico, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>03100, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>M\u00e9xico Mexama, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>S.A. de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> C.V<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 (65%)<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _14a\"> </span>Calle lago <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>de te<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>quesquitengo, No <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>111 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Col. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Cuahutemoc <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>C.P. 62430, Morelos, M\u00e9xico Talo Se<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rvices de<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Mexico, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>S.C.<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _1d4\"> </span>Piso <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Av. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Universi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dad <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>749, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Col <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>del <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Valle Sur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, Ci<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>udad <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>de M\u00e9xico, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>03100, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>M\u00e9xico Company name <span class=\"_ _1ac\"> </span><span class=\"ls219 ws26d\">Registered address </span>Morocco<span class=\"fs20d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _2cc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1e6 fs20c\"> </span></span>T&amp;L Casablanca S.A.R.L. <span class=\"_ _299\"> </span>22, Rue du <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Parc, Casa Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Centre, Anfa, Casablanca, Morocco Neth<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>erlands<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Nederlandse Glucose <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Industrie B.V. <span class=\"_ _1e3\"> </span>Lagendijk 5, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Koog <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>aan de <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Zaan, 1541KA, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Net<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>herlands Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Netherlands <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>B.V. <span class=\"_ _65\"> </span>Lagendijk 5, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Koog aan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>de <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Zaan, 1541KA, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Net<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>herlands Poland<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Global Shared <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Services Sp<span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\">.z <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>o.o. <span class=\"_ _3f\"> </span>Ul. Ster<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>linga <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8A, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>91425, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u0141\u00f3d<span class=\"ff1e8 ls0 ws0\">\u017a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ff1e6 ls1fb ws24d\">, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Polan<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>d </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1f7 ws249\"><span class=\"ff1e8 ls0 ws0\"><span class=\"ff1e6 ls1fb ws24d\"></span></span></span>Singapore<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Asia Pacific <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>te. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ltd. <span class=\"_ _22f\"> </span>3 Biopolis<span class=\"ls1fd ws24f\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Drive, #05-1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1-16 Synapse,<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>138623 Singap<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ore </span>Slovakia<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Boler\u00e1z s.r.o.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2ce\"> </span>114, B<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oler\u00e1z, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>91908, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Slovakia Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Slovakia s.r.o <span class=\"_ _1ec\"> </span>114, B<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oler\u00e1z, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>91908, Slova<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>kia South <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Africa<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nd Lyle<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Sout<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h Africa <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>roprietary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Limite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _13a\"> </span>1 Gravel <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Drive, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Kya S<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and B<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>usiness Park, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Kya Sand, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2163, South Africa Spain<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>G.C. H<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ahn E<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stabilizantes<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> y <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tecnologia <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>para <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Alimentos<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _100\"> </span>Calle Pr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00edncipe <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>de Ver<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>gara 11<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2, Pla<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nta Cu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arta, 2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8002, M<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>adrid,<span class=\"ff1e7 ls0 ws0\"> </span>Spain Ebromyl S.L. <span class=\"_ _1eb\"> </span>Ps. de <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>la Constituci\u00f3n <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>10, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Entlo. Dc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ha., 50008, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Zaragoza, Spain Sweden<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Swede<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n AB<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2d0\"> </span>M\u00e4ster <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Samuelsgata<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n 17, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Box 1432, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>111 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>84, Stoc<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>kholm, Swed<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>en Thailand<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Chaodee Mo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>dified S<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tarch Co.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, Ltd <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(94.295%) <span class=\"_ _103\"> </span>No. 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>45, Mo<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>o 14, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Hin Dat <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Subdistrict, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Dan <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Khun Thot <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>District, Nakhom <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ratchasi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ma <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Province, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Thailand<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Tradi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ng (<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Thailand) <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited <span class=\"_ _1b8\"> </span>No. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>345, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Moo <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>14, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Hin <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Dat Subdi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>strict, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Dan Khu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n Thot <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>District, Nakhom <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ratchasi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ma <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Province, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Thailand<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> T\u00fcrkiye<span class=\"ff1e6 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _1af\"> </span><span class=\"_ _31d\"></span><span class=\"_ _31e\"></span> <span class=\"_ _ea\"> </span></span>Tate and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Turkey <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>G\u0131da <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Hizmetleri Ano<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>nim \u015eirketi <span class=\"_ _39\"> </span>Es<span class=\"ls105 ws135\">entepe <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Mah., <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>B\u00fcy\u00fckdere C<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ad., <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>193 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Plaza <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Kat: <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>193/235A1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4 </span>\u015ei\u015fli, \u0130<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stanbul, T<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00fcrkiye Ukraine<span class=\"ff1e6 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _1af\"> </span><span class=\"_ _31f\"></span><span class=\"_ _320\"></span> <span class=\"_ _ea\"> </span></span>PII G.C. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Hahn <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Co. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Kyiv<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>4 <span class=\"_ _2ce\"> </span>15 Zahorodnia <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Street, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Kyiv, 03150, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Ukraine <span class=\"_ _5\"></span> United <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Arab <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Emirate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s<span class=\"ff1e6 ls270 ws2c0\"> <span class=\"_ _138\"> </span><span class=\"_ _321\"></span><span class=\"_ _322\"></span> <span class=\"_ _138\"> </span></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>DMCC <span class=\"_ _230\"> </span>Unit <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>JLT-PH2-RET-X5, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Detached Retail<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> X5, <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Jumeirah Lakes Towers, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Dubai, Unite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d Arab <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Emirates<span class=\"_ _3e7\"> </span>Company name <span class=\"_ _1ac\"> </span><span class=\"ls219 ws26d\">Registered address </span>US<span class=\"fs20d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _b9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1eb fs20c\"> </span></span>Staley Holdings <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>LLC <span class=\"_ _d0\"> </span>1209 North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Orange<span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, US </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"></span>Staley Inter<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>national <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Inc. <span class=\"_ _2c6\"> </span>1209 North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Or<span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">ange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, US </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"></span>Sweet Gree<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n Fields <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>USA <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LLC <span class=\"_ _1db\"> </span>11 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Bellwether <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Way, Suite <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>305, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Bellingham <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>WA 98225, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Finance LLC<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _134\"> </span>1209 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Oran<span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">ge <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, US </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"></span>TLHUS,<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Inc. <span class=\"_ _d8\"> </span>1209 North Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, US Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Sucralose LLC <span class=\"_ _fc\"> </span>1209 North Or<span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">ange Street, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Wilmingt<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on, DE <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>19801, US </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"></span>TLI Holding LLC <span class=\"_ _1ac\"> </span>1209 North Orange <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Street, Wilmington<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, DE<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 19801, US Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Malic<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Acid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LLC<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _29c\"> </span>1209 <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>North Or<span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">ange <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Street, Wilmington<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>DE 19801, US </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Sugar Holdings, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Inc. <span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>1209 Nort<span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">h <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Orange Street, Wilmington<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, DE <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>19801, US </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Americas LLC <span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span>1209 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Or<span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">ange Street, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Wilmingt<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on, DE <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>19801, US </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Citric Acid <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LLC <span class=\"_ _2d1\"> </span>1209 N<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>orth <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, US </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Solutions USA<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> LLC <span class=\"_ _fd\"> </span>1209 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, US </span><span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\"></span>Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>PP Americas <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>LLC <span class=\"_ _1db\"> </span>1209 North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Or<span class=\"ls1fb ws24d\">ange Street, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Wilmin<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>gton, DE <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>19801,<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US </span>Tate &amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Domestic International Sales II Corporation <span class=\"_ _c3\"> </span>120<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>9 North <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Orange Street, Wilmington, DE <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>19801, US Joint Ventures Company name <span class=\"_ _1ac\"> </span><span class=\"ls219 ws26d\">Registered address </span>US<span class=\"fs20d ls0 ws0\"> <span class=\"_ _b9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1eb fs20c\"> </span></span>Primary<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ducts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Inve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stments <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>LLC (49.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7%) <span class=\"_ _146\"> </span>1209 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Nort<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>h Or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ange <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Street<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>, Wi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>lmingto<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n, DE<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 19<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>801, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US 1 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Registered in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>England <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and Wales, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>except Tate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> &amp; <span class=\"_ _5\"></span><span class=\"ls139 ws26b\">Lyle L<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.P. w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>hich <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>registere<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Delaware, <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>US.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Dir<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ect <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>subsidiaries of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>PLC. 3 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Entity also <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>issues <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>preference <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>shares <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls231 ws284\">are 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>00% a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ttributable <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>to Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>PLC. </span><span class=\"ls231 ws284\"></span>4 <span class=\"_ _58\"> </span>Non-coterminous year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>end <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>(31 December). The result<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s, asset<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>liabilities<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cash <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>flows <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ose entities <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>whose <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>years <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are no<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t cotermin<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ous with that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are consolidated <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or equity <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>acco<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">unted <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s financial <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>statements on the<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> basis </span>of management accounts <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year ended <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March. Changes in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ownership <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>interest <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> subsid<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>iary<span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"> th<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>at do<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>result <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>oss of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trol wou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ld be </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws239\"></span>accounted for <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within equity. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Any gain <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>upon loss <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of control <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>would be <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidated income statement. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> ",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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   "value": "Related party transactions with joint ventur<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es and outstanding balances<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span>Year ended 31 March Primient<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2023  \u00a3m Almex  and Covation 2022  \u00a3m Sales of goods and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>services to joint ventures and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>other income <span class=\"_ _2bd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1dc fc18\">47 <span class=\"_ _77\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\">14<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>7 </span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\"></span><span class=\"ls211 ws263\"></span>Purcha<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ses <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>goods <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>servic<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>es <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>joint <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vent<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ures <span class=\"_ _1ab\"> </span><span class=\"ff1dc fc18 ls213 ws265\">302 <span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Receivables <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>due <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>from joint <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ventures 16 <span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ff1dd fc16\">13 </span>Payab<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>les due to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>join<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t ventures 18 <span class=\"_ _1bb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1dd fc16 ls1f9 ws24b\">\u2013 </span>Transactions <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>entered in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">by the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Company, T<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>PLC, with <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>subsidiaries and betwee<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n subsidiaries<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </span>as<span class=\"ff1de ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">well <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>as <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the resu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ltant balances<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>receivables and<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> payables <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>are eli<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>minated on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>consolidation <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re not </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>required to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>be d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>isclosed. Sales of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> goods <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>and services <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to the <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Pr<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">imient joint v<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>enture are <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>considered in scope<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IFRS 1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5 and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>relate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to </span>the<span class=\"ff1de ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>commitment under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the long-term <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>agreements <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in operatio<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>n following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the completion <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>Transaction <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>to pro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>duce indu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>strial st<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arches f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or Pri<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>m<span class=\"ls1e5 ws237\">ient under <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a tolling <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>arra<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">ngement whereby <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient </span></span>retains con<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>trol of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>net ra<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>w materi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>al at <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>all ti<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mes. The <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Group earns <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a manu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>facturing ma<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>rgin f<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>or this production when <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the service<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>provided. All <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>associat<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">ed income<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>earned in <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>North America. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>The Group </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>considers <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>it appropriate<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> to <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exclude t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>his amoun<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t from<span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and recor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">come <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>in operating <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>profit </span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span></span>on<span class=\"ff1de ls0 ws0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>basis <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>that t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>his in<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>come is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>generated w<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ith a <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>related part<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y, is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>not <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>part of<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group\u2019s <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>normal <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>revenue </span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span><span class=\"ls1e6 ws238\"></span>generating a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ctivities (wh<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ere revenue <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>recognised <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>when<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"> control <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>goods is <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>transferred), <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>only arises </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>because of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the rel<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ationship that <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>exi<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>sts in <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>which <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Primient is<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> a <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>supplie<span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\">r of <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Group, and <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>is ou<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tside the </span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span><span class=\"ls1e4 ws236\"></span>Group\u2019s co<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>re focu<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s on <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>speciality<span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"> <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>food <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>and beverage<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> solutions. </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>",
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    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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   "value": "37. Events after the balance sheet date In April 2023, the Group repaid a US$95 million US private debt floating rate note ahead of its maturity using cash.  There are no other post balance sheet events requiring disclosure in respect of the year ended 31 March 2023. ",
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   "value": "39. Subsidiaries exempt from audit The following <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>UK subsidiaries <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>will take <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>advantage of <span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\">the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>audit e<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>xemption set <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>out <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>within se<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ction 479A <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of the </span><span class=\"ls1e1 ws233\"></span>Companies Act<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 2006 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for the <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>year <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ended 31 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>March <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2023. Subsidiaries Company name <span class=\"_ _a2\"> </span>Register<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed number Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle Export <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Holdings Limited <span class=\"_ _ff\"> </span>100214<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>79 Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Gro<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>up S<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ervices Li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mited <span class=\"_ _150\"> </span>00343970 Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Holdings Americas <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited <span class=\"_ _53\"> </span>06390829 Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Holdings Limited <span class=\"_ _26b\"> </span>00471470 Tate &amp; <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Lyle Industries Limited <span class=\"_ _1d3\"> </span>006990<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>90 Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Investments <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>America <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Limited <span class=\"_ _15c\"> </span>10384878 Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Inve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stments <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Brazil Limited<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2c3\"> </span>05399545 Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Inve<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>stments <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Limited <span class=\"_ _2d2\"> </span>00300771<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>Technology Li<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>mited <span class=\"_ _111\"> </span>059<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>94725 Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Lyle <span class=\"_ _5\"></span>UK Limited <span class=\"_ _2c6\"> </span>09092139 Tate <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>&amp; Ly<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>le Venture<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s Limite<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _27f\"> </span>03403518",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "tatelyleplc:DisclosureOfSubsidiariesExemptFromAudit",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  "fact-7": {
   "value": "T<span class=\"_ _5\"></span>ate &amp; L<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yl<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e<span class=\"ls26e ws2be\"> P<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>LC<span class=\"_ _1\"></span></span><span class=\"ls0\"> </span>5 Ma<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rb<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>le A<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rch<span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ls0\"> </span>London<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> W1H<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> 7EJ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:AddressOfRegisteredOfficeOfEntity",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:2138008K14474WPKZ244",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
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 }
}