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Non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">monetary assets and liabilit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ies that are measured in terms of historical cost in a </span></span>foreign currency are translated using the rate at the date of the transaction. Non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"wsa_2\">monetary assets and </span>liabilities denom<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>inated in fo<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">reign currencies that are stated at fai<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>r value are translated at the r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ate </span>ruling at<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"lsa_2\">the date the fair value was determined.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Translation of foreign operations<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The assets and liabilit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ies of foreign operations, inc<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>luding goodwill and fair value adj<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ustments arising on acquisition, are translated at exchange rates ruling at the balance sheet date. The income statement and cash flows of foreign operations<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> are translated at the average rate f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>or the period.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Standards and interpretations<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> adopted in the year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>No accou<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">nting standards, amendments or revisions to exis<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ting standards or interpretat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ions have </span>become effective which have a material impact on the reported results or financial position of the Group.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Standards or interpretati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ons issued but not yet applied<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group does not consider that any standards<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> or interpretations issued but not yet<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> applicable will have a<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">significant impact on the accounts.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>2 Segmental reporting<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s operating segments comprise three regions: EMEA, Ameri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>cas and Asia Pacific. Their pri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ncipal activities are descri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>bed on pag<span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">es </span><span class=\"ws8_2\">37<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsb_2\">to </span><span class=\"ws8_2\">39<span class=\"ws9_2\">. The operating segments<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019 <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">performance is assessed on<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>revenue and adjusted operating profi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t on a monthly basis by the chief operati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng decision maker, who is the Chief Executi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ve Of<span class=\"lsb_2 ws11_2\">ficer. Inter<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span></span>segment pricing is determined on an arm<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span>s length basis,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> com<span class=\"ws8_2\">prising<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>sales of product at cost and a handling char<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ge included within distribution and market<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ing expenses.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>EMEA<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>AmericasAsia Pacific<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Group<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Revenue from external customers<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,768.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>945.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>268.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2,982.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Segmental operating profit<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>275.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>148.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>38.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>462.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Central costs<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(60.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Adjusted operating profit<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>402.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Amortisation and impairment of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>acquired<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">intangibles</span> </span>(16.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Acquisition<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">related items (Note 3)</span> </span>(2.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Operating profit<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span>383.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Net finance costs<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(12.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Share of profit of joint venture<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Profit before tax<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>371.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Segmental capital expenditure<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>34.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>42.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Central costs<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Capital expenditure<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>42.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Segmental depreciation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>and<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">amortisation</span> </span>34.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>11.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>49.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Central costs<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Amortisation of acquired intangibl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>13.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Depreciation and amortisation<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>64.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>EMEA<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Americas<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Asia Pacific<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Grou<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>p<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Revenue from external customers<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,579.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>718.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>255.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2,553.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Segmental operating profit<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>243.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>99.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>29.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>372.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Central costs<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(51.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>9)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Adjusted operating profit<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>320.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Amortisation of acquired intangibl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(11.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Operating profit<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span>308.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Net finance costs<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(7.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Share of profit of joint venture<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Profit before tax<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>302.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Segmental capital expenditure<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>36.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>8.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>45.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Central costs<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Capital expenditure<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>45.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Segmental <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">depreciation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>and<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">amortisation</span> </span>38.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>9.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>50.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Central costs<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Amortisation of acquired intangibl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>11.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Depreciation and amortisation<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>63.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2 Segmental reporting <span class=\"ff27_2 lsf_2 ws1b_2\">conti<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>nued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Disaggregation of reve<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nue<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>In the table below, revenue is disaggregated by <span class=\"ls8_2\">sales channels and also by <span class=\"ws8_2\">own<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span></span>brand products or<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>other product and service solut<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ions. The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span>s largest own<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>brand is RS PRO.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">With the growi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng focus<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>on value<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>creating service soluti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ons, a <span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">new </span><span class=\"lsb_2\">differentiating<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">econom<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ic characteris<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tic is now whether it is a<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>service solution or not and so this has been added to the t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>able.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u00a32,901.2 million of rev<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>enue is recognised<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>at a point in time (2021/22: \u00a32,483.9 million) and \u00a381.1 million over time (2021/22: \u00a369.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _215\"></span><span class=\"lsd_2 wsa_2\">million).</span> </span>Sales channel<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>EMEA<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Americas<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Asia Pacific<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Group<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Web<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>893.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>304.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>121.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,319.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>eProcurement and other digital<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>417.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>100.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>39.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>557.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Digital<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,311.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>404.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>160.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,876.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Offline<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>457.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>540.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>107.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,105.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,768.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>945.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>268.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2,982.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Web<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>781.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>241.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>121.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,145.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>eProcurement and other digital<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>344.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>69.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>33.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>448.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Digital<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,126.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>311.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>155.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,593.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Offline<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>453.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>407.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>99.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>960.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,579.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>718.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>255.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2,553.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Own<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">brand / other products and service solutio<span class=\"ls9_2 ws1d_2\">ns</span></span> </span>EMEA<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Americas<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Asia Pacific<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Group<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Own<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">brand product and service solutions</span> </span>360.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>37.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>404.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Other product and service solutions <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,408.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>938.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>231.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2,577.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,768.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>945.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>268.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2,982.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Own<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">brand product and service solutions</span> </span>300.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>34.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>339.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Other product and service solutions <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,279.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>713.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>221.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2,214.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,579.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>718.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>255.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2,553.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Service solutions / oth<span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">er<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>EMEA<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Americas<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Asia Pacific<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Group<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2023<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>S<span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">ervice solutions</span> 519.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>16<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">6<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">.0</span> </span>48.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>73<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">4<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">.0</span> </span>Other<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,249.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">79<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">.5</span></span> 2<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">19.6</span> 2,<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">2</span>48<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,768.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>945.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>268.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2,982.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Year ended 31 March 2022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>S<span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">ervice solutions</span> 430<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>123.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>33.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>588<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Other<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">1</span>49.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>594.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>221<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>1,<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">965.7</span> Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,579.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>718.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>255.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2,553.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Revenue and non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ls8_2\">current assets by geographical location<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>In the table below, revenue i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s based on the location of the Group operati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on where the sales originated<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>and non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">current assets are based on the location of t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he assets. Non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>current assets excl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ude interest<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>rate swaps, other <span class=\"lsa_2\">financial instruments, reti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>rement benefit net assets and deferred tax assets.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Revenue<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Non-current assets<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK (country of domicile)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>713.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>646.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>216.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>232.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>US<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>852.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>672.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>394.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>378.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>France<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>323.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>285.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>11.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>9.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Germany<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>208.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>190.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>61.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>59.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Italy<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>128.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>116.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>5.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Mexico<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>46.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">31.5</span>  \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Rest of world<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>709.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>641.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>20.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>14.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2,982.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2,553.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>93<span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">9.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>699.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3 Alternative Performance Measures (APMs)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group uses a number of APMs in addition to those measures r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eported in accordance with UK IAS. Suc<span class=\"ws7_2\">h APMs are not defined te<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>rms under UK IAS and are not intended to be a substit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ute for any UK IAS<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>measure. The Directors believe that the APMs are important when assessing the underlying financial and operating performance <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">of the Group. The APMs are used in</span><span class=\"lsc_2\">ternally for performance analysis and in<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>employee incentive<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> arrangements, as well<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> as in discussions<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> with the investment a<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nalyst community.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The APMs improve the comparability of inf<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ormation between reporting periods by adjust<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ing for factors such as fluctuations i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n foreign exchange rates, number of trading da<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ys and items, such as reorganisation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>costs, that are substantial<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> in scope and impact and do not form part of operational<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> or management activities that the Directo<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span>rs would consider part of underlying performance. The Dir<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ectors also believe that<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>excluding recent acquis<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>itions and acquisiti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">related items ai<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>d comparison of the underlying performance between reporting per<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>iods and between businesses with similar assets that were internally generated.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>Adjusted p<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">rofit measures<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>These are the equivalent UK IAS measures adj<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>usted to exclude amortisation and impairment of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> intangible assets arising on acquisi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tion of businesses, acquisit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ion<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">related items, substantial reor<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ganisation costs,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>substantial asset write<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>downs, one<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">off pensi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on credits or costs, significant tax rate changes and, where relevant, associated tax effect<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s. Adjusted profit before tax is a performance measure for the annual<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>bonus<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">and the all employee Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) called the RS YAY! </span>A<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">ward. Adjusted earnings per share is a performance measure for the LTIP and Journey to Greatness (J2G) LTIP </span>A<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\">ward. Adjust</span>ed<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>operating profit conversi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on, adjusted operating profit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> margin and adjusted earnings per share ar<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e financial key performance indicator<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s (KPIs) which are used to measure the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span>s progres<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s in delivering the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>successful implementation of its<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> strategy and monitor and drive its per<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>formance.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Operating costs<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>1<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Operating profit<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Operating profit margin<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Operating profit conversion<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>3<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Profit before tax<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Profit for the year<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Basic earnings per share<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Diluted earnings<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>per share<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>%<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>%<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>p<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>p<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Year <span class=\"ws14_2\">ended 31 March 2023<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Reported<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(969.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">383.0 </span> 12.8%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>28.3%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">371.5 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">284.8 </span> 60.4p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>60.2p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Amortisation and impairment of acquired i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ntangibles<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>16.6 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">16.6 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">16.6 </span> 13.3 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.8p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.8p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Acquisition<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls13_2\">related items</span> </span>2.6 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.6 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.6 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.1 </span> 0.4p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.4p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Adjusted <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(950.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">402.2 </span> 13.5%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>29.7%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">390.7 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">300.2 </span> 63.6p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>63.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">4p<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Year ended 31 March 2022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Reported<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(819.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">308.8 </span> 12.1%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>27.4%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">302.2 </span> 230.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>48.9p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>48.6p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Amortisation of acquired intangibl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>11.6 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">11.6 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">11.6 </span> 11.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.4p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.4p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Adjusted <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(807.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">320.4 </span> 12.5%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>28.4%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">313.8 </span> 241.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>51.3p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>51.0p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _e_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1d_2\">Operating costs are distribution and marketing expenses plus administrative expenses. </span> </span>2.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _e_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1d_2\">Operating profit margin is operating profit expressed as a percentage of revenue.</span> </span>3.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _e_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1d_2\">Operating profit conversion is operating profit expressed as a percentage of gross profit.</span> </span>Acquisition<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">related items comprise transaction costs di<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>rectly attributable to the a<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>cquisition of businesses and any deferred consi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>deratio<span class=\"ls1e_2 wsa_2\">n payments relating to the r</span>etention of former owners of acquired<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls1e_2 ws22_2\">businesses</span>.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>3 Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) <span class=\"ff44_1 ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Like<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsc_2 ws9_2\">for</span>-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">like revenue and profit measures</span> </span>Like<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">for</span>-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">like revenue and profit measures are adjusted to exclude the effects of c<span class=\"wsa_2\">hanges in exchange<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>rates on translation of over<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>seas profits. They exclude acquisi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tions in the relevant years unt<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>il they have<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>been owned for a year, at which point<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> they start to be included in both t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he current and comparative<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>years for the same number of mo<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">nths. These measures enable management and investors to track<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>more easily, and consistently, the underlying performance of the business.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The principal exchange rates appli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed in preparing the Group accounts and in cal<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>culating the following<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>like<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">for</span>-<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">like mea<span class=\"ls8_2\">sures are:</span></span> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Average<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Closing<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Average<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Closing<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>US dollar<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.206<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.239<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.366<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.313<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Euro<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.158<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.137<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.176<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.183<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Like<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsc_2 ws9_2\">for</span>-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">like revenu<span class=\"ws8_2\">e change</span></span> </span>Like<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">for</span>-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">like revenue change is also adjusted to eliminate the impact of trading days <span class=\"ls8_2\">year on year. It is<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>calculated by comparing the revenue of the base bus<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>iness for the current year with the pri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>or year<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>converted at the current year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span>s aver<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>age exchange rates and pro<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>rated for the same number of tradi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>days as the current year. It is a perf<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">ormance measure for the annual<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> bonus and a financial KPI.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Revenue for 2022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2,553.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Effect of exchange rates<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>116.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Effect of trading days<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(10.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Revenue for 2022 at 2023 rates and trading days<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2,659.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Group<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Less: acquisitions<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>owned &lt;1 year<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>base business<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022 at 2023 rates and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>trading days<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Like-for-like<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>change<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>%<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>EMEA<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1,768.5 </span>  \u2013  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1,768.5 </span> 1,579.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,581.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>12%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Americas<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">945.5 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">46.9 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">898.6 </span> 718.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>813.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>11%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Asia Pacific<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">268.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">7.1 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">261.2 </span> 255.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>265.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(2)%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Revenue<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2,982.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">54.0 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2,928.3 </span> 2,553.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2,659.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>10%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Gross margin and like<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"lsc_2\">for<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span></span>like gross margin change<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Gross margin is gross profit divided by revenu<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>e. Like<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">for</span>-<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">like change in gross margin is calculated by<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>taking the difference between gross<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> margin for the base business for the current<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> year and gross<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>margin for the prior year wit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>h revenue and gross profit converted at t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he current year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span>s average<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>exchange rates.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Group<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Less: acquisitions<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>owned &lt;1 year<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>base business<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022 at 2023 rates Like-for-lik<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>e<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>chang<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>e<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>%<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Revenue<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2,982.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">54.0 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2,928.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2,553.7 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2,670.3 </span> Gross profit<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1,352.2 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">15.1 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1,337.1 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1,127.9 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1,172.8 </span> Gross margin<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>45.3%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>28.0%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>45.7%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>44.2%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>43.9%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.8 <span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">pt<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">s<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Like<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsc_2 ws9_2\">for</span>-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">like profit change</span> </span>Like<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">for</span>-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">like change in profit is calcul<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ated by comparing the base business for the cur<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>rent year with th<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">e<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>prior year converted at the current year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">s average exchange rates.</span> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Group<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Less: acquisitions<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>owned &lt;1 year<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>base business<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022 at 2023 rates Like-for-lik<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>e<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>chang<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>e<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>%<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Segmental operating profit<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">EMEA</span><span class=\"ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">275.8 </span>  \u2013  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">275.8 </span> 243.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>246.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>12%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>  <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">Americas</span><span class=\"ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">148.5 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">145.2 </span> 99.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>113.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>28%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>  <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">Asia <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">Pacific</span></span><span class=\"ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">38.4 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.6 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">37.8 </span> 29.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>30.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>22%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Segmental operating profit<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">462.7 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.9 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">458.8 </span> 372.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">391.0 </span> 17%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Central costs<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">(60.5)</span>  \u2013  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">(60.5)</span> (51.9)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(52.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>15%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Adjusted operating prof<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>it<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">402.2 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.9 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">398.3 </span> 320.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">338.5 </span> 18%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Adjusted profit <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">before tax<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">390.7 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.</span>5  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">387.</span>2 313.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>331.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>17%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Adjusted earnings per sh<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>are<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>63.6p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">4p</span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">63.</span>2<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">p </span> 51.3p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>54.4p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>16%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Adjusted diluted earnings<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>per<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>share<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>63.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">4p<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>0.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">4p</span> 6<span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">3.0<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">p </span></span> 51.0p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3 Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) <span class=\"ff54_1 ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>A<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">djusted free cash flow and adjusted operating cash flow conversion</span> Adjusted free cash flow is net ca<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sh from operating activities l<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ess purchases of intangible asset<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>property, plant<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">and equipment plus any proce<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eds on sale of intangible assets,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> property, plant and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>equipment<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">, <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">adjusted for the impact of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> substantial reorganisation and <span class=\"lsd_2 wsa_2\">acquisition<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"lsa_2\">related items cash<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span></span>flows and is a performance measure for the annual bonus. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Adjusted operating cash flow is adjusted free cash flow before income tax and net interest paid<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Adjusted operating cash flow conver<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sion is adjusted <span class=\"ws8_2\">operating<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">cash flo<span class=\"ws7_2\">w expressed as a percentage </span></span> </span></span>of adjusted operating profi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t and is a financial<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws8_2\">KPI.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Net cash from operating activities<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>306.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>203.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Purchase of intangible assets<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(27.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(24.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Purchase of property, plant and equipment<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(18.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(17.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Add back: impact of substantial reorganisation cash flows<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Add back: impact of acquisition<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">related it<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ems cash flows<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>2.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Adjusted free cash flow<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>263.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>162.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Add back: <span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">income tax paid<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>93.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>57.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Add back: net interest paid<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>12.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Adjusted operating cash <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>flow<span class=\"ff5c_1 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>370.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>227.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Adjusted operating profit<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>402.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>320.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Adjusted operating cash flow conversion<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>92.0%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>70.8%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Earnings before interes<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t, tax, depreciati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on and amortisation (EBITDA) and net<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> debt to<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>adjusted<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>EBITDA<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>EBITDA is operating profit excluding<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> depreciation and amortisation. Net debt to adj<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>usted EBITDA<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(one<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s debt covenants) is the ratio of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> net debt to EBITDA excluding <span class=\"ws9_2\">impai<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>rment of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>intangible assets aris<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ing on acquisition of businesses,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> <span class=\"lsd_2 wsa_2\">acquisitio<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>n<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\">related items,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> substantial<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>reorganisation costs, substantial asset write<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">downs and one</span>-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">off pension credi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ts or<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">costs.</span> </span></span></span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Operating profit<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span>383.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>308.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Add back: depreciation and amortisati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>64.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>63.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>EBITDA<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>447.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>372.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Add back: impairment of acquired intangi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>bles<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>3.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Add back: acquisition<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls13_2\">related items</span> </span>2.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Adjusted EBITDA<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>453.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>372.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Net debt (Note 21)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>113.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>42.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Net debt to adjusted EBITDA<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.2x<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1x<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Earnings before interes<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t, tax and amortisation (E<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>BITA) and EBITA to interest<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>EBITA is adjusted EBITDA after depreciati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on. EBITA to interest (one of the Group<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">s debt covenants) is<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>the ratio of EBITA to <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">finance costs including capitali<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sed interest less finance income.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Adjusted EBITDA<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>453.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>372.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Less: depreciation<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(36.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(33.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>EBITA<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>417.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>339.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Finance costs<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>14.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>8.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Less: finance income<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(2.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Add back: capitalised interest<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Interest (per debt covenants)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>12.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>EBITA to interest<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>34.2x<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>44.6x<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3 Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) <span class=\"ff65_1 ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Return on capital employed (ROCE)<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>ROCE is adjusted operating profit expressed as a percentage of monthly average net assets excluding<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>net debt and retirement benefi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t obligations and is an underpin f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>or the LTIP and J2G LTIP <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">A</span><span class=\"lsa_2\">ward and a<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>financial KPI.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Average net <span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">assets<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>1,258.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>982.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Add back: average net debt<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>25.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>82.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Add back: average retirement benefit net (assets)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">/ obligations</span> </span>24.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>49.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Average capital employed<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,307.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,114.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Adjusted operating profit<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>402.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>320.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>ROCE<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>30.8%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>28.7%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Working capital as a <span class=\"lsa_2\">percentage of revenue<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Working capital is inventories, current trade and other receivables and current trade and other<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>payables. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Inventories<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>616.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>529.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Current trade and other receivables<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>692.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">0<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>594.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Current trade and other <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">payables<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>(6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">5</span>8.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>(584.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Working capital<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>649.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">4<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>539.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Revenue<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2,982.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2,553.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Working capital as a percentage of revenue<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>21.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">8%<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>21.1%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Inventory turn<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Inventory turn is cost of sales divided by inventories.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Cost of sales<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,630.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,425.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Inventories<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>616.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>529.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Inventory turn<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ratio of capital expenditure to depreciation<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ratio of capital expendi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ture to depreciation is capi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tal expenditure divided by depreci<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ation and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>amortisation excluding amortisat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ion of acquired intangibles and depreci<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ation of right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws8_2\">of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">use assets.</span> </span></span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Depreciation and amortisation<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>64.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>63.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Less: amortisation of acquired intangibles<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(13.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(11.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Less: depreciation of right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">of</span>-</span>use assets<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(18.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(17.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Adjusted <span class=\"ws14_2\">depreciation and amortisati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>33.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>34.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Capital expenditure<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>42.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>45.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ratio of capital expenditure to depreciation<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws12_2\">1.3 times </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws12_2\">1.3 times </span> 4 Revenue recognition<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Revenue from the sale of goods is recogni<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sed in the income statement when control of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> <span class=\"ws9_2\">the goods has<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>transferred, which in most countri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es is contractually on deli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>very to the customer but in a few countrie<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>is contractually on coll<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ection from the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s distribution centre by<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the delivery company. When the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Group arranges the delivery of good<span class=\"ws7_2\">s where control<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> has transferred on collection, t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he customer is<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>invoiced an amount to cover the cost of f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>reight and this is included i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n revenue over time as the goods<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>are shipped. Customers are invoiced on di<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>spatch of the goods. Revenue is measured with r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ef<span class=\"ws8_2\">erence <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>to the amount invoiced to the customer, net<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> of any immediate discounts applicabl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e to the order.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Obligations for retrospecti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ve customer volume discounts are calculated by est<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>imating the expected<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>discount percentage that will be achieved for the cont<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">ractual period usi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng historical data adjusted f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>or<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>current experience and applying that per<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>centage to actual qualifying sal<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es. When a customer has a<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>right to return goods purchased, t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he Group estimates the obligation for t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he expected value of the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>refunds us<span class=\"ws9_2\">ing recent experience. Obl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>igations for both retrospecti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ve customer volume discounts <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>and the expected value of refunds for r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eturns are deducted from the revenue recognised when the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>goods are sold and included in other pa<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>yables on the balance sheet and at 31 March 2023 were <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u00a318.1 million (2021/22: \u00a315.0 mil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lion).<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Revenue from the fees charged to customers for the provision of outsourced services is recognised<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>either over ti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>me based on time elapsed for<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> monthly management charges or whe<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n the related<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>products are delivered for other management charges. Invoices are raised monthly for monthly<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>m<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">anagement charges or when the invoices for the relat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed products are invoiced for other<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>management charges, normally on a weekly or monthly basis. The Group acts as an agent in relation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>to the products sourced for its c<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ustomers under these outsourcing arran<span class=\"ws7_2\">gements and so does not<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>recognise the value of these products i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n revenue or cost of sales. Revenue is measured wi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>th reference<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>to the amount invoiced to the customer for management cha<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>rges. Income earned from suppliers for<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>access to the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">s online procurement portals is recognised either over t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ime based on time<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>elapsed for subscr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>iption fees or as t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>heir products are de<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>livered to the Group<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">s customers for licence<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>fees. Invoices are raised monthly, quarterly or annually in advance for subscription fees depe<span class=\"ls8_2\">nding on<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>contractual terms. Credit notes f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>or licence fee income are received fr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>om suppliers depending on<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>contractual terms with the least f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>requent being annual.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Revenue from the sale of calibration services is recognise<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">d </span><span class=\"lsc_2\">when control of the services has<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>tr<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">ansferred, which is upon deliver<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>y to the customer of the items which have been cal<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ibrated.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Customers are invoiced on dispatch of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the calibrated items. Revenue i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s measured with reference to<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>the amount invoiced to the<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws8_2\">customer.</span><span class=\"ws8_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>All revenue is recognised net<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of sales taxes and all payment terms are based on commercially<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>reasonable terms for the respectiv<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e markets and no element of financing is deemed present.<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Remaining performance obligations<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> (unsatisfied or partial<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ly unsatisfied) at the year<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> end all relate t<span class=\"ws8_2\">o<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>customer contracts that have an original<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> expected duration of not more than one year or are inv<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>oiced<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>based on time incurred. Therefore, as permitted under <span class=\"ls1c_2 ws9_2\">International Financial<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Reporting Standard (<span class=\"ls1f_2 ws25_1\">IFRS<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>15 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2018</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">Revenue from Contract<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s with Customers<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019, <span class=\"lsb_2 ws11_2\">the t</span></span><span class=\"ls8_2\">ransaction price al<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>located to these remaining<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>performance obligations is not di<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sclosed.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>5 Cost of sales and operat<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ing profit<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Cost of sales comprises the cost<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> of goods delivered to customers and the wri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>te<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">down of inventories<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>to<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">net realisable value.</span> </span>When a <span class=\"ls8_2\">customer has a right to return goods, the Group estimates t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he expected value of the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>goods<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">that are likely to be returned based on historical experience and the expected gross margin.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>It<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls8_2\">recognises an asset in other receivabl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es for the right to recover thes<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\">e goods and deducts this<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> from<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>cost of sales when the goods are sold.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group receives rebates from certai<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n suppliers relating mainly to t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he volume of purchases made in<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>a specified time period. These rebates are recognised as a reduction in cost of sales <span class=\"lsb_2 ws11_2\">to the extent that<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>the inventories purchased from the suppl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ier and eligible for rebates<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> have been sold in the year.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Rebates on purchases that remain in i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nventories are deducted from the cost of i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nventories, thus<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>reducing cost of sales in the i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ncome statement in the period in which the i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nventories are expensed.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>The Group recognises the rebate only where the<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>re is evidence of a binding arrangement with t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>supplier, the amount can be estimated reli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ably and receipt is probable. The Group estimates whet<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>her<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>the s<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">upplier rebates relate to products<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> already sold or remaining in invent<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ories, based on inventory<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>turns. When estimating the value of s<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>upplier rebates earned but not yet recei<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ved, the Group makes<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>assumptions about the likely vol<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ume of eligible purchases to b<span class=\"ws7_2\">e made over the remaining rebate<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>period. As at 31 March 2023, the Group has \u00a3<span class=\"lsb_2\">4.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>milli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on (2021/22: \u00a34.5 million) of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> supplier rebates<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>recognised within trade and other r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eceivables.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>5 Cost of sales and operat<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ing profit <span class=\"ff81_1 lsf_2 ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Operating profit is stated a<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"lsa_2\">fter charging<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> / <span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">(crediting):</span> </span></span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Fees payable to the Company<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws15_2\">s <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">A<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">uditors for the audit of the Company<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>and<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">Group accounts</span> </span>0.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fees payable to the Company<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws15_2\">s <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">A<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">uditors and their associates for other<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>services:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Audit of the <span class=\"ws13_2\">Company<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span></span>s subsidiaries<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Audit<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">related assurance services</span> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Total fees payable to the Company<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws15_2\">s <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">A<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">uditors and their associates</span> </span></span>3.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Depreciation of property, plant and equi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>pment<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>17.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>15.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Amortisation of intangible assets <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">included in:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Distribution and marketing expenses<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>15.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>18.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Administrative expenses<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>13.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>11.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Amortisation of government grants<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Loss on foreign exchange<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>5.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>5.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Net losses<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> / <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">(gains) on forward foreign exchange contracts <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">classified<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>as<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">fair</span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">value through profit or loss</span> </span>5.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Loss on disposal of intangible assets<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Loss on disposal of property, plant and equi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>pment<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>6 Finance income and costs<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Finance costs that are directly attributable to the construction of an asset that necessaril<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>y takes a<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>substantial period of time to get r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eady for its intended use are capitali<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sed as part of the cost of that<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>asset. Interest on financial assets and liabiliti<span class=\"ls8_2\">es measured at<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> amortised cost and on lease liabil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ities is<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>calculated using the effecti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ve interest method and recognised in the inc<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ome statement as incurred.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Invoice finance charges relate to costs incurred when the Group makes use of its customers<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019 <span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">supplier<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>invoice financing options where this is commercially and administratively attractive. These options are<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>used for some outsourced services customers, including where they give the Group access to the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>customers<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019 </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">invoice portals to simpli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>fy the invoice query reconcilia<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tion process and so speed up the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>receipt of payments.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Finance income<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Interest income on financial<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> assets measured at amortised cost<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Interest income on interest r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ate swaps<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Finance income<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Finance costs<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Interest expense on financial<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> liabilities measured at amort<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ised cost<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(9.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(6.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Interest expense on lease lia<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>bilities<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.9)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Interest expense on interest r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ate swaps<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Interest on uncertain income ta<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>x <span class=\"ws13_2\">positions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>(0.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Invoice finance charges<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(2.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Finance costs<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(14.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(8.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7 Employees<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Average number of employees<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Management and administration<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,351<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,430<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Distribution and marketing<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>6,467<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>5,953<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7,818<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7,383<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Employment costs<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Wages and salaries<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>38<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">5.9<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>317.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Social security costs<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>50.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>40.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Share<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">based payments</span> \u2013 </span>equity<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">settled (Note 8)</span> </span>14.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>9.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Share<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">based payments</span> \u2013 </span>cash<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">settled (Note 8)</span> </span>1.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Defined contribution retirement benef<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>it costs (Note 9)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>19.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>17.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Defined benefit retirement benefit cost<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s (Note 9)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>47<span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">5.1<span class=\"ff94_1 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>392.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Termination benefits<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span>3.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Total<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>47<span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">9.0<span class=\"ff94_1 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>395.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Information on the Directors<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span> <span class=\"ls20_2 ws7_2\">remuneration is given in the Directors</span>\u2019<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span> <span class=\"ls20_2 ws7_2\">Remuneration Report on pages <span class=\"ws27_1\">112</span></span> </span>to<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls20_2 ws27_1\">132</span>.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>8 Share<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls7_2 ws6_2\">based payments</span> </span>The Group operates share<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">based payment schemes which are the LTIPs, the Deferred Share Bonus<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>Plan <span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">(DSBP) </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">and the Savings<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">Related Share Option Scheme<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>(SAYE)<span class=\"lsd_2 wsa_2\">. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Equity<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">settled share<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">based payments are measured at fair value at the grant date, calculated using</span> </span></span>an<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">appropriate option pricing model. The f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>air value is expensed in the income stat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ement with a<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>corresponding increase in equity<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> on a straight<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"lsa_2\">line basis over the period that employees become<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>unconditionally entit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>led to the awards. The income statement charge i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s adjusted to reflect expected<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>and<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">actual levels of vesting ass<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ociated with non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">market performance related criteria.</span> </span></span></span>Cash<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">settled share</span>-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">based payments are measured at fair value at the balance sheet date, taking into<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>account the estimated number of aw<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">ards that will actually vest<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> and the relative completion of the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>vesting period. This fair v<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>alue is included in liabili<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ties and changes in the value of these liabi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lities are<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>recognised in the income statement.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The EBT established to administer the schemes o<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">wns shares in the Company which are shown<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>in<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls9_2 ws1d_2\">equity.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>LTIPs <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">equity settled and cash settled<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s active LTIPs are granted under <span class=\"lsa_2\">t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he 2019 LTIP, the 2022 LTIP, the J2G LTIP <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">A<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">ward and the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span></span>RS YAY! <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">A<span class=\"lsc_2 ws9_2\">ward.</span> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">Under these LTIPs<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">, </span>awards are mad<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>e to plan parti<span class=\"ls8_2\">cipants<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> subject to service conditions<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>and performance conditions. Some of the awards ar<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e equity settled and some are cash settl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed. At the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>vesting date the award will either ves<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t, in full or in part, or ex<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>pire depending on the outcome of the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>performance conditions. All awards have \u00a3nil exercise price and receive accrued dividends on<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>settlement. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Those awards made under the 2019 LTIP in 2019/20 (vested in June 2022), 2020/21 and 2021/22 are<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>normally subject to a market performance condition based on total sha<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">reholder return (TSR) of the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">versus a defined comparator group (see the Direct<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ors<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019 </span>Remuneration Report for detail<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s) and a<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">market performance condition based on cumulati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ve growth in adjusted earnings per shar<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e (EPS)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>over the vesting period with a <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">ROCE underpin.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Awards under the 2022 LTIP are normally subje<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ct to a market performance condition based on TSR<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">the Group versus a defined comparator group (see<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the Directors<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019 </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">Remuneration Report for detail<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>and a non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">market performance condition based o</span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\">n the adjusted EPS compound annual growth rate<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>(CAGR) over the vesting period with a ROCE underpi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Awards under the J2G LTIP <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">A</span><span class=\"ws9_2\">ward to senior management are subject<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> to non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">market performance<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>conditions based on the adjusted EPS CAGR over the vesti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng period<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsc_2 wsa_2\">and a scorecard of key<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>performance indicators directly linked to <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">T<span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">he </span></span>RS Way scorecard<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">, with a ROCE underpin.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>8 Share<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls7_2 ws6_2\">based payments </span></span><span class=\"ff9e_1 ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Awards under the RS YAY! <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">A</span><span class=\"ws9_2\">ward to all other employees ar<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e subject to a non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">market performance<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>condition based on adjusted profit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> before tax CAGR over the vesting period.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The fair values of equity<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ls8_2\">settled LTIP awards were calculated at t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he grant date using the assumptions<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>below, with the fair value of those subject to market performance conditions c<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">alculated using a Monte<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Carlo model.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Grant date<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>December 2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>July 2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>December 2021<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>June 2021<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Market performance conditions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Awards granted<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>77,792<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>777,686<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>35,159<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>568,179<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fair value at grant date<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>471p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>626p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>608p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>586p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Assumptions used:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Share price<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>921p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>979p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,168p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,017p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Expected volatility<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>32.8%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>32.4%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>30.4%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>31.5%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Expected life<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2 years <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7 <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">months </span> 3 years<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2 years <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>5 months <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3 years<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Risk<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ls11_2\">free interest rate<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>3.36%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.75%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.51%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.19%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Other conditions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Awards granted<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>243,911<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4,009,281<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>54,117<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>568,179<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fair value at grant date<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>921p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>979p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,168p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,017p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Expected volatility was esti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>mated based on the historical volatil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ity of the Company<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span>s shares over t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>most recent period commensurate to the <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">expected life of the award. The risk<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"lsa_2\">free i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nterest rate<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>represents the yield, at t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he grant date, of UK government bonds with durati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on commensurate to the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>expected life of the<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">award.</span> </span>The fair values of cash<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ls8_2\">settled LTIP awards at 31 March 2023 were:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Awards granted Fair value<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>November 2020<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 <span class=\"ls13_2\">Other conditions<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span></span> </span>1,147<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>914p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>November 2020<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 <span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">Market performance conditions</span> </span>1,147<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013p<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>June 2021<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 <span class=\"ls13_2\">Other conditions</span> </span>4,393<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>914p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>June 2021<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 <span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">Market performance conditions</span> </span>4,393<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013p<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>July 2022 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 <span class=\"ls13_2\">Other conditions</span> </span>12,000<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013p<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>December 2022 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 <span class=\"ls13_2\">Other conditions</span> </span>1,300<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013p<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>The movements in the LTIP awards (equity and cash settled) were:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Number of awards<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Number of awards<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Outstanding at 1 April<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3,940,677<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3,888,385<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Forfeited during the year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1,293,879</span>)(116,794)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Expired during the year <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(78<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">9,203<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">)</span></span>(463,084)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Exercised during the year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">676,822</span>)(602,250)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Granted during the year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>5,121,970<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,234,420<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Outstanding at 31 March<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>6,302,743<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3,940,677<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>DSBP <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">equity settled</span> </span>Under the DSBP, one<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>third of the total bonus earned by<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> plan participants is awarded as shar<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>vests after<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">two years, normally subject t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>o the continued employment of the participa<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nt within the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>Group. There are no other performance conditi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ons. The partic<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">ipants receive accrued dividends on<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>vesting. Deferred share awards relati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng to the bonus for the year ended 31 March 2023 <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"lsa_2\">are expected<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>to <span class=\"ls8_2\">be awarded in June 2023. The fair value of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the shares awarded during the year was 1,005p <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>(2021/22: 1,011p) per share <span class=\"lsa_2\">award which was the share price at the date of award.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>The movements in the DSBP awards were:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Number of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>awards<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Number of awards<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Outstanding at 1 April<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>259,570<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>247,103<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Forfeited during the year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(17,766)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Exercised during the year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(189,422)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(110,595)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Granted during the year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>171,803<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>123,062<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Outstanding at 31 March<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>224,185<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>259,570<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h7_2 ffad_1 fs4_2 fc1_2 sc0_2 lsf_2 ws10_2 gs33e\">8 Share<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls7_2 ws6_2\">based payments </span></span><span class=\"ffae_1 ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffaf_1 fs5_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws8_2 gs33f\">SAYE <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">equity settled and cash settled<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls18_2 ws7_2 gs340\">The SAYE scheme is available to the majority of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">em<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ployees of the Group employed at the ti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>me that the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls18_2 ws7_2 gs341\">invitation period commences. The UK element is equity settled and the overs<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eas element is cash settled.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1c_2 ws9_2 gs342\">The option price is base<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>d on the average market price of t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he Company<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">s shares over the t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>hree days<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls18_2 ws26_1 gs343\">prior<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls1f_2 ws25_1\">to</span> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">the offer,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> discounted by 20%. The option exercise conditions are the employee<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">s continued<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls18_2 ws7_2 gs344\">employment for a three<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>year period and the maintenance of employ<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ee<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span>s regular monthly savings. Failur<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls18_2 ws7_2 gs345\">of either of these conditions is normal<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ly deemed a forfeiture of the option. Employees may subscribe to<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1f_2 ws11_2 gs346\">the three<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">year or five</span>-<span class=\"ls18_2 ws26_1\">year <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ws7_2\">savings period. Under the UK element, at the end of the savings period, the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls18_2 ws26_1\"><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls18_2 ws7_2 gs347\">employee has six months to<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>either exercise t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>heir options to purchase the shares at the agreed price or<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls18_2 ws7_2 gs348\">withdraw their savings with accrued interest. Under the overs<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eas element, at the end of the savings<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1e_2 wsa_2 gs349\">period, the employee has six months to either exercise their options to receive cash equal to the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1e_2 wsa_2 gs34a\">difference between the market price and<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">the option price or withdraw their savings wit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>h accrued interest.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1c_2 ws9_2 gs34b\">There are no market conditi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ons attached to the vesti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng of the options. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls18_2 ws7_2 gs34c\">The fair value of equity<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>set<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tled SAYE options was calculated at the grant date using a Black<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">Scholes model,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1c_2 ws9_2 gs34d\">with the assumptions below.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 he_2 gs34e\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1f_2 hc_2 y25f_1 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2a_1 he_2 gs34f\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x20_2 hc_2 y25f_1 ffb1_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 hd_2 gs350\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hc_2 y262_1 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">3 year<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w13_2 hd_2 gs351\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x6a_1 hc_2 y262_1 ffb1_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">3 year<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 hd_2 gs352\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x7_2 hc_2 y262_1 ffb1_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">5 year<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2c_1 hd_2 gs353\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hc_2 ye8_2 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Grant date<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 hd_2 gs354\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x79_1 hc_2 ye8_2 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">December 2022 </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 hd_2 gs355\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x79_1 hc_2 ye8_2 ffb1_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">September 2021 </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 hd_2 gs356\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x7a_1 hc_2 ye8_2 ffb1_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">September 2021<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2c_1 h17_2 gs357\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y90_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Options granted<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h17_2 gs358\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x78_1 hf_2 y90_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">1,300,316<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h17_2 gs359\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x9_2 hf_2 y90_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">544,216<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h17_2 gs35a\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4f_1 hf_2 y90_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">83,697<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2c_1 h10_2 gs35b\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y93_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Fair value at grant date<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs35c\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 y93_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">325p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs35d\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 y93_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">349p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs35e\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x6a_1 hf_2 y93_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">372p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2c_1 h10_2 gs35f\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 yea_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Assumptions used:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2c_1 h10_2 gs360\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x32_2 hf_2 ybf_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Share price<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs361\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 ybf_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">944p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs362\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1d_2 hf_2 ybf_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">1,108p <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs363\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1d_2 hf_2 ybf_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">1,108p <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2c_1 h10_2 gs364\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x32_2 hf_2 y1de_1 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Exercise <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">price<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs365\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 y1de_1 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">715p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs366\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 y1de_1 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">824p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs367\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x6a_1 hf_2 y1de_1 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">824p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2c_1 h12_2 gs368\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x32_2 hf_2 y63_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">Expected volatility<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h12_2 gs369\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4f_1 hf_2 y63_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">32.6%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h12_2 gs36a\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 y63_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">31.5%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h12_2 gs36b\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 y63_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">30.3%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2c_1 h10_2 gs36c\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x32_2 hf_2 y65_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">Expected option life<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs36d\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4e_1 hf_2 y65_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">3 years<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs36e\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x18_2 hf_2 y65_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">3 years<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs36f\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1d_2 hf_2 y65_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">5 years<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2c_1 h10_2 gs370\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x32_2 hf_2 yac_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">Expected dividend yield<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs371\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4f_1 hf_2 yac_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">1.71%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs372\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 yac_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">1.44%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs373\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 yac_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">1.44%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2c_1 h10_2 gs374\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x32_2 hf_2 yae_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls13_2 ws12_2\">Risk<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ls11_2\">free interest rate<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs375\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4f_1 hf_2 yae_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.16%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs376\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 yae_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.30%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs377\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 yae_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.42%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs378\">Expected volatility was esti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>mated based on the historical vol<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>atility of the Company<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span>s shares over t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsa_2 gs379\">most recent three<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">year or five</span>-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">year period as appropriate.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Expected dividend yield was the annual<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsa_2 gs37a\">dividend yield as at the grant date. The risk<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">free interest rate was the yield, at t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he grant date, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsb_2 ws7_2 gs37b\">of three<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ls8_2\">year or five<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>year (as applicable) UK government bonds.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 ws7_2 gs37c\">The fair values of cash<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ls8_2\">settled SAYE options at 31 March 2023 are shown below and were calcul<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ated<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsa_2 gs37d\">using a Black<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\">Scholes model, using a<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> share price of 914p,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> expected dividend yi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eld of 1.86% and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs37e\">a<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">dditional assumptions below.</span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 hc_2 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs37f\">Options<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h24_2 gs380\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x7d_1 hc_2 y1eb_1 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">granted  </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1e_1 h24_2 gs381\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x36_2 hc_2 y1eb_1 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Fair value<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 hc_2 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs382\">Exercise<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h24_2 gs383\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x26_2 hc_2 y1eb_1 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">price<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 hc_2 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs384\">Expected<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"c_2 w1f_1 h24_2 gs385\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5d_1 hc_2 y1eb_1 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">volatility  </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h24_2 gs386\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5d_1 hc_2 y274_1 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Expected<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 hc_2 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs387\">remaining<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h24_2 gs386\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x7a_1 hc_2 y1eb_1 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">option life  </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1e_1 h24_2 gs388\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5d_1 hc_2 y274_1 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Risk-free<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 hc_2 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs389\">interest<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"c_2 w1e_1 h24_2 gs388\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4e_1 hc_2 y1eb_1 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">rate  </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2d_1 h10_2 gs38a\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 y1eb_1 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">5 year June 2018<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h15_2 gs38b\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4_2 hf_2 ye4_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">35,052 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1f_1 h15_2 gs38c\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x78_1 hf_2 ye4_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">354p </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h15_2 gs38d\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xb_2 hf_2 ye4_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">563p </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1e_1 h15_2 gs38e\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x6b_1 hf_2 ye4_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">29.5%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h15_2 gs38f\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x83_1 hf_2 ye4_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws12_2\">0.5 years </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1f_1 h15_2 gs390\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x6b_1 hf_2 ye4_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.99%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2d_1 h10_2 gs391\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 yd7_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">5 year September 2019 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h10_2 gs392\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4_2 hf_2 yd7_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">99,256 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1f_1 h10_2 gs393\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x78_1 hf_2 yd7_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">475p </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h10_2 gs394\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xb_2 hf_2 yd7_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">439p </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1e_1 h10_2 gs395\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x6b_1 hf_2 yd7_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">32.5%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h10_2 gs396\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x83_1 hf_2 yd7_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws12_2\">1.5 years </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1f_1 h10_2 gs397\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x6b_1 hf_2 yd7_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.42%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2d_1 h10_2 gs398\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 y8e_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">3 year September 2020 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h10_2 gs399\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x36_2 hf_2 y8e_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">389,066 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1f_1 h10_2 gs39a\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x78_1 hf_2 y8e_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">345p </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h10_2 gs39b\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xb_2 hf_2 y8e_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">573p </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1e_1 h10_2 gs39c\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x6b_1 hf_2 y8e_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">29.5%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h10_2 gs39d\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x83_1 hf_2 y8e_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws12_2\">0.5 years </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1f_1 h10_2 gs39e\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x6b_1 hf_2 y8e_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.99%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2d_1 h17_2 gs39f\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 y90_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">5 year September 2020 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h17_2 gs3a0\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4_2 hf_2 y90_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">19,798 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1f_1 h17_2 gs3a1\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x78_1 hf_2 y90_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">369p </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h17_2 gs3a2\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xb_2 hf_2 y90_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">573p </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1e_1 h17_2 gs3a3\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x6b_1 hf_2 y90_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">28.8%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h17_2 gs3a4\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x83_1 hf_2 y90_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws12_2\">2.5 years </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1f_1 h17_2 gs3a5\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x6b_1 hf_2 y90_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.52%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2d_1 h10_2 gs3a6\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 y93_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">3 year September 2021 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h10_2 gs3a7\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x36_2 hf_2 y93_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">222,284 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1f_1 h10_2 gs3a8\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x78_1 hf_2 y93_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">195p </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h10_2 gs3a9\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xb_2 hf_2 y93_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">824p </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1e_1 h10_2 gs3aa\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x6b_1 hf_2 y93_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">32.5%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h10_2 gs3ab\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x83_1 hf_2 y93_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws12_2\">1.5 years </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1f_1 h10_2 gs3ac\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x6b_1 hf_2 y93_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.42%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2d_1 h10_2 gs3ad\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 yea_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">5 year September 2021<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h10_2 gs3ae\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4_2 hf_2 yea_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">11,939 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1f_1 h10_2 gs3af\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x78_1 hf_2 yea_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">259p </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h10_2 gs3b0\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xb_2 hf_2 yea_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">824p </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1e_1 h10_2 gs3b1\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x6b_1 hf_2 yea_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">32.4%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h10_2 gs3b2\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x83_1 hf_2 yea_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws12_2\">3.5 years </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1f_1 h10_2 gs3b3\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x6b_1 hf_2 yea_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.37%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2d_1 h10_2 gs3b4\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 ybf_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">3 year December 2022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h10_2 gs3b5\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x36_2 hf_2 ybf_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">518,735 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1f_1 h10_2 gs3b6\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x78_1 hf_2 ybf_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">308p </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h10_2 gs3b7\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xb_2 hf_2 ybf_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">715p </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1e_1 h10_2 gs3b8\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x6b_1 hf_2 ybf_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">29.7%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h10_2 gs3b9\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x83_1 hf_2 ybf_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws12_2\">2.8 years </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1f_1 h10_2 gs3ba\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x6b_1 hf_2 ybf_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.52%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs3bb\">Expected volatility is est<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>imated based on <span class=\"ws9_2\">the historical<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> volatility of the Company<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s shares over t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\"><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsb_2 gs3bc\">most<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">recent period commensurate to the expected remaining li<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>fe of the option. Expected divi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>dend<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsb_2 ws1_2 gs3bd\">yield is<span class=\"ls1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">the annual dividend yield as at the year end. The risk</span>-<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">free interest rate is the yield, at t<span class=\"ls8_2\">he year<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls18_2 ws7_2 gs3be\">end, of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls1c_2 ws9_2\">UK government bonds wit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>h duration commensurate to the expect<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed remaining life of t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he option.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls22_1 ws7_2 gs3bf\">The movements in and weighted average exercise price of the SAYE options (equit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>y and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffb0_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls23_1 ws29_1 gs3c0\">cash<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls22_1 ws7_2\">settled) were:</span> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w2a_1 hd_2 gs3c1\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x20_2 hc_2 y27f_1 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2a_1 hd_2 gs3c2\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x20_2 hc_2 y27f_1 ffb1_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h1a_2 gs3c3\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1a_2 hc_2 y281_1 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Weighted  </div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 hc_2 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs3c4\">average  </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 hc_2 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs3c5\">exercise  </div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h1a_2 gs3c3\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x41_1 hc_2 y280_1 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">price<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 hc_2 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs3c6\">Number of  </div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h1a_2 gs3c7\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4f_1 hc_2 y280_1 ffb2_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">options<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w13_2 h1a_2 gs3c8\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4e_1 hc_2 y281_1 ffb1_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Weighted  </div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 hc_2 ffb1_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs3c9\">average<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 hc_2 ffb1_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs3ca\">exercise  </div><div class=\"c_2 w13_2 h1a_2 gs3c8\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1f_2 hc_2 y280_1 ffb1_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">price<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 hc_2 ffb1_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs3cb\">Number of  </div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h1a_2 gs3cc\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hc_2 y280_1 ffb1_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">options<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2e_1 h10_2 gs3cd\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 y71_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Outstanding at 1 April<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w13_2 h10_2 gs3ce\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 y71_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">564p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs3cf\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x78_1 hf_2 y71_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">3,850,612<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs3d0\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 y71_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">496p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs3d1\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xb_2 hf_2 y71_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">4,255,490<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2e_1 he_2 gs3d2\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 y4b_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Forfeited during the year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w13_2 he_2 gs3d3\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 y4b_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">594p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 he_2 gs3d4\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1a_2 hf_2 y4b_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">(154,098)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 he_2 gs3d5\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 y4b_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">513p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 he_2 gs3d6\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x26_2 hf_2 y4b_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">(254,408)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2e_1 h10_2 gs3d7\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 yc3_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">Expired during the year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w13_2 h10_2 gs3d8\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 yc3_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">729p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs3d9\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1a_2 hf_2 yc3_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">(147,083)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs3da\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 yc3_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">538p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs3db\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x26_2 hf_2 yc3_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">(272,929)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2e_1 h10_2 gs3dc\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 y157_1 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">Exercised during the year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w13_2 h10_2 gs3dd\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 y157_1 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">442p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs3de\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x6b_1 hf_2 y157_1 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">(1,31<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">2,<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">146</span>)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs3df\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 y157_1 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">497p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs3e0\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x26_2 hf_2 y157_1 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">(739,677)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2e_1 h10_2 gs3e1\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 y157_1 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Granted during the year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w13_2 h10_2 gs3e2\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 y157_1 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">715p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs3e3\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x78_1 hf_2 y157_1 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">1,819,051<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs3e4\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 y157_1 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">824p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs3e5\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x9_2 hf_2 y157_1 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">862,136<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2e_1 h10_2 gs3e6\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 yc3_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Outstanding at 31 March<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w13_2 h10_2 gs3e7\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 yc3_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">662p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs3e8\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x78_1 hf_2 yc3_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">4,056,336<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs3e9\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 yc3_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">564p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs3ea\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xb_2 hf_2 yc3_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">3,850,612<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w2e_1 he_2 gs3eb\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 y4b_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">Exercisable at 31 March<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w13_2 he_2 gs3ec\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 y4b_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">438p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 he_2 gs3ed\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x9_2 hf_2 y4b_2 ffb4_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">171,214<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 he_2 gs3ee\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 y4b_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">497p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 he_2 gs3ef\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 y4b_2 ffb3_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">6,669<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div>8 Share<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls7_2 ws6_2\">based payments </span></span><span class=\"ffbd_1 ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>SAYE options outstand<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ing at the year end were<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Option prices:<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span>\u00a32.00<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>\u00a32.99<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,310<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,310<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u00a34.00<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>\u00a34.99<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>488,139<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,817,577<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u00a35.00<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>\u00a35.99<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,090,103<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,203,013<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u00a37.00<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>\u00a37.99<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,778,421<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a38.00<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>\u00a38.99<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>698,363<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>828,712<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4,056,336<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3,850,612<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.91<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.63<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Weighted average share price during period of exercise<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>954p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,097p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>9 Retirement benefit obl<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>igations<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>For defined benefit schemes, the surplus or deficit recognised in the balance sheet is the difference<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>between the fair value of the scheme assets and the present value of the obligations at the balance<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>sheet date. The present value of the obli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>gations is ca<span class=\"ws9_2\">lculat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed by independent actuaries using the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>projected unit credit method.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> It is determined by discounti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng estimated future cash outflows usi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng a<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>discount rate reflecti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng yields on high<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>quality corporate bonds<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> with terms approximating the terms of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>the relat<span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\">ed obligation.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> The operating profit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> charge comprises the c<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>urrent service c<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ost, net interest<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> </span>cost, past service costs,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> administrative expenses, curtai<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lment gains and losses and settlement gains<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>and losses. The net interest c<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ost is based on the discount rate<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>at the beginning of t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he year,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>contributions paid in and the surpl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>us or deficit during the year.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Past service costs and curtailment<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>gains and losses are recognised at the earlier of when the scheme amendment or curtailment occurs<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>and when any related reorg<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">anisation costs or termination benefi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ts are recognised. Settlement gains<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> </span>and losses are recognised when the sett<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lement occurs. Remeasurements, representing re<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>turns on<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>scheme assets excluding amounts included in int<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>erest and actuarial gains and losses ari<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sing from<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>changes in demographic and financial assumpti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ons and experience adjustments, are recognis<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed in<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>other comprehensive income. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s largest defined benefit pension sc<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>heme is in the UK, providing benefits based on fi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nal<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>pensionable pay for <span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\">eligi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ble employees who joined <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on or before 1 April 20<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>03. The scheme is<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>administered by a corporate trustee<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> and the funds are independent of the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s finances.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>The<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">Group also has defined benefit pension sc<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>hemes in Germany and the Republic of Ireland, whi<span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">ch<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>are closed to both new members and accruals for fut<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ure service, and defined benefit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> retirement<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>indemnity schemes in<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"wsa_2\">France and Italy. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>For defined contribution schemes,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the costs are charged to operating profi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t as they fall due.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>The<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">Group has defined c<span class=\"ws7_2\">ontribution schemes in the UK,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Australia, North America, Germany and t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>Republic of Ireland. The Group c<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ontributes to government schemes in France, I<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>taly, Scandinavia and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Asia and these are defined contribution schemes. The Group also makes payments to em<span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">ployees<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>personal pensions in the UK when their e<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>mploying company does not provide defined benefit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> or<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>defined contribution schemes.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Regulatory framework and governance<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The UK scheme, the RS Group Pension Scheme (formerly Elec<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>trocomponents Group Pension Sch<span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">eme),<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>is a registered scheme establi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>shed under trust law and, as such, is<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> subject to UK pension, tax and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>trust<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls8_2\">legislation. It is managed by a c<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>orporate trustee, RS Group Pension Truste<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es Limited (formerly<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Electrocomponents Pension Trustees Limited)<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> (the Trustee). The Trust<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ee includes representatives<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>appointed by both the Company and members. Although the Company bears the f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>inancial cost of the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>scheme, the Trustee directors are responsi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ble for the overall management of the scheme includi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>compliance with a<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">pplicable regulations and legislati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on. The Trustee directors are required by law to<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>act<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsd_2 wsa_2\">in</span> <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">the interest of all relevant beneficiaries and to set certain policies, to manage the day</span>-<span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">to</span>-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">day<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>administration of the benefit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s and to set the scheme investment strategy in consul<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tation with<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>the<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">Company. </span> </span>UK pensions are regulated by the Pensions<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Regulator whose statutory objecti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ves and regulatory<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>powers are described on its website: www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Deficit position a<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nd funding<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The rules of the RS Gr<span class=\"ls8_2\">oup Pension Scheme give the Trustee powers to wind up the s<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>cheme, which it<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>may exercise if the Trustee is aware that the assets of the scheme are insufficient to meet its liabi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lities.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Although the scheme was in deficit on a<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> statutory funding basis at 31 March 2022,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the Trustee and the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Company agreed a plan to eliminate the defi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>cit over time and the Trustee has conf<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>irmed that it has no<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>current intention to exerci<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>se its power to wind up the scheme.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The funding of the UK scheme is assessed using a<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ssumptions in<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>accordance with the advice of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>independent actuaries. These ass<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>umptions may be different to those used for t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he accounting<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>valuation. The last trienni<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>al funding valuation was carried out as at 31 March 2022 and s<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>howed a<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>deficit<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">of \u00a336.4</span> </span><span class=\"wsc_2\">million on<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span> a <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">statutory techni<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>cal provisions basis. Under the assoc<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>iated recovery plan,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>the Group agreed to make deficit contri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>butions of \u00a311.1 million per annum with the ai<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>m that the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>scheme will be fully funded on a statutor<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>y technical provisions basis by 30 Sept<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ember <span class=\"ws8_2\">2025.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>9 Retirement benefit obl<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>igations<span class=\"ffcc_1 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsf_2 ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ffcb_1\"> </span></span>Based on the UK scheme<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s rules, the Group does not have an unconditional<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> right to any surplus that<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>may<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">arise on the scheme and so IFRIC 14 applies. At 31 March 2023, the defined benefit net asset has<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>been <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">restricted to \u00a3nil (2021/22: \u00a3ni<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>l) and an additional li<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ability of \u00a326.2 milli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on (2021/22: \u00a3nil) has been<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>recognised which is equal to the present<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> value of the agreed future defici<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t contributions under the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>recovery plan.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Based on the funding position as at<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">31 March 2023, in t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he year ending<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>31 March 2024 the Group<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>expects to pay \u00a313.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>2 million of contri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>butions to the UK sche<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>me, including \u00a311.1 mi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>llion of defici<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>contribution payments, and \u00a30.5 mill<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ion to the other defined benefit schemes.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Investment strategy a<span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\">nd risk exposure<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>The defined benefit schemes expose the Group to actuarial risks such as longevity, interest rate,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>inflation and investment ri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sks. The approach for managing the UK scheme<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">s risks is set out below.</span> </span>Interest rate risk<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Trustee has set a be<span class=\"ls1e_2 wsa_2\">nchmark for total investment in bonds (government and corporate), interest rate<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>swaps, inflation swaps, gilt repur<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>chase agreements and cash as part of its matching asset portfoli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>o<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(comprising the qualifying inv<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>estor alternative investment fund (QIAIF)<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>, a bespoke pooled structure in<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>which the scheme is the sole investor). Under this st<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>rategy, if gilt yields fall<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>, the value of the investments<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>within the matching asset portfolio will r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ise to help match the increase in the valuation of the li<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>abilities<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>arising f<span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">rom a fall in the discount rate, which is deri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ved from gilt yields. Similarl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>y, if gilt yields ri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>se, the value<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>of the matching asset portfolio will<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> fall, as will the valuat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ion of the liabilities because of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> an increase in the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>discount rate. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Inflation <span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">risk<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>T<span class=\"ls1e_2 wsa_2\">he scheme holds index</span>-<span class=\"ls1c_2 ws9_2\">linked gilts,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> inflation swaps and repurchas<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e agreements to manage against<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>inflation risk assoc<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>iated with pension liability inc<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>reases. <span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span>Longevity risk<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Prudent mortality assumptions ar<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e used that appropriately all<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ow for future improveme<span class=\"lsd_2 wsc_2\">nts in life<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>expectancy. These assumptions are rev<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>iewed on a regular basis to ensure they <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>remain appropriate.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>The<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">Trustee uses the Club Vita Service to provide a better estimate of the mortality rates of the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>scheme<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">s membership than</span> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">the standard tables. Wit<span class=\"ls8_2\">h effect from 1 June 2008, the scheme int<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>roduced<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>a mortality risk sharing mechanism w<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>hereby members<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019 </span><span class=\"lsa_2\">benefits for pensionable service after that <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>date will be reduced if the life expectancy of the scheme<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">s members increases more quickly than <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>a pre<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">determi<span class=\"wsa_2\">ned rate.</span></span> </span>Assumptions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Financial assumptions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The principal assumptions used to det<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ermine the defined benefit obligati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ons were:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Other<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Other<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Discount rate<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4.90%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.66%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.80%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.79%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Rate of increase in pensionable salar<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ies<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Nil<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.04%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Nil<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.10%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Rate of RPI inflation<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.30%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.34%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.80%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.03%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Rate of CPI inflation<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.80%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.34%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.20%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.03%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Rate of pension increases<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RPI inflation capped at 5.0% p.a.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.05%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>n/a<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.35%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>n/a<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RPI inflation capped at 2.5% p.a.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.05%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>n/a<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.15%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>n/a<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Life expectancy assumptions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Based upon the demographics of scheme members, the weighted average<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> life expectancy<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>assumptions used to determine the UK defined benef<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>it obligations were:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Years<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Years<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Member aged 65 (current life <span class=\"ws15_2\">expectancy) <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 </span></span><span class=\"ls13_2\">male<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>21.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>22.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Member aged 65 (current life expectancy) <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">female</span> </span>23.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>23.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Member aged 45 (life expectancy at aged 65) <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 </span><span class=\"ls13_2\">male<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>23.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>22.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Member aged 45 (life expectancy at aged 65) <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">female</span> </span>25.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>25.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 31 March 2023, the weighted <span class=\"ws9_2\">average durati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on of the UK defined benefit obligati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on was 14 years<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>(2021/22: 18 years).<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _231\"></span> </span>Sensitivity analysi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s of the impact of changes in key ass<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>umptions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The calculations of the defi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ned benefit obligations are sensi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tive to the assumptions used.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>The<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>sensiti<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">vity analysis below is based on a change i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n the assumption on the UK scheme while holdin<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">g<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>all other assumptions constant;<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> in practice changes in some of the assumpti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ons may be correlated. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>A change would have the following incr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ease<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> / </span>(decrease) on the UK defined benefit obli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>gations as at<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>31<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">March 2023:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Increase in<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>assumption<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Decrease in<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>assumption<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Effect on obligation of a 0<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">pts</span> </span><span class=\"ws14_2\">change to the assumed discount rate<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>(25.9)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>28.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Effect on obligation of a 0<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">pts</span> </span><span class=\"ws14_2\">change in the assumed inflation rate<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>4.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(4.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Effect on obligation of a c<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>hange of one year in assumed life expect<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ancy<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>11.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(11.1<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>9 Retirement benefit obl<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>igations<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>continued<span class=\"ffde_1 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Income statement<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The net charge<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> / </span><span class=\"ls8_2\">(credit) recognised in operating profi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t for retirement benefit obl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>igations was:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Other<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Total<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Other<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Total<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Current service cost<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Past service cost<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Interest expense on obligati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>15.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>15.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>12.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>12.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Interest income on scheme assets<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(16.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(16.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(12.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(12.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Interest expense on asset ceil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ing<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> / </span><span class=\"ws14_2\">onerous liability<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>0.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Administrative expenses<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>1.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Total charge for defined benefit schemes<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Total charge for defined contribution schemes and personal pensions<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">8.9 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">10.6 </span> 19.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">8.4 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">8.7 </span> 17.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Balance sheet<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The amounts included in the balance sheet a<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>rising from the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">s assets</span> / </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">(obligations) in respect of i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ts defined <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">benefit schemes was:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Other<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Total<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Other<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Total<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Fair value of scheme assets<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>425.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>6.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>432.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>585.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>593.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Present value of defined benefit obligat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(390.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(16.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(407.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(560.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(20.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(580.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Effect of asset ceilin<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>g<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> / </span><span class=\"ws14_2\">onerous liability<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>(61.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(61.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(24.9)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(24.9)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Retirement benefit obligations<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(26.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(10.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(36.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(12.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(12.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Amount recognised on the balance sheet<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">liability</span> </span>(26.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(11.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(37.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(12.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(12.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Amount recognised on the balance sheet<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 </span><span class=\"ls12_2\">asset<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>9 Retirement benefit obl<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>igations<span class=\"fff0_1 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsf_2 ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ffef_1\"> </span></span>The other defined benefit schemes were:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Fair value of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>scheme assets<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Present value of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>defined benefit<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>obligations<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Retirement<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>benefit<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>obligations<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Fair value of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>scheme assets<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Present value of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>defined benefit<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>obligations<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Retirement benefit obligations<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Germany<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">s defined benefit pension scheme<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(7.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(7.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(8.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(8.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Republic of Ireland<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span>s defined benefit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> pension scheme<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>6.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(5.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(7.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>France<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">s defined benefit retirement indemnity scheme<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(3.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(3.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(3.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(3.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Italy<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ls11_2\">s defined benefit retirement indemnity scheme<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(0.9)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.9)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(1.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Other<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>6.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(16.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(10.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(20.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(12.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Movements in the present value of the defined benef<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>it obligations in the year were:<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Other<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Total<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Other<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Total<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>At 1 April<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">560.8 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">20.0 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">580.8 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">614.0 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">22.6 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">636.6 </span> Current service cost<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.0 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.5 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.8 </span> Past service cost<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(0.1)</span>  <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(0.1)</span> Interest expense<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">15.4 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">15.7 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">12.7 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.2 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">12.9 </span> Insurance premiums for risk benefi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ts<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(0.1)</span>  \u2013  <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(0.1)</span> Effect of changes in demographic as<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sumptions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">(17.8)</span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">(17.5)</span>  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013 Effect of changes in financ<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ial assumptions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">(176.1)</span>  <span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">(4.9)</span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">(181.0)</span>  <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">(54.0)</span>  <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(1.7)</span>  <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">(55.7)</span> Effect of experience adjust<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ments<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">24.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.7 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">25.0 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.1 </span>  <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(0.6)</span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.5 </span> Benefits paid<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">(18.1)</span>  <span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">(0.6)</span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">(18.7)</span>  <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">(17.4)</span>  <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(0.5)</span>  <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">(17.9)</span> Exchange differences<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.7 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.7 </span>  \u2013  <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(0.2)</span>  <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(0.2)</span> At 31 March<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>390.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>16.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>407.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>560.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>20.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>580.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Of the UK scheme<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span>s present val<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ue of the defined benefit obligations,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> \u00a333.8 million (2021/22: \u00a366.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>0 million) relates to act<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ive members, \u00a3153.3 million (2021/22:<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> \u00a3240.0 million) to vested deferr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed members and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3203.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">milli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on (2021/22: \u00a3254.8 million) to re<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tirees.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>9 Retirement benefit obl<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>igations<span class=\"ffff_1 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsf_2 ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"fffe_1\"> </span></span>Movements in the fair val<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">ue of the schemes<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019 </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">assets in the year were:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Other<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Total<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Other<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Total<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>At 1 April<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>585.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>593.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>572.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>8.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>580.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Interest income<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>16.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>16.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>12.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>12.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Return on scheme assets (excluding inter<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>est income)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(170.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(172.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(6.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(6.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Contributions by company<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>13.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>14.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>25.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>25.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Benefits paid<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(18.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(18.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(17.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(17.9)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Administrative expenses <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(1.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(0.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Insurance premiums for <span class=\"ls13_2 ws1_2\">risk benefits<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span></span> \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Exchange differences<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 31 March<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>425.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>6.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>432.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>585.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>593.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The fair values of the schemes<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019 <span class=\"lsc_2 wsa_2\">assets were: </span> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Other<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Total<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Other<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Total<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>QIAIF (liability driven inv<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>estment and credit portfolio of quoted<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span> assets)<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span>281.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>281.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>400.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>400.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Quoted equities<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Quoted debt instruments<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>63.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>67.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>94.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>5.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>99.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Unquoted debt instruments<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>80.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>80.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>91.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>91.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Cash<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">9<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>0.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Total market value of scheme assets<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>425.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>6.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>432.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>585.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>593.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The defined benefit schemes do <span class=\"ws8_2\">not<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>invest in t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he Company and no property or other assets owned by the schemes ar<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e used by the Group.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The fair values of the unquoted debt i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nstruments are determined by the fund managers using quoted pr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ices for similar assets o<span class=\"ws7_2\">r other valuat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ion techniques where all the inputs<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> are directly observable<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>or<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">indirectly observable from market data.</span> </span>9 Retirement benefit obl<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>igations<span class=\"ff10d_1 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsf_2 ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ff10c_1\"> </span></span>Movements in the effect of asset ceil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ing<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> / <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">onerous liability were:</span> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Other<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Total<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Other<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Total<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>At 1 April<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>24.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>24.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Interest expense<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.7 <span class=\"__2 _231\"></span><span class=\"fc3_1 sc1_1\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Change in asset ceiling<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">/ <span class=\"ls11_2\">onerous liability (excludi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng interest expense)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></span>35.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>35.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>24.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>24.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 31 March<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>61.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>61.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>24.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>24.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>10 Taxation<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Current and deferred tax are recognised in the income statement, except when they relate to items<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>recognised directly<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">in equit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>y when the related tax is also recogni<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sed in equity.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>substantively enacted at the balance sheet<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respe<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"lsb_2 ws1_2\">ct of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>previous years.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group recognises deferred tax assets and liabilities based on estimates of future taxable income<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>and recoverability. Deferr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed tax is provided using the balance shee<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t liability method, provi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ding for<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>temporary differences between th<span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\">e carrying amounts of as<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sets and liabili<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ties for financ<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ial reporting<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>purposes and the amounts used for taxati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on purposes. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The amount of deferred tax provided is calculated using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>the balance sheet date that are<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls8_2\">expected to apply when the deferred tax asset<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> is realised or the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>deferred tax liability is settled.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>future taxable profits will be available against which these temporary difference<span class=\"ls8_2\">s can be utilised.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>No deferred tax liabilit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ies are recognised on the initi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>al recognition of goodwill.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> However, when goodwill<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>arises in a jurisdict<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ion where it is deductible in det<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ermining taxable profit, the amorti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sation for tax<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>purposes of goodwill creates a taxabl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e temporary difference and this result<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ing deferred tax liability<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> is<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">recognised.</span> </span>The Group recognises a current tax provi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sion when the Group has a present obligation as a r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>esult of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>a <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">past event, and it is considered probable that there will be a f<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">uture outflow of funds<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>. As an<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>international busi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ness, the Group is exposed to t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he income tax laws of the large<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> number of jurisdictions<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>in which it<span class=\"ls1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">operates. These laws are complex and subject to different interpretations by taxpayers and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>tax authorities. T<span class=\"wsa_2\">he assessment of uncertain tax positions is subjective. It i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s based on the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"wsb_2\">s<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>interpretation of country<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">speci<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>fic tax law and its application and i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nteraction, on previous experience<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>and<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">on management</span>\u2019<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">s professional judgement supported by external advi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sors where necessary. </span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>The Group estimates a provision for uncer<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tain tax positions by making judgements about<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the position<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>likely to be taken by each tax authority. Where it is considered probable that <span class=\"lsd_2 ws1_2\">the tax author<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ity will<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>accept the tax treatment used, or expected to be used, in the income tax return, the accounts reflect<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>the treatment in the return. Where it<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> is not considered probable that the t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ax authority will accept the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>tax treatment, the tax amou<span class=\"ls8_2\">nts in the accounts reflect that<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> uncertainty using either t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he most likely<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>amount or<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>the expected value amount depending on which method is expec<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ted to reflect the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>resolution of that uncertai<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nty better.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Provisions for uncertain t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ax positions are included wi<span class=\"lsd_2 ws1_2\">thin current tax liabilities. T<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>he Group<span class=\"ls1_2\">\u2019</span></span>s uncertain<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>tax positions principally relate to cross<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">border transfer pricing. As at 31 March 2023, the total<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> value of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>these tax provisions was \u00a31<span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">0.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _215\"></span></span><span class=\"ls8_2\">milli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on (2021/22: \u00a38.3 million).<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"lsa_2\">It i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s possible that the amounts p<span class=\"lsd_2 ws1_2\">aid will<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span></span>be different from the amounts provide<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>d but this is not expected to be materi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>al.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Tax expense<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> / </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">(income) recognised in the income statement<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Current tax<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Current tax on profits for the year<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>89.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>72.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Adjustments for <span class=\"ls12_2 ws23_2\">prior years<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>(0.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Total current tax <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>88.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>71.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Deferred tax<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Origination and reversal of temporary differences<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(2.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(4.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Changes in tax rates and laws<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Adjustments for prior years<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Total deferred tax<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(2.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Income tax <span class=\"ws13_2\">expense<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>86.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>72.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>10 Taxation<span class=\"ff11d ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsf_2 ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ff11c\"> </span></span>The income tax expense for the year can be reconciled to the profit per the income statement <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>as follows:<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Profit before tax<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>371.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>302.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Expected tax charge at UK corporati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on tax rate of 19% <span class=\"ls10_2\">(2022: 19%)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>70.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>57.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Recurring items<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Differences in overseas corporation t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ax rates<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>12.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>8.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Impact of tax losses<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Items not taxable for tax purposes<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Items not deductible for tax pu<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>rposes<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Other local taxes <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">suffered overseas<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>1.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">recurring items</span> </span>Changes in tax rates and laws<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Movement in uncertain tax provisions in current year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Movement in uncertain tax provisions for prior years<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Prior year adjustments<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>86.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>72.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s effective tax rate refl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ects the impact of higher tax rates in ov<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>erseas jurisdictions where th<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\">e<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Group earns profit. Based on current bus<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>iness plans, the mix of profit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s is not expected to change<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>significantly in the f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>uture. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>In May 2021, the UK government <span class=\"ws7_2\">enacted a change in the UK corporation t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ax rate from 19% to 25%<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>effective from 1 April 2023 and s<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>o the UK deferred tax balances have been calc<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ulated at the new rate<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>In December 2021, the Organisation for Ec<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>onomic Co<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">operation and Development (OECD) issued<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>model rules for a new global minimum tax f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ramework (Pillar Two) and various gover<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nments around<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>the world have issued, or are in the<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> process of issuing, legisl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ation on this. In the UK, the government<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>released draft legislat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ion on Pillar Two in July 2022 and upda<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ted it in March 2023. The Group is in the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>process of assessing the full impact of this, however it is not expected to have a material impact.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Tax expense<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> / </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">(income) recognised directly in other comprehensive income<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Relating to remeasurement of retirement benefi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t obligations<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(7.9)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Relating to movement in cash flow hedges<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(7.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Movement in deferred tax ass<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ets and liabilitie<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Intangible assets<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(excluding<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>goodwill), leases<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>and property,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>plant and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>equipment<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Goodwill<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Retirement benefit obligationsEmployee benefits<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Tax losses<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Other<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Net tax (liabilities) / assets<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>At 1 April 2021<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(25.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(45.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>10.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>6.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(48.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Credit<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> / </span><span class=\"ws14_2\">(charge) to income<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>0.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(3.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Recognised directly in equity<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(5.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(0.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(4.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Translation differences<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(2.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(2.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 31 March 2022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(24.9)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(48.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>9.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(55.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Acquisitions (Note 28)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(32.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">)</span> \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>1.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">0.6)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Credit<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> / </span><span class=\"ws14_2\">(charge) to income<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>0.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Recognised directly in equity<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>5.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>5.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Translation differences<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">2.1</span>)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(2.9)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(4.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">6)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>At 31 March 2023<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(58.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>(51.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>8.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>12.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">83.2</span>)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>10 Taxation<span class=\"ff12c ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsf_2 ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ff12b\"> </span></span>Analysed in the balance sheet as:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Deferred tax assets<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>6.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Deferred tax liabilities<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">90.1</span>)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(60.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">83.2</span>)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(55.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>A deferred tax asset has been recognised for tax losses where current projections show that sufficient<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>taxable profits will arise in the near future against which these losses may be offset. A deferred tax<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>asset has not been recognised in resp<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ect of carry<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">forward tax losses where recoverability is uncertain<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>totalling \u00a30.7 m<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>illion (2021/22: \u00a31.6 millio<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>n) which carries no ex<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>piry date.<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span>11 Earnings per share<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Basic earnings per share is cal<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>culated by dividing the profit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> for the year attributable to owners<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> of <span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Company by the weighted average number of shares in i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ssue during the year excluding shares he<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ld by<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>the EBT.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Diluted earnings per share is<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> calculated by adjusting the wei<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ghted average number of shares<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>to<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">assume the conversion of all potential<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ly dilutive<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">ordinary shares. The share</span>-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">based payment<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span></span>schemes<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">which result in the issue of shares at a value below the market price of the shares are<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>potentially dilut<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ive.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Number<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Number<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Weighted average number of shares<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>471,717<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">,</span>928<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>470,552,792<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Dilutive effect of share<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>based payments<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,194<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">,</span>205<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2,669,271<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Diluted weighted average number of shares<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>47<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">2,</span>912<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">,1</span>33<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>473,222,063<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Basic earnings per share<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>60.4p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>48.9p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Diluted earnings per share<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>60.2p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>48.6p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>12 Dividends<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Final dividend for the year ended 31 March 2022 <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 <span class=\"ls11_2 ws12_2\">11.6p (2021: 9.8p)</span> </span>54.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>46.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Interim dividend for the year<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> ended 31 March 2023 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 </span>7.2p (2022: 6.4p)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>34.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>30.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>88.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>76.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The trustees of the EBT have waived their right to recei<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ve dividends and this rounds to \u00a3nil (<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>2021/22: \u00a3nil).<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>A proposed final dividend for t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he year ended 31 March 2023 of <span class=\"ws8_2\">13.7<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">p is subject to approval by<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ws8_2\">13<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\">July 2023 and the est<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>imated amount to be paid of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>\u00a3<span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">64.7</span> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">million has not been included as a li<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ability in these accounts<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>13 Intangible assets<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Goodwill represents the excess of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the fair value of the consider<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ation of an acquisition over the<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> fair<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>value attributed to the net assets acqui<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>red (including contingent li<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"lsd_2 ws1_2\">ab<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ilities). Goodwill is not am<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ortised<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>but is reviewed annually for i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>mpairment. Acquisition<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>related cost<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s are charged to the income<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>statement as<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws8_2\">incurred.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Intangible assets excluding goodwill are stated at cost, or fair value at the date of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> acquisition, les<span class=\"wsb_2\">s<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>accumulated amortisation and any provis<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ions for impairment. Residual value i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s reassessed annually.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Expenditure on internally generated goodwil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>l and brands is recognised in the income st<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>atement as an<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>expense as incurred<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>. Amortisation is <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>calculated to wri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">e off the cost on a straight<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsc_2 wsa_2\">line basis over the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>following useful lives (and the corresponding annual rates) from the date the assets are first availabl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>for use: software 2 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 </span><span class=\"ls8_2\">11 years (9% <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 </span>50%); development expenditure 3 years (33%); brand 10 years<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> </span>(10%)<span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\">; customer contra<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>cts, relations<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>hips and distributi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on agreements 4 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">15.5 years (6% </span>\u2013 <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">25%); and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>acquired research 3 years (33%).<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>13 Intangible assets <span class=\"ff13a ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Goodwill<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Software<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Development<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>expenditure Brand Customer<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>contracts,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>relationships and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>distribution<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>agreementsAcquired research<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Total<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Cost<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 1 April 2021<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>317.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>322.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>85.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>731.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Additions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 </span><span class=\"ws14_2\">internally generated<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>7.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>7.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Additions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 </span>other<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>17.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>17.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Disposals<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(22.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(22.2<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Translation differences<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>12.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>1.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>15.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 31 March 2022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>330.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>326.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>86.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>749.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Acquisitions (Note 28)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">11.8</span>  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>107.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>21<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">9.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Additions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 </span><span class=\"ws14_2\">internally generated<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>1<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">0.8</span>  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>1<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">0.8</span> Additions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 </span>other<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>1<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">4.6</span>  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>1<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">4.6</span> Disposals<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(10.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(4.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(14.2<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Reclassifications<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(0.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(0.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Translation differences<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>21.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">0<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>2.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>5.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>29.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">4<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>At 31 March 2023<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">63.</span>3<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>343.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>1<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">99.8</span> 1.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,009.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">5<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Amortisation<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 1 April 2021<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>250.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>14.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>265.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Charge for the year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>18.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>10.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>30.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Disposals <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(20.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(20.1<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Translation differences<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>1.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>1.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 31 March 2022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>250.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>24.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>276.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Charge for the year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>14.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>12.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>28.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Impairment losses<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>3.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>3.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>7.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Disposals <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(5.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(4.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(9.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Translation differences<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 31 March 2023<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>265.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>37.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>304.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Net book value<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 31 March 2023<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">63.</span>3<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>78.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>1<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">62.6</span> 0.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>704.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">8<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>At 31 March 2022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>330.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>75.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>62.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>473.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>13 Intangible assets <span class=\"ff148 ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>As at 31 March 2023, the cost and accumulated amortisation of internally generated intangible assets included in software were \u00a368.5 mill<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ion and \u00a341.9 million (2021/22 restat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed: \u00a357.2 million and \u00a335.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsd_2 wsc_2\">million) respec<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>tively. <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">All development expenditure is internally generated<span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">. </span></span></span> </span>At 31 March 2023, there were no material i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ndividual software assets (2021/<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>22: none). Material individual customer contracts<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>, relationships and distri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>bution agreements are from the acquisiti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ons of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">IESA, <span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\">Synovos and Risoul wi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>th net book values of \u00a31<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>9.8 million, \u00a318.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>6 million and \u00a3<span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">108.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsd_2 wsa_2\">million </span></span></span></span></span></span>respectively (2021/22: \u00a324.2 mi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>llion, \u00a321.2 million and \u00a3ni<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>l) and remaining useful lives<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> of 2 to 5 years, 5 <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">years and 2 to 15</span> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">years</span> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">respectively.</span> Goodwill is allo<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>cat<span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\">ed at acquisi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tion to the cash gener<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ating units (CGUs)<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> that are expected to <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>benefit </span>from the synergies arising as a result of the acquisition, with \u00a34<span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">10.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">million (2021/22:<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> \u00a3280.7 million) </span></span>relating to<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"lsa_2\">the Americas CGU, \u00a349.7 million (2021/22: \u00a349.8 million)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>relating to t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he EMEA CGU and \u00a33.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">million (2021/22: \u00a3nil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>) relating to the Asia Paci<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>fic CGU.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>The Group reviews its intangible assets regu<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>larly to assess if there are any indications the assets may be impaired. In addition,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> goodwill and any other intangibl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"lsa_2\">assets that are not yet being amortised are </span>subject to annual impairment reviews. <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its CGU exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s calculated as the higher of f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"lsc_2 wsa_2\">air value less costs of </span>disposal and value in use. For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash flows, the recoverable amount is determined for the CGU t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>o which the asset belongs.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>As a result of the rebranding of Needlers to RS Safety <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">Solutions effecti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ve from 1 November 2022, the </span>net book value of the Needlers brand a<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>cquired in December 2020 was impaired by \u00a33.3 mill<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ion and then written off.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">This impairment is included in amortisation and impairment of acquir<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed intangibles.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>The software<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">impairments relate to software that i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s not being used and are included in dis<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tribution </span></span>and marketing expenses in EMEA.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>For the goodwill impairment reviews, the recoverable amount of the CGUs is based on value<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"lsd_2\">in<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span></span><span class=\"wsb_2\">use </span>calculations, which use cash f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>low projections based on the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span>s annual target<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s and strategic plan which cover the next five years. <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">When the strategic plan was prepared it took into account expected </span>increases in costs of products<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">and</span> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">overheads i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ncluding those related to climat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e change as well<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsc_2 ws9_2\">as </span></span></span>expected benefits<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> from the introducti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on of the Group\u2019s more sust<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ainable product range<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> and ESG solutions business. The strategi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>c plan is also used <span class=\"lsc_2 wsa_2\">as the basis </span><span class=\"lsa_2\">for the viability stat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ement. <span class=\"ls9_2 ws1d_2\">Judgements </span></span>made are for the main assumptions used in determining<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">the</span> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">revenue and gross margin growth rates. </span></span>These are determined using internal f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>orecasts based upon historical growth r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ates and future <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>medium<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsc_2 wsa_2\">term plans </span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\">which consider and are consistent with <span class=\"ws7_2\">relevant macroeconomic i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ndicators. </span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\"><span class=\"ws7_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>The cash flows from the strategic plan are extrapolated using the relevant long<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsb_2 ws11_2\">term growth ra<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>te for </span></span>the CGU and discounted at the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s externally sourced pr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"lsa_2\">tax weighted average cost of capital </span></span>(including lease lia<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">bi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lities) adjusted for the estimated tax cash flows and risk applicable for the CGU to </span>estimate cash fl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ow projections. Thes<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e cash flow project<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ions are adjusted to t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ake account of the l<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ikely future <span class=\"ls8_2\">capital expenditure costs of meeting our cli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>mate change commitments consistent with the </span>Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s climate scenario analysis of phy<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sical and transition risk i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>mpacts conducted for the Task<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> F<span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">orce </span></span></span>on Climate<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).</span> </span>For the Americas CGU, the long<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"lsa_2\">term growth rate is 1.8% (2021/22: 1.7%) whi</span>ch is consi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>stent with the market estimate of long<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"lsc_2\">term average growth rates for th<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>e product and service solutions providers </span>industries and does not exceed expected l<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ong<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>term GDP growth for Americas. The nominal pre<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">tax </span></span>discount rate is 11.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">6</span><span class=\"ws9_2\">% (2021/22: 6.4%</span><span class=\"lsb_2\">).<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>For the EMEA CGU, the long<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"lsa_2\">term growth rate is 1.7% (2021/22: 1.5%) which is consistent with the </span>market estimate of long<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"lsc_2\">term average growth rates for th<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>e product and service solutions providers </span>industries and does not exceed expected l<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ong<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>term GDP growth for EMEA. The nominal pre<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">tax </span></span>discount rate is 11.6% (2021/22: 8.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>3%). <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>For the Asia Pacific CGU, the l<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ong<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsc_2 wsa_2\">term growth rate is 2.0% wh<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ich is consistent with the market </span></span>estimate of long<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">term average growth rates for the product and service sol<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>utions provi<span class=\"ws7_2\">ders industries </span></span></span>and does not exceed expected long<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>term GDP growth for Asia Pacif<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ic. The nominal pre<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>tax discount rate is 1<span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">6.3<span class=\"ls19_2 ws1c_2\">%.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>There is significant headroom between t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he carrying amount and the value in use of the <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>CGUs (<span class=\"lsa_2\">over <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">100%), therefore the Director<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">believe that currently all reasonably likely changes in </span> </span></span></span>the key assumptions referred to above would not<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> give rise to an impairment charge.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>14 Property, plant and equi<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>pment<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Property, plant and equipment are st<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ated at cost less accumulated depreci<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ation and<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsc_2 wsa_2\">any provisions </span></span>for<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">impairment after taking account of any impact of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s strategy related to climate change. </span></span></span>The<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"wsa_2\">cost of self<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">constructed assets includes the cost<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> of materials, direct labour<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> and certain </span></span></span>direct<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>overheads.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>No depreciation has been ch<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">arged on freehold land. Other assets are depreciated to residual value, </span>which is reassessed annually, on a straight<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">line basi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s over the following <span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">useful<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">lives (and the </span></span></span></span>corresponding annual rates): fr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eehold buildings and improvements to leasehol<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>d buildings <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>50 years (2%)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(or the lease term if shor<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ter); plant and machinery 5 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 </span>20 years (5% <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 </span>20%); and <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>computer equipment 3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 </span>5 years (20% <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 </span>33%). This reassessment includes consider<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ation of the <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s climate scenario analysis of phy<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sical and transition risk <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ws9_2\">impacts conducted for the TCFD.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"><span class=\"ws9_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>14 Property, plant and equi<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>pment<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>continued<span class=\"ff151 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Land and buildings<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Plant and machinery<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Computer equipment<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Total<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Cost<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 1 April 2021<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">150.7 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">208.8 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">82.0 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">441.5 </span> Additions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.7 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">16.1 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1.0 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">20.8 </span> Disposals<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(0.5)</span>  <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(0.5)</span>  <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">(21.2)</span>  <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">(22.2)</span> Translation differences <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1.7 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1.7 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.6 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">4.0 </span> At 31 March 2022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">155.6 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">226.1 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">62.4 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">444.1 </span> Acquisitions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1.5 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1.0 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.4 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.9 </span> Additions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1.8 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">10.9 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">4.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">17.0 </span> Disposals<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013  <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(0.7)</span>  <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(2.3)</span>  <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(3.0)</span> Reclassifications<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013  <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(0.1)</span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.7 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.6 </span> Translation differences<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">4.8 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">4.6 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1.5 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">10.9 </span> At 31 March 2023<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">163.7 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">241.8 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">67.0 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">472.5 </span> Depreciation<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 1 April 2021<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">53.0 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">144.5 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">73.8 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">271.3 </span> Charge for the year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.2 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">8.2 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">4.4 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">15.8 </span> Disposals<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(0.5)</span>  <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(0.5)</span>  <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">(20.9)</span>  <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">(21.9)</span> Translation differences<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.7 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.6 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1.6 </span> At 31 March 2022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">56.0 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">152.9 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">57.9 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">266.8 </span> Charge for the year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.6 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">10.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">4.0 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">17.9 </span> Disposals<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013  <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(0.6)</span>  <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(2.3)</span>  <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(2.9)</span> Translation differences<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1.2 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1.9 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">4.4 </span> At 31 March 2023<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">60.8 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">164.5 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">60.9 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">286.2 </span> Net book value<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 31 March 2023<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>102.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>77.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>6.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>186.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 31 March 2022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>99.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>73.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>177.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Included above are \u00a32.2 million of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> property, plant and equipment under const<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ruction at <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>31 March 2023 (2021/22: \u00a38.8 million).<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Finance costs capitalise<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>d were \u00a3nil (2021/22: \u00a30.5 milli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on calculated using a capitali<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sation rate of 2.2%).<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>15 Leases<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group a<span class=\"ws7_2\">ssesses at the inception of a contrac<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t whether the contract is, or contains<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>, a lease.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Where<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsd_2 wsa_2\">it</span> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">conveys the right to control the use of an identifi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed asset for a period of time in exchange<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>for<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls8_2\">consideration, the contract is deemed to be,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> or to include, a le<span class=\"lsa_2\">ase. The Group leases various<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>properties, plant and machinery, computer equipment and vehicles typically for periods between<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2 <span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">and</span> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">20</span> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">years. Where a contract includes a vehicle lease, the Group has el<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ected to account for the <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">lease components as <span class=\"ls8_2\">part of the lease. Extension and terminat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ion options are included in some<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>leases. Where the Group determines, at the commencement date of each lease, that it is reasonably<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>certain to exercise an option to ex<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tend the lease or not to exercise an option to t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>erminate the lease,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the additional period is i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ncluded within the lease term.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Leases are recognised on the balance sheet at their commencement date as a liability representing<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>the present value of the future l<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ease payments not yet paid and a right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws8_2\">of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">use ass</span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\">et reflecting t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>future benefit to the Group genera<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ted by using the underlying asset. T<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he discount on the lease liabil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ity<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>is calculated using the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s incr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>emental borrowing rate, as rates implici<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t in the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">s leases<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>cannot be readily determined, and<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">is c<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>harged to finance costs in the income stat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ement as it unwinds.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s incremental borrowing rate is adjust<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed to take account of the country risk,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> lease term and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>start date for each lease. Fixed pay<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ments less any lease incentives receivabl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e, in<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">su<span class=\"wsa_2\">bstance fixed<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>payments and variable payments based on an index or rate form part of the lease liability. Variable<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>payments which are not based on an index or rate are expensed when the event that triggers the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>payment occurs.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws8_2\">of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">use asset is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any provisions for<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>impairment. Initially<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the cost of the right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws8_2\">of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">use asset comprises the initial amount of the lease<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>liability<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">adjusted for any lease payments made at or before comm<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>encement of the lease less any</span> </span>lease<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">incentives received, plus any direct costs incurred and an estimate of the cost to restore the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>underlying asset. The right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">of</span>-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">use asset is depreciated on a st<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>raight<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"lsa_2\">line basis over the lease term<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>(or<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">useful life of the asset, if shorter), which is r</span></span><span class=\"ls8_2\">eassessed as <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>the underlying facts and circumstances<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">the lease change.</span> </span>The Group has elected to not recognise the l<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ease liability and right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws8_2\">of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">use asset i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n respect of <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>short<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">term leases and leases of low</span>-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">value assets on the balance sheet. Short<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">term leas<span class=\"ls8_2\">es and leases of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span></span>low<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">value assets are expensed in the income statement on a straight<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">line basis over the lease term.</span> </span></span></span>The lease liability is remeasured when there is a change in the future lease payments or if the Group<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>changes its assessment of whether it <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"lsa_2\">will exercise an extension or termination option. When the lease<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>liability is remeasur<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed in this way, a corresponding adjust<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ment is made to the carrying value of the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">use asset. If the carrying value of the right</span>-</span>of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">use asset is reduced to zero, an<span class=\"lsc_2 ws11_2\">y further<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>reductions are recognised in the i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ncome statement.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>15 Leases <span class=\"ff15f ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The amounts recognised relating to leases were:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> 2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> \u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> \u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> Right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">use assets</span> </span>Buildings<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">39.5 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">33.8<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\"> </span> Plant and machinery<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.2 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.3 </span> Computer <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">equipment<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">6.4 </span> Vehicles<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">5.9 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">5.3 </span> Right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">use assets</span> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">46.9 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">45.8<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\"> </span> Lease liabilities<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span>Current<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">14.6 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">16.7<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\"> </span> Non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>current<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">34.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">32.0<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\"> </span> Lease liabilities<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">48.9 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">48.7<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\"> </span> Depreciation charge for right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws13_2\">of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">use assets</span> </span></span>Buildings<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">10.1 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">9.2 </span> Plant and machinery<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.4 </span> Computer equipment<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">5.2 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">5.4 </span> Vehicles<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.7 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.7 </span> Depreciation charge for right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws13_2\">of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">use assets</span> </span></span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">18.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">17.7<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\"> </span> Additions to <span class=\"ls12_2\">right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">of</span>-<span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">use assets</span> </span></span>Right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">use assets acquired with </span>businesses<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">10.0 </span>  \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>  Other additions to righ<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>t<span class=\"ls1_2\">-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">of</span>-<span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">use assets</span> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">6.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.8 </span> Additions to right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">of</span>-<span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">use assets</span> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">16.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.8 </span> 2023 2022 \u00a3m \u00a3m Total cash outflow for leases<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Included in cash flows from opera<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ting activities:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Interest <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">expense<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1.1 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.9 </span> Expense relating to short<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">term leases<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1.0 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.8 </span> Expense relating to leases of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> low<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">value assets, excluding short<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ls12_2\">term </span></span>leases of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls13_2\">low<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">value assets </span> </span></span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.5 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.5 </span> Expense relating to variabl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e lease payments not included in measurement of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls13_2\">lease liabilities </span> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.6 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.6 </span> Included in cash flows from fi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nancing activities: <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Payment of lease liabilities <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">18.8 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">17.8 </span> Total cash outflow for leases<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>22.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>20.6 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The contrac<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>tual maturity analysis o<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>f lease liabilities is <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">included in liquidity risk i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n Note 22.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">  </span></span>16 Investment in joint<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span> venture<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">s share of the post</span>-<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">tax profit of its joint venture i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s included in profit before tax. The investment<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>in the joint venture i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s carried in the Group bala<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nce sheet at historical<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> c<span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">ost plus post<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span></span>ac<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>quisition changes<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>in the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s share of the joint venture<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">s net assets. The Group owns 50% of the share capital of <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></span>RS Components &amp; Controls (India) Limi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ted, its joint venture.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> 2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> \u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> \u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> At 1 April<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">s share of <span class=\"ls12_2 ws23_2\">profit for the year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>0.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">s share of other comprehensive (expense)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> / </span></span>income<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">s share of total comprehensive income<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>0.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Dividends<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 31 March<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>17 Inventories<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is calculat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed on a weighted<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>average basis and for finished goods a<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nd goods for resale includes attri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>butable overheads. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group estimates the net realisable value of inventories i<span class=\"wsa_2\">n order to determine the value of any<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>provision required. In t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>his estimation judgements, incl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>uding any impact of obsolescence incl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>uding that<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>related to regulatory changes due t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>o amongst other things climate change, are made i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n relation to the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>number of years of sales there are in i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nventories of each product and the value r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ecoverable from<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>those inventories.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">The Group bases its estimates on recent historical experience and knowledge of the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>products on hand.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Raw materials and <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">consumables<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>96.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>66.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Finished goods and goods for resale<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>563.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>492.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Gross inventories<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>660.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>559.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Inventory provisions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(43.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(29.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Net inventories<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>616.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>529.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u00a333.0 million was recognised as an expense rel<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ating to the write<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>down of <span class=\"lsa_2\">inventories t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>o net realisable<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>value (2021/22: \u00a37.7 million).<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>If the numbers of each product sold in a year decreased leading to an increase of one year in the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>number of years of sales there are in inventory, inventory provisions would increase by \u00a33.0 mill<span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">ion<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>(2021/22: \u00a31.5 million).<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> A reduction in the value recoverable l<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eading to an increase in provision rat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>10 percentage points per product, up to a maximum of 100% provi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sion per product, would increase<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>the inventory provisions by \u00a32.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>0 million (2021/22<span class=\"ls9_2\">: \u00a31.2 mil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lion). Therefore<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>, currently the Group<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> does<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>not expect any reasonably likely changes, including regulatory changes and the current global<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>economic and<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">geopolitical uncertainties,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> to have a material impact on the net realisable value <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>of inventorie<span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">s.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>18 Trade and other receivables<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Current<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Gross trade receivables<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>62<span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">1.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>535.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Impairment allowance (Note 22)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(12.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(9.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Net trade receivables<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>6<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">08.4</span> 526.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Amounts owed by joint venture<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Prepayments<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3<span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">6.1</span> 27.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Other <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">taxation and social security<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>6.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Contract assets<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">8<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>2.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Other receivables<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3<span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">6.6</span> 33.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Current trade and other receivables<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>69<span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">2.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>594.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">current</span> </span>Prepayments<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Other taxation and social security<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>1.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Other receivables <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>6.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">current other receivables<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>6.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Contract assets relate mainly to licence fee income and are where the Group has performed its part of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>the contract but is yet to receive the credit note for licence fee<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span> income from <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">suppliers or raise the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>invoice for other contracts wi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>th customers.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Other receivables include \u00a3<span class=\"ws8_2\">20.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">million (2021/22: \u00a319.8 milli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on) for amounts yet to be invoiced to<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>customers related to product sales where the Group ac<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ts as an agent (Note 4).<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>19 Trade and other payables<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> 2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> \u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> \u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> Current<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Trade payables<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>398.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>377.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Other <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">taxation and social security<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>42.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">4<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>19.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Government grants<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Cash<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">settled share</span>-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">based payment liability</span> </span>2.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Accruals<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">80.6</span> 150.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Contract liabilities<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span>7.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>8.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Other payables<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">(including estimated obligations for cus<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tomer volume<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\"> </span></span>discounts and refunds <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 </span>Note 4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>27.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">7<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>25.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Current trade and other payables<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>65<span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">8.9</span> 584.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">current</span> </span>Government grants<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Cash<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">settled share</span>-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">based payment liability</span> </span>2.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Other employee benefits<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Accruals<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> Non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">current other </span>payables<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>9.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>6.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Contract liabiliti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es are where the Group has received payment but i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s yet to perform its part of the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> contract. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Government grants related to expenditur<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e on property, plant and equipment are credi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ted to the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> income statement at the same rate as the depreciation on the asset to which the grant relates. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group offers a supply chain financ<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e facility to its suppl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>iers.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">It is primarily provided to enable<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span>working capital improvement through the ext<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ension of supplier payment terms and gives the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> suppliers the option to protect t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>heir own working capital position from the i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>mpact of this extension.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> The substance of the contractual ter<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ms with the bank providing the financing does not<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> differ to the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> terms under the supplier contracts<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> and there are no changes to the invoice terms and t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>herefore the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> amount owed to the bank of \u00a31<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">3<span class=\"lsb_2\">.5 million (2021/22: \u00a310<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>.7 million) is included in trad</span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\">e payables.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span>Related cash flows are included in cash generated from operations.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>20 Financial instruments<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group uses derivative financi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>al instruments, principall<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>y forward foreign exchange contacts and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> occasionally currency swaps and interest rate swaps,<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">to cover its exposure to for<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eign exchange and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\"> </span></span>interest rate risks arising from operational and financing activities.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>In accordance with its treasury policies, the Group designates the majority of its derivati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ve financial<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> instruments as cash flow hedges, fair<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> value hedges or net investment hedges. The Group does not<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> hold or issue derivative f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>inancial instruments for tr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ading purposes.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _1b_1\"> </span> </span>Derivatives are recognised at fair value. Derivative fi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nancial instruments that do not qualify for cash<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> flow hedge or net in<span class=\"ws7_2\">vestment hedge accounting are cl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>assified as measured at fair value through pr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ofit<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span>or loss and changes in their fair values are recognised in the income statement as they arise.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Cash flow <span class=\"ls9_2 ws1d_2\">hedge<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>accounting<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>The Group uses derivative financi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>al instruments, nam<span class=\"ls9_2\">ely for<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ward foreign exchange co<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ntracts, to hedge<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls9_2\"> </span>variability in cash fl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ows of a recognised asset or liabili<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ty, or a highly probable forecast tr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ansaction.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> The<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\">effective part of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> any gain or loss on th<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e derivative fi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nancial instrument i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s recognised in othe<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>r<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\"> </span></span>c<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">omprehensive income, while any ineffective part is recognised immediately in the income statement.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\"> </span>When the hedged item subsequently results i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n the recognition of a non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">financial asset or liability<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span>(e.g.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">inventories) the associated cumulat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ive gain or loss <span class=\"ws7_2\">recognised in the hedging reser<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ve is<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\"><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span></span></span>transferred to the initi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>al carrying amount of the asset or li<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ability. When the hedged item subsequently<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> results in the recogniti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on of a financial asset or li<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ability, the associat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed cumulative gain or loss that was<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> recog<span class=\"ws7_2\">nised in other comprehensive income i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s reclassified from equity t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>o the income statement in the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span>same period that the hedged item affects the inc<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ome statement.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, or the Group revokes<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> design<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">ation of the hedge relationship as<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> it no longer meets the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s risk management objective<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\"><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span></span>but the hedged forecast transaction is still expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss at that point<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> remains in equity and is reclas<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sified from equity when the<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsc_2 wsa_2\">transaction occurs in accordance with the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsc_2 wsa_2\"> </span></span>above policy. If the hedged trans<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>action is no longer expected to take pl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ace, the cumulative unrealised<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> gain or loss recognised in equity is reclassified to the income statement.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The fair value of forward forei<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>gn e<span class=\"ws7_2\">xchange contracts is the differe<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nce between their discounted<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span>contractual forward price and thei<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>r current forward price.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fair value <span class=\"ls9_2 ws1d_2\">hedge<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>accounting<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>The Group used derivative financi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>al instruments, namely interest r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ate swaps, to hedge exposure to<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> interest r<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">ate risks arising from financing activities. The fair value of the swaps was the market value of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\"> </span>the swaps at the balance sheet date, taking into account prevai<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ling interest rates. Changes in fair values<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of derivatives designated as fair value hedges and c<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">hanges in fair val<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ue of the related hedged items<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\"> </span>were recognised directly in the income statement. These interest rate swaps matured during the<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">year.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>20 Financial instruments <span class=\"ff188 ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Net investment hedge accounting<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The portion of the gain or loss on an instr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ument used to hedge a net investment in a foreign ope<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ratio<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>n<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>that is determined to be an effect<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ive hedge is recognised in other comprehensi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ve income. The<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>ineffective portion i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s recognised immediately in the income sta<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tement. Amounts taken to other<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>comp<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">rehensive income are reclassified fr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>om equity to the income statement when the foreign<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>operations are sold or<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws8_2\">liquidat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Other financial inst<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ruments<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>All other financial instruments are initially recognised at<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> fair value plus transaction costs. <span class=\"lsd_2 ws1_2\">Initial fair<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>value is generally the transacti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on price. Subsequent measurement is as follows:<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span> </span>\u2013<span class=\"ff18b\"> <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ff18a ls8_2 ws9_2\">Borrowings are measured at amortised cost unless t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>hey are designated as being fair val<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ue hedged,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>in<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">which case they are remeasured for the fair value changes in r<span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\">espect of the hedged risk wi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>th these<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>changes recognised in the income statement.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"ff18b\"> <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ff18a lsa_2 wsa_2\">All other financial assets, including current receivables, are measured at amortised cost less any<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>impairment allowances.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"ff18b\"> <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ff18a lsd_2 wsc_2\">All other finan<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>cial liabilities, including <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">current payables, are measured at amortised cost.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>Other derivatives<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Current<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>assets<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Current<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>liabilities<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Current<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>assets<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Current<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>liabilities<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Forward foreign exchange contracts designated as<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>cash<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws12_2\">flow hedges (principal <span class=\"ls10_2\">amount \u00a3112.4 million<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>(20<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">21/22:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws12_2\">\u00a3148.9 million))<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>1.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.9)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Forward foreign exchange contracts classified as fair<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>value<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws14_2\">through profit or loss<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>0.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Other derivatives<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(3.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fair values<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Under IFRS 7 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2018</span><span class=\"wsa_2\">Financial Instruments: Disclosures<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span></span>, fair values are measured using a hierarchy where the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>inputs are:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"ff18b\"> <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ff18a lsa_2 ws7_2\">Level 1 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 </span><span class=\"wsa_2\">quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"ff18b\"> <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ff18a lsa_2 ws7_2\">Level 2 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 </span><span class=\"wsa_2\">not Level 1 but are observable for that asset or <span class=\"lsd_2 ws1_2\">liability either d<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>irectly or indirectly<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span></span></span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"ff18b\"> <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ff18a lsa_2 ws7_2\">Level 3 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 </span><span class=\"wsa_2\">not based on observable market data (unobservable)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></span>The other derivatives listed above, the<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>interest rate swaps and the fair value of the private placement<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>loan notes they are hedging are measured at fair value using Level 2 inputs. These are estimated by<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>discounting the future contr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>actual cash flows using appropriat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e market<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>sourced data at the balance<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>sheet<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">date.</span> </span>For all financial assets and liabiliti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es, fair value approximates the carrying amounts in<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">the balance sheet<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>except for the fol<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lowing:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Carrying<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>amounts<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Fair value<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Carrying<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>amounts<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Fair value<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">current private placement loan notes<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>(160.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">47.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>(151.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(144.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The fair values are calculated using <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">Level 2 inputs by di<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>scounting future cash flows to net pr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>esent<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>values using prevailing inter<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>est rate curves and the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span>s credit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> margin.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Netting arrangements for financial instruments<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group operates a number of cash pooling arrangements to pr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ovide th<span class=\"ws7_2\">e benefits of settling<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>interest on<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">a net basis. The balances on these accounts do not meet the crit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eria for offsetting and so<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>are not presented on a net basis in the balance sheet. Where a legal right of offset exists, these are<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>shown in the table below along with any f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>inancial instruments which can be net<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ted under master<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>netting arrangements.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Gross and net<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>amounts in<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>balance sheet<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Financial<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>instruments not<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>offsetNet amounts<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>At 31 March 2023<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Cash and cash equivalents<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">cash and <span class=\"ws13_2\">short</span></span>-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">term deposits</span> </span>260.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(135.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>125.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Other derivative assets<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Cash and cash equivalents<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">bank overdrafts</span> </span>(139.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>135.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(4.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Other derivative liabilitie<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>s<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span>(1.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 31 March 2022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Interest rate swap assets<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Cash and cash equivalents<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">cash and short</span>-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">term deposits</span> </span>257.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(95.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>162.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Other derivative assets<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Interest rate swaps liabi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lities<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(0.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Cash and cash equivalents<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">bank overdrafts</span> </span>(99.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>95.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(4.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Other derivative <span class=\"ls13_2\">liabilities<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>(3.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>21 Net debt<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Net debt comprises cash and cash equival<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ents, borrowings, interest r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ate swaps and lease liabilit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ies.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Cash and cash equivalents comprise cas<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>h in hand and in current accounts, overni<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ght deposits and <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>short<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws9_2\">term deposits net of overdrafts<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> with qualifying fina<span class=\"ws7_2\">ncial i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nstitutions.</span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\"><span class=\"ws7_2\"> Borrowings r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>epresent loans<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>from<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls8_2\">qualifying financial insti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tutions.</span><span class=\"ls8_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Cash and short<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>term deposits<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>260.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>257.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Bank overdrafts<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">139<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">.8)</span></span> (99.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Cash and cash equivalents<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>120.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>158.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">current borrowings<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Unsecured private placement loan notes repayabl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e after more than<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>five<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">years</span> </span>(80.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(75.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Unsecured private placement loan notes repayabl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e from four to five<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws13_2\">years<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(76.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Unsecured private placement loan notes <span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">repayable from three to four<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws13_2\">years<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>(80.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Unsecured sustainability<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>linked l<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>oan repayable from four to five years<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(24.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">current borrowings<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>(184.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(151.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Total borrowings<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(184.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(151.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Current interest rate swaps designated as fair <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">value hedges<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 </span><span class=\"ls12_2\">assets<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Current interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 </span><span class=\"ls13_2\">liabilities<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(0.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Cash and cash equivalents<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>120.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>158.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">current lease liabilities<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>(34.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(32.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Current lease liabilities<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span>(14.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(16.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Net debt<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(113.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(42.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The amount borrowed under the sustainabilit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>y<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>linked loan facility was repai<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>d in April 2023.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The interest rate swaps were designated as fair value hedges and swapped US$50 million of private<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>placement loan notes from fixed rate US <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">dollars at 3.37% into fl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>oating rate US dollars at US$ LI<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>BOR<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>plus 191 basis points to December 2022 and US$35 mill<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ion of private placement loan notes f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>rom fixed<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>rate US dollars at 3.58% into f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>loating rate US dollars at US$ LI<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>BOR plus 277 basis points to Mar<span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">ch<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>2023. Further details of these swaps and t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he hedged items are:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Interest<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>rate swaps<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Private<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>placement<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>loan notes<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>hedged<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Interest rate<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>swaps<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Private<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>placement<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>loan notes<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>hedged<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Carrying amount of liability<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(64.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Accumulated fair value adjustments (loss)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">/ </span></span><span class=\"ls13_2\">gain<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Gain<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">/ </span></span><span class=\"ls10_2\">(loss) in fair value in year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Movements in net debt were:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Borrowings<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Lease<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>liabilities<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Total<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>liabilities<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>from<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>financing<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>activities<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Interest rates swaps<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Cash and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>cash<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>equivalentsNet debt<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Net debt at 1 April 2021<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(148.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(61.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(209.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>86.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(122.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Cash flows<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>17.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>18.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>68.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>86.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>New leases<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(2.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(2.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(2.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Lease modifications<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(2.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(2.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(2.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Disposal of leases<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Gain<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> / </span><span class=\"ls10_2\">(loss) in fair value in year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>1.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>1.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Translation differences<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(5.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(5.9)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>3.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(2.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Net debt at 31 March 2022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(151.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(48.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(200.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>158.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(42.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Cash flows<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(25.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>18.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(6.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013(43.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(49.9)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Acquired with businesses<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(9.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(9.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(9.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>New leases<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(6.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(6.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(6.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Lease modifications<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(2.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(2.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(2.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Disposal of leases<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(Loss)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> / <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">gain in fair value in year</span> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Translation differences<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(7.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(8.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>5.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(2.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Net debt at 31 March 2023<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(184.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(48.9)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(233.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2013120.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(113.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>22 Financial risk management<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The principal financial<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> risks to which the Group is exposed are those of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> credit, liquidity and market<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Market risk includes forei<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>gn currency transaction risk and int<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>erest rate risk. Each of these is managed<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>in<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">accordance with Board</span>-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">approved policies. </span> </span>Cred<span class=\"lsb_2 ws11_2\">it risk<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>The Group is exposed to credit risk on<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span> financial assets such as cash deposits, derivative instruments<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>and<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">trade and other receivables.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>The amounts in the balance sheet represent the maximum credit risk exposure at the balance sheet<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>date. There were<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>no significant concentrations of credit risk at the balance sheet date, as exposure is<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>spread over a large number of counterparties,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> customers and geographic locations. The Group has<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>reviewed its credit risk<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> again carefully this year due t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>o the current global economic and geopoli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tical<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>uncertainties and the Group does not believe it has materially altered during the year.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>For cash deposits and derivative instruments, the Group identifies counterparties of suitable<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>creditworthiness based on ratings ass<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>igned <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">by international credit<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span></span>rating agencies and ha<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>procedures to ensure that only these parties are used, that exposure limits are set based on the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>external credit ratings<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> and that these limits are not exceeded.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> The impairment losses on these<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>are<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsd_2 wsa_2\">immateria<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>l.</span> </span>For trade and other receivables, all operating companies have credit policies and monitor their credit<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>exposure on an ongoing basi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s. Each operating co<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>mpany performs credit ev<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>aluations on all c<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ustomers<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>seeking credit over a certain amount. F<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>or countries with no local<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> operating company presence,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>export<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">credit limits are set<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> and monitored on a country basis monthly by the Treasury Committ<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ee.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>The<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">impairment losses on contract assets,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> amounts owed by joint venture and other receiv<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ables<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>are<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsd_2 wsa_2\">immateria<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>l.</span> </span>The <span class=\"ws7_2\">impairment allowance for trade receivables is measured at an amount equal to lifetime expected<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>credit losses. Trade receiv<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ables have been grouped based on shared credit risk charac<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>teristics and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>the<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">number of days from date of invoice. The expected loss rat</span></span><span class=\"ls8_2\">es are based on the payment profile<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">sales over a 36<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>month period from 1 April 2019 and t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he corresponding historical cr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>edit losses<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>experienced withi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n this period calc<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ulated as the trade r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eceivables from thi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s period that have not<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> been<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>paid by the year end. The historical loss rates are adjusted to reflect current and forward<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">looking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>information on macroeconomic factors affecting the ability of the customers to settle the receivables.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>On that basis, the impairment allowance for<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> trade receivables was determ<span class=\"ws9_2\">ined as foll<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ows:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span> </span></span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Expected<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>loss rate<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Gross<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>carrying<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>amount<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Loss<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>allowance<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Expected<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>loss rate<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Gross<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>carrying<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>amount<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Loss<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>allowance<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>%<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>%<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws12_2\">30 days from date of invoice</span> 0.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">%</span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">366.0 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.</span>4 0.6%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">358.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.2 </span> 31<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">60 days from <span class=\"ws14_2\">date of invoice<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>1.3%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">162.4 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.1 </span> 0.9%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">117.4 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1.1 </span> 61<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">90 days from date of invoice<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>2.1%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">42.6 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.9 </span> 2.1%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">28.6 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.6 </span> 91<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">120 days from date of invoice<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>2.9%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">17.5 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.5 </span> 3.3%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">12.0 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.4 </span> Over 120 days from date<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">invoice</span> </span>1<span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">7.5</span>% 3<span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">2.5</span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">5.</span>7 24.6%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">19.5 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">4.8 </span> Total<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">62<span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">1.0</span></span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">12.6 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">535.8 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">9.1 </span> The ageing of net trade receivables at the reporting date was:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Not past due<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>483.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>437.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Past due 0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">30 days<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>73.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>59.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Past due 31<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">60 days<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>17.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>10.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Past due 61<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">120 days<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>13.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>8.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Past due over 120 days<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2<span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">0.8</span> 10.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Total<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>6<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">08.4</span> 526.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The movement in the impairment allowance for trade receivables was as follows:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>At 1 April<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(9.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(7.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Acquisitions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(2.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Net remeasurement of impairment <span class=\"ws15_2\">allowance<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>(1.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 31 March<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">(12.6)</span> (9.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h7_2 ff1b4 fs4_2 fc1_2 sc0_2 lsf_2 ws10_2 gs959\">22 Financial risk management<span class=\"ff1b5 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsf_2 ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ff1b4\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls18_2 ws7_2 gs95a\">Trade receivables are written off when there is no reasonable expect<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ation of recovery, for example when<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs95b\">a <span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">customer enters liqui<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>dation or the Group agrees with the customer to write off an outstanding invoice.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls18_2 ws26_1 gs95c\">The<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls1c_2 ws9_2\">Group continues to l<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>imit its exposure by maint<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>aining tight credit pol<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>icies, includi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng short payment<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls1c_2 ws9_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1e_2 wsa_2 gs95d\">terms and low credit limits for new customers and seeking pa<span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">yment commitments for overdue balances<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1e_2 wsa_2 gs95e\">before releasing new orders to existing customers. Historically, the Group has generally experienced very<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1c_2 ws9_2 gs95f\">low levels of trade r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eceivables not being recov<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ered, including those si<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>gnificantly past due,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> and this was<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls25_1 ws2d_1 gs960\">also <span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">the case during 2022/23. However, with the continued global economic and geopolit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ical<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1e_2 wsa_2 gs961\">uncertainties, the Group remains cautious about its exposure and so has reviewed<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls18_2 ws26_1\">carefully<span class=\"ls1c_2 ws9_2\">, and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls18_2 ws26_1\"><span class=\"ls1c_2 ws9_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls18_2 ws7_2 gs962\">maintained at a higher level, i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ts expected loss rates for those markets an<span class=\"ls1e_2 wsa_2\">d industries that are <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls25_1 ws1_2 gs963\">most affected.<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls18_2 ws7_2 gs964\">At 31 March 2023, the largest trade receiva<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ble balance was \u00a312.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">0 </span>million (2021/22:<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> \u00a38.7 million), of which<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs965\">\u00a3<span class=\"ls18_2 ws26_1\">10.1</span> <span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">million ha<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s been received since the year end. The maximum exposure with a single bank for<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1e_2 wsa_2 gs966\">deposits was \u00a32<span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">6.0 million (2021/22: \u00a351.3 million) and the lar<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>gest mark to market exposure for derivative<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1c_2 ws9_2 gs967\">financial inst<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ruments to a single bank was<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> \u00a30.7 million (2021/22:<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> \u00a30.1 million). T<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he Group also occasionall<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>y<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1e_2 wsa_2 gs968\">uses money market funds to invest surplus cash thereby diversifying credit risk and at 31 March 2023 its<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls18_2 ws7_2 gs969\">exposure to these funds was \u00a3nil (2021/22: \u00a3nil).<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b7 fs5_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 lsb_2 ws1_2 gs96a\">Liquidity risk<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs96b\">The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s key priority is to ensure that<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> it can meet its liabiliti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es as they fall due. The Group ensures<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsd_2 wsa_2 gs96c\">this<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"lsa_2\">by having sufficient committed debt facilities in place to meet its anticipated funding<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs96d\">requirements. The Group\u2019s forecast<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> funding requirements and its committed debt f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>acilities are<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs96e\">reported to and monitored by the Treasury Committ<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ee monthly.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs96f\">During the year, the Group refinanc<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed its <span class=\"ws7_2\">\u00a3300.0 million sustainabilit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>y<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws9_2\">linked loan <span class=\"lsd_2 wsa_2\">facility <span class=\"lsb_2 ws11_2\">to a five<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span></span></span><span class=\"ws8_2\">year<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"><span class=\"ws9_2\"><span class=\"ws8_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws8_2 gs970\">\u00a3400.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsd_2 wsc_2\">million sustaina<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>bility</span>-</span><span class=\"ws9_2\">linked loan <span class=\"lsd_2 wsa_2\">facility </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">on broadly unchanged rates. Theref<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ore, as at <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs971\">31 March 2023, the<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">Group had the following committed debt<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> finance in place:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs972\">\u2013<span class=\"ff1b8\"> <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ff1b6 ls8_2 ws7_2\">Private placement<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">loan notes of <span class=\"ff1b9 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u20ac</span></span><span class=\"lsa_2\">18 million with a maturity of October 2026, US$80 million with a<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1b8\"><span class=\"ff1b6 ls8_2 ws7_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs973\">maturity of December 2026, <span class=\"ff1b9 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u20ac</span>13 million wit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>h a maturity of October 2029, US$35 milli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on with a<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs974\">maturity of March 2030 and US$50 million wi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>th a maturity of October 2031.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs975\">\u2013<span class=\"ff1b8\"> <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ff1b6 ls8_2 ws7_2\">A \u00a3400.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsd_2 wsc_2\">million sustain<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ability</span>-<span class=\"lsd_2\">linked loan</span> <span class=\"lsd_2 wsa_2\">fa<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>cility</span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\">, with a lender opt<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ion accordion of up to a further<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1b8\"><span class=\"ff1b6 ls8_2 ws7_2\"><span class=\"ws9_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws8_2 gs976\">\u00a3100.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">million, which has a maturi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ty of October 2027 with an option for the<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Group to extend for up<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsb_2 ws7_2 gs977\">to<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">two further one</span>-</span><span class=\"ls8_2\">year terms subject to individual<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> lender approval. <span class=\"ws9_2\">It i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s linked to the Group\u2019s most<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls8_2\"><span class=\"ws9_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs978\">material ESG actions of the r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eduction of direct Scope 1 and 2 CO</div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h3c_1 ff1ba fsf_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs979\">2</div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs97a\">e emissions, packaging intensity<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 ws7_2 gs97b\">and percentage of management that are women. Meeting these annu<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>al ESG actions means a margin<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs97c\">benefit of up to 2.5 basis poi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nts, while missing these ESG acti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ons would mean paying a margin<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs97d\">premium of up to 2.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>basis points. Amounts borr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>owed under this facility<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">are borrowed for<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> fixed<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs97e\">amounts of time after which they <span class=\"ws7_2\">can be repaid or r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>olled up to a maximum of the facility matur<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ity.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs97f\">As at 31 March 2023, the Group had \u00a3375.8 million (<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>2021/22: \u00a3300.0 million) of avai<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lable undrawn<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs980\">committed debt facilities i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n respect of which all conditi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ons precedent had been met.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs981\">The Group also uses bank overdrafts, uncommitt<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed short<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">term money market loans, cash and </span> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws8_2 gs982\">short<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws9_2\">term investments. The main purpose of thes<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e financial instruments is t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>o manage the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">s<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1b6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsb_2 gs983\">day<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">to</span>-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">day funding and liquidity requirements.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></div>22 Financial risk management<span class=\"ff1c3 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsf_2 ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ff1c2\"> </span></span>The contractual maturities of financial liabilit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ies, including contractual future interest payments were:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Carrying<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>amounts<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Contractual<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>cash flowsWithin 1 year<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>1-2 years<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2-3 years<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>3-4 yearsAfter 4 years<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Derivative financial liabili<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ties<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Inflows for forward foreign<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> exchange contracts<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>86.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>87.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>87.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Outflows for forward foreign exchange contracts<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(87.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(87.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(87.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Forward foreign exchange contracts<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">derivative financial <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">liabilities<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>Sustainability<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">linked loan</span> </span>(24.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(24.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(24.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Private placement loan notes<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(160.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(191.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(5.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(5.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(5.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(85.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(90.9<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Lease liabilities<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(48.9)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(57.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">)</span> <span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">(16.1</span>) <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">(11.7)</span>  <span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">(8.7)</span>  <span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">(6.6)</span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">(14.3<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">)</span> Bank overdrafts<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(139.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(139.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(139.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Trade payables, other payables and accruals<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(53<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">0)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>(53<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">0)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>(53<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">3)</span></span> <span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">(0.7)</span>  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>At 31 March 2023<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(9<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">08.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">0)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>(946.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">)</span> <span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">(7</span>1<span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">8.3</span>) <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">(17.4)</span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">(13.7)</span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">(92.0)</span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">(105.2<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">)</span> Carrying amounts<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Contractual<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>cash flowsWithin 1 year<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>1-2 years<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2-3 years<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>3-4 yearsAfter 4 years<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Derivative financial liabili<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ties<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Inflows for forward foreign<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> exchange contracts<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>133.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>133.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>133.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Outflows for forward foreign exchange contracts<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(137.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(137.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(137.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Forward foreign exchange contracts<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(3.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(3.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(3.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls13_2\">derivative finan<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>cial liabilities</span> </span>Private placement loan notes<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(151.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(185.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(4.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(4.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(4.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(4.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(166.8<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Lease liabilities<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(48.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(50.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(17.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(11.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(7.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(5.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(8.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Bank overdrafts<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(99.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(99.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(99.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Trade payables, other payables and accruals<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(500.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(500.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(500.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>At 31 March 2022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(803.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(839.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(625.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(16.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(12.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(10.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(175.4<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>22 Financial risk management<span class=\"ff1d4 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsf_2 ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ff1d3\"> </span></span>Market risk<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 </span>foreign currency transaction risk<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group is exposed to foreign <span class=\"ws7_2\">currency trans<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>action risk as it has operating compani<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es with payables<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>and receivables in currencies<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> other than their functional curr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ency. The Group also has foreign currency<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>translation risk resul<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ting from investment in foreign subsidi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>aries and foreign cur<span class=\"ws7_2\">rency debt which is<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>mainly in US dollars with some euros.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Hedging of currency exposures during peri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ods when operating companies cannot easily c<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>hange their<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>selling prices is implemented in or<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>der to shelter the forecast gross prof<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>it during those periods. In <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"lsd_2 wsa_2\">th<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>is<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>way the impacts of currency fluct<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>uations can be smoothed until selli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng prices can be changed in the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>light of movements in exchange rates.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> The hedges are enacted through forward foreign exchange<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>contracts entered into by Group Treasury i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n appropriate c<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">urrencies with fixed terms of between three<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>and seven months based on trading projections<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> provided by the operating companies. The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">s<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>largest exposures relate to euros and US dollars. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>In addition, specific cash flows relating to material transacti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ons<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">in currencies other than the functional<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>currency of the local business ar<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e hedged when the commitment is made.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group classifies forward for<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eign exchange contracts as hedging instr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>uments against forecast<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>receivables<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> / <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">payables and designates the forward element of these contracts as cash flow hedges for<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>accounting purposes on a 1:1 basis whic<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>h means the fair value movement in the hedged item is equal<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> and opposite to the fair value movement i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n the hedging instrument. The forecast cas<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>h flows are<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>expected <span class=\"ws9_2\">to occur evenly throughout the for<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ecast period from the year end, which is bet<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ween three<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>and seven months, and will affect t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he income statement in the period in which they<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> occur or the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>inventories are sold. The av<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>erage forward prices of the outstandi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng forward foreign exchange<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>contracts are <span class=\"ff1d7 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u20ac</span>1.13:\u00a31 and US$1.21:\u00a31.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Foreign currency transaction exposures, and the hedges in place to mitigate them, are monitored<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>monthly by the Treasury Committee. The Group does not believe its foreign currency transaction risk<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>has altered materially during the year. Ineffectiveness may arise if act<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ual foreign currency transactions<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>are lower than the trading project<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ions.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group has designated the US$165.0 million private placement loan notes (2021/22: US$3.6 million<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>of those maturing in December 2026), wit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>h a carrying amount of \u00a3133.2 million (<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>2021/22: \u00a32.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsd_2 wsa_2\">million),<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>as hedges of US$165.0 million (2021/22: US$3.6 million) of net investments in its US subsidiaries.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>These<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"wsa_2\">hedges are expected to remain highly effective as the change in the value of the net assets of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>the US subsidiaries hedged is always exactly offset by the related change in the fair value of the private<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>placement loan notes. No other foreign currency translation exposures are explicitly hedged although<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>local curr<span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\">ency debt is used<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> where economically and f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>iscally effi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>cient in the fina<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ncing of subsidiari<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>this provides a degree of natural<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> hedging. Guidelines are in place t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>o manage the currency mix of the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s net debt. The Group does not believe its f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>oreign c<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">urrency translation risk has altered<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>materially during the year. The balance in the cumulative translation reserve relat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ing to the <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>US$165.0 million net investment hedge is a gain of \u00a33.7 million with a further loss of \u00a336.7 million<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>relating to previous ne<span class=\"ws9_2\">t i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nvestment hedging relationships.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Borrowings are analysed by curren<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>cy as:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Unsecured bank overdrafts<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Sustainability-<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>linked loan<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Unsecured private placement<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>loan notes<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Total \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>At 31 March 2023<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Sterling<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(125.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">125.0</span>)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>US dollar<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(3.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(24.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(133.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">160.8</span>)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Euro<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(27.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">(27.2)</span> Canadian dollar<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(9.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 <span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">(9.7)</span> Other<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 <span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">(1.7)</span> Total borrowings<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(139.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">24<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">.2)</span></span> (160.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(324<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>At 31 March 2022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Sterling<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(78.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">(78.8)</span> US dollar<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(3.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(125.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(12<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">8</span>.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Euro<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(8.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(26.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(34.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Canadian dollar<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(8.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(8.3<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">)</span> Other<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013 <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(1.0<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">)</span> Total borrowings<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(99.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(151.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">251.2</span>)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h7_2 ff1e2 fs4_2 fc1_2 sc0_2 lsf_2 ws10_2 gsaa2\">22 Financial risk management<span class=\"ff1e3 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsf_2 ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ff1e2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e4 fs5_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsa_2 gsaa3\">Market risk<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 <span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">interest</span> </span>rate risk<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gsaa4\">The Group has <span class=\"ws7_2\">relatively high int<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>erest cover. The Group does not have any outstandi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng interest rate<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws8_2 gsaa5\">swaps<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsc_2 ws9_2\">currently<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">, as those that swapped certain of the US dollar private placement loan notes<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsc_2 ws9_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsb_2 ws7_2 gsaa6\">from<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">fixed to floating rates matured during t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he year (Note 21). The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">s policy dictates regular<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsa_2 gsaa7\">monitoring of interest rate exposure with a view to taking suitable actions should exposure reach<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gsaa8\">certain levels. The<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"lsa_2\">Group does not believe its interest<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> rate risk has materially altered during the year. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gsaa9\">As at 31 March 2023 (and 31 March 2022), the Group had US$165 mill<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ion and <span class=\"ff1e6 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u20ac</span>31 million of private<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gsaaa\">placement loan notes at fixed i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nterest rates (2021/22: US$85 mil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lion swapped into floating i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nterest<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gsaab\">rates). All other borrowi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ngs were at variable rates. At 31 Marc<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>h 2023, 49% (2021/22: 35<span class=\"lsb_2 ws11_2\">%) of the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsb_2 ws11_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws8_2 gsaac\">Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s gross borrowings excluding lease li<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>abilities (total borrowi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ngs plus bank overdrafts) was at<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 ws7_2 gsaad\">fixed rates, with surplus cash deposited at variable rates.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e4 fs5_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls9_2 ws9_2 gsaae\">Sensitivity analysi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s of exposure to interest <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>rates and foreign exchange rates<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 ws7_2 gsaaf\">The sens<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">itivity analysis<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> is based on the following:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gsab0\">\u2013<span class=\"ff1e7\"> <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ff1e5 lsa_2 ws7_2\">Change of one percentage point in market interest rates affecting all variable rate elements of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1e7\"><span class=\"ff1e5 lsa_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsb_2 gsab1\">financial<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsc_2 ws9_2\">instruments.</span> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gsab2\">\u2013<span class=\"ff1e7\"> <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ff1e5 ls8_2 ws9_2\">Change of 5% in euro and US dollar exchange rates aff<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ecting the fair value of <span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">derivative<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1e7\"><span class=\"ff1e5 ls8_2 ws9_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsb_2 gsab3\">financial<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">instruments designated as hedgi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng instruments and other financial as<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sets and liabilities<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsb_2 gsab4\">The<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">transactional foreign exchange eff<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ect in equity due to net investment hedges<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> included below<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws8_2 gsab5\">would<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">be offset in full by the t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ranslation of the<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">US and European subsidiar<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ies.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"c_2 w38_1 hd_2 gsab6\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hc_2 y4ff_1 ff1e9 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w38_1 hd_2 gsab7\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hc_2 y4ff_1 ff1e8 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h1c_2 gsab8\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x7a_1 hc_2 y55e_1 ff1e9 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Impact on<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 hc_2 ff1e9 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gsab9\">income<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 hc_2 ff1e9 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gsaba\">statement<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h1c_2 gsab8\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x83_1 hc_2 y30f_1 ff1e9 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">gain / (loss)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 hc_2 ff1e9 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gsabb\">Impact on<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 hc_2 ff1e9 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gsabc\">equity  </div><div class=\"c_2 w1e_1 h1c_2 gsabd\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x83_1 hc_2 y30f_1 ff1e9 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">gain / (loss)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1e_1 h1c_2 gsabe\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x32_2 hc_2 y55e_1 ff1e8 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Impact on<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 hc_2 ff1e8 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gsabf\">income<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 hc_2 ff1e8 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gsac0\">statement  </div><div class=\"c_2 w1e_1 h1c_2 gsabe\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x7a_1 hc_2 y30f_1 ff1e8 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">gain / (loss)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 hc_2 ff1e8 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gsac1\">Impact on<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 hc_2 ff1e8 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gsac2\">equity  </div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h1c_2 gsac3\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x7a_1 hc_2 y30f_1 ff1e8 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">gain / (loss) </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 hd_2 gsac4\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xe_2 hc_2 y4d6_1 ff1e9 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u00a3m </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1e_1 hd_2 gsac5\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xe_2 hc_2 y4d6_1 ff1e9 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u00a3m </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1e_1 hd_2 gsac6\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x18_2 hc_2 y4d6_1 ff1e8 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u00a3m </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 hd_2 gsac7\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1d_2 hc_2 y4d6_1 ff1e8 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w37_1 h15_2 gsac8\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y11d_2 ff1ec fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">One percentage point increase in <span class=\"ls12_2 ws23_2\">interest rates<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h15_2 gsac9\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4e_1 hf_2 y11d_2 ff1ed fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1.0 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1e_1 h15_2 gsaca\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 y11d_2 ff1ed fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013  </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1e_1 h15_2 gsacb\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4e_1 hf_2 y11d_2 ff1ec fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.7 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h15_2 gsacc\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 y11d_2 ff1ec fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013  </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w37_1 h10_2 gsacd\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y11d_2 ff1ec fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">5% weakening of the euro<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h10_2 gsace\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4e_1 hf_2 y11d_2 ff1ed fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1.6 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1e_1 h10_2 gsacf\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4e_1 hf_2 y11d_2 ff1ed fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.5 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1e_1 h10_2 gsad0\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4e_1 hf_2 y11d_2 ff1ec fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.3 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h10_2 gsad1\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xe_2 hf_2 y11d_2 ff1ec fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.6 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w37_1 h10_2 gsad2\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y11b_2 ff1ec fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">5% weakening of the US dollar<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h10_2 gsad3\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x26_2 hf_2 y11b_2 ff1ed fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">(6.3)</span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1e_1 h10_2 gsad4\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4e_1 hf_2 y11b_2 ff1ed fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">4.3 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1e_1 h10_2 gsad5\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x26_2 hf_2 y11b_2 ff1ec fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(0.1)</span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w1b_1 h10_2 gsad6\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x9_2 hf_2 y11b_2 ff1ec fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">(2.3)</span> </div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsa_2 gsad7\">A corresponding decrease in interest rates or strengthening of exchange rates would result in an<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls9_2 ws9_2 gsad8\">equal and <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">opposite effect to the amounts above.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e4 fs5_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gsad9\">Capital management<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 ws7_2 gsada\">The Board<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ls8_2\">s policy is to maintain a strong capital<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> base always, with an appropriate debt to equity mix<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gsadb\">to ensure investor, credit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>or and market confidence and to support the future de<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>velopment of th<span class=\"ws8_2\">e<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws8_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gsadc\">business. The Board monitors ROCE, which t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he Group defines as adjusted operating prof<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>it as a<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsa_2 gsadd\">percentage of monthly average net assets excluding net debt and retirement benefit obligations, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gsade\">and the level of dividends to or<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>dinary shareholders. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gsadf\">The Group <span class=\"ws7_2\">seeks to raise debt from a variety of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> sources and with a variety of maturiti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es. As at <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gsae0\">31 March 2023, the Group had a \u00a3400 million sustainabi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lity<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws9_2\">linked loan, wi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>th an accordion of up to a<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gsae1\">further \u00a3100<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">million, which has a mat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>urity of October 2027 with an option for<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the Group to extend for<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gsae2\">up to two<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">further one<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span></span>year terms subject to indi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>vidual lender approval; and private pl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>acement loan<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gsae3\">notes of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ff1e6\">\u20ac</span></span><span class=\"ws8_2\">18<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>million with a maturity of Oct<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ober 2026, US$80 million with a maturit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>y of December 2026,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gsae4\">\u20ac<span class=\"ff1e5 ls8_2 ws8_2\">13</span><span class=\"ff1e5\"> <span class=\"lsd_2 wsc_2\">million with<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span></span> <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">a maturity of October 2029, US$35 million with a maturity of March 2030 and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1e5\"><span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsb_2 gsae5\">US$50<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">million with a maturity of October 2031.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gsae6\">The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s debt covenants are net debt to adjuste<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>d EBITDA to be less than 3.25 times and EBITA to<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 ws7_2 gsae7\">interest to be greater than 3 times. A<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">t the year end the Group comfortably met these c<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ovenants with<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsb_2 gsae8\">net<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">debt to adjusted EBITDA of 0.2x (2021/22:<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> 0.1x) and EBITA to interest of 34.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>2x (2021/22: 44.6x).<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1e5 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gsae9\">There were no significant changes i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s approach to capital management during the ye</span><span class=\"lsc_2\">ar.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div>23 Provisions and conti<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ngent liabilities<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Provisions are recognised when the Group has a pr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>esent obligation as a result of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> a past event and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>a <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">reasonable estimate can be made of a probable adverse outcome. Ot<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>herwise, material contingent<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>liabilities are<span class=\"ls1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">disclosed unless the transfer of economic benefits is remote.</span> </span>Reorganisation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>provision<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Penalties and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>interest on<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>uncertain<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>income tax<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>provision<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Dilapidation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>provision<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Total<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>At 1 April 2022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>5.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Acquisitions (Note 28)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">.1</span>  \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">.1</span> Additions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Utilised<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(1.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Released<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013 \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(0.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Translation differences<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">2<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>At 31 March 2023<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>6.5<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Analysed in the balance sheet as:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Current<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">8<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>2.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>current<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">.7</span> 2.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>6.5<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>5.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The reorganisation provision i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s expected to be fully spent by March 2027 and t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he dilapidation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>provision is <span class=\"ws8_2\">expected<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsa_2\">to be fully utili<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sed by March 2028.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>At 31 March 2023, there were no material cont<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ingent liabilitie<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s (2021/22: none).<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _1e_1\"></span> </span>24 <span class=\"ls7_2 ws6_2\">Capital commitments<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>As at 31 March 2023, the Group is contractual<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ly committed to, but has not provided f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>or, future <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>capital expenditure of \u00a33.5 mil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lion (2021/22: \u00a31.1 milli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on) for property, plant and equipment and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u00a32.1 million (2021/22: \u00a35.5 mil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lion) for <span class=\"lsa_2\">intangible assets.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>25 <span class=\"ls7_2 ws6_2\">Share capital and share premium</span> Number of Share capital Share premium Total<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>shares \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Issued and fully paid ordin<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ary shares of 10p each:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 1 April 2021<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>469,943,362<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>47.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>228.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>275.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Issues to settle <span class=\"ls10_2\">employee share awards<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>1,078,660<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 31 March 2022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>471,022,022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>47.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>231.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>278.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Issues to settle employee share<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> awards<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,762,387<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 31 March 2023<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>472,784,409<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>47.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>236.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>283.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The EBT buys shares on the open market and holds them in trus<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t for employees participating <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>in the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">s share</span>-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">based payment schemes. At 31 March 2023, the EBT held 336,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>084 shares<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>(2021/22: 315,768 shares) which had not yet ves<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ted unconditionally with em<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">ployees.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>26 <span class=\"lsf_2 ws6_2\">Other reserves</span> Hedging reserve<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Cumulative<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>translation reserve<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Total<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m At 1 April 2021<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>39.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>37.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Foreign exchange translation differences<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>22.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>22.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fair value loss on net investment hedges<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Cash flow hedging losses taken to equity<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(1.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Cash flow hedging losses transferred to income statement<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Tax on other comprehensive income (Note 10)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(0.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Total comprehensive income<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>21.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>23.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Cash flow hedging gains transferred to inv<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>entories<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(0.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Tax on cash flow hedging gains transferred to inventories<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 31 March 2022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>60.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>60.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Foreign exchange translation differences<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>43.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>43.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fair value gain on net investment hedges<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>5.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>5.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Cash flow hedging gains taken to equity<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>3.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Tax on other comprehensive income (Note 10)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(0.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Total comprehensive income<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>48.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>51.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Cash flow hedging gains transferred to i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nventories<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(3.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(3.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Tax on cash flow hedging gains transferred to i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nventories<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 31 March 2023<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>109.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>108.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>27 Related parties<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s joint venture (Note 16) is a rel<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ated party and during the year, the Group <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>made sales of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">\u00a34.</span>5 <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">million (2021/22: \u00a33.3 million)<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> to the joint venture, and a bal<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ance of <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>\u00a32.8 million (2021/22: \u00a32.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>mil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lion) was outstanding at the y<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ear end. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s pensi<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">on schemes are related parties and the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span></span>s transactions with them are <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>disclosed in Note 9.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _1e_1\"></span><span class=\"ls20_2 ws9_2\">Transactions and balances between the Company and i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ts subsidiaries have been<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>eliminated on consolidation<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">.<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span> </span>The key management personnel of the Group are the Dire<span class=\"ls8_2\">ctors and the Senior Management Team,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>whose compensation was:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Short<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">term employee benefits</span> </span>12.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">0<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>12.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Post<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">employment benefits</span> </span>0.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">2<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>0.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Termination benefits<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span>1.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Share<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">based payments</span> </span>8.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">1<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>5.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2<span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">2.1</span> 18.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>28 <span class=\"ls7_2 ws2f_1\">Acquisitions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _224\"></span> </span></span>On 30 June 2022 the Group acquired 100% of the issued share capit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>al of domnick hunter<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">RL (Thailand)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>Co., Ltd. (DH), a leadi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng distributor and service provi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>der of major air compression, purif<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ication and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>filtration products in Thailand. DH accelerates develo<span class=\"ls8_2\">pment of the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span>s service sol<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>utions offer in<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Asia<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">Pacific. The goodwill is attri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>butable to the synergies which are expect<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed to arise from<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>opportunities to cross<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>sell pr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>oduct and service solution ranges. As part<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> of the transaction, immediately<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>following <span class=\"ws9_2\">the acquisition,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the Group sold 51% of its shares in Elec<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>trocomponents Holdings (Thailand)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Limited, an intermediate hol<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ding company of DH, for \u00a3nil (THB 1.5 milli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on). This resulted in a 13.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>26%<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">controlling interest in DH as t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he Group still controls Elec<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ws9_2\">trocomponents Holdings (Thailand)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>Limited and DH.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsd_2\">DH is includ<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ed in Asia Pacific.</span> </span>On 3 January 2023 the Group acquired 100% of the issued share capi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tal of Risoul y Cia, S.A. de C.V.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> and<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">its subsidiaries (Risoul<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>), a leading distributor<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> of industrial and automation product and s<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ervice<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>solutions in Mexico. Risoul expands<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span>s geogra<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">phic reach, extends targeted product<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>adjacencies and accelerates development of the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ls8_2\">s offer in Mexico. The goodwill is attri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>butable<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>to<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"lsa_2\">the synergies which are expected to arise from <span class=\"ls8_2\">combining Risoul\u2019s established presence i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n Mexico<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>with the Group\u2019s range of complementary and ancil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lary products, including t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he Group\u2019s own<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws8_2\">brand<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>RS<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">PRO. We will develop Risoul\u2019s digi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tal presence by l<span class=\"ws8_2\">everaging <span class=\"ws9_2\">the Group\u2019<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">digital expertise</span>. <span class=\"lsd_2 wsc_2\">Risoul is<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>included in Americas.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The fair value of the net assets acquired, conside<span class=\"ls8_2\">ration paid and goodwill a<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>rising, plus transacti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>costs and contribution to the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span>s r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>esults since acquisition were:<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>DHRisoul<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Total<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Intangible assets<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 </span><span class=\"ws14_2\">customer contracts and rel<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ationships and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>distribution agreements<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>105<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>107<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Property, plant and equipment <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">use assets</span> </span>0.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>9.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>10.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Inventories<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>27.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>29.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Current trade and other receivables <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>36.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>39.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Cash and cash equivalents<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">cash and short</span>-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">term deposits</span> </span>1.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>11.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>12.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Current trade and other payables <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(8.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(27.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">3)</span>(35.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">6<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Current lease liabilities<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.9)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1.0<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">current lease liabilities<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>(0.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(8.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(8.8<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">current other payables<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>(0.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(0.8<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">current other provisions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>(0.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(1<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">.7)</span> (2<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">.1<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">)</span> Current <span class=\"ls13_2 ws1_2\">income tax liab<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ilities<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span></span>(0.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">2.5</span>)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(<span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">2.9<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Deferred tax liabilities<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.4)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">30.2</span>)(<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">30.6<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Net assets acquired<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u20131<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">21.0</span> 1<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">21.0</span> Indemnification assets<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws14_2\">(include<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>d in non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>current other receivables)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>0.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>4.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Goodwill<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">08.4</span> 1<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">11.8</span> Consideration paid <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">cash </span> </span>3.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>233.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>237.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Consideration refundable <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 </span>accrued, due on agreement of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>completion<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">accounts</span> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(0.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.2<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Contingent consideration payable <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">accrued</span> </span>0.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Acquisition<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">related costs charged to administrative expenses:</span> </span>In 2022/23<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>In 2021/22<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Revenue since acquisition<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>46.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>54.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Profit after tax since acquisi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tion<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>0.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Trade and other receivables:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Gross contractual amounts receivable<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>3.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>38.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>41.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Estimate of amounts not expected to b<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e collected<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>28 Acquisitions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ff211 lsf_2 ws1b_2\">conti<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>nued</span> </span>The contingent consideration payabl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e on acquisition of DH is due 12 months after t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he completion date<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>with a range of outcomes from \u00a3nil to \u00a30.5 mil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lion and is based <span class=\"ws7_2\">on revenue growth. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>The indemnification assets <span class=\"ls8_2\">relate to uncertain t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ax provisions for which the Group has contr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>actual<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>indemnifications from the sell<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ers and have been measured on the same basis, with a r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ange of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>outcomes from \u00a3nil to the amount recognised f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>or each acquisition.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The goodwill arising on all ac<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>quisitions completed during the year wi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ll not be deductible for tax<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>purposes.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">The fair values of tax balances and other related assets / liabilit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ies <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">for Risoul are provisional<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> </span></span></span>while the Group <span class=\"ws7_2\">continues to assess the li<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>abilities acquired.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>If the acquisitions had occur<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>red on 1 April 2022, the Group\u2019s revenue and prof<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>it for the year ended<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>31<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">March 2023 would have been \u00a33,118.1 million and \u00a3306.0 mil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lion respectively. <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>29 Related undertakings<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>A ful<span class=\"ws9_2\">l list of rela<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ted undertakings (comprising subsidi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>aries and a joint venture) is<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> set out below.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>All<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">subsidiaries are wholly owned except where i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ndicated below <span class=\"ws9_2\">and operate within their c<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ountries of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>incorporation. Those companies marked with an asterisk (*) a<span class=\"ls8_2\">re indirectly held by the Company.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Name and registered address of undertaking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Country of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>incorporation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Class of share held<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Provider of product and service solutions for desi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>gners, builders<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>and<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws14_2\">maintainers of industrial equipment and operations<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>RS <span class=\"ls2a_1 ws31_1\">Components Pt<span class=\"ws32_1\">y Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">* </span></span></span>25, Pavesi Street, Smithfield,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Sydney NSW 2164, Australia<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Australia<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components Handelsgesellschaft m.b.H*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Albrechtser<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws12_2\">Stra\u00dfe 11, 3950, Gm\u00fcnd, Austria<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Austria<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Share of equity<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Belgium*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Louizalaan 65/11, 1050 Elsene<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Belgium<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Americas (Canada), Inc.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1155 Lola Street, Unit 6, Ottawa, ON, K1K 4C1<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Canada<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Canada Corp.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>600<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">1741 Lower Waters Street, Halifax NS B3J 0J2,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Canada<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Canada<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Group Limitada (DBA<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 <span class=\"ls29_1 ws32_1\">RS Limitada)*</span> </span>Av. Eduardo Frei Montalva, 6001<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">71 Conchali,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Santiago, Chile<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Chile<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Suite 1601, Level 16, Tower 1, Kowloon Commerce Centre, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>51 Kwai Cheong Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>China<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS <span class=\"ls2a_1 ws31_1\">Components (Shanghai) Company Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Unit 501, Floor 5, Building C, The New Bund World T<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>rade Center Phase II,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>No.3, Lane 227, Dong Yu Road, Pudong Shanghai, China<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>China<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Name and registered address of undertaking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Country of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>incorporation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Class of share held<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>RS Components A/S*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Nattergalevej 6, 2400, K\u00f8benhavn NV, Denmark<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Denmark<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Risoul Dominicana S.R.L*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Autopista Duarte KM 17, Calle Los Almejos,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Palma Enana No 13, Nave 1,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Villa<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">Linda, Palmarejito, Santo Domingo Oeste, Dominican Republ<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ic<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>Dominican<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Republic<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components SAS*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Rue Norman King, 60000, Beauvais, Fr<span class=\"ls12_2\">ance<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>France<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply France*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Rue Norman King BF 453, F<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">60031 Beauvais Cedex, France<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>France<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Deutschland GmbH*<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Bleibtreustr. 21, 10623, Berlin, Germany<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Germany<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _1f_1\"> </span><span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary</span> </span>RS Components GmbH*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Mainzer <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">Landstra\u00dfe 180, 60327, Frankfurt, Germany<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Germany<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Hungary Korl\u00e1tolt Felel<span class=\"ff216 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u0151</span><span class=\"ls29_1 ws30_1\">ss\u00e9g<span class=\"ff216 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u0171</span><span class=\"ws32_1\"> T\u00e1rsas\u00e1g*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>1062, 1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>3. Tower A, 6th floor, Budapest<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Hungary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components &amp; Controls (India) Limited*\u2020<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>222 Okhla Industrial Estate,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> New Delhi, India<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>India<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components S.r.l.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Sesto san Giovanni, Viale Thomas Alva Edison, 110, 20099, MI, Italy<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Italy<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Italy <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">S</span><span class=\"ls2b_1\">.r.l.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Sesto san Giovanni, Viale Thomas Alva Edison, 110, 20099, MI, Italy<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Italy<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components KK*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>West Tower 12F, Yokohama Business Park, 134 Godocho,<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">Hodogaya,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>Yokohama, Kanagawa, 240<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ls11_2\">0005, Japan<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Japan<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components Sdn<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">. </span><span class=\"ws33_1\">Bhd<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">.* </span></span>Suite 9D, Level 9, Menara Ansar, 65 Jalan Trus, Johor Bahru, 80000, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Johor, Malaysia<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Malaysia<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Allied Electronics &amp; Automation S. de R.L<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>. de C.V.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Avenida Circunvalaci\u00f3n Agustin Yal<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ez N\u00b0 2613 Int. 1A 105, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Colonia Arcos Vallarta Sur, Guadalajara Jalisco, 44500 Mexico<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Mexico<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Risoul <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">y <span class=\"ls2b_1 ws32_1\">Cia</span>, </span><span class=\"ws31_1\">S.A. de C.V.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">*<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>Avenida Sendero Divisorio 400, Residencia Casa Bella, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo Leon, 66428, Mexico<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Mexico<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Storeroom Solutions Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Florencia 57 P, 3 Juarez Distritio Federal, 06600, Mexico<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Mexico<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Liscombe B.V.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Jarmuiden 56 a, 1046 AE, Amsterdam, Netherlands<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Netherlands<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components B.V.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Bingerweg 19, 2031 AZ Haarlem, Netherlands<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Netherlands<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h7_2 ff21e fs4_2 fc1_2 sc0_2 ls7_2 ws6_2 gsbac\">29 Related undertakings <span class=\"ff21f lsf_2 ws1b_2\">c<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ontinued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h22_2 gsbad\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hc_2 y3ad_1 ff220 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Name and registered address of undertaking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h22_2 gsbae\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hc_2 y364_1 ff220 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Country of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hc_2 y3ad_1 ff220 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">incorporation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h22_2 gsbaf\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hc_2 y364_1 ff220 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Class of  </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hc_2 y3ad_1 ff220 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">share held<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsbb0\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5dd_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Integrated Supply Netherlands B.V.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y10d_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Bingerweg 19, 2031 AZ Haarlem, Netherlands<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbb1\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5dd_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Netherlands<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbb2\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5dd_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h40_1 gsbb3\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5cc_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Components <span class=\"ls2d_1\">Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls2d_1\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y90_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">KPMG, 18 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xe4_1 h3f_1 y90_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h40_1 gsbb4\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5cc_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">New Zealand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h40_1 gsbb5\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5cc_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsbb6\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5de_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Components AS*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y1ef_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">10. etg., Fredrik Selmers vei 6,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Oslo, 0663, Norway<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x45_1 h3f_1 y1ef_1 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbb7\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5de_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">Norway<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbb8\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5de_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsbb9\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5df_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Components Corporation*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2 gsbba\">21st Floor Multinational Bancorporat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ion Centre, 6805 Ayala Avenue, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsbb9\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y6c_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls13_2 ws1_2\">Makati City, Philippine<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>s<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xe5_1 h3f_1 y6c_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsbbb\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5df_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Philippines<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsbbc\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5df_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Common and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y6b_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">preference<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsbbd\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y225_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Components sp. z.o.o.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 ybf_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Ul. Domaniewska 48, 02<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">672, Warszawa, Poland<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xe7_1 h3f_1 ybf_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbbe\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y225_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Poland<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbbf\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y225_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsbc0\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5c0_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Integrated Supply Poland Sp. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">z<span class=\"ls2b_1 ws32_1\">.o.o.*</span> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y4d_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Ul. Domaniewska 48, 02<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">672, Warszawa, Poland<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xe7_1 h3f_1 y4d_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbc1\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5c0_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Poland<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbc2\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5c0_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsbc3\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y14b_2 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls29_1 ws32_1\">Radionics Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y63_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Glenview Industrial Estate, Herber<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ton Road, Rialto, Dublin 12, Irela<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nd<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xe8_1 h3f_1 y63_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbc4\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y14b_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Republic of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y63_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Ireland<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbc5\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y14b_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsbc6\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5e1_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls29_1 ws32_1\">RS Integrated Supply Ireland Limi<span class=\"ws30_1\">ted*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 ya9_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Glenview Industrial Estate, Herber<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ton Road, Rialto, Dublin 12, Irela<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nd<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xe8_1 h3f_1 ya9_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbc7\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5e1_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Republic of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 ya9_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Ireland<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbc8\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5e1_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsbc9\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y52_2 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls29_1 ws32_1\">Synovos Ireland Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 yac_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">70 Sir John Rogerson<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">s Quay, Dublin 2, Ir<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eland<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xe9_1 h3f_1 yac_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbca\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y52_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Republic of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 yac_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Ireland<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbcb\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y52_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsbcc\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5e3_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Components Pte Ltd*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y157_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">112 Robinson Road, <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">#05<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span></span>01, 068902, Singapore<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xe7_1 h3f_1 y157_1 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbcd\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5e3_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Singapore<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbce\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5e3_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsbcf\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5e5_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Integrated Supply Singapore Pte. Ltd.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5d_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">10 Ubi Crescent, #06<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>18 Ubi Techpark, 408564, Singapor<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x8a_1 h3f_1 y5d_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbd0\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5e5_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Singapore<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbd1\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5e5_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsbd2\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5e6_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls29_1 ws32_1\">Synovos Singapore Pte. Ltd.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 yd1_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">1 Marina Boulevard, #28<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>00, One Marina Boulevard, <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span>018989, Singapore<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x24_2 h3f_1 yd1_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbd3\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5e6_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Singapore<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbd4\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5e6_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsbd5\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5e7_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls29_1 ws32_1\">RS Integrated Supply Slovakia s.r.o.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y23e_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Lazaretsk\u00e1 8, Bratislava<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">- </span><span class=\"ws15_2\">mestsk\u00e1 <span class=\"ff223 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u010d</span>as<span class=\"ff223 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u0165</span></span> Star\u00e9 Mesto, 811 09, Slovakia<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xea_1 h3f_1 y23e_1 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbd6\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5e7_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Slovakia<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbd7\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5e7_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsbd8\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5e9_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2d_1 ws1_2\">Amidata S.A.U.*<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 yd5_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Avenida de Bruselas 6, Alcobendas, 28108,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Madrid, Spain<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xd3_1 h3f_1 yd5_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbd9\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5e9_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Spain<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbda\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5e9_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h40_1 gsbdb\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y1e4_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls29_1 ws32_1\">Risoul Iberica SA*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y119_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">08402<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 </span><span class=\"ws14_2\">Granollers, calle Girona, numero 85, Bar<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>celona, Spain<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x46_1 h3f_1 y119_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h40_1 gsbdc\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y1e4_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Spain<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h40_1 gsbdd\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y1e4_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsbde\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5cc_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Components AB*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 yd7_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Fabriksgatan 7, 3v, 412 50 Gotborg, Sweden<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xeb_1 h3f_1 yd7_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbdf\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5cc_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Sweden<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbe0\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5cc_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsbe1\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5ea_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Integrated Supply Sweden AB*<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsbe1\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y110_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Drottninggatan 96, 113 60, <span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">Stockholm, Sweden<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xed_1 h3f_1 y110_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2 gsbe2\">Sweden<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbe3\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5ea_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsbe4\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5ec_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">d<span class=\"ls2a_1 ws33_1\">omnick </span>h<span class=\"ls2a_1 ws33_1\">unter</span>-<span class=\"ls2b_1\">RL (Thailand<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>) Co., Ltd.*</span> <span class=\"ls2a_1 ws33_1\">(86.74%)</span> </div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2 gsbe5\">No. 99/1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">3, Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Road, Chong Nonsi,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsbe4\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y110_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Yan Nawa, Bangkok<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsbe6\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5ec_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Thailand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsbe7\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5ec_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h3e_1 gsbe8\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hc_2 yae_2 ff220 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Name and registered address of undertaking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h3e_1 gsbe9\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hc_2 y5c6_1 ff220 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Country of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hc_2 yae_2 ff220 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">incorporation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h3e_1 gsbea\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hc_2 y5c6_1 ff220 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Class of  </div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hc_2 yae_2 ff220 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">share held<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h41_1 gsbeb\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5ef_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Components Co., Ltd*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2 gsbec\">GMM Grammy Place, Room No. 1901<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">1904, Floor 19, No. 50, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h41_1 gsbeb\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y23e_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke), Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h41_1 gsbed\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5ef_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Thailand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h41_1 gsbee\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5ef_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsbef\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5dc_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">IESA A &amp; D Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 yd3_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">IESA Works Daten Park, Birchwood, Warri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ngton, Cheshire, WA3 6UT, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x24_2 h3f_1 yd3_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsbf0\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5dc_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbf1\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5dc_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsbf2\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5cb_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2c_1 ws34_1\">John <span class=\"ls2a_1 ws32_1\">Liscombe Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y11b_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xef_1 h3f_1 y11b_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsbf3\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5cb_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbf4\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5cb_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y11b_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">preference<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h40_1 gsbf5\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5cc_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws32_1\">Needlers Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 yd7_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xef_1 h3f_1 yd7_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h40_1 gsbf6\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5cc_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h40_1 gsbf7\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5cc_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 yd7_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">preference<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsbf8\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5cd_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">OKdo Technology Limited*<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsbf8\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y1ef_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xef_1 h3f_1 y1ef_1 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2 gsbf9\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _234\"> </span><span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary</span> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsbfa\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5cf_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Components Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 ye8_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Birchington Road, Weldon, Corby, Northamptonshir<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e, NN17 9RS, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xf1_1 h3f_1 ye8_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsbfb\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5cf_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbfc\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5cf_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsbfd\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y6b_2 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Integrated Supply UK Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y6c_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">IESA Works Daten Park, Birchwood, Warri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ngton, Cheshire, WA3 6UT, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x24_2 h3f_1 y6c_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsbfe\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y6b_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsbff\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y6b_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsc00\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5f1_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2d_1 ws35_1\">MRO Distribution, Inc.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2 gsc01\">Two Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 400, Radnor, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsc00\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y6e_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">PA 19087, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xf2_1 h3f_1 y6e_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h36_1 gsc02\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5f1_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2 gsc03\">of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsc04\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5f1_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsc05\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5c2_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws32_1\">New DEAM, LLC*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2 gsc06\">Two Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 400, Radnor, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsc05\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y71_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">PA 19087, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xf2_1 h3f_1 y71_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h36_1 gsc07\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5c2_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2 gsc08\">of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsc09\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5c2_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc0a\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y14b_2 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls29_1 ws32_1\">RS Americas, Inc*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y63_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">7151 Jack Newell Blvd S., Fort Worth,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> TX 76118, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xe3_1 h3f_1 y63_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsc0b\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y14b_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y63_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc0c\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y14b_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsc0d\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5d1_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Integrated Supply Puerto Rico LLC*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2 gsc0e\">Two Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 400, Radnor, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsc0d\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y53_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">PA 19087, United States<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h36_1 gsc0f\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5d1_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2 gsc10\">of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsc11\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5d1_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Common <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsc12\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5d3_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls29_1 ws32_1\">RS Integrated Supply US Inc.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2 gsc13\">Two Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 400, Radnor, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsc12\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y56_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">PA 19087, United States<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h36_1 gsc14\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5d3_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2 gsc15\">of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsc16\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5d3_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h10_2 gsc17\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 yb1_2 ff221 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Holding, Financing and Management Companies<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsc18\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5d5_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws32_1\">Electrocomponents Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2 gsc19\">Suite 1601, Level 16, Tower 1, Kowloon Commerce Centre, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsc18\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 yae_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">51 Kwai Cheong Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xed_1 h3f_1 yae_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h36_1 gsc1a\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5d5_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">China<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsc1b\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5d5_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsc1c\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5fa_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls29_1 ws32_1\">RS Components Business Services (Foshan) Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2 gsc1d\">22nd Floor, <span class=\"ws14_2\">Glory International F<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>inancial Center, No.25, Ronghe Road,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws14_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsc1c\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y5d_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Guicheng, Nanhai District, Foshan,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Guangdong, 528200, China<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xf3_1 h3f_1 y5d_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h36_1 gsc1e\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5fa_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">China<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsc1f\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5fa_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc20\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5fd_1 ff221 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws32_1\">Electrocomponents France SARL*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 yd1_2 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Rue Norman King, 60000, Beauvais, France<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xf4_1 h3f_1 yd1_2 ff222 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsc21\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5fd_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">France<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc22\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5fd_1 ff222 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div>Group accounts <span class=\"ff225 ws0_2\">continued<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>NO<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>TES<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span> TO<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span> TH<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>E <span class=\"ls3_2 ws3_2\">GROUP A<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>CCOUNTS<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span> <span class=\"__2 _215\"></span><span class=\"ff227 wsf_2\">C<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ONTINUED<span class=\"ff226 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>For<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> th<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span>e yea<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span>r e<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span>nded 3<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span>1 Ma<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span>rch<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> 202<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span>3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>185<span class=\"ff22a ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _217\"> </span><span class=\"ls6_2 ws5_2\">RS Group</span> <span class=\"ls6_2 ws5_2\">plc Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023</span> </span>29 Related undertakings <span class=\"ff22c lsf_2 ws1b_2\">c<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ontinued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Name and registered address of undertaking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> Country of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> incorporation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> Class of  share held<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> Bodenfeld Immobilien GmbH*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Mainzer Landstra\u00dfe 180, 60327, Frankfurt,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Germany<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Germany<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents Jersey <span class=\"ls29_1\">Finance Unlimited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG Jersey<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Jersey<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Synovos Netherlands C.V.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Two Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 400, Radnor, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>PA 19087, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Netherlands<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Partnership<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents Holdings<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> (Thailand) Limited*<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls2a_1 ws33_1\">(49.00%)</span> </span>GMM Grammy Place, Room No. 1901<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">1904, Floor 19, No. 50, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke), Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Thailand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents Newco (Thailand) Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws33_1\">(86.73%)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>GMM Grammy Place, Room No. 1901<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">1904, Floor 19<span class=\"ls13_2 ws1_2\">, No. 50, <span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span></span></span>Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke), Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Thailand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents (Thailand) Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws33_1\">(73.99%)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>GMM Grammy Place, Room No. 1901<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">1904, Floor 19, No. 50, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke), Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Thailand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents Finance Limited<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _234\"> </span><span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary</span> </span>Electrocomponents Overseas Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents US Finance Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>IESA A &amp; D Holdings Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>IESA Works Daten Park, B<span class=\"ws14_2\">irchwood, Warri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ngton, Cheshire, WA3 6UT, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>IESA Holdings Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>IESA Works Daten Park, Birchwood, Warri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ngton, Cheshire, WA3 6UT, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Needlers Holdings Limited*<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> preference<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components Holdings Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Group International Holdings Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Group Pension <span class=\"ls29_1 ws35_1\">Trustees Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls29_1 ws35_1\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents, Inc*<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7151 Jack Newell Blvd S., Fort Worth,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> TX 76118, United States<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> preference<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Name and registered address of undertaking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> Country of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> incorporation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> Class of  share held<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> Electrocomponents North <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls2a_1 ws32_1\">America, Inc.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>7151 Jack Newell Blvd S., Fort Worth,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> TX 76118, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents North America LLC*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7151 Jack Newell Blvd S., Fort Worth,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> TX 76118, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents (US), Inc.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7151 Jack Newell Blvd S., Fort Worth,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> TX 76118, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents US LLC*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7151 Jack Newell Blvd S., Fort Worth,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> TX 76118, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Synovos International, Inc.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Two Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 400, Radnor, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>PA 19087, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Not currently trading<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components (Proprietary) Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>20 Indianapolis Street, Kyalami Busi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ness Park, <span class=\"ws14_2\">Kyalami Midrand, Gauteng,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> </span>1684, South Africa<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>South Africa<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Risoul (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Nunez &amp; Co, Level 2, Invaders Bay Tower, Invaders Bay, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Off Audrey Jeffers Highway, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Trinidad and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> Tobago<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>B &amp; W (Hygiene Services) Company Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ws13_2\">N1C<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws12_2\">4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electro<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws32_1\">Leasing Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Fifth Floor, Two <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electro Lighting Group<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electromail Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>IESA Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Monition Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Radiospares Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components International Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>185<span class=\"__2 _221\"></span><span class=\"ff1c_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">R<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>S Gr<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>oup pl<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>c<span class=\"__2 _222\"> </span><span class=\"ff1d_2\">A<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>nnu<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>al Re<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>por<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>t a<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>nd A<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ccou<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>nt<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>s for t<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>he ye<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ar en<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>de<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>d 31 Marc<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>h 2023<span class=\"__2 _225\"> </span><span class=\"ffc_2 ls28_1 ws2e_1\">185<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>ST<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>RATEGIC REPORT<span class=\"__2 _a_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls15_2 ws17_2\">GOVERN<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ANCE REPORT<span class=\"__2 _b_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls16_2 ws18_2\">FINANCIAL<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span> STA<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span>T<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>EMENTS<span class=\"__2 _c_2\"> </span><span class=\"lse_2 ws19_2\">OT<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>HER INFORMATIO<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>N<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>29 Related undertakings <span class=\"ff238 lsf_2 ws1b_2\">c<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ontinued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Name and registered address of undertaking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Country of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>incorporation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Class of share held<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>RS Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Supplies Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2020 <span class=\"__2 _235\"> </span>Note 16 provides details about the Company\u2019s interest in the joint venture.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>RS Components Limited (UK), RS Components B.V.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> (Netherlands) and RS Components GmbH<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(Germany) export to most countries where the Group does not hav<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e a trading company and operate<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>branch offices in South Afri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ca, Belgium, Switzerland,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the Philippines and Chi<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">na (Taiwan).<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>30 Post balance sheet events<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>On 27 April 2023 the Group announced that it had reached agreement to acqui<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>re Distrelec B.V.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(Distrelec), a high<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>servi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ce, digital<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws9_2\">led distri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>butor of industrial and MRO products for a cons<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ideration of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>\u20ac<span class=\"ff23d ls8_2 ws7_2\">365 million o<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">n a cash</span></span><span class=\"ff23d\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">free and debt</span>-<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">free basis. Completion is expected to <span class=\"wsb_2\">be </span></span>b<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">y the end of</span> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">July 2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>as it is subject to regulatory clearance<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">s <span class=\"__2 _215\"></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">in Germany, Aust<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ria and Italy.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The acquisition wi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ll be financed<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>from <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">the Group\u2019s<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls9_2\">existing resources <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>and the addition of an app<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">roved new three<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>year acquisition term<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>loan facility of <span class=\"ff23e ls1_2\">\u20ac<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">150 million.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNotesAndOtherExplanatoryInformationExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-416": {
   "value": "1 Basis of preparati<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>on<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Group plc (the Company) is a public l<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>imited company registered in Engla<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nd and Wales and listed on<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">the London Stock Exchange.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>The Group accounts for the year <span class=\"ls9_2\">ended 31 Marc<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>h 2023 are presented in <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sterling and rounded t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>o </span>\u00a30.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">million. </span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">They are prepared in accordance with UK</span>-</span><span class=\"ws9_2\">adopted international accounti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng standards </span>(UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">IAS) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. </span> </span>The Group accounts have been prepared on<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>a going concern basis (<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>see the going concern statement on<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">page </span></span>47<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">) </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">under the historical cost convention,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> modified by the revaluation of r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>etirement benefit </span>obligations and certain financial assets and liabili<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ties (including derivative financial instruments<span class=\"lsb_2 ws1_2\">) as </span>explained in the r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>elevant notes. The pr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>incipal accounti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng policies have been a<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>pplied consistentl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>y unless otherwise stated. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Basis of consolidation<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group accounts com<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>prise the results, assets<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">and liabilities<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> of the Company and all its subsidiari<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es </span></span>(together referred to as the Group) and i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nclude the Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) and the Group<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">s </span></span>interest in a joint vent<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ure. Subsidiaries are enti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ties controlled by the Company. The joi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nt venture is<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>accounted for using the equity method of ac<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>counting. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The results of businesses acqui<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>red in the year are consolidated from the ef<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>fective date of acquisiti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on. The<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"wsa_2\">net assets of businesses acquired are incorporated in the Group accounts at their fair values<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">at </span></span></span>the date of acquisition.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Intra<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ls8_2\">group transactions and balances are eli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>minated in preparing the Group accounts and no prof<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>it </span>or loss is recognised on intr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>a<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">group transactions. Unrealised gains or losses arising from transactions </span></span>with the joint venture a<span class=\"ws7_2\">re eli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>minated to the extent of the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span>s inter<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>est in the entity.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Estimates and judgements<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The preparation of accounts in accor<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>dance with UK IAS requires the Group to make judgements and estimates that af<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>fect the applicat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ion of accounting pol<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>icies and rep<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">orted amounts of assets and </span>liabilities,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> income and expenses. Except for judgements invol<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ved in estimations, no judgements have been made in the process of applying the<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span>s accounting policies that have had a signif<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>icant effect on the amounts recognise<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">d in the accounts. The judgements involved in estimations take account of </span>the longer<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>term impacts of climate change and envi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ronmental regulations and the current gl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>obal economic and geopoliti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>cal uncertainti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Significant estimates are<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> those that have a s<span class=\"ws9_2\">ignificant r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>isk of resulting in a material<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> adjustment to the </span>carrying amounts of the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span>s assets and li<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>abilities within the next year.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> The significant estimates made in preparing the accounts were in r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>elation to retirement benefi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t obligations and furthe<span class=\"lsd_2 wsc_2\">r details </span>on the application of these e<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>stimates can be found in Note 9. While not s<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ignificant estimates, t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he Group also<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">focuses on estimates made in relation to inventories (Note 17), the fair values on </span></span>acquisition of businesses (<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>Note 28)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">and the review of</span> </span>intangibles and other assets for impair<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ment (Notes 13 and 22). Further details ar<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e provided in the relevant notes.<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Actual results in the longer term may differ from these estimates.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Foreign currency<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Foreign currency trans<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>actions<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Transactions in foreign cu<span class=\"ws7_2\">rrenci<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es are recorded using the rate ruli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng at the date of the transaction.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> </span>Monetary assets and liabilit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ies denominated in foreign currencies at<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the balance sheet date are retranslated at the rate r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>uling at that date and the gains and l<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>osses on translation<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">are recognised in </span>operating profit. Non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">monetary assets and liabilit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ies that are measured in terms of historical cost in a </span></span>foreign currency are translated using the rate at the date of the transaction. Non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"wsa_2\">monetary assets and </span>liabilities denom<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>inated in fo<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">reign currencies that are stated at fai<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>r value are translated at the r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ate </span>ruling at<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"lsa_2\">the date the fair value was determined.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Translation of foreign operations<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The assets and liabilit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ies of foreign operations, inc<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>luding goodwill and fair value adj<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ustments arising on acquisition, are translated at exchange rates ruling at the balance sheet date. The income statement and cash flows of foreign operations<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> are translated at the average rate f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>or the period.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>4 Revenue recognition<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Revenue from the sale of goods is recogni<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sed in the income statement when control of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> <span class=\"ws9_2\">the goods has<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\"> </span>transferred, which in most countri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es is contractually on deli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>very to the customer but in a few countrie<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> is contractually on coll<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ection from the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s distribution centre by<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the delivery company. When the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span>Group arranges the delivery of good<span class=\"ws7_2\">s where control<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> has transferred on collection, t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he customer is<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span>invoiced an amount to cover the cost of f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>reight and this is included i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n revenue over time as the goods<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> are shipped. Customers are invoiced on di<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>spatch of the goods. Revenue is measured with r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ef<span class=\"ws8_2\">erence <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>to the amount invoiced to the customer, net<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> of any immediate discounts applicabl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e to the order.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> Obligations for retrospecti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ve customer volume discounts are calculated by est<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>imating the expected<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> discount percentage that will be achieved for the cont<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">ractual period usi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng historical data adjusted f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>or<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\"> </span>current experience and applying that per<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>centage to actual qualifying sal<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es. When a customer has a<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> right to return goods purchased, t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he Group estimates the obligation for t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he expected value of the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> refunds us<span class=\"ws9_2\">ing recent experience. Obl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>igations for both retrospecti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ve customer volume discounts <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>and the expected value of refunds for r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eturns are deducted from the revenue recognised when the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> goods are sold and included in other pa<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>yables on the balance sheet and at 31 March 2023 were <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u00a318.1 million (2021/22: \u00a315.0 mil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lion).<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Revenue from the fees charged to customers for the provision of outsourced services is recognised<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> either over ti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>me based on time elapsed for<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> monthly management charges or whe<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n the related<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> products are delivered for other management charges. Invoices are raised monthly for monthly<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> m<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">anagement charges or when the invoices for the relat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed products are invoiced for other<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\"> </span>management charges, normally on a weekly or monthly basis. The Group acts as an agent in relation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> to the products sourced for its c<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ustomers under these outsourcing arran<span class=\"ws7_2\">gements and so does not<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span>recognise the value of these products i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n revenue or cost of sales. Revenue is measured wi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>th reference<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> to the amount invoiced to the customer for management cha<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>rges. Income earned from suppliers for<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> access to the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">s online procurement portals is recognised either over t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ime based on time<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span>elapsed for subscr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>iption fees or as t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>heir products are de<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>livered to the Group<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">s customers for licence<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span>fees. Invoices are raised monthly, quarterly or annually in advance for subscription fees depe<span class=\"ls8_2\">nding on<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8_2\"> </span>contractual terms. Credit notes f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>or licence fee income are received fr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>om suppliers depending on<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> contractual terms with the least f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>requent being annual.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Revenue from the sale of calibration services is recognise<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">d </span><span class=\"lsc_2\">when control of the services has<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsc_2\"> </span>tr<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">ansferred, which is upon deliver<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>y to the customer of the items which have been cal<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ibrated.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\"> </span>Customers are invoiced on dispatch of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the calibrated items. Revenue i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s measured with reference to<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> the amount invoiced to the<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws8_2\">customer.</span><span class=\"ws8_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>All revenue is recognised net<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of sales taxes and all payment terms are based on commercially<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> reasonable terms for the respectiv<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e markets and no element of financing is deemed present.<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Remaining performance obligations<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> (unsatisfied or partial<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ly unsatisfied) at the year<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> end all relate t<span class=\"ws8_2\">o<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws8_2\"> </span>customer contracts that have an original<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> expected duration of not more than one year or are inv<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>oiced<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> based on time incurred. Therefore, as permitted under <span class=\"ls1c_2 ws9_2\">International Financial<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Reporting Standard (<span class=\"ls1f_2 ws25_1\">IFRS<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1c_2 ws9_2\"><span class=\"ls1f_2 ws25_1\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>15 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2018</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">Revenue from Contract<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s with Customers<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019, <span class=\"lsb_2 ws11_2\">the t</span></span><span class=\"ls8_2\">ransaction price al<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>located to these remaining<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2\"> </span></span>performance obligations is not di<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sclosed.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>5 Cost of sales and operat<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ing profit<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Cost of sales comprises the cost<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> of goods delivered to customers and the wri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>te<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">down of inventories<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span>to<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">net realisable value.</span> </span>When a <span class=\"ls8_2\">customer has a right to return goods, the Group estimates t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he expected value of the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8_2\"> </span>goods<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">that are likely to be returned based on historical experience and the expected gross margin.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span>It<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls8_2\">recognises an asset in other receivabl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es for the right to recover thes<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\">e goods and deducts this<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> from<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls8_2\"><span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\"> </span></span>cost of sales when the goods are sold.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group receives rebates from certai<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n suppliers relating mainly to t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he volume of purchases made in<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> a specified time period. These rebates are recognised as a reduction in cost of sales <span class=\"lsb_2 ws11_2\">to the extent that<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsb_2 ws11_2\"> </span>the inventories purchased from the suppl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ier and eligible for rebates<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> have been sold in the year.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> Rebates on purchases that remain in i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nventories are deducted from the cost of i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nventories, thus<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> reducing cost of sales in the i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ncome statement in the period in which the i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nventories are expensed.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> The Group recognises the rebate only where the<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>re is evidence of a binding arrangement with t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> supplier, the amount can be estimated reli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ably and receipt is probable. The Group estimates whet<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>her<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> the s<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">upplier rebates relate to products<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> already sold or remaining in invent<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ories, based on inventory<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\"> </span>turns. When estimating the value of s<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>upplier rebates earned but not yet recei<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ved, the Group makes<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> assumptions about the likely vol<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ume of eligible purchases to b<span class=\"ws7_2\">e made over the remaining rebate<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span>period. As at 31 March 2023, the Group has \u00a3<span class=\"lsb_2\">4.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>milli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on (2021/22: \u00a34.5 million) of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> supplier rebates<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> recognised within trade and other r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eceivables.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Finance costs that are directly attributable to the construction of an asset that necessaril<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>y takes a<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> substantial period of time to get r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eady for its intended use are capitali<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sed as part of the cost of that<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> asset. Interest on financial assets and liabiliti<span class=\"ls8_2\">es measured at<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> amortised cost and on lease liabil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ities is<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8_2\"> </span>calculated using the effecti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ve interest method and recognised in the inc<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ome statement as incurred.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Invoice finance charges relate to costs incurred when the Group makes use of its customers<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019 <span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">supplier<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\"> </span></span>invoice financing options where this is commercially and administratively attractive. These options are<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> used for some outsourced services customers, including where they give the Group access to the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> customers<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019 </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">invoice portals to simpli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>fy the invoice query reconcilia<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tion process and so speed up the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\"> </span>receipt of payments.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff93_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs2fe\">The Group operates share<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">based payment schemes which are the LTIPs, the Deferred Share Bonus<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff93_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws8_2 gs2ff\">Plan <span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">(DSBP) </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">and the Savings<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">Related Share Option Scheme<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>(SAYE)<span class=\"lsd_2 wsa_2\">. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff93_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws8_2 gs26a\">Equity<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">settled share<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">based payments are measured at fair value at the grant date, calculated using</span> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff93_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsb_2 gs300\">an<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">appropriate option pricing model. The f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>air value is expensed in the income stat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ement with a<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff93_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs301\">corresponding increase in equity<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> on a straight<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"lsa_2\">line basis over the period that employees become<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsa_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff93_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs302\">unconditionally entit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>led to the awards. The income statement charge i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s adjusted to reflect expected<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff93_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsb_2 gs303\">and<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">actual levels of vesting ass<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ociated with non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">market performance related criteria.</span> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff93_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsc_2 ws9_2 gs304\">Cash<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">settled share</span>-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">based payments are measured at fair value at the balance sheet date, taking into<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff93_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs305\">account the estimated number of aw<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">ards that will actually vest<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> and the relative completion of the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff93_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs306\">vesting period. This fair v<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>alue is included in liabili<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ties and changes in the value of these liabi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lities are<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff93_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs307\">recognised in the income statement.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff93_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 ws7_2 gs308\">The EBT established to administer the schemes o<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">wns shares in the Company which are shown<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff93_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsd_2 wsa_2 gs309\">in<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls9_2 ws1d_2\">equity.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div>For defined benefit schemes, the surplus or deficit recognised in the balance sheet is the difference<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> between the fair value of the scheme assets and the present value of the obligations at the balance<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> sheet date. The present value of the obli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>gations is ca<span class=\"ws9_2\">lculat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed by independent actuaries using the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\"> </span>projected unit credit method.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> It is determined by discounti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng estimated future cash outflows usi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng a<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> discount rate reflecti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng yields on high<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>quality corporate bonds<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> with terms approximating the terms of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> the relat<span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\">ed obligation.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> The operating profit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> charge comprises the c<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>urrent service c<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ost, net interest<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> </span>cost, past service costs,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> administrative expenses, curtai<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lment gains and losses and settlement gains<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> and losses. The net interest c<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ost is based on the discount rate<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>at the beginning of t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he year,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> contributions paid in and the surpl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>us or deficit during the year.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Past service costs and curtailment<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> gains and losses are recognised at the earlier of when the scheme amendment or curtailment occurs<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> and when any related reorg<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">anisation costs or termination benefi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ts are recognised. Settlement gains<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> </span>and losses are recognised when the sett<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lement occurs. Remeasurements, representing re<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>turns on<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> scheme assets excluding amounts included in int<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>erest and actuarial gains and losses ari<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sing from<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> changes in demographic and financial assumpti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ons and experience adjustments, are recognis<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed in<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> other comprehensive income. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s largest defined benefit pension sc<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>heme is in the UK, providing benefits based on fi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nal<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span>pensionable pay for <span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\">eligi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ble employees who joined <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on or before 1 April 20<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>03. The scheme is<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\"> </span>administered by a corporate trustee<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> and the funds are independent of the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s finances.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span>The<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">Group also has defined benefit pension sc<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>hemes in Germany and the Republic of Ireland, whi<span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">ch<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\"> </span></span></span>are closed to both new members and accruals for fut<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ure service, and defined benefit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> retirement<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> indemnity schemes in<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"wsa_2\">France and Italy. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffbe_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs425\">For defined contribution schemes,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the costs are charged to operating profi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t as they fall due.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffbe_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsb_2 gs426\">The<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">Group has defined c<span class=\"ws7_2\">ontribution schemes in the UK,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Australia, North America, Germany and t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\"><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffbe_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs427\">Republic of Ireland. The Group c<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ontributes to government schemes in France, I<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>taly, Scandinavia and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffbe_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsa_2 gs428\">Asia and these are defined contribution schemes. The Group also makes payments to em<span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">ployees<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffbe_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs429\">personal pensions in the UK when their e<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>mploying company does not provide defined benefit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> or<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ffbe_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs42a\">defined contribution schemes.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div>Current and deferred tax are recognised in the income statement, except when they relate to items<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> recognised directly<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">in equit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>y when the related tax is also recogni<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sed in equity.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> substantively enacted at the balance sheet<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respe<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"lsb_2 ws1_2\">ct of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsb_2 ws1_2\"> </span>previous years.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group recognises deferred tax assets and liabilities based on estimates of future taxable income<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> and recoverability. Deferr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed tax is provided using the balance shee<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t liability method, provi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ding for<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> temporary differences between th<span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\">e carrying amounts of as<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sets and liabili<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ties for financ<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ial reporting<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\"> </span>purposes and the amounts used for taxati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on purposes. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The amount of deferred tax provided is calculated using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> the balance sheet date that are<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls8_2\">expected to apply when the deferred tax asset<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> is realised or the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8_2\"> </span>deferred tax liability is settled.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> future taxable profits will be available against which these temporary difference<span class=\"ls8_2\">s can be utilised.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>No deferred tax liabilit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ies are recognised on the initi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>al recognition of goodwill.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> However, when goodwill<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> arises in a jurisdict<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ion where it is deductible in det<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ermining taxable profit, the amorti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sation for tax<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> purposes of goodwill creates a taxabl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e temporary difference and this result<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ing deferred tax liability<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> is<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">recognised.</span> </span>The Group recognises a current tax provi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sion when the Group has a present obligation as a r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>esult of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> a <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">past event, and it is considered probable that there will be a f<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">uture outflow of funds<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>. As an<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span>international busi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ness, the Group is exposed to t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he income tax laws of the large<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> number of jurisdictions<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>in which it<span class=\"ls1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">operates. These laws are complex and subject to different interpretations by taxpayers and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\"> </span></span>tax authorities. T<span class=\"wsa_2\">he assessment of uncertain tax positions is subjective. It i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s based on the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"wsb_2\">s<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"wsa_2\"><span class=\"wsb_2\"> </span></span>interpretation of country<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">speci<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>fic tax law and its application and i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nteraction, on previous experience<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span>and<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">on management</span>\u2019<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">s professional judgement supported by external advi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sors where necessary. </span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>The Group estimates a provision for uncer<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tain tax positions by making judgements about<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the position<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> likely to be taken by each tax authority. Where it is considered probable that <span class=\"lsd_2 ws1_2\">the tax author<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ity will<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsd_2 ws1_2\"> </span>accept the tax treatment used, or expected to be used, in the income tax return, the accounts reflect<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> the treatment in the return. Where it<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> is not considered probable that the t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ax authority will accept the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> tax treatment, the tax amou<span class=\"ls8_2\">nts in the accounts reflect that<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> uncertainty using either t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he most likely<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8_2\"> </span>amount or<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>the expected value amount depending on which method is expec<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ted to reflect the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> resolution of that uncertai<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nty better.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Provisions for uncertain t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ax positions are included wi<span class=\"lsd_2 ws1_2\">thin current tax liabilities. T<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>he Group<span class=\"ls1_2\">\u2019</span></span>s uncertain<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> tax positions principally relate to cross<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">border transfer pricing. As at 31 March 2023, the total<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> value of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span>these tax provisions was \u00a31<span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">0.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _215\"></span></span><span class=\"ls8_2\">milli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on (2021/22: \u00a38.3 million).<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"lsa_2\">It i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s possible that the amounts p<span class=\"lsd_2 ws1_2\">aid will<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2\"><span class=\"lsd_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></span>be different from the amounts provide<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>d but this is not expected to be materi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>al.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff12d fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs62b\">Basic earnings per share is cal<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>culated by dividing the profit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> for the year attributable to owners<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> of <span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff12d fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs62c\">Company by the weighted average number of shares in i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ssue during the year excluding shares he<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ld by<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff12d fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 ws7_2 gs62d\">the EBT.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff12d fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs62e\">Diluted earnings per share is<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> calculated by adjusting the wei<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ghted average number of shares<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff12d fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsb_2 ws7_2 gs62f\">to<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">assume the conversion of all potential<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ly dilutive<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">ordinary shares. The share</span>-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">based payment<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff12d fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws8_2 gs630\">schemes<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">which result in the issue of shares at a value below the market price of the shares are<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff12d fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsd_2 wsc_2 gs631\">potentially dilut<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ive.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div>Goodwill represents the excess of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the fair value of the consider<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ation of an acquisition over the<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> fair<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> value attributed to the net assets acqui<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>red (including contingent li<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"lsd_2 ws1_2\">ab<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ilities). Goodwill is not am<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ortised<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsd_2 ws1_2\"> </span>but is reviewed annually for i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>mpairment. Acquisition<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>related cost<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s are charged to the income<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> statement as<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws8_2\">incurred.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Intangible assets excluding goodwill are stated at cost, or fair value at the date of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> acquisition, les<span class=\"wsb_2\">s<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"wsb_2\"> </span>accumulated amortisation and any provis<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ions for impairment. Residual value i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s reassessed annually.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> Expenditure on internally generated goodwil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>l and brands is recognised in the income st<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>atement as an<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> expense as incurred<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>. Amortisation is <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>calculated to wri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">e off the cost on a straight<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsc_2 wsa_2\">line basis over the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsc_2 wsa_2\"> </span></span></span>following useful lives (and the corresponding annual rates) from the date the assets are first availabl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> for use: software 2 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 </span><span class=\"ls8_2\">11 years (9% <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 </span>50%); development expenditure 3 years (33%); brand 10 years<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> </span>(10%)<span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\">; customer contra<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>cts, relations<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>hips and distributi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on agreements 4 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">15.5 years (6% </span>\u2013 <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">25%); and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span></span>acquired research 3 years (33%).<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Goodwill is allo<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>cat<span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\">ed at acquisi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tion to the cash gener<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ating units (CGUs)<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> that are expected to <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>benefit </span>from the synergies arising as a result of the acquisition, with \u00a34<span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">10.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">million (2021/22:<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> \u00a3280.7 million) </span></span>relating to<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"lsa_2\">the Americas CGU, \u00a349.7 million (2021/22: \u00a349.8 million)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>relating to t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he EMEA CGU and \u00a33.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">million (2021/22: \u00a3nil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>) relating to the Asia Paci<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>fic CGU.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>The Group reviews its intangible assets regu<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>larly to assess if there are any indications the assets may be impaired. In addition,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> goodwill and any other intangibl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"lsa_2\">assets that are not yet being amortised are </span>subject to annual impairment reviews. <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its CGU exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s calculated as the higher of f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"lsc_2 wsa_2\">air value less costs of </span>disposal and value in use. For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash flows, the recoverable amount is determined for the CGU t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>o which the asset belongs.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsa_2 gs749\">For the goodwill impairment reviews, the recoverable amount of the CGUs is based on value<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"lsd_2\">in<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span></span><span class=\"wsb_2\">use </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs74a\">calculations, which use cash f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>low projections based on the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span>s annual target<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s and strategic plan </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsc_2 wsa_2 gs74b\">which cover the next five years. <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">When the strategic plan was prepared it took into account expected </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs74c\">increases in costs of products<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">and</span> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">overheads i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ncluding those related to climat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e change as well<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsc_2 ws9_2\">as </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls9_2 ws9_2 gs74d\">expected benefits<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> from the introducti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on of the Group\u2019s more sust<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ainable product range<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> and ESG </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs74e\">solutions business. The strategi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>c plan is also used <span class=\"lsc_2 wsa_2\">as the basis </span><span class=\"lsa_2\">for the viability stat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ement. <span class=\"ls9_2 ws1d_2\">Judgements </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsa_2 gs74f\">made are for the main assumptions used in determining<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">the</span> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">revenue and gross margin growth rates. </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs750\">These are determined using internal f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>orecasts based upon historical growth r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ates and future <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws8_2 gs751\">medium<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsc_2 wsa_2\">term plans </span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\">which consider and are consistent with <span class=\"ws7_2\">relevant macroeconomic i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ndicators. </span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\"><span class=\"ws7_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 ws7_2 gs753\">The cash flows from the strategic plan are extrapolated using the relevant long<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsb_2 ws11_2\">term growth ra<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>te for </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs754\">the CGU and discounted at the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s externally sourced pr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"lsa_2\">tax weighted average cost of capital </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs755\">(including lease lia<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">bi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lities) adjusted for the estimated tax cash flows and risk applicable for the CGU to </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls9_2 ws9_2 gs756\">estimate cash fl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ow projections. Thes<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e cash flow project<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ions are adjusted to t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ake account of the l<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ikely </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsb_2 ws7_2 gs757\">future <span class=\"ls8_2\">capital expenditure costs of meeting our cli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>mate change commitments consistent with the </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws8_2 gs758\">Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s climate scenario analysis of phy<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sical and transition risk i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>mpacts conducted for the Task<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> F<span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">orce </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs759\">on Climate<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).</span> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs75b\">Property, plant and equipment are st<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ated at cost less accumulated depreci<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ation and<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsc_2 wsa_2\">any provisions </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsb_2 ws7_2 gs75c\">for<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">impairment after taking account of any impact of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s strategy related to climate change. </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsb_2 gs75d\">The<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"wsa_2\">cost of self<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">constructed assets includes the cost<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> of materials, direct labour<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> and certain </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsb_2 gs75e\">direct<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>overheads.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs75f\">No depreciation has been ch<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">arged on freehold land. Other assets are depreciated to residual value, </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsc_2 wsa_2 gs760\">which is reassessed annually, on a straight<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">line basi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s over the following <span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">useful<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">lives (and the </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs761\">corresponding annual rates): fr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eehold buildings and improvements to leasehol<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>d buildings <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs762\">50 years (2%)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(or the lease term if shor<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ter); plant and machinery 5 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 </span>20 years (5% <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 </span>20%); and <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs763\">computer equipment 3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 </span>5 years (20% <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2013 </span>33%). This reassessment includes consider<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ation of the <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff149 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws8_2 gs764\">Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s climate scenario analysis of phy<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sical and transition risk <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ws9_2\">impacts conducted for the TCFD.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"><span class=\"ws9_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></div>The Group a<span class=\"ws7_2\">ssesses at the inception of a contrac<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t whether the contract is, or contains<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>, a lease.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span>Where<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsd_2 wsa_2\">it</span> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">conveys the right to control the use of an identifi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed asset for a period of time in exchange<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span>for<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls8_2\">consideration, the contract is deemed to be,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> or to include, a le<span class=\"lsa_2\">ase. The Group leases various<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls8_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2\"> </span></span>properties, plant and machinery, computer equipment and vehicles typically for periods between<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> 2 <span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">and</span> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">20</span> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">years. Where a contract includes a vehicle lease, the Group has el<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ected to account for the <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">lease components as <span class=\"ls8_2\">part of the lease. Extension and terminat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ion options are included in some<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2\"> </span></span></span>leases. Where the Group determines, at the commencement date of each lease, that it is reasonably<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> certain to exercise an option to ex<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tend the lease or not to exercise an option to t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>erminate the lease,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the additional period is i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ncluded within the lease term.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Leases are recognised on the balance sheet at their commencement date as a liability representing<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> the present value of the future l<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ease payments not yet paid and a right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws8_2\">of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">use ass</span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\">et reflecting t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ws8_2\"><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span></span>future benefit to the Group genera<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ted by using the underlying asset. T<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he discount on the lease liabil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ity<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> is calculated using the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s incr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>emental borrowing rate, as rates implici<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t in the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">s leases<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\"> </span></span></span>cannot be readily determined, and<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">is c<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>harged to finance costs in the income stat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ement as it unwinds.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\"> </span>The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s incremental borrowing rate is adjust<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed to take account of the country risk,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> lease term and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span>start date for each lease. Fixed pay<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ments less any lease incentives receivabl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e, in<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">su<span class=\"wsa_2\">bstance fixed<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\"><span class=\"wsa_2\"> </span></span></span>payments and variable payments based on an index or rate form part of the lease liability. Variable<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> payments which are not based on an index or rate are expensed when the event that triggers the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> payment occurs.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws8_2\">of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">use asset is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any provisions for<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ws8_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\"> </span></span></span>impairment. Initially<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the cost of the right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws8_2\">of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">use asset comprises the initial amount of the lease<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ws8_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\"> </span></span></span>liability<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">adjusted for any lease payments made at or before comm<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>encement of the lease less any</span> </span>lease<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">incentives received, plus any direct costs incurred and an estimate of the cost to restore the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span>underlying asset. The right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">of</span>-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">use asset is depreciated on a st<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>raight<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"lsa_2\">line basis over the lease term<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2\"> </span></span></span>(or<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">useful life of the asset, if shorter), which is r</span></span><span class=\"ls8_2\">eassessed as <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>the underlying facts and circumstances<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8_2\"> </span>of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">the lease change.</span> </span>The Group has elected to not recognise the l<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ease liability and right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws8_2\">of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">use asset i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n respect of <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>short<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">term leases and leases of low</span>-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">value assets on the balance sheet. Short<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">term leas<span class=\"ls8_2\">es and leases of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2\"> </span></span></span></span>low<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">value assets are expensed in the income statement on a straight<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">line basis over the lease term.</span> </span></span></span>The lease liability is remeasured when there is a change in the future lease payments or if the Group<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> changes its assessment of whether it <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"lsa_2\">will exercise an extension or termination option. When the lease<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsa_2\"> </span>liability is remeasur<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed in this way, a corresponding adjust<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ment is made to the carrying value of the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">use asset. If the carrying value of the right</span>-</span>of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">use asset is reduced to zero, an<span class=\"lsc_2 ws11_2\">y further<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\"><span class=\"lsc_2 ws11_2\"> </span></span></span>reductions are recognised in the i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ncome statement.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff160 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1c_2 ws9_2 gs7df\">The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">s share of the post</span>-<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">tax profit of its joint venture i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s included in profit before tax. The investment<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff160 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1c_2 ws9_2 gs7e0\">in the joint venture i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s carried in the Group bala<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nce sheet at historical<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> c<span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">ost plus post<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span></span>ac<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>quisition changes<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff160 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs7e1\">in the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s share of the joint venture<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">s net assets. The Group owns 50% of the share capital of <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff160 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs7e2\">RS Components &amp; Controls (India) Limi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ted, its joint venture.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div>Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is calculat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed on a weighted<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> average basis and for finished goods a<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nd goods for resale includes attri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>butable overheads. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group estimates the net realisable value of inventories i<span class=\"wsa_2\">n order to determine the value of any<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"wsa_2\"> </span>provision required. In t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>his estimation judgements, incl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>uding any impact of obsolescence incl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>uding that<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> related to regulatory changes due t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>o amongst other things climate change, are made i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n relation to the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> number of years of sales there are in i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nventories of each product and the value r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ecoverable from<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> those inventories.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">The Group bases its estimates on recent historical experience and knowledge of the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span>products on hand.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>The Group uses derivative financi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>al instruments, principall<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>y forward foreign exchange contacts and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> occasionally currency swaps and interest rate swaps,<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">to cover its exposure to for<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eign exchange and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\"> </span></span>interest rate risks arising from operational and financing activities.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>In accordance with its treasury policies, the Group designates the majority of its derivati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ve financial<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> instruments as cash flow hedges, fair<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> value hedges or net investment hedges. The Group does not<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> hold or issue derivative f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>inancial instruments for tr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ading purposes.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _1b_1\"> </span> </span>Derivatives are recognised at fair value. Derivative fi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nancial instruments that do not qualify for cash<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> flow hedge or net in<span class=\"ws7_2\">vestment hedge accounting are cl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>assified as measured at fair value through pr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ofit<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span>or loss and changes in their fair values are recognised in the income statement as they arise.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Cash flow <span class=\"ls9_2 ws1d_2\">hedge<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>accounting<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>The Group uses derivative financi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>al instruments, nam<span class=\"ls9_2\">ely for<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ward foreign exchange co<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ntracts, to hedge<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls9_2\"> </span>variability in cash fl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ows of a recognised asset or liabili<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ty, or a highly probable forecast tr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ansaction.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> The<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\">effective part of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> any gain or loss on th<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e derivative fi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nancial instrument i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s recognised in othe<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>r<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\"> </span></span>c<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">omprehensive income, while any ineffective part is recognised immediately in the income statement.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\"> </span>When the hedged item subsequently results i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n the recognition of a non<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">financial asset or liability<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span>(e.g.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">inventories) the associated cumulat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ive gain or loss <span class=\"ws7_2\">recognised in the hedging reser<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ve is<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\"><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span></span></span>transferred to the initi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>al carrying amount of the asset or li<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ability. When the hedged item subsequently<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> results in the recogniti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on of a financial asset or li<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ability, the associat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed cumulative gain or loss that was<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> recog<span class=\"ws7_2\">nised in other comprehensive income i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s reclassified from equity t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>o the income statement in the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span>same period that the hedged item affects the inc<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ome statement.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, or the Group revokes<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> design<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">ation of the hedge relationship as<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> it no longer meets the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s risk management objective<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\"><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span></span>but the hedged forecast transaction is still expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss at that point<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> remains in equity and is reclas<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sified from equity when the<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsc_2 wsa_2\">transaction occurs in accordance with the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsc_2 wsa_2\"> </span></span>above policy. If the hedged trans<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>action is no longer expected to take pl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ace, the cumulative unrealised<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> gain or loss recognised in equity is reclassified to the income statement.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The fair value of forward forei<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>gn e<span class=\"ws7_2\">xchange contracts is the differe<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nce between their discounted<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span>contractual forward price and thei<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>r current forward price.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fair value <span class=\"ls9_2 ws1d_2\">hedge<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>accounting<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>The Group used derivative financi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>al instruments, namely interest r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ate swaps, to hedge exposure to<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> interest r<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">ate risks arising from financing activities. The fair value of the swaps was the market value of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\"> </span>the swaps at the balance sheet date, taking into account prevai<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ling interest rates. Changes in fair values<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of derivatives designated as fair value hedges and c<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">hanges in fair val<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ue of the related hedged items<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\"> </span>were recognised directly in the income statement. These interest rate swaps matured during the<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">year.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff189 fs5_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs837\">Net investment hedge accounting<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff18a fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs838\">The portion of the gain or loss on an instr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ument used to hedge a net investment in a foreign ope<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ratio<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>n<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff18a fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs839\">that is determined to be an effect<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ive hedge is recognised in other comprehensi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ve income. The<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff18a fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs83a\">ineffective portion i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s recognised immediately in the income sta<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tement. Amounts taken to other<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff18a fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsb_2 gs83b\">comp<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">rehensive income are reclassified fr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>om equity to the income statement when the foreign<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff18a fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs83c\">operations are sold or<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws8_2\">liquidat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff189 fs5_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls9_2 ws9_2 gs83d\">Other financial inst<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ruments<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff18a fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsa_2 gs83e\">All other financial instruments are initially recognised at<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> fair value plus transaction costs. <span class=\"lsd_2 ws1_2\">Initial fair<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsd_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff18a fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs83f\">value is generally the transacti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on price. Subsequent measurement is as follows:<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff18a fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs840\">\u2013<span class=\"ff18b\"> <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ff18a ls8_2 ws9_2\">Borrowings are measured at amortised cost unless t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>hey are designated as being fair val<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ue hedged,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff18b\"><span class=\"ff18a ls8_2 ws9_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff18a fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsd_2 wsa_2 gs841\">in<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">which case they are remeasured for the fair value changes in r<span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\">espect of the hedged risk wi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>th these<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\"><span class=\"ls9_2 ws9_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff18a fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs842\">changes recognised in the income statement.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff18a fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs843\">\u2013<span class=\"ff18b\"> <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ff18a lsa_2 wsa_2\">All other financial assets, including current receivables, are measured at amortised cost less any<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff18b\"><span class=\"ff18a lsa_2 wsa_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff18a fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 ws7_2 gs844\">impairment allowances.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff18a fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs845\">\u2013<span class=\"ff18b\"> <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ff18a lsd_2 wsc_2\">All other finan<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>cial liabilities, including <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">current payables, are measured at amortised cost.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff198 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs888\">Net debt comprises cash and cash equival<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ents, borrowings, interest r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ate swaps and lease liabilit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ies.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff198 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs889\">Cash and cash equivalents comprise cas<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>h in hand and in current accounts, overni<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ght deposits and <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff198 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws8_2 gs88a\">short<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws9_2\">term deposits net of overdrafts<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> with qualifying fina<span class=\"ws7_2\">ncial i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nstitutions.</span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\"><span class=\"ws7_2\"> Borrowings r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>epresent loans<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\"><span class=\"ws7_2\"></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff198 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsb_2 ws7_2 gs88b\">from<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls8_2\">qualifying financial insti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tutions.</span><span class=\"ls8_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1a6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsb_2 gs8eb\">The <span class=\"ws7_2\">impairment allowance for trade receivables is measured at an amount equal to lifetime expected<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1a6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs8ec\">credit losses. Trade receiv<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ables have been grouped based on shared credit risk charac<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>teristics and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1a6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsb_2 ws7_2 gs8ed\">the<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">number of days from date of invoice. The expected loss rat</span></span><span class=\"ls8_2\">es are based on the payment profile<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1a6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws8_2 gs8ee\">of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws7_2\">sales over a 36<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>month period from 1 April 2019 and t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he corresponding historical cr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>edit losses<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1a6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls9_2 ws9_2 gs8ef\">experienced withi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n this period calc<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ulated as the trade r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eceivables from thi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s period that have not<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> been<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1a6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsa_2 gs8f0\">paid by the year end. The historical loss rates are adjusted to reflect current and forward<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">looking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1a6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 ws7_2 gs8f1\">information on macroeconomic factors affecting the ability of the customers to settle the receivables.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1f6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs36\">Provisions are recognised when the Group has a pr<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>esent obligation as a result of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> a past event and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1f6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs37\">a <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">reasonable estimate can be made of a probable adverse outcome. Ot<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>herwise, material contingent<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff1f6 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsd_2 ws1_2 gs38\">liabilities are<span class=\"ls1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">disclosed unless the transfer of economic benefits is remote.</span> </span></div>",
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   "value": "1 Basis of preparation RS Group plc (the Company) is a public limited company registered in England and Wales and listed on the London Stock Exchange. The Group accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023 are presented in sterling and rounded to \u00a30.1 million. They are prepared in accordance with UK-adopted international accounting standards (UK IAS) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.  The Group accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis (see the going concern statement on page 47) under the historical cost convention, modified by the revaluation of retirement benefit obligations and certain financial assets and liabilities (including derivative financial instruments) as explained in the relevant notes. The principal accounting policies have been applied consistently unless otherwise stated.  Basis of consolidation The Group accounts comprise the results, assets and liabilities of the Company and all its subsidiaries (together referred to as the Group) and include the Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) and the Group\u2019s interest in a joint venture. Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Company. The joint venture is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.  The results of businesses acquired in the year are consolidated from the effective date of acquisition. The net assets of businesses acquired are incorporated in the Group accounts at their fair values at the date of acquisition. Intra-group transactions and balances are eliminated in preparing the Group accounts and no profit or loss is recognised on intra-group transactions. Unrealised gains or losses arising from transactions with the joint venture are eliminated to the extent of the Group\u2019s interest in the entity. Estimates and judgements The preparation of accounts in accordance with UK IAS requires the Group to make judgements and estimates that affect the application of accounting policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. Except for judgements involved in estimations, no judgements have been made in the process of applying the Group\u2019s accounting policies that have had a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the accounts. The judgements involved in estimations take account of the longer-term impacts of climate change and environmental regulations and the current global economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Significant estimates are those that have a significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of the Group\u2019s assets and liabilities within the next year. The significant estimates made in preparing the accounts were in relation to retirement benefit obligations and further details on the application of these estimates can be found in Note 9. While not significant estimates, the Group also focuses on estimates made in relation to inventories (Note 17), the fair values on acquisition of businesses (Note 28) and the review of intangibles and other assets for impairment (Notes 13 and 22). Further details are provided in the relevant notes. Actual results in the longer term may differ from these estimates. Foreign currency Foreign currency transactions Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded using the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are retranslated at the rate ruling at that date and the gains and losses on translation are recognised in operating profit. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the rate at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are stated at fair value are translated at the rate ruling at the date the fair value was determined. Translation of foreign operations The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on acquisition, are translated at exchange rates ruling at the balance sheet date. The income statement and cash flows of foreign operations are translated at the average rate for the period.  Standards and interpretations adopted in the year No accounting standards, amendments or revisions to existing standards or interpretations have become effective which have a material impact on the reported results or financial position of the Group. Standards or interpretations issued but not yet applied The Group does not consider that any standards or interpretations issued but not yet applicable will have a significant impact on the accounts. ",
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   "value": "RS Group plc (the Company) is a public limited company registered in England and Wales and listed ",
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   "value": "RS Group plc (the Company) is a public limited company registered in England and Wales and listed on the London Stock Exchange. The Group accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023 are presented in sterling and rounded to \u00a30.1 million. They are prepared in accordance with UK-adopted international accounting standards (UK IAS) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.  The Group accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis (see the going concern statement on page 47) under the historical cost convention, modified by the revaluation of retirement benefit obligations and certain financial assets and liabilities (including derivative financial instruments) as explained in the relevant notes. The principal accounting policies have been applied consistently unless otherwise stated.  ",
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    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
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  "fact-424": {
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    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  "fact-425": {
   "value": "They are prepared in accordance with UK-adopted international accounting standards (UK IAS) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.  ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:StatementOfIFRSCompliance",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  "fact-426": {
   "value": "The Group accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  "fact-427": {
   "value": "Basis of consolidation The Group accounts comprise the results, assets and liabilities of the Company and all its subsidiaries (together referred to as the Group) and include the Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) and the Group\u2019s interest in a joint venture. Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Company. The joint venture is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.  The results of businesses acquired in the year are consolidated from the effective date of acquisition. The net assets of businesses acquired are incorporated in the Group accounts at their fair values at the date of acquisition. Intra-group transactions and balances are eliminated in preparing the Group accounts and no profit or loss is recognised on intra-group transactions. Unrealised gains or losses arising from transactions with the joint venture are eliminated to the extent of the Group\u2019s interest in the entity. ",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  "fact-428": {
   "value": "Estimates and judgements The preparation of accounts in accordance with UK IAS requires the Group to make judgements and estimates that affect the application of accounting policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. Except for judgements involved in estimations, no judgements have been made in the process of applying the Group\u2019s accounting policies that have had a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the accounts. The judgements involved in estimations take account of the longer-term impacts of climate change and environmental regulations and the current global economic and geopolitical uncertainties.  Significant estimates are those that have a significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of the Group\u2019s assets and liabilities within the next year. The significant estimates made in preparing the accounts were in relation to retirement benefit obligations and further details on the application of these estimates can be found in Note 9. While not significant estimates, the Group also focuses on estimates made in relation to inventories (Note 17), the fair values on acquisition of businesses (Note 28) and the review of intangibles and other assets for impairment (Notes 13 and 22). Further details are provided in the relevant notes. Actual results in the longer term may differ from these estimates. ",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  "fact-429": {
   "value": "Foreign currency Foreign currency transactions Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded using the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are retranslated at the rate ruling at that date and the gains and losses on translation are recognised in operating profit. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the rate at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are stated at fair value are translated at the rate ruling at the date the fair value was determined. Translation of foreign operations The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on acquisition, are translated at exchange rates ruling at the balance sheet date. The income statement and cash flows of foreign operations are translated at the average rate for the period.  ",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  "fact-430": {
   "value": "Standards and interpretations adopted in the year No accounting standards, amendments or revisions to existing standards or interpretations have become effective which have a material impact on the reported results or financial position of the Group. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfInitialApplicationOfStandardsOrInterpretations",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-431": {
   "value": "Standards or interpretations issued but not yet applied The Group does not consider that any standards or interpretations issued but not yet applicable will have a significant impact on the accounts. ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfExpectedImpactOfInitialApplicationOfNewStandardsOrInterpretations",
    "language": "en",
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    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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   "value": "2 Segmental reporting The Group\u2019s operating segments comprise three regions: EMEA, Americas and Asia Pacific. Their principal activities are described on pages 37 to 39. The operating segments\u2019 performance is assessed on revenue and adjusted operating profit on a monthly basis by the chief operating decision maker, who is the Chief Executive Officer. Inter-segment pricing is determined on an arm\u2019s length basis, comprising sales of product at cost and a handling charge included within distribution and marketing expenses. Year ended 31 March 2023 EMEA AmericasAsia Pacific Group \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Revenue from external customers 1,768.5 945.5 268.3 2,982.3 Segmental operating profit 275.8 148.5 38.4 462.7 Central costs (60.5) Adjusted operating profit 402.2 Amortisation and impairment of acquired intangibles (16.6) Acquisition-related items (Note 3) (2.6) Operating profit 383.0 Net finance costs (12.2) Share of profit of joint venture 0.7 Profit before tax 371.5 Segmental capital expenditure 34.9 7.1 0.4 42.4 Central costs  \u2013 Capital expenditure 42.4 Segmental depreciation and amortisation 34.7 11.9 3.2 49.8 Central costs 1.5 Amortisation of acquired intangibles 13.3 Depreciation and amortisation 64.6 Year ended 31 March 2022 EMEA Americas Asia Pacific Grou \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Revenue from external customers 1,579.5 718.7 255.5 2,553. Segmental operating profit 243.7 99.3 29.3 372. Central costs (51. Adjusted operating profit 320. Amortisation of acquired intangibles (11. Operating profit 308. Net finance costs (7. Share of profit of joint venture 0. Profit before tax 302. Segmental capital expenditure 36.6 8.8 0.1 45. Central costs Capital expenditure 45. Segmental depreciation and amortisation 38.0 9.6 3.0 50. Central costs 1. Amortisation of acquired intangibles 11. Depreciation and amortisation 63.2 Segmental reporting continued Disaggregation of revenue In the table below, revenue is disaggregated by sales channels and also by own-brand products or  other product and service solutions. The Group\u2019s largest own-brand is RS PRO. With the growing focus  on value-creating service solutions, a new differentiating economic characteristic is now whether it is a  service solution or not and so this has been added to the table. \u00a32,901.2 million of revenue is recognised at a point in time (2021/22: \u00a32,483.9 million) and \u00a381.1 million over time (2021/22: \u00a369.8 million). Sales channel EMEA  Americas  Asia Pacific  Group  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Year ended 31 March 2023 Web 893.8 304.3 121.2 1,319.3 eProcurement and other digital 417.3 100.5 39.6 557.4 Digital 1,311.1 404.8 160.8 1,876.7 Offline 457.4 540.7 107.5 1,105.6 Group 1,768.5 945.5 268.3 2,982.3 Year ended 31 March 2022 Web 781.7 241.8 121.8 1,145.3 eProcurement and other digital 344.6 69.8 33.9 448.3 Digital 1,126.3 311.6 155.7 1,593.6 Offline 453.2 407.1 99.8 960.1 Group 1,579.5 718.7 255.5 2,553.7 Own-brand / other products and service solutions EMEA  Americas  Asia Pacific  Group  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Year ended 31 March 2023 Own-brand product and service solutions 360.2 7.1 37.2 404.5 Other product and service solutions  1,408.3 938.4 231.1 2,577.8 Group 1,768.5 945.5 268.3 2,982.3 Year ended 31 March 2022 Own-brand product and service solutions 300.2 4.8 34.0 339.0 Other product and service solutions  1,279.3 713.9 221.5 2,214.7 Group 1,579.5 718.7 255.5 2,553.7 Service solutions / other EMEA  Americas  Asia Pacific  Group  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Year ended 31 March 2023 Service solutions 519.3 166.0 48.7 734.0 Other 1,249.2 779.5 219.6 2,248.3 Group 1,768.5 945.5 268.3 2,982.3 Year ended 31 March 2022 Service solutions 430.3 123.8 33.9 588.0 Other 1,149.2 594.9 221.6 1,965.7 Group 1,579.5 718.7 255.5 2,553.7 Revenue and non-current assets by geographical location In the table below, revenue is based on the location of the Group operation where the sales originated  and non-current assets are based on the location of the assets. Non-current assets exclude interest  rate swaps, other financial instruments, retirement benefit net assets and deferred tax assets. Revenue  Non-current assets  2023  2022  2023  2022  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  UK (country of domicile) 713.2 646.7 216.8 232.9 US 852.8 672.7 394.3 378.5 France 323.1 285.5 11.6 9.1 Germany 208.2 190.5 61.3 59.5 Italy 128.6 116.9 4.3 5.0 Mexico 46.5  \u2013  231.5  \u2013  Rest of world 709.9 641.4 20.0 14.8 Group 2,982.3 2,553.7 939.8 699.8 ",
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  "fact-433": {
   "value": "The Group\u2019s operating segments comprise three regions: EMEA, Americas and Asia Pacific. Their principal activities are described on pages 37 to 39. The operating segments\u2019 performance is assessed on  revenue and adjusted operating profit on a monthly basis by the chief operating decision maker, who is the Chief Executive Officer. Inter-segment pricing is determined on an arm\u2019s length basis, comprising  sales of product at cost and a handling charge included within distribution and marketing expenses. ",
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  "fact-434": {
   "value": "Disaggregation of revenue In the table below, revenue is disaggregated by sales channels and also by own-brand products or other product and service solutions. The Group\u2019s largest own-brand is RS PRO. With the growing focus on value-creating service solutions, a new differentiating economic characteristic is now whether it is a service solution or not and so this has been added to the table. \u00a32,901.2 million of revenue is recognised at a point in time (2021/22: \u00a32,483.9 million) and \u00a381.1 million over time (2021/22: \u00a369.8 million). Sales channel EMEA Americas Asia Pacific Group \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Year ended 31 March 2023 Web 893.8 304.3 121.2 1,319.3 eProcurement and other digital 417.3 100.5 39.6 557.4 Digital 1,311.1 404.8 160.8 1,876.7 Offline 457.4 540.7 107.5 1,105.6 Group 1,768.5 945.5 268.3 2,982.3 Year ended 31 March 2022 Web 781.7 241.8 121.8 1,145.3 eProcurement and other digital 344.6 69.8 33.9 448.3 Digital 1,126.3 311.6 155.7 1,593.6 Offline 453.2 407.1 99.8 960.1 Group 1,579.5 718.7 255.5 2,553.7 Own-brand / other products and service solutions EMEA Americas Asia Pacific Group \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Year ended 31 March 2023 Own-brand product and service solutions 360.2 7.1 37.2 404.5 Other product and service solutions  1,408.3 938.4 231.1 2,577.8 Group 1,768.5 945.5 268.3 2,982.3 Year ended 31 March 2022 Own-brand product and service solutions 300.2 4.8 34.0 339.0 Other product and service solutions  1,279.3 713.9 221.5 2,214.7 Group 1,579.5 718.7 255.5 2,553.7 Service solutions / other EMEA Americas Asia Pacific Group \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Year ended 31 March 2023 Service solutions 519.3 166.0 48.7 734.0 Other 1,249.2 779.5 219.6 2,248.3 Group 1,768.5 945.5 268.3 2,982.3 Year ended 31 March 2022 Service solutions 430.3 123.8 33.9 588.0 Other 1,149.2 594.9 221.6 1,965.7 Group 1,579.5 718.7 255.5 2,553.7 ",
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    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-435": {
   "value": "Disaggregation of revenue In the table below, revenue is disaggregated by sales channels and also by own-brand products or other product and service solutions. The Group\u2019s largest own-brand is RS PRO. With the growing focus on value-creating service solutions, a new differentiating economic characteristic is now whether it is a service solution or not and so this has been added to the table. \u00a32,901.2 million of revenue is recognised at a point in time (2021/22: \u00a32,483.9 million) and \u00a381.1 million over time (2021/22: \u00a369.8 million). Sales channel EMEA Americas Asia Pacific Group \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Year ended 31 March 2023 Web 893.8 304.3 121.2 1,319.3 eProcurement and other digital 417.3 100.5 39.6 557.4 Digital 1,311.1 404.8 160.8 1,876.7 Offline 457.4 540.7 107.5 1,105.6 Group 1,768.5 945.5 268.3 2,982.3 Year ended 31 March 2022 Web 781.7 241.8 121.8 1,145.3 eProcurement and other digital 344.6 69.8 33.9 448.3 Digital 1,126.3 311.6 155.7 1,593.6 Offline 453.2 407.1 99.8 960.1 Group 1,579.5 718.7 255.5 2,553.7 Own-brand / other products and service solutions EMEA Americas Asia Pacific Group \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Year ended 31 March 2023 Own-brand product and service solutions 360.2 7.1 37.2 404.5 Other product and service solutions  1,408.3 938.4 231.1 2,577.8 Group 1,768.5 945.5 268.3 2,982.3 Year ended 31 March 2022 Own-brand product and service solutions 300.2 4.8 34.0 339.0 Other product and service solutions  1,279.3 713.9 221.5 2,214.7 Group 1,579.5 718.7 255.5 2,553.7 Service solutions / other EMEA Americas Asia Pacific Group \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Year ended 31 March 2023 Service solutions 519.3 166.0 48.7 734.0 Other 1,249.2 779.5 219.6 2,248.3 Group 1,768.5 945.5 268.3 2,982.3 Year ended 31 March 2022 Service solutions 430.3 123.8 33.9 588.0 Other 1,149.2 594.9 221.6 1,965.7 Group 1,579.5 718.7 255.5 2,553.7 Revenue and non-current assets by geographical location In the table below, revenue is based on the location of the Group operation where the sales originated and non-current assets are based on the location of the assets. Non-current assets exclude interest rate swaps, other financial instruments, retirement benefit net assets and deferred tax assets. Revenue Non-current assets 2023 2022 2023 2022 \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m UK (country of domicile) 713.2 646.7 216.8 232.9 US 852.8 672.7 394.3 378.5 France 323.1 285.5 11.6 9.1 Germany 208.2 190.5 61.3 59.5 Italy 128.6 116.9 4.3 5.0 Mexico 46.5  \u2013 231.5  \u2013 Rest of world 709.9 641.4 20.0 14.8 Group 2,982.3 2,553.7 939.8 699.8 4 Revenue recognition Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised in the income statement when control of the goods has  transferred, which in most countries is contractually on delivery to the customer but in a few countries  is contractually on collection from the Group\u2019s distribution centre by the delivery company. When the  Group arranges the delivery of goods where control has transferred on collection, the customer is  invoiced an amount to cover the cost of freight and this is included in revenue over time as the goods  are shipped. Customers are invoiced on dispatch of the goods. Revenue is measured with reference  to the amount invoiced to the customer, net of any immediate discounts applicable to the order.  Obligations for retrospective customer volume discounts are calculated by estimating the expected  discount percentage that will be achieved for the contractual period using historical data adjusted for  current experience and applying that percentage to actual qualifying sales. When a customer has a  right to return goods purchased, the Group estimates the obligation for the expected value of the  refunds using recent experience. Obligations for both retrospective customer volume discounts  and the expected value of refunds for returns are deducted from the revenue recognised when the  goods are sold and included in other payables on the balance sheet and at 31 March 2023 were  \u00a318.1 million (2021/22: \u00a315.0 million). Revenue from the fees charged to customers for the provision of outsourced services is recognised  either over time based on time elapsed for monthly management charges or when the related  products are delivered for other management charges. Invoices are raised monthly for monthly  management charges or when the invoices for the related products are invoiced for other  management charges, normally on a weekly or monthly basis. The Group acts as an agent in relation  to the products sourced for its customers under these outsourcing arrangements and so does not  recognise the value of these products in revenue or cost of sales. Revenue is measured with reference  to the amount invoiced to the customer for management charges. Income earned from suppliers for  access to the Group\u2019s online procurement portals is recognised either over time based on time  elapsed for subscription fees or as their products are delivered to the Group\u2019s customers for licence  fees. Invoices are raised monthly, quarterly or annually in advance for subscription fees depending on  contractual terms. Credit notes for licence fee income are received from suppliers depending on  contractual terms with the least frequent being annual. Revenue from the sale of calibration services is recognised when control of the services has  transferred, which is upon delivery to the customer of the items which have been calibrated.  Customers are invoiced on dispatch of the calibrated items. Revenue is measured with reference to  the amount invoiced to the customer. All revenue is recognised net of sales taxes and all payment terms are based on commercially  reasonable terms for the respective markets and no element of financing is deemed present. Remaining performance obligations (unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied) at the year end all relate to  customer contracts that have an original expected duration of not more than one year or are invoiced  based on time incurred. Therefore, as permitted under International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS)  15 \u2018Revenue from Contracts with Customers\u2019, the transaction price allocated to these remaining  performance obligations is not disclosed. ",
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   "value": "<div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h7_2 ff35_2 fs4_2 fc1_2 sc0_2 lsf_2 ws10_2 gs107\">3 Alternative Performance Measures (APMs)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff36_2 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs108\">The Group uses a number of APMs in addition to those measures r<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eported in accordance with UK IAS. Suc<span class=\"ws7_2\">h APMs are not defined te<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>rms under UK IAS and are not intended to be a substit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ute for any UK IAS<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff36_2 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsa_2 gs109\">measure. The Directors believe that the APMs are important when assessing the underlying financial and operating performance <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">of the Group. The APMs are used in</span><span class=\"lsc_2\">ternally for performance analysis and in<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsc_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff36_2 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls9_2 ws9_2 gs10a\">employee incentive<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> arrangements, as well<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> as in discussions<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> with the investment a<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nalyst community.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff36_2 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs10b\">The APMs improve the comparability of inf<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ormation between reporting periods by adjust<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ing for factors such as fluctuations i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>n foreign exchange rates, number of trading da<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ys and items, such as reorganisation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff36_2 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs10c\">costs, that are substantial<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> in scope and impact and do not form part of operational<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> or management activities that the Directo<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span>rs would consider part of underlying performance. The Dir<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ectors also believe that<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff36_2 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1c_2 ws9_2 gs10d\">excluding recent acquis<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>itions and acquisiti<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">related items ai<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>d comparison of the underlying performance between reporting per<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>iods and between businesses with similar assets that were internally generated.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff37_2 fs5_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs10e\">Adjusted p<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">rofit measures<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff36_2 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs10f\">These are the equivalent UK IAS measures adj<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>usted to exclude amortisation and impairment of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> intangible assets arising on acquisi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tion of businesses, acquisit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ion<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">related items, substantial reor<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ganisation costs,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff36_2 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs110\">substantial asset write<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>downs, one<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">off pensi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on credits or costs, significant tax rate changes and, where relevant, associated tax effect<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s. Adjusted profit before tax is a performance measure for the annual<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff36_2 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws8_2 gs111\">bonus<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">and the all employee Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) called the RS YAY! </span>A<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">ward. Adjusted earnings per share is a performance measure for the LTIP and Journey to Greatness (J2G) LTIP </span>A<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\">ward. Adjust</span>ed<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff36_2 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs112\">operating profit conversi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on, adjusted operating profit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> margin and adjusted earnings per share ar<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e financial key performance indicator<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s (KPIs) which are used to measure the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span>s progres<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s in delivering the<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff36_2 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs113\">successful implementation of its<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> strategy and monitor and drive its per<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>formance.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w9_2 h18_2 gs114\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x32_2 hc_2 yf4_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Operating costs<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h19_2 ff39_2 fs9_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs115\">1<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w13_2 h18_2 gs116\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x36_2 hc_2 yf4_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Operating profit<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h18_2 gs117\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x38_2 hc_2 yf6_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Operating profit </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hc_2 yf4_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> margin<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h19_2 ff39_2 fs9_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs118\">2<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h18_2 gs119\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x36_2 hc_2 yf6_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Operating profit </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1a_2 hc_2 yf4_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> conversion<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h19_2 ff39_2 fs9_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs11a\">3<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h18_2 gs11b\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x10_2 hc_2 yf6_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Profit  </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x9_2 hc_2 yf4_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">before tax<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h18_2 gs11c\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x10_2 hc_2 yf6_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Profit  </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x3d_2 hc_2 yf4_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">for the year<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h18_2 gs11d\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4_2 hc_2 yf6_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Basic earnings  </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xe_2 hc_2 yf4_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">per share<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h18_2 gs11e\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x36_2 hc_2 yf6_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Diluted earnings<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xe_2 hc_2 yf4_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">per share<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w9_2 hd_2 gs11f\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1c_2 hc_2 yb9_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w13_2 hd_2 gs120\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1_2 hc_2 yb9_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 hd_2 gs121\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x20_2 hc_2 yb9_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">%<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 hd_2 gs122\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x20_2 hc_2 yb9_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">%<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 hd_2 gs123\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1c_2 hc_2 yb9_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 hd_2 gs124\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1c_2 hc_2 yb9_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 hd_2 gs125\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x3e_2 hc_2 yb9_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">p<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 hd_2 gs126\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x3e_2 hc_2 yb9_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">p<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w12_2 h10_2 gs127\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 yf9_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Year <span class=\"ws14_2\">ended 31 March 2023<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w12_2 h10_2 gs128\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 yfb_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Reported<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w9_2 h10_2 gs129\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 yfb_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">(969.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs12a\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 yfb_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">383.0 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs12b\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 yfb_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">12.8%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs12c\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 yfb_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">28.3%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs12d\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 yfb_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">371.5 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs12e\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 yfb_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">284.8 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs12f\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xf_2 hf_2 yfb_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">60.4p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs130\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 yfb_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">60.2p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w12_2 h10_2 gs131\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 ybf_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Amortisation and impairment of acquired i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ntangibles<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w9_2 h10_2 gs132\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x10_2 hf_2 ybf_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">16.6 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs133\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x7_2 hf_2 ybf_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">16.6 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs134\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x7_2 hf_2 ybf_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">16.6 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs135\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x10_2 hf_2 ybf_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">13.3 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs136\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x10_2 hf_2 ybf_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.8p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs137\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x10_2 hf_2 ybf_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.8p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w12_2 h10_2 gs138\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y63_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Acquisition<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls13_2\">related items</span> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w9_2 h10_2 gs139\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x13_2 hf_2 y63_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.6 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs13a\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x12_2 hf_2 y63_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.6 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs13b\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x12_2 hf_2 y63_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.6 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs13c\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x12_2 hf_2 y63_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.1 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs13d\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x10_2 hf_2 y63_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.4p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs13e\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x10_2 hf_2 y63_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.4p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w12_2 h10_2 gs13f\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 ybc_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">Adjusted <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w9_2 h10_2 gs140\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 ybc_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">(950.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs141\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 ybc_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">402.2 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs142\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 ybc_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">13.5%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs143\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 ybc_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">29.7%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs144\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 ybc_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">390.7 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs145\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 ybc_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">300.2 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs146\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xf_2 hf_2 ybc_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">63.6p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs147\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 ybc_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">63.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">4p<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w12_2 h10_2 gs148\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y7a_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Year ended 31 March 2022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w12_2 h10_2 gs149\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y4d_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Reported<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w9_2 h10_2 gs14a\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 y4d_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">(819.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs14b\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 y4d_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">308.8 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs14c\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 y4d_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">12.1%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs14d\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 y4d_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">27.4%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs14e\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 y4d_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">302.2 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs14f\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 y4d_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">230.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs150\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xf_2 hf_2 y4d_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">48.9p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs151\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xf_2 hf_2 y4d_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">48.6p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w12_2 h10_2 gs152\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y71_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Amortisation of acquired intangibl<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>es<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w9_2 h10_2 gs153\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1f_2 hf_2 y71_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">11.6 <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs154\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x7_2 hf_2 y71_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">11.6 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs155\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x7_2 hf_2 y71_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">11.6 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs156\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1f_2 hf_2 y71_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">11.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs157\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x10_2 hf_2 y71_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.4p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs158\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x10_2 hf_2 y71_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">2.4p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w12_2 h10_2 gs159\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y7a_2 ff3a_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">Adjusted <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w9_2 h10_2 gs15a\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 y7a_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">(807.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs15b\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 y7a_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">320.4 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs15c\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 y7a_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">12.5%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs15d\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 y7a_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">28.4%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs15e\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 y7a_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">313.8 </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs15f\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 y7a_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">241.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs160\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xf_2 hf_2 y7a_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">51.3p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs161\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xf_2 hf_2 y7a_2 ff3b_2 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">51.0p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 hc_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1d_2 ws20_2 gs162\">1.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _e_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1d_2\">Operating costs are distribution and marketing expenses plus administrative expenses. </span> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 hc_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1d_2 ws20_2 gs163\">2.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _e_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1d_2\">Operating profit margin is operating profit expressed as a percentage of revenue.</span> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 hc_2 ff38_2 fs7_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1d_2 ws20_2 gs164\">3.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _e_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1d_2\">Operating profit conversion is operating profit expressed as a percentage of gross profit.</span> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff36_2 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1c_2 ws21_2 gs165\">Acquisition<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">related items comprise transaction costs di<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>rectly attributable to the a<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>cquisition of businesses and any deferred consi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>deratio<span class=\"ls1e_2 wsa_2\">n payments relating to the r</span>etention of former owners of acquired<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls1e_2 ws22_2\">businesses</span>.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></div>3 Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) <span class=\"ff44_1 ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Like<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsc_2 ws9_2\">for</span>-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">like revenue and profit measures</span> </span>Like<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">for</span>-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">like revenue and profit measures are adjusted to exclude the effects of c<span class=\"wsa_2\">hanges in exchange<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>rates on translation of over<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>seas profits. They exclude acquisi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tions in the relevant years unt<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>il they have<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>been owned for a year, at which point<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> they start to be included in both t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he current and comparative<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>years for the same number of mo<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">nths. These measures enable management and investors to track<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>more easily, and consistently, the underlying performance of the business.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The principal exchange rates appli<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ed in preparing the Group accounts and in cal<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>culating the following<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>like<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">for</span>-<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">like mea<span class=\"ls8_2\">sures are:</span></span> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Average<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Closing<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Average<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Closing<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>US dollar<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.206<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.239<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.366<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.313<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Euro<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.158<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.137<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.176<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.183<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Like<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsc_2 ws9_2\">for</span>-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">like revenu<span class=\"ws8_2\">e change</span></span> </span>Like<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">for</span>-</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">like revenue change is also adjusted to eliminate the impact of trading days <span class=\"ls8_2\">year on year. It is<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>calculated by comparing the revenue of the base bus<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>iness for the current year with the pri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>or year<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>converted at the current year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span>s aver<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>age exchange rates and pro<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>rated for the same number of tradi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ng<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>days as the current year. It is a perf<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">ormance measure for the annual<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> bonus and a financial KPI.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Revenue for 2022<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2,553.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Effect of exchange rates<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>116.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Effect of trading days<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(10.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Revenue for 2022 at 2023 rates and trading days<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2,659.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Group<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Less: acquisitions<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>owned &lt;1 year<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>base business<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022 at 2023 rates and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>trading days<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Like-for-like<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>change<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>%<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>EMEA<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1,768.5 </span>  \u2013  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1,768.5 </span> 1,579.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1,581.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>12%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Americas<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">945.5 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">46.9 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">898.6 </span> 718.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>813.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>11%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Asia Pacific<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">268.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">7.1 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">261.2 </span> 255.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>265.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(2)%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Revenue<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2,982.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">54.0 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2,928.3 </span> 2,553.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2,659.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>10%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Gross margin and like<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"lsc_2\">for<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span></span>like gross margin change<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Gross margin is gross profit divided by revenu<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>e. Like<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">for</span>-<span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">like change in gross margin is calculated by<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>taking the difference between gross<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> margin for the base business for the current<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> year and gross<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>margin for the prior year wit<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>h revenue and gross profit converted at t<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>he current year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span>s average<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>exchange rates.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Group<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Less: acquisitions<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>owned &lt;1 year<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>base business<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022 at 2023 rates Like-for-lik<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>chang<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>%<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Revenue<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2,982.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">54.0 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2,928.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2,553.7 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">2,670.3 </span> Gross profit<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1,352.2 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">15.1 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1,337.1 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1,127.9 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">1,172.8 </span> Gross margin<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>45.3%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>28.0%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>45.7%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>44.2%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>43.9%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.8 <span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">pt<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Like<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsc_2 ws9_2\">for</span>-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">like profit change</span> </span>Like<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsb_2 ws7_2\">for</span>-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">like change in profit is calcul<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ated by comparing the base business for the cur<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>rent year with th<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>prior year converted at the current year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">s average exchange rates.</span> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Group<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Less: acquisitions<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>owned &lt;1 year<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>base business<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022 at 2023 rates Like-for-lik<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>chang<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>%<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Segmental operating profit<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">EMEA</span><span class=\"ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">275.8 </span>  \u2013  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">275.8 </span> 243.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>246.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>12%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>  <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">Americas</span><span class=\"ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">148.5 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.3 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">145.2 </span> 99.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>113.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>28%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>  <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">Asia <span class=\"ls13_2 ws12_2\">Pacific</span></span><span class=\"ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">38.4 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.6 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">37.8 </span> 29.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>30.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>22%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Segmental operating profit<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">462.7 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.9 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">458.8 </span> 372.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">391.0 </span> 17%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Central costs<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">(60.5)</span>  \u2013  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">(60.5)</span> (51.9)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(52.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>15%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Adjusted operating prof<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>it<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">402.2 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.9 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">398.3 </span> 320.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">338.5 </span> 18%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Adjusted profit <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">before tax<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">390.7 </span>  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">3.</span>5  <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">387.</span>2 313.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>331.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>17%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Adjusted earnings per sh<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>are<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>63.6p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">4p</span> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">63.</span>2<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">p </span> 51.3p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>54.4p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>16%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Adjusted diluted earnings<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>per<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>share<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>63.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">4p<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>0.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">4p</span> 6<span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">3.0<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">p </span></span> 51.0p<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h7_2 ff53_1 fs4_2 fc1_2 sc0_2 lsf_2 ws10_2 gs167\">3 Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) <span class=\"ff54_1 ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff55_1 fs5_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gs168\">A<span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">djusted free cash flow and adjusted operating cash flow conversion</span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff56_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs169\">Adjusted free cash flow is net ca<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sh from operating activities l<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ess purchases of intangible asset<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff56_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs16a\">property, plant<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">and equipment plus any proce<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eds on sale of intangible assets,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> property, plant and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff56_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls9_2 ws1d_2 gs16b\">equipment<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">, <span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\">adjusted for the impact of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> substantial reorganisation and <span class=\"lsd_2 wsa_2\">acquisition<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"lsa_2\">related items cash<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws9_2\"><span class=\"lsd_2 wsa_2\"><span class=\"lsa_2\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff56_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 ws7_2 gs16c\">flows and is a performance measure for the annual bonus. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff56_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsa_2 gs16d\">Adjusted operating cash flow is adjusted free cash flow before income tax and net interest paid<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff56_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs16e\">Adjusted operating cash flow conver<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sion is adjusted <span class=\"ws8_2\">operating<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">cash flo<span class=\"ws7_2\">w expressed as a percentage </span></span> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff56_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs16f\">of adjusted operating profi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t and is a financial<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws8_2\">KPI.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"c_2 w13_2 hd_2 gs170\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1f_2 hc_2 y109_2 ff58_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 hd_2 gs171\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1f_2 hc_2 y109_2 ff57_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w13_2 hd_2 gs172\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1_2 hc_2 y10b_2 ff58_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 hd_2 gs173\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1_2 hc_2 y10b_2 ff57_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs174\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y10d_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Net cash from operating activities<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs175\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 y10e_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">306.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs176\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xf_2 hf_2 y10e_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">203.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs177\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y110_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Purchase of intangible assets<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs178\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 y110_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">(27.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs179\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x7_2 hf_2 y110_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">(24.8)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs17a\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y78_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Purchase of property, plant and equipment<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs17b\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 y78_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">(18.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs17c\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x7_2 hf_2 y78_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">(17.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs17d\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y7a_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs17e\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4d_1 hf_2 y7a_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs17f\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x14_2 hf_2 y7a_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs180\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y71_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Add back: impact of substantial reorganisation cash flows<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs181\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4d_1 hf_2 y71_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">0.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs182\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x13_2 hf_2 y71_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls13_2 ws12_2\">2.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 he_2 gs183\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y82_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Add back: impact of acquisition<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">related it<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ems cash flows<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 he_2 gs184\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4d_1 hf_2 y82_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">2.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 he_2 gs185\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x14_2 hf_2 y82_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs186\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y71_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws23_2\">Adjusted free cash flow<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs187\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 y71_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">263.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs188\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xf_2 hf_2 y71_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">162.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs189\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y4b_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Add back: <span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">income tax paid<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs18a\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x41_1 hf_2 y4b_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">93.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs18b\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x10_2 hf_2 y4b_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">57.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs18c\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 yc3_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Add back: net interest paid<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs18d\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x41_1 hf_2 yc3_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">12.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs18e\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x13_2 hf_2 yc3_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls13_2 ws12_2\">7.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs18f\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 ya9_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws14_2\">Adjusted operating cash <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>flow<span class=\"ff5c_1 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs190\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 ya9_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">370.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs191\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xf_2 hf_2 ya9_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">227.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs192\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y157_1 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Adjusted operating profit<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs193\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 y157_1 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">402.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs194\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xf_2 hf_2 y157_1 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">320.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs195\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y159_1 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">Adjusted operating cash flow conversion<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs196\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4f_1 hf_2 y159_1 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">92.0%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs197\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 y159_1 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">70.8%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff55_1 fs5_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls9_2 ws9_2 gs199\">Earnings before interes<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t, tax, depreciati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on and amortisation (EBITDA) and net<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> debt to<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff55_1 fs5_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws8_2 gs19a\">adjusted<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>EBITDA<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff56_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs19b\">EBITDA is operating profit excluding<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> depreciation and amortisation. Net debt to adj<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>usted EBITDA<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff56_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws8_2 gs19c\">(one<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws9_2\">the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s debt covenants) is the ratio of<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> net debt to EBITDA excluding <span class=\"ws9_2\">impai<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>rment of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\"><span class=\"ws7_2\"><span class=\"ws9_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff56_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs19d\">intangible assets aris<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ing on acquisition of businesses,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> <span class=\"lsd_2 wsa_2\">acquisitio<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>n<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\">related items,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> substantial<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws7_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff56_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsa_2 gs19e\">reorganisation costs, substantial asset write<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">downs and one</span>-<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">off pension credi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ts or<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"lsa_2 wsb_2\">costs.</span> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 hd_2 gs19f\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1f_2 hc_2 y49_2 ff58_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 hd_2 gs1a0\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x10_2 hc_2 y49_2 ff57_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 hd_2 gs1a1\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1_2 hc_2 y47_2 ff58_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 hd_2 gs1a2\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1_2 hc_2 y47_2 ff57_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 he_2 gs1a3\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 y47_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls13_2 ws1_2\">Operating profit<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 he_2 gs1a4\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 y4b_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">383.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 he_2 gs1a5\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 y4b_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">308.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs1a6\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 yc3_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Add back: depreciation and amortisati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs1a7\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x41_1 hf_2 yc3_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">64.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs1a8\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x41_1 hf_2 yc3_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">63.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs1a9\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 y4b_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">EBITDA<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs1aa\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 y4b_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">447.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs1ab\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 y4b_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">372.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs1ac\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 ya9_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Add back: impairment of acquired intangi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>bles<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m1_1 x6f_1 h1f_2 y161_1 ff5a_1 fsb_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _224\"></span><span class=\"fc3_1 sc1_1\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs1ad\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x4d_1 hf_2 ya9_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">3.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs1ae\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x14_2 hf_2 ya9_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs1af\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y162_1 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Add back: acquisition<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls13_2\">related items</span> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs1b0\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x4d_1 hf_2 y162_1 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">2.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs1b1\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x14_2 hf_2 y162_1 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs1b2\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y157_1 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws14_2\">Adjusted EBITDA<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs1b3\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x39_2 hf_2 y157_1 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">453.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs1b4\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x39_2 hf_2 y157_1 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">372.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs1b5\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 yca_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Net debt (Note 21)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m1_1 x70_1 h1f_2 y163_1 ff5a_1 fsb_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _224\"></span><span class=\"fc3_1 sc1_1\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs1b6\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x39_2 hf_2 yca_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">113.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs1b7\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x41_1 hf_2 yca_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">42.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs1b8\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 yd1_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">Net debt to adjusted EBITDA<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs1b9\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x41_1 hf_2 yd1_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.2x<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs1ba\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x10_2 hf_2 yd1_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.1x<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 h8_2 ff55_1 fs5_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls9_2 ws9_2 gs1bb\">Earnings before interes<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t, tax and amortisation (E<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>BITA) and EBITA to interest<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 h8_2 ff56_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs1bc\">EBITA is adjusted EBITDA after depreciati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on. EBITA to interest (one of the Group<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">s debt covenants) is<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 h8_2 ff56_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs1bd\">the ratio of EBITA to <span class=\"lsa_2 ws7_2\">finance costs including capitali<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>sed interest less finance income.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 hd_2 gs1be\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x1f_2 hc_2 yb9_2 ff58_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 hd_2 gs1bf\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x10_2 hc_2 yb9_2 ff57_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 hd_2 gs1c0\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x1_2 hc_2 y168_1 ff58_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 hd_2 gs1c1\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x1_2 hc_2 y168_1 ff57_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h20_2 gs1c2\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y169_1 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Adjusted EBITDA<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 he_2 gs1c3\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x39_2 hf_2 y82_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">453.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 he_2 gs1c4\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x39_2 hf_2 y82_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">372.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs1c5\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 ya9_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Less: depreciation<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs1c6\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 xd_2 hf_2 ya9_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">(36.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs1c7\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x7_2 hf_2 ya9_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">(33.5)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs1c8\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 ya9_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">EBITA<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs1c9\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x39_2 hf_2 ya9_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">417.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs1ca\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x39_2 hf_2 ya9_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">339.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs1cb\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y82_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Finance costs<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m1_1 x14_2 h1f_2 y16a_1 ff5a_1 fsb_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _224\"></span><span class=\"fc3_1 sc1_1\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs1cc\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x41_1 hf_2 y82_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">14.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs1cd\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x4d_1 hf_2 y82_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls13_2 ws12_2\">8.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs1ce\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 ya9_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Less: finance income<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs1cf\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x12_2 hf_2 ya9_2 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">(2.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs1d0\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x12_2 hf_2 ya9_2 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls13_2 ws12_2\">(1.0)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs1d1\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y157_1 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Add back: capitalised interest<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs1d2\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x14_2 hf_2 y157_1 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs1d3\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x4d_1 hf_2 y157_1 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls13_2 ws12_2\">0.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs1d4\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y162_1 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">Interest (per debt covenants)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m1_1 x71_1 h1f_2 y16e_1 ff5a_1 fsb_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _224\"></span><span class=\"fc3_1 sc1_1\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs1d5\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x41_1 hf_2 y162_1 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">12.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs1d6\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x4d_1 hf_2 y162_1 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls13_2 ws12_2\">7.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs1d7\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y157_1 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws23_2\">EBITA to interest<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs1d8\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x39_2 hf_2 y157_1 ff5b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">34.2x<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs1d9\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 xf_2 hf_2 y157_1 ff5a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">44.6x<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h7_2 ff64_1 fs4_2 fc1_2 sc0_2 lsf_2 ws10_2 gs1db\">3 Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) <span class=\"ff65_1 ws1b_2\">continued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff66_1 fs5_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls9_2 ws9_2 gs1dc\">Return on capital employed (ROCE)<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff67_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsa_2 gs1dd\">ROCE is adjusted operating profit expressed as a percentage of monthly average net assets excluding<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff67_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs1de\">net debt and retirement benefi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>t obligations and is an underpin f<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>or the LTIP and J2G LTIP <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">A</span><span class=\"lsa_2\">ward and a<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsa_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff67_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs1df\">financial KPI.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w13_2 hd_2 gs1e0\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1f_2 hc_2 y65_2 ff69_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 hd_2 gs1e1\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1f_2 hc_2 y65_2 ff68_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w13_2 hd_2 gs1e2\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1_2 hc_2 yca_2 ff69_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 hd_2 gs1e3\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1_2 hc_2 yca_2 ff68_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs1e4\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y157_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Average net <span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">assets<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs1e5\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xe_2 hf_2 y162_1 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">1,258.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs1e6\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xf_2 hf_2 y162_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">982.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs1e7\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y178_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Add back: average net debt<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs1e8\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x41_1 hf_2 y178_1 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">25.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs1e9\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x10_2 hf_2 y178_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">82.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h12_2 gs1ea\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 ycf_2 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Add back: average retirement benefit net (assets)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">/ obligations</span> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h12_2 gs1eb\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x41_1 hf_2 ycf_2 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">24.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h12_2 gs1ec\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x10_2 hf_2 ycf_2 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">49.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs1ed\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 yd1_2 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Average capital employed<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs1ee\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xe_2 hf_2 yd1_2 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">1,307.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs1ef\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x18_2 hf_2 yd1_2 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">1,114.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs1f0\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 yd3_2 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Adjusted operating profit<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs1f1\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 yd3_2 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">402.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs1f2\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xf_2 hf_2 yd3_2 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">320.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs1f3\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y17d_1 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">ROCE<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs1f4\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4f_1 hf_2 y17d_1 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">30.8%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs1f5\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 y17d_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">28.7%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff66_1 fs5_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs1f6\">Working capital as a <span class=\"lsa_2\">percentage of revenue<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff67_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 ws7_2 gs1f7\">Working capital is inventories, current trade and other receivables and current trade and other<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff67_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsb_2 gs1f8\">payables. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w13_2 hd_2 gs1f9\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1f_2 hc_2 y181_1 ff69_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 hd_2 gs1fa\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1f_2 hc_2 y181_1 ff68_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w13_2 hd_2 gs1fb\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1_2 hc_2 y183_1 ff69_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 hd_2 gs1fc\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1_2 hc_2 y183_1 ff68_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs1fd\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y183_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Inventories<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs1fe\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 y157_1 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">616.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs1ff\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xf_2 hf_2 y157_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">529.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs200\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y184_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Current trade and other receivables<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs201\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 y184_1 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">692.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">0<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs202\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xf_2 hf_2 y184_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">594.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs203\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y178_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Current trade and other <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">payables<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs204\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4f_1 hf_2 y178_1 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">(6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">5</span>8.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">)<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs205\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 y178_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">(584.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs206\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y178_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Working capital<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs207\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 y178_1 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">649.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">4<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs208\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xf_2 hf_2 y178_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">539.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h17_2 gs209\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y185_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Revenue<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h17_2 gs20a\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xe_2 hf_2 y185_1 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">2,982.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h17_2 gs20b\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x18_2 hf_2 y185_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">2,553.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs20c\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y187_1 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Working capital as a percentage of revenue<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs20d\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4f_1 hf_2 y187_1 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">21.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">8%<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gs20e\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x5_2 hf_2 y187_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">21.1%<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff66_1 fs5_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsa_2 gs210\">Inventory turn<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff67_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 ws7_2 gs211\">Inventory turn is cost of sales divided by inventories.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 hd_2 gs212\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1f_2 hc_2 y56_2 ff69_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 hd_2 gs213\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x10_2 hc_2 y56_2 ff68_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 hd_2 gs214\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1_2 hc_2 y18c_1 ff69_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 hd_2 gs215\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1_2 hc_2 y18c_1 ff68_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h12_2 gs216\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 ycf_2 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Cost of sales<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h17_2 gs217\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xe_2 hf_2 yd1_2 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">1,630.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h17_2 gs218\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xe_2 hf_2 yd1_2 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">1,425.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs219\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 yd3_2 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Inventories<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs21a\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 yd3_2 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">616.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs21b\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x39_2 hf_2 yd3_2 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">529.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs21c\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 y17d_1 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Inventory turn<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs21d\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4d_1 hf_2 y17d_1 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">2.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs21e\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4d_1 hf_2 y17d_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls13_2 ws12_2\">2.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff66_1 fs5_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs21f\">Ratio of capital expenditure to depreciation<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff67_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gs220\">Ratio of capital expendi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ture to depreciation is capi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>tal expenditure divided by depreci<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ation and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff67_1 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gs221\">amortisation excluding amortisat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ion of acquired intangibles and depreci<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ation of right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws8_2\">of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">use assets.</span> </span></span></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 hd_2 gs222\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1f_2 hc_2 y181_1 ff69_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 hd_2 gs223\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x10_2 hc_2 y181_1 ff68_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 hd_2 gs224\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1_2 hc_2 y183_1 ff69_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 hd_2 gs225\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1_2 hc_2 y183_1 ff68_1 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs226\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 y183_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Depreciation and amortisation<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs227\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x41_1 hf_2 y197_1 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">64.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs228\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x41_1 hf_2 y197_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">63.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs229\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 y184_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Less: amortisation of acquired intangibles<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs22a\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 y184_1 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">(13.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs22b\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x7_2 hf_2 y184_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">(11.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs22c\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 ycf_2 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Less: depreciation of right<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">of</span>-</span>use assets<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs22d\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xd_2 hf_2 ycf_2 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">(18.3)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs22e\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x7_2 hf_2 ycf_2 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">(17.7)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs22f\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 y178_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Adjusted <span class=\"ws14_2\">depreciation and amortisati<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>on<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs230\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x41_1 hf_2 y178_1 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">33.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs231\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x41_1 hf_2 y178_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">34.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h17_2 gs232\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 yd1_2 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Capital expenditure<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h17_2 gs233\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x41_1 hf_2 yd1_2 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">42.4<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h17_2 gs234\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x41_1 hf_2 yd1_2 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">45.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gs235\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x15_2 hf_2 y187_1 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Ratio of capital expenditure to depreciation<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gs236\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x6b_1 hf_2 y187_1 ff6b_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws12_2\">1.3 times </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gs237\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 xb_2 hf_2 y187_1 ff6a_1 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws12_2\">1.3 times </span> </div></div>",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-437": {
   "value": "The Group uses a number of APMs in addition to those measures reported in accordance with UK IAS. Such APMs are not defined terms under UK IAS and are not intended to be a substitute for any UK IAS  measure. The Directors believe that the APMs are important when assessing the underlying financial and operating performance of the Group. The APMs are used internally for performance analysis and in  employee incentive arrangements, as well as in discussions with the investment analyst community. The APMs improve the comparability of information between reporting periods by adjusting for factors such as fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, number of trading days and items, such as reorganisation  costs, that are substantial in scope and impact and do not form part of operational or management activities that the Directors would consider part of underlying performance. The Directors also believe that  excluding recent acquisitions and acquisition-related items aid comparison of the underlying performance between reporting periods and between businesses with similar assets that were internally generated. ",
   "dimensions": {
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
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  "fact-438": {
   "value": "4 Revenue recognition Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised in the income statement when control of the goods has  transferred, which in most countries is contractually on delivery to the customer but in a few countries  is contractually on collection from the Group\u2019s distribution centre by the delivery company. When the  Group arranges the delivery of goods where control has transferred on collection, the customer is  invoiced an amount to cover the cost of freight and this is included in revenue over time as the goods  are shipped. Customers are invoiced on dispatch of the goods. Revenue is measured with reference  to the amount invoiced to the customer, net of any immediate discounts applicable to the order.  Obligations for retrospective customer volume discounts are calculated by estimating the expected  discount percentage that will be achieved for the contractual period using historical data adjusted for  current experience and applying that percentage to actual qualifying sales. When a customer has a  right to return goods purchased, the Group estimates the obligation for the expected value of the  refunds using recent experience. Obligations for both retrospective customer volume discounts  and the expected value of refunds for returns are deducted from the revenue recognised when the  goods are sold and included in other payables on the balance sheet and at 31 March 2023 were  \u00a318.1 million (2021/22: \u00a315.0 million). Revenue from the fees charged to customers for the provision of outsourced services is recognised  either over time based on time elapsed for monthly management charges or when the related  products are delivered for other management charges. Invoices are raised monthly for monthly  management charges or when the invoices for the related products are invoiced for other  management charges, normally on a weekly or monthly basis. The Group acts as an agent in relation  to the products sourced for its customers under these outsourcing arrangements and so does not  recognise the value of these products in revenue or cost of sales. Revenue is measured with reference  to the amount invoiced to the customer for management charges. Income earned from suppliers for  access to the Group\u2019s online procurement portals is recognised either over time based on time  elapsed for subscription fees or as their products are delivered to the Group\u2019s customers for licence  fees. Invoices are raised monthly, quarterly or annually in advance for subscription fees depending on  contractual terms. Credit notes for licence fee income are received from suppliers depending on  contractual terms with the least frequent being annual. Revenue from the sale of calibration services is recognised when control of the services has  transferred, which is upon delivery to the customer of the items which have been calibrated.  Customers are invoiced on dispatch of the calibrated items. Revenue is measured with reference to  the amount invoiced to the customer. All revenue is recognised net of sales taxes and all payment terms are based on commercially  reasonable terms for the respective markets and no element of financing is deemed present. Remaining performance obligations (unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied) at the year end all relate to  customer contracts that have an original expected duration of not more than one year or are invoiced  based on time incurred. Therefore, as permitted under International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS)  15 \u2018Revenue from Contracts with Customers\u2019, the transaction price allocated to these remaining  performance obligations is not disclosed. ",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-439": {
   "value": "Obligations for retrospective customer volume discounts are calculated by estimating the expected  discount percentage that will be achieved for the contractual period using historical data adjusted for  current experience and applying that percentage to actual qualifying sales. When a customer has a  right to return goods purchased, the Group estimates the obligation for the expected value of the  refunds using recent experience. Obligations for both retrospective customer volume discounts  and the expected value of refunds for returns are deducted from the revenue recognised when the  goods are sold and included in other payables on the balance sheet and at 31 March 2023 were  \u00a318.1 million (2021/22: \u00a315.0 million). The Group receives rebates from certain suppliers relating mainly to the volume of purchases made in  a specified time period. These rebates are recognised as a reduction in cost of sales to the extent that  the inventories purchased from the supplier and eligible for rebates have been sold in the year.  Rebates on purchases that remain in inventories are deducted from the cost of inventories, thus  reducing cost of sales in the income statement in the period in which the inventories are expensed.  The Group recognises the rebate only where there is evidence of a binding arrangement with the  supplier, the amount can be estimated reliably and receipt is probable. The Group estimates whether  the supplier rebates relate to products already sold or remaining in inventories, based on inventory  turns. When estimating the value of supplier rebates earned but not yet received, the Group makes  assumptions about the likely volume of eligible purchases to be made over the remaining rebate  period. As at 31 March 2023, the Group has \u00a34.2 million (2021/22: \u00a34.5 million) of supplier rebates  recognised within trade and other receivables. ",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
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   "value": "5 Cost of sales and operating profit Cost of sales comprises the cost of goods delivered to customers and the write-down of inventories  to net realisable value. When a customer has a right to return goods, the Group estimates the expected value of the  goods that are likely to be returned based on historical experience and the expected gross margin.  It recognises an asset in other receivables for the right to recover these goods and deducts this from  cost of sales when the goods are sold. The Group receives rebates from certain suppliers relating mainly to the volume of purchases made in  a specified time period. These rebates are recognised as a reduction in cost of sales to the extent that  the inventories purchased from the supplier and eligible for rebates have been sold in the year.  Rebates on purchases that remain in inventories are deducted from the cost of inventories, thus  reducing cost of sales in the income statement in the period in which the inventories are expensed.  The Group recognises the rebate only where there is evidence of a binding arrangement with the  supplier, the amount can be estimated reliably and receipt is probable. The Group estimates whether  the supplier rebates relate to products already sold or remaining in inventories, based on inventory  turns. When estimating the value of supplier rebates earned but not yet received, the Group makes  assumptions about the likely volume of eligible purchases to be made over the remaining rebate  period. As at 31 March 2023, the Group has \u00a34.2 million (2021/22: \u00a34.5 million) of supplier rebates  recognised within trade and other receivables. ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfCostOfSalesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
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  "fact-441": {
   "value": "5 Cost of sales and operating profit Cost of sales comprises the cost of goods delivered to customers and the write-down of inventories  to net realisable value. When a customer has a right to return goods, the Group estimates the expected value of the  goods that are likely to be returned based on historical experience and the expected gross margin.  It recognises an asset in other receivables for the right to recover these goods and deducts this from  cost of sales when the goods are sold. The Group receives rebates from certain suppliers relating mainly to the volume of purchases made in  a specified time period. These rebates are recognised as a reduction in cost of sales to the extent that  the inventories purchased from the supplier and eligible for rebates have been sold in the year.  Rebates on purchases that remain in inventories are deducted from the cost of inventories, thus  reducing cost of sales in the income statement in the period in which the inventories are expensed.  The Group recognises the rebate only where there is evidence of a binding arrangement with the  supplier, the amount can be estimated reliably and receipt is probable. The Group estimates whether  the supplier rebates relate to products already sold or remaining in inventories, based on inventory  turns. When estimating the value of supplier rebates earned but not yet received, the Group makes  assumptions about the likely volume of eligible purchases to be made over the remaining rebate  period. As at 31 March 2023, the Group has \u00a34.2 million (2021/22: \u00a34.5 million) of supplier rebates  recognised within trade and other receivables. 5 Cost of sales and operating profit continued Operating profit is stated after charging / (crediting): 2023  2022  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Fees payable to the Company\u2019s Auditors for the audit of the Company  and Group accounts 0.9 0.7 Fees payable to the Company\u2019s Auditors and their associates for other  services: Audit of the Company\u2019s subsidiaries 2.0 1.3 Audit-related assurance services 0.1 0.1 Total fees payable to the Company\u2019s Auditors and their associates 3.0 2.1 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 17.9 15.8 Amortisation of intangible assets included in: Distribution and marketing expenses 15.1 18.6 Administrative expenses 13.3 11.6 Amortisation of government grants (0.1) (0.1) Loss on foreign exchange 5.7 5.9 Net losses / (gains) on forward foreign exchange contracts classified  as fair value through profit or loss 5.2 (1.0) Loss on disposal of intangible assets 4.4 2.1 Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment \u2013  0.3",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  "fact-442": {
   "value": "5 Cost of sales and operating profit continued Operating profit is stated after charging / (crediting): 2023  2022  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Fees payable to the Company\u2019s Auditors for the audit of the Company  and Group accounts 0.9 0.7 Fees payable to the Company\u2019s Auditors and their associates for other  services: Audit of the Company\u2019s subsidiaries 2.0 1.3 Audit-related assurance services 0.1 0.1 Total fees payable to the Company\u2019s Auditors and their associates 3.0 2.1 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 17.9 15.8 Amortisation of intangible assets included in: Distribution and marketing expenses 15.1 18.6 Administrative expenses 13.3 11.6 Amortisation of government grants (0.1) (0.1) Loss on foreign exchange 5.7 5.9 Net losses / (gains) on forward foreign exchange contracts classified  as fair value through profit or loss 5.2 (1.0) Loss on disposal of intangible assets 4.4 2.1 Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment \u2013  0.3 ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfExpensesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
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  "fact-443": {
   "value": "5 Cost of sales and operating profit continued Operating profit is stated after charging / (crediting): 2023  2022  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Fees payable to the Company\u2019s Auditors for the audit of the Company  and Group accounts 0.9 0.7 Fees payable to the Company\u2019s Auditors and their associates for other  services: Audit of the Company\u2019s subsidiaries 2.0 1.3 Audit-related assurance services 0.1 0.1 Total fees payable to the Company\u2019s Auditors and their associates 3.0 2.1 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 17.9 15.8 Amortisation of intangible assets included in: Distribution and marketing expenses 15.1 18.6 Administrative expenses 13.3 11.6 Amortisation of government grants (0.1) (0.1) Loss on foreign exchange 5.7 5.9 Net losses / (gains) on forward foreign exchange contracts classified  as fair value through profit or loss 5.2 (1.0) Loss on disposal of intangible assets 4.4 2.1 Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment \u2013  0.3",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-444": {
   "value": "5 Cost of sales and operating profit continued Operating profit is stated after charging / (crediting): 2023  2022  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Fees payable to the Company\u2019s Auditors for the audit of the Company  and Group accounts 0.9 0.7 Fees payable to the Company\u2019s Auditors and their associates for other  services: Audit of the Company\u2019s subsidiaries 2.0 1.3 Audit-related assurance services 0.1 0.1 Total fees payable to the Company\u2019s Auditors and their associates 3.0 2.1 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 17.9 15.8 Amortisation of intangible assets included in: Distribution and marketing expenses 15.1 18.6 Administrative expenses 13.3 11.6 Amortisation of government grants (0.1) (0.1) Loss on foreign exchange 5.7 5.9 Net losses / (gains) on forward foreign exchange contracts classified  as fair value through profit or loss 5.2 (1.0) Loss on disposal of intangible assets 4.4 2.1 Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment \u2013  0.3",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfAuditorsRemunerationExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-445": {
   "value": "5 Cost of sales and operating profit continued Operating profit is stated after charging / (crediting): 2023  2022  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Fees payable to the Company\u2019s Auditors for the audit of the Company  and Group accounts 0.9 0.7 Fees payable to the Company\u2019s Auditors and their associates for other  services: Audit of the Company\u2019s subsidiaries 2.0 1.3 Audit-related assurance services 0.1 0.1 Total fees payable to the Company\u2019s Auditors and their associates 3.0 2.1 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 17.9 15.8 Amortisation of intangible assets included in: Distribution and marketing expenses 15.1 18.6 Administrative expenses 13.3 11.6 Amortisation of government grants (0.1) (0.1) Loss on foreign exchange 5.7 5.9 Net losses / (gains) on forward foreign exchange contracts classified  as fair value through profit or loss 5.2 (1.0) Loss on disposal of intangible assets 4.4 2.1 Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment \u2013  0.3",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfEffectOfChangesInForeignExchangeRatesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  },
  "fact-446": {
   "value": "Operating profit is stated after charging / (crediting): 2023  2022  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Fees payable to the Company\u2019s Auditors for the audit of the Company  and Group accounts 0.9 0.7 Fees payable to the Company\u2019s Auditors and their associates for other  services: Audit of the Company\u2019s subsidiaries 2.0 1.3 Audit-related assurance services 0.1 0.1 Total fees payable to the Company\u2019s Auditors and their associates 3.0 2.1 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 17.9 15.8 Amortisation of intangible assets included in: Distribution and marketing expenses 15.1 18.6 Administrative expenses 13.3 11.6 Amortisation of government grants (0.1) (0.1) Loss on foreign exchange 5.7 5.9 Net losses / (gains) on forward foreign exchange contracts classified  as fair value through profit or loss 5.2 (1.0) Loss on disposal of intangible assets 4.4 2.1 Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment \u2013  0.3",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDepreciationAndAmortisationExpenseExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-447": {
   "value": "6 Finance income and costs Finance costs that are directly attributable to the construction of an asset that necessarily takes a  substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use are capitalised as part of the cost of that  asset. Interest on financial assets and liabilities measured at amortised cost and on lease liabilities is  calculated using the effective interest method and recognised in the income statement as incurred. Invoice finance charges relate to costs incurred when the Group makes use of its customers\u2019 supplier  invoice financing options where this is commercially and administratively attractive. These options are  used for some outsourced services customers, including where they give the Group access to the  customers\u2019 invoice portals to simplify the invoice query reconciliation process and so speed up the  receipt of payments. 2023  2022  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Finance income Interest income on financial assets measured at amortised cost 1.8 0.4 Interest income on interest rate swaps 0.2 0.6 Finance income 2.0 1.0 Finance costs Interest expense on financial liabilities measured at amortised cost (9.5) (6.6) Interest expense on lease liabilities (1.1) (0.9) Interest expense on interest rate swaps (0.7)  \u2013  Interest on uncertain income tax positions (0.2) (0.2) Invoice finance charges (2.7) (0.4) Finance costs (14.2) (8.1) ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinanceIncomeExpenseExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-448": {
   "value": "Finance costs that are directly attributable to the construction of an asset that necessarily takes a  substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use are capitalised as part of the cost of that  asset. Interest on financial assets and liabilities measured at amortised cost and on lease liabilities is  calculated using the effective interest method and recognised in the income statement as incurred. Invoice finance charges relate to costs incurred when the Group makes use of its customers\u2019 supplier  invoice financing options where this is commercially and administratively attractive. These options are  used for some outsourced services customers, including where they give the Group access to the  customers\u2019 invoice portals to simplify the invoice query reconciliation process and so speed up the  receipt of payments. ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForBorrowingCostsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-449": {
   "value": "Finance costs that are directly attributable to the construction of an asset that necessarily takes a  substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use are capitalised as part of the cost of that  asset. Interest on financial assets and liabilities measured at amortised cost and on lease liabilities is  calculated using the effective interest method and recognised in the income statement as incurred. Invoice finance charges relate to costs incurred when the Group makes use of its customers\u2019 supplier  invoice financing options where this is commercially and administratively attractive. These options are  used for some outsourced services customers, including where they give the Group access to the  customers\u2019 invoice portals to simplify the invoice query reconciliation process and so speed up the  receipt of payments. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForFinanceCostsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-450": {
   "value": "Finance costs that are directly attributable to the construction of an asset that necessarily takes a  substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use are capitalised as part of the cost of that  asset. Interest on financial assets and liabilities measured at amortised cost and on lease liabilities is  calculated using the effective interest method and recognised in the income statement as incurred. Invoice finance charges relate to costs incurred when the Group makes use of its customers\u2019 supplier  invoice financing options where this is commercially and administratively attractive. These options are  used for some outsourced services customers, including where they give the Group access to the  customers\u2019 invoice portals to simplify the invoice query reconciliation process and so speed up the  receipt of payments. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForFinanceIncomeAndCostsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-451": {
   "value": "2023  2022  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Finance income Interest income on financial assets measured at amortised cost 1.8 0.4 Interest income on interest rate swaps 0.2 0.6 Finance income 2.0 1.0 Finance costs Interest expense on financial liabilities measured at amortised cost (9.5) (6.6) Interest expense on lease liabilities (1.1) (0.9) Interest expense on interest rate swaps (0.7)  \u2013  Interest on uncertain income tax positions (0.2) (0.2) Invoice finance charges (2.7) (0.4) Finance costs (14.2) (8.1) ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinanceIncomeExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
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   "value": "2023  2022  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Finance income Interest income on financial assets measured at amortised cost 1.8 0.4 Interest income on interest rate swaps 0.2 0.6 Finance income 2.0 1.0 Finance costs Interest expense on financial liabilities measured at amortised cost (9.5) (6.6) Interest expense on lease liabilities (1.1) (0.9) Interest expense on interest rate swaps (0.7)  \u2013  Interest on uncertain income tax positions (0.2) (0.2) Invoice finance charges (2.7) (0.4) Finance costs (14.2) (8.1) ",
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   "value": "7 Employees Average number of employees  2023  2022  Management and administration 1,351 1,430 Distribution and marketing 6,467 5,953 7,818 7,383 Employment costs  2023  2022  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Wages and salaries 385.9  317.3 Social security costs 50.7 40.3 Share-based payments \u2013 equity-settled (Note 8) 14.2 9.9 Share-based payments \u2013 cash-settled (Note 8) 1.3 3.7 Defined contribution retirement benefit costs (Note 9) 19.5 17.1 Defined benefit retirement benefit costs (Note 9) 3.5 4.3 475.1 392.6 Termination benefits 3.9 3.2 Total 479.0 395.8 Information on the Directors\u2019 remuneration is given in the Directors\u2019 Remuneration Report on pages 112 to 132.  ",
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   "value": "8 Share-based payments The Group operates share-based payment schemes which are the LTIPs, the Deferred Share Bonus  Plan (DSBP) and the Savings-Related Share Option Scheme (SAYE).  Equity-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the grant date, calculated using an appropriate option pricing model. The fair value is expensed in the income statement with a  corresponding increase in equity on a straight-line basis over the period that employees become  unconditionally entitled to the awards. The income statement charge is adjusted to reflect expected  and actual levels of vesting associated with non-market performance related criteria. Cash-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the balance sheet date, taking into  account the estimated number of awards that will actually vest and the relative completion of the  vesting period. This fair value is included in liabilities and changes in the value of these liabilities are  recognised in the income statement. The EBT established to administer the schemes owns shares in the Company which are shown  in equity. LTIPs \u2013 equity settled and cash settled The Group\u2019s active LTIPs are granted under the 2019 LTIP, the 2022 LTIP, the J2G LTIP Award and the  RS YAY! Award. Under these LTIPs, awards are made to plan participants subject to service conditions  and performance conditions. Some of the awards are equity settled and some are cash settled. At the  vesting date the award will either vest, in full or in part, or expire depending on the outcome of the  performance conditions. All awards have \u00a3nil exercise price and receive accrued dividends on  settlement.  Those awards made under the 2019 LTIP in 2019/20 (vested in June 2022), 2020/21 and 2021/22 are  normally subject to a market performance condition based on total shareholder return (TSR) of the  Group versus a defined comparator group (see the Directors\u2019 Remuneration Report for details) and a  non-market performance condition based on cumulative growth in adjusted earnings per share (EPS)  over the vesting period with a ROCE underpin. Awards under the 2022 LTIP are normally subject to a market performance condition based on TSR  of the Group versus a defined comparator group (see the Directors\u2019 Remuneration Report for details)  and a non-market performance condition based on the adjusted EPS compound annual growth rate  (CAGR) over the vesting period with a ROCE underpin. Awards under the J2G LTIP Award to senior management are subject to non-market performance  conditions based on the adjusted EPS CAGR over the vesting period and a scorecard of key  performance indicators directly linked to The RS Way scorecard, with a ROCE underpin. 8 Share-based payments continued Awards under the RS YAY! Award to all other employees are subject to a non-market performance condition based on adjusted profit before tax CAGR over the vesting period. The fair values of equity-settled LTIP awards were calculated at the grant date using the assumptions below, with the fair value of those subject to market performance conditions calculated using a Monte Carlo model. 2023 2022 Grant date December 2022 July 2022 December 2021 June 2021 Market performance conditions Awards granted 77,792 777,686 35,159 568,179 Fair value at grant date 471p 626p 608p 586p Assumptions used: Share price 921p 979p 1,168p 1,017p Expected volatility 32.8% 32.4% 30.4% 31.5% Expected life 2 years  7 months  3 years 2 years  5 months  3 years Risk-free interest rate 3.36% 1.75% 0.51% 0.19% Other conditions Awards granted 243,911 4,009,281 54,117 568,179 Fair value at grant date 921p 979p 1,168p 1,017p Expected volatility was estimated based on the historical volatility of the Company\u2019s shares over the most recent period commensurate to the expected life of the award. The risk-free interest rate represents the yield, at the grant date, of UK government bonds with duration commensurate to the expected life of the award. The fair values of cash-settled LTIP awards at 31 March 2023 were: Awards granted Fair value November 2020 \u2013 Other conditions 1,147 914p November 2020 \u2013 Market performance conditions 1,147 \u2013p June 2021 \u2013 Other conditions 4,393 914p June 2021 \u2013 Market performance conditions 4,393 \u2013p July 2022 \u2013 Other conditions 12,000 \u2013p December 2022 \u2013 Other conditions 1,300 \u2013p The movements in the LTIP awards (equity and cash settled) were: 2023  2022  Number of  awards  Number of  awards  Outstanding at 1 April 3,940,677 3,888,385 Forfeited during the year (1,293,879) (116,794) Expired during the year  (789,203) (463,084) Exercised during the year (676,822) (602,250) Granted during the year 5,121,970 1,234,420 Outstanding at 31 March 6,302,743 3,940,677 DSBP \u2013 equity settled Under the DSBP, one-third of the total bonus earned by plan participants is awarded as shares and  vests after two years, normally subject to the continued employment of the participant within the  Group. There are no other performance conditions. The participants receive accrued dividends on  vesting. Deferred share awards relating to the bonus for the year ended 31 March 2023 are expected  to be awarded in June 2023. The fair value of the shares awarded during the year was 1,005p  (2021/22: 1,011p) per share award which was the share price at the date of award. The movements in the DSBP awards were: 2023  2022  Number of  awards  Number of  awards  Outstanding at 1 April 259,570 247,103 Forfeited during the year (17,766)  \u2013  Exercised during the year (189,422) (110,595) Granted during the year 171,803 123,062 Outstanding at 31 March 224,185 259,570 8 Share-based payments continued SAYE \u2013 equity settled and cash settled The SAYE scheme is available to the majority of employees of the Group employed at the time that the invitation period commences. The UK element is equity settled and the overseas element is cash settled. The option price is based on the average market price of the Company\u2019s shares over the three days prior to the offer, discounted by 20%. The option exercise conditions are the employee\u2019s continued employment for a three-year period and the maintenance of employee\u2019s regular monthly savings. Failure of either of these conditions is normally deemed a forfeiture of the option. Employees may subscribe to the three-year or five-year savings period. Under the UK element, at the end of the savings period, the employee has six months to either exercise their options to purchase the shares at the agreed price or withdraw their savings with accrued interest. Under the overseas element, at the end of the savings period, the employee has six months to either exercise their options to receive cash equal to the difference between the market price and the option price or withdraw their savings with accrued interest. There are no market conditions attached to the vesting of the options.  The fair value of equity-settled SAYE options was calculated at the grant date using a Black-Scholes model, with the assumptions below. 2023 2022 3 year 3 year 5 year Grant date December 2022September 2021September 2021 Options granted 1,300,316 544,216 83,697 Fair value at grant date 325p 349p 372p Assumptions used: Share price 944p 1,108p  1,108p  Exercise price 715p 824p 824p Expected volatility 32.6% 31.5% 30.3% Expected option life 3 years 3 years 5 years Expected dividend yield 1.71% 1.44% 1.44% Risk-free interest rate 3.16% 0.30% 0.42% Expected volatility was estimated based on the historical volatility of the Company\u2019s shares over the most recent three-year or five-year period as appropriate. Expected dividend yield was the annual dividend yield as at the grant date. The risk-free interest rate was the yield, at the grant date,  of three-year or five-year (as applicable) UK government bonds. The fair values of cash-settled SAYE options at 31 March 2023 are shown below and were calculated using a Black-Scholes model, using a share price of 914p, expected dividend yield of 1.86% and additional assumptions below. Options granted Fair value Exercise price Expected volatility Expected remaining option life Risk-free interest rate 5 year June 2018  35,052   354p   563p  29.5%  0.5 years  3.99% 5 year September 2019   99,256   475p   439p  32.5%  1.5 years  3.42% 3 year September 2020   389,066   345p   573p  29.5%  0.5 years  3.99% 5 year September 2020   19,798   369p   573p  28.8%  2.5 years  3.52% 3 year September 2021   222,284   195p   824p  32.5%  1.5 years  3.42% 5 year September 2021  11,939   259p   824p  32.4%  3.5 years  3.37% 3 year December 2022  518,735   308p   715p  29.7%  2.8 years  3.52% Expected volatility is estimated based on the historical volatility of the Company\u2019s shares over the most recent period commensurate to the expected remaining life of the option. Expected dividend yield is the annual dividend yield as at the year end. The risk-free interest rate is the yield, at the year end, of UK government bonds with duration commensurate to the expected remaining life of the option. The movements in and weighted average exercise price of the SAYE options (equity and cash settled) were: 2023 2022 Weighted average exercise price Number of options Weighted average exercise price Number of options Outstanding at 1 April 564p 3,850,612 496p 4,255,490 Forfeited during the year 594p (154,098) 513p (254,408) Expired during the year 729p (147,083) 538p (272,929) Exercised during the year 442p (1,312,146) 497p (739,677) Granted during the year 715p 1,819,051 824p 862,136 Outstanding at 31 March 662p 4,056,336 564p 3,850,612 Exercisable at 31 March 438p 171,214 497p 6,669 8 Share-based payments continued SAYE options outstanding at the year end were: 2023  2022  Option prices: \u00a32.00-\u00a32.99 1,310 1,310 \u00a34.00-\u00a34.99 488,139 1,817,577 \u00a35.00-\u00a35.99 1,090,103 1,203,013 \u00a37.00-\u00a37.99 1,778,421  \u2013  \u00a38.00-\u00a38.99 698,363 828,712 4,056,336 3,850,612 Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) 1.91 1.63 Weighted average share price during period of exercise 954p 1,097p ",
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   "value": "8 Share-based payments The Group operates share-based payment schemes which are the LTIPs, the Deferred Share Bonus  Plan (DSBP) and the Savings-Related Share Option Scheme (SAYE).  Equity-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the grant date, calculated using an appropriate option pricing model. The fair value is expensed in the income statement with a  corresponding increase in equity on a straight-line basis over the period that employees become  unconditionally entitled to the awards. The income statement charge is adjusted to reflect expected  and actual levels of vesting associated with non-market performance related criteria. Cash-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the balance sheet date, taking into  account the estimated number of awards that will actually vest and the relative completion of the  vesting period. This fair value is included in liabilities and changes in the value of these liabilities are  recognised in the income statement. The EBT established to administer the schemes owns shares in the Company which are shown  in equity. ",
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   "value": "9 Retirement benefit obligations For defined benefit schemes, the surplus or deficit recognised in the balance sheet is the difference  between the fair value of the scheme assets and the present value of the obligations at the balance  sheet date. The present value of the obligations is calculated by independent actuaries using the  projected unit credit method. It is determined by discounting estimated future cash outflows using a  discount rate reflecting yields on high-quality corporate bonds with terms approximating the terms of  the related obligation. The operating profit charge comprises the current service cost, net interest cost, past service costs, administrative expenses, curtailment gains and losses and settlement gains  and losses. The net interest cost is based on the discount rate at the beginning of the year,  contributions paid in and the surplus or deficit during the year. Past service costs and curtailment  gains and losses are recognised at the earlier of when the scheme amendment or curtailment occurs  and when any related reorganisation costs or termination benefits are recognised. Settlement gains and losses are recognised when the settlement occurs. Remeasurements, representing returns on  scheme assets excluding amounts included in interest and actuarial gains and losses arising from  changes in demographic and financial assumptions and experience adjustments, are recognised in  other comprehensive income.  The Group\u2019s largest defined benefit pension scheme is in the UK, providing benefits based on final  pensionable pay for eligible employees who joined on or before 1 April 2003. The scheme is  administered by a corporate trustee and the funds are independent of the Group\u2019s finances.  The Group also has defined benefit pension schemes in Germany and the Republic of Ireland, which  are closed to both new members and accruals for future service, and defined benefit retirement  indemnity schemes in France and Italy.  For defined contribution schemes, the costs are charged to operating profit as they fall due.  The Group has defined contribution schemes in the UK, Australia, North America, Germany and the  Republic of Ireland. The Group contributes to government schemes in France, Italy, Scandinavia and  Asia and these are defined contribution schemes. The Group also makes payments to employees\u2019  personal pensions in the UK when their employing company does not provide defined benefit or  defined contribution schemes. Regulatory framework and governance The UK scheme, the RS Group Pension Scheme (formerly Electrocomponents Group Pension Scheme),  is a registered scheme established under trust law and, as such, is subject to UK pension, tax and  trust legislation. It is managed by a corporate trustee, RS Group Pension Trustees Limited (formerly  Electrocomponents Pension Trustees Limited) (the Trustee). The Trustee includes representatives  appointed by both the Company and members. Although the Company bears the financial cost of the  scheme, the Trustee directors are responsible for the overall management of the scheme including  compliance with applicable regulations and legislation. The Trustee directors are required by law to  act in the interest of all relevant beneficiaries and to set certain policies, to manage the day-to-day  administration of the benefits and to set the scheme investment strategy in consultation with  the Company.  UK pensions are regulated by the Pensions Regulator whose statutory objectives and regulatory  powers are described on its website: www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk.  Deficit position and funding The rules of the RS Group Pension Scheme give the Trustee powers to wind up the scheme, which it  may exercise if the Trustee is aware that the assets of the scheme are insufficient to meet its liabilities.  Although the scheme was in deficit on a statutory funding basis at 31 March 2022, the Trustee and the  Company agreed a plan to eliminate the deficit over time and the Trustee has confirmed that it has no  current intention to exercise its power to wind up the scheme. The funding of the UK scheme is assessed using assumptions in accordance with the advice of  independent actuaries. These assumptions may be different to those used for the accounting  valuation. The last triennial funding valuation was carried out as at 31 March 2022 and showed a  deficit of \u00a336.4 million on a statutory technical provisions basis. Under the associated recovery plan,  the Group agreed to make deficit contributions of \u00a311.1 million per annum with the aim that the  scheme will be fully funded on a statutory technical provisions basis by 30 September 2025. 9 Retirement benefit obligations continued Based on the UK scheme\u2019s rules, the Group does not have an unconditional right to any surplus that  may arise on the scheme and so IFRIC 14 applies. At 31 March 2023, the defined benefit net asset has  been restricted to \u00a3nil (2021/22: \u00a3nil) and an additional liability of \u00a326.2 million (2021/22: \u00a3nil) has been  recognised which is equal to the present value of the agreed future deficit contributions under the  recovery plan. Based on the funding position as at 31 March 2023, in the year ending 31 March 2024 the Group  expects to pay \u00a313.2 million of contributions to the UK scheme, including \u00a311.1 million of deficit  contribution payments, and \u00a30.5 million to the other defined benefit schemes. Investment strategy and risk exposure The defined benefit schemes expose the Group to actuarial risks such as longevity, interest rate,  inflation and investment risks. The approach for managing the UK scheme\u2019s risks is set out below. Interest rate risk The Trustee has set a benchmark for total investment in bonds (government and corporate), interest rate  swaps, inflation swaps, gilt repurchase agreements and cash as part of its matching asset portfolio  (comprising the qualifying investor alternative investment fund (QIAIF), a bespoke pooled structure in  which the scheme is the sole investor). Under this strategy, if gilt yields fall, the value of the investments  within the matching asset portfolio will rise to help match the increase in the valuation of the liabilities  arising from a fall in the discount rate, which is derived from gilt yields. Similarly, if gilt yields rise, the value  of the matching asset portfolio will fall, as will the valuation of the liabilities because of an increase in the  discount rate.  Inflation risk The scheme holds index-linked gilts, inflation swaps and repurchase agreements to manage against  inflation risk associated with pension liability increases.  Longevity risk Prudent mortality assumptions are used that appropriately allow for future improvements in life  expectancy. These assumptions are reviewed on a regular basis to ensure they remain appropriate.  The Trustee uses the Club Vita Service to provide a better estimate of the mortality rates of the  scheme\u2019s membership than the standard tables. With effect from 1 June 2008, the scheme introduced  a mortality risk sharing mechanism whereby members\u2019 benefits for pensionable service after that  date will be reduced if the life expectancy of the scheme\u2019s members increases more quickly than  a pre-determined rate. Assumptions Financial assumptions The principal assumptions used to determine the defined benefit obligations were: 2023 2022 UK Other UK Other Discount rate 4.90% 3.66% 2.80% 1.79% Rate of increase in pensionable salaries Nil 1.04% Nil 3.10% Rate of RPI inflation 3.30% 2.34% 3.80% 2.03% Rate of CPI inflation 2.80% 2.34% 3.20% 2.03% Rate of pension increases RPI inflation capped at 5.0% p.a. 3.05% n/a 3.35% n/a RPI inflation capped at 2.5% p.a. 2.05% n/a 2.15% n/a Life expectancy assumptions Based upon the demographics of scheme members, the weighted average life expectancy assumptions used to determine the UK defined benefit obligations were: 2023 2022 Years Years Member aged 65 (current life expectancy) \u2013 male 21.9 22.4 Member aged 65 (current life expectancy) \u2013 female 23.3 23.8 Member aged 45 (life expectancy at aged 65) \u2013 male 23.3 22.9 Member aged 45 (life expectancy at aged 65) \u2013 female 25.8 25.1 At 31 March 2023, the weighted average duration of the UK defined benefit obligation was 14 years (2021/22: 18 years).  Sensitivity analysis of the impact of changes in key assumptions The calculations of the defined benefit obligations are sensitive to the assumptions used. The sensitivity analysis below is based on a change in the assumption on the UK scheme while holdin g all other assumptions constant; in practice changes in some of the assumptions may be correlated.  A change would have the following increase / (decrease) on the UK defined benefit obligations as at 31 March 2023: Increase in assumption Decrease in assumption \u00a3m \u00a3m Effect on obligation of a 0.5 pts change to the assumed discount rate (25.9) 28.9 Effect on obligation of a 0.1 pts change in the assumed inflation rate 4.9 (4.8) Effect on obligation of a change of one year in assumed life expectancy 11.1 (11.1 ) 9 Retirement benefit obligations continued Income statement The net charge / (credit) recognised in operating profit for retirement benefit obligations was: 2023 2022 UK Other Total UK Other Total \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Current service cost 2.0 0.3 2.3 2.5 0.3 2.8 Past service cost  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 (0.1) (0.1) Interest expense on obligation 15.4 0.3 15.7 12.7 0.2 12.9 Interest income on scheme assets (16.3) (0.1) (16.4) (12.0) (0.1) (12.1) Interest expense on asset ceiling / onerous liability 0.7  \u2013 0.7  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 Administrative expenses 1.2  \u2013 1.2 0.8  \u2013 0.8 Total charge for defined benefit schemes 3.0 0.5 3.5 4.0 0.3 4.3 Total charge for defined contribution schemes and personal pensions  8.9   10.6  19.5  8.4   8.7  17.1 Balance sheet The amounts included in the balance sheet arising from the Group\u2019s assets / (obligations) in respect of its defined benefit schemes was: 2023 2022 UK Other Total UK Other Total \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Fair value of scheme assets 425.4 6.6 432.0 585.7 7.6 593.3 Present value of defined benefit obligations (390.5) (16.8) (407.3) (560.8) (20.0) (580.8) Effect of asset ceiling / onerous liability (61.1)  \u2013 (61.1) (24.9)  \u2013 (24.9) Retirement benefit obligations (26.2) (10.2) (36.4)  \u2013 (12.4) (12.4) Amount recognised on the balance sheet \u2013 liability (26.2) (11.0) (37.2)  \u2013 (12.7) (12.7) Amount recognised on the balance sheet \u2013 asset  \u2013 0.8 0.8  \u2013 0.3 0.3 9 Retirement benefit obligations continued The other defined benefit schemes were: 2023  2022  Fair value of  scheme assets  Present value of  defined benefit  obligations  Retirement  benefit  obligations  Fair value of  scheme assets  Present value of  defined benefit  obligations  Retirement  benefit  obligations  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Germany\u2019s defined benefit pension scheme  \u2013  (7.1) (7.1)  \u2013  (8.5) (8.5) Republic of Ireland\u2019s defined benefit pension scheme 6.6 (5.8) 0.8 7.6 (7.3) 0.3 France\u2019s defined benefit retirement indemnity scheme  \u2013  (3.0) (3.0)  \u2013  (3.2) (3.2) Italy\u2019s defined benefit retirement indemnity scheme  \u2013  (0.9) (0.9)  \u2013  (1.0) (1.0) Other 6.6 (16.8) (10.2) 7.6 (20.0) (12.4) Movements in the present value of the defined benefit obligations in the year were: 2023  2022  UK  Other  Total  UK  Other  Total  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  At 1 April  560.8   20.0   580.8   614.0   22.6   636.6  Current service cost  2.0   0.3   2.3   2.5   0.3   2.8  Past service cost  \u2013   \u2013   \u2013   \u2013   (0.1)  (0.1) Interest expense  15.4   0.3   15.7   12.7   0.2   12.9  Insurance premiums for risk benefits  \u2013   \u2013   \u2013   (0.1)  \u2013   (0.1) Effect of changes in demographic assumptions  (17.8)  0.3   (17.5)  \u2013   \u2013   \u2013  Effect of changes in financial assumptions  (176.1)  (4.9)  (181.0)  (54.0)  (1.7)  (55.7) Effect of experience adjustments  24.3   0.7   25.0   3.1   (0.6)  2.5  Benefits paid  (18.1)  (0.6)  (18.7)  (17.4)  (0.5)  (17.9) Exchange differences  \u2013   0.7   0.7   \u2013   (0.2)  (0.2) At 31 March 390.5 16.8 407.3 560.8 20.0 580.8 Of the UK scheme\u2019s present value of the defined benefit obligations, \u00a333.8 million (2021/22: \u00a366.0 million) relates to active members, \u00a3153.3 million (2021/22: \u00a3240.0 million) to vested deferred members and  \u00a3203.3 million (2021/22: \u00a3254.8 million) to retirees. 9 Retirement benefit obligations continued Movements in the fair value of the schemes\u2019 assets in the year were: 2023  2022  UK  Other  Total  UK  Other  Total  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  At 1 April 585.7 7.6 593.3 572.8 8.1 580.9 Interest income 16.3 0.1 16.4 12.0 0.1 12.1 Return on scheme assets (excluding interest income) (170.7) (1.5) (172.2) (6.1) (0.4) (6.5) Contributions by company 13.4 0.7 14.1 25.3 0.4 25.7 Benefits paid (18.1) (0.6) (18.7) (17.4) (0.5) (17.9) Administrative expenses  (1.2)  \u2013  (1.2) (0.8)  \u2013  (0.8) Insurance premiums for risk benefits  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (0.1)  \u2013  (0.1) Exchange differences  \u2013  0.3 0.3  \u2013  (0.1) (0.1) At 31 March 425.4 6.6 432.0 585.7 7.6 593.3 The fair values of the schemes\u2019 assets were:  2023  2022  UK  Other  Total  UK  Other  Total  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  QIAIF (liability driven investment and credit portfolio of quoted assets) 281.4  \u2013  281.4 400.0  \u2013  400.0 Quoted equities \u2013  2.4 2.4  \u2013  2.5 2.5 Quoted debt instruments 63.1 4.1 67.2 94.0 5.1 99.1 Unquoted debt instruments 80.1  \u2013  80.1 91.5  \u2013  91.5 Cash 0.8 0.1 0.9  0.2  \u2013  0.2 Total market value of scheme assets 425.4 6.6 432.0 585.7 7.6 593.3 The defined benefit schemes do not invest in the Company and no property or other assets owned by the schemes are used by the Group. The fair values of the unquoted debt instruments are determined by the fund managers using quoted prices for similar assets or other valuation techniques where all the inputs are directly observable  or indirectly observable from market data.  9 Retirement benefit obligations continued Movements in the effect of asset ceiling / onerous liability were: 2023 2022 UK Other Total UK Other Total \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m At 1 April 24.9  \u2013 24.9  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 Interest expense 0.7  \u2013 0.7 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 Change in asset ceiling / onerous liability (excluding interest expense) 35.5  \u2013 35.5 24.9  \u2013 24.9 At 31 March 61.1  \u2013 61.1 24.9  \u2013 24.9 ",
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   "value": "For defined benefit schemes, the surplus or deficit recognised in the balance sheet is the difference  between the fair value of the scheme assets and the present value of the obligations at the balance  sheet date. The present value of the obligations is calculated by independent actuaries using the  projected unit credit method. It is determined by discounting estimated future cash outflows using a  discount rate reflecting yields on high-quality corporate bonds with terms approximating the terms of  the related obligation. The operating profit charge comprises the current service cost, net interest cost, past service costs, administrative expenses, curtailment gains and losses and settlement gains  and losses. The net interest cost is based on the discount rate at the beginning of the year,  contributions paid in and the surplus or deficit during the year. Past service costs and curtailment  gains and losses are recognised at the earlier of when the scheme amendment or curtailment occurs  and when any related reorganisation costs or termination benefits are recognised. Settlement gains and losses are recognised when the settlement occurs. Remeasurements, representing returns on  scheme assets excluding amounts included in interest and actuarial gains and losses arising from  changes in demographic and financial assumptions and experience adjustments, are recognised in  other comprehensive income.  The Group\u2019s largest defined benefit pension scheme is in the UK, providing benefits based on final  pensionable pay for eligible employees who joined on or before 1 April 2003. The scheme is  administered by a corporate trustee and the funds are independent of the Group\u2019s finances.  The Group also has defined benefit pension schemes in Germany and the Republic of Ireland, which  are closed to both new members and accruals for future service, and defined benefit retirement  indemnity schemes in France and Italy.  For defined contribution schemes, the costs are charged to operating profit as they fall due.  The Group has defined contribution schemes in the UK, Australia, North America, Germany and the  Republic of Ireland. The Group contributes to government schemes in France, Italy, Scandinavia and  Asia and these are defined contribution schemes. The Group also makes payments to employees\u2019  personal pensions in the UK when their employing company does not provide defined benefit or  defined contribution schemes.  ",
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   "value": "The Group\u2019s largest defined benefit pension scheme is in the UK, providing benefits based on final  pensionable pay for eligible employees who joined on or before 1 April 2003. The scheme is  administered by a corporate trustee and the funds are independent of the Group\u2019s finances.  The Group also has defined benefit pension schemes in Germany and the Republic of Ireland, which  are closed to both new members and accruals for future service, and defined benefit retirement  indemnity schemes in France and Italy.  Regulatory framework and governance The UK scheme, the RS Group Pension Scheme (formerly Electrocomponents Group Pension Scheme),  is a registered scheme established under trust law and, as such, is subject to UK pension, tax and  trust legislation. It is managed by a corporate trustee, RS Group Pension Trustees Limited (formerly  Electrocomponents Pension Trustees Limited) (the Trustee). The Trustee includes representatives  appointed by both the Company and members. Although the Company bears the financial cost of the  scheme, the Trustee directors are responsible for the overall management of the scheme including  compliance with applicable regulations and legislation. The Trustee directors are required by law to  act in the interest of all relevant beneficiaries and to set certain policies, to manage the day-to-day  administration of the benefits and to set the scheme investment strategy in consultation with  the Company.  UK pensions are regulated by the Pensions Regulator whose statutory objectives and regulatory  powers are described on its website: www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk.  Deficit position and funding The rules of the RS Group Pension Scheme give the Trustee powers to wind up the scheme, which it  may exercise if the Trustee is aware that the assets of the scheme are insufficient to meet its liabilities.  Although the scheme was in deficit on a statutory funding basis at 31 March 2022, the Trustee and the  Company agreed a plan to eliminate the deficit over time and the Trustee has confirmed that it has no  current intention to exercise its power to wind up the scheme. The funding of the UK scheme is assessed using assumptions in accordance with the advice of  independent actuaries. These assumptions may be different to those used for the accounting  valuation. The last triennial funding valuation was carried out as at 31 March 2022 and showed a  deficit of \u00a336.4 million on a statutory technical provisions basis. Under the associated recovery plan,  the Group agreed to make deficit contributions of \u00a311.1 million per annum with the aim that the  scheme will be fully funded on a statutory technical provisions basis by 30 September 2025. 9 Retirement benefit obligations continued Based on the UK scheme\u2019s rules, the Group does not have an unconditional right to any surplus that  may arise on the scheme and so IFRIC 14 applies. At 31 March 2023, the defined benefit net asset has  been restricted to \u00a3nil (2021/22: \u00a3nil) and an additional liability of \u00a326.2 million (2021/22: \u00a3nil) has been  recognised which is equal to the present value of the agreed future deficit contributions under the  recovery plan. Based on the funding position as at 31 March 2023, in the year ending 31 March 2024 the Group  expects to pay \u00a313.2 million of contributions to the UK scheme, including \u00a311.1 million of deficit  contribution payments, and \u00a30.5 million to the other defined benefit schemes. Investment strategy and risk exposure The defined benefit schemes expose the Group to actuarial risks such as longevity, interest rate,  inflation and investment risks. The approach for managing the UK scheme\u2019s risks is set out below. Interest rate risk The Trustee has set a benchmark for total investment in bonds (government and corporate), interest rate  swaps, inflation swaps, gilt repurchase agreements and cash as part of its matching asset portfolio  (comprising the qualifying investor alternative investment fund (QIAIF), a bespoke pooled structure in  which the scheme is the sole investor). Under this strategy, if gilt yields fall, the value of the investments  within the matching asset portfolio will rise to help match the increase in the valuation of the liabilities  arising from a fall in the discount rate, which is derived from gilt yields. Similarly, if gilt yields rise, the value  of the matching asset portfolio will fall, as will the valuation of the liabilities because of an increase in the  discount rate.  Inflation risk The scheme holds index-linked gilts, inflation swaps and repurchase agreements to manage against  inflation risk associated with pension liability increases.  Longevity risk Prudent mortality assumptions are used that appropriately allow for future improvements in life  expectancy. These assumptions are reviewed on a regular basis to ensure they remain appropriate.  The Trustee uses the Club Vita Service to provide a better estimate of the mortality rates of the  scheme\u2019s membership than the standard tables. With effect from 1 June 2008, the scheme introduced  a mortality risk sharing mechanism whereby members\u2019 benefits for pensionable service after that  date will be reduced if the life expectancy of the scheme\u2019s members increases more quickly than  a pre-determined rate. Assumptions Financial assumptions The principal assumptions used to determine the defined benefit obligations were: 2023 2022 UK Other UK Other Discount rate 4.90% 3.66% 2.80% 1.79% Rate of increase in pensionable salaries Nil 1.04% Nil 3.10% Rate of RPI inflation 3.30% 2.34% 3.80% 2.03% Rate of CPI inflation 2.80% 2.34% 3.20% 2.03% Rate of pension increases RPI inflation capped at 5.0% p.a. 3.05% n/a 3.35% n/a RPI inflation capped at 2.5% p.a. 2.05% n/a 2.15% n/a Life expectancy assumptions Based upon the demographics of scheme members, the weighted average life expectancy assumptions used to determine the UK defined benefit obligations were: 2023 2022 Years Years Member aged 65 (current life expectancy) \u2013 male 21.9 22.4 Member aged 65 (current life expectancy) \u2013 female 23.3 23.8 Member aged 45 (life expectancy at aged 65) \u2013 male 23.3 22.9 Member aged 45 (life expectancy at aged 65) \u2013 female 25.8 25.1 At 31 March 2023, the weighted average duration of the UK defined benefit obligation was 14 years (2021/22: 18 years).  Sensitivity analysis of the impact of changes in key assumptions The calculations of the defined benefit obligations are sensitive to the assumptions used. The sensitivity analysis below is based on a change in the assumption on the UK scheme while holdin all other assumptions constant; in practice changes in some of the assumptions may be correlated.  A change would have the following increase / (decrease) on the UK defined benefit obligations as at 31 March 2023: Increase in assumption Decrease in assumption \u00a3m \u00a3m Effect on obligation of a 0.5 pts change to the assumed discount rate (25.9) 28.9 Effect on obligation of a 0.1 pts change in the assumed inflation rate 4.9 (4.8) Effect on obligation of a change of one year in assumed life expectancy 11.1 (11.1 9 Retirement benefit obligations continued Income statement The net charge / (credit) recognised in operating profit for retirement benefit obligations was: 2023 2022 UK Other Total UK Other Total \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Current service cost 2.0 0.3 2.3 2.5 0.3 2.8 Past service cost  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 (0.1) (0.1) Interest expense on obligation 15.4 0.3 15.7 12.7 0.2 12.9 Interest income on scheme assets (16.3) (0.1) (16.4) (12.0) (0.1) (12.1) Interest expense on asset ceiling / onerous liability 0.7  \u2013 0.7  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 Administrative expenses 1.2  \u2013 1.2 0.8  \u2013 0.8 Total charge for defined benefit schemes 3.0 0.5 3.5 4.0 0.3 4.3 Total charge for defined contribution schemes and personal pensions  8.9   10.6  19.5  8.4   8.7  17.1 Balance sheet The amounts included in the balance sheet arising from the Group\u2019s assets / (obligations) in respect of its defined benefit schemes was: 2023 2022 UK Other Total UK Other Total \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Fair value of scheme assets 425.4 6.6 432.0 585.7 7.6 593.3 Present value of defined benefit obligations (390.5) (16.8) (407.3) (560.8) (20.0) (580.8) Effect of asset ceiling / onerous liability (61.1)  \u2013 (61.1) (24.9)  \u2013 (24.9) Retirement benefit obligations (26.2) (10.2) (36.4)  \u2013 (12.4) (12.4) Amount recognised on the balance sheet \u2013 liability (26.2) (11.0) (37.2)  \u2013 (12.7) (12.7) Amount recognised on the balance sheet \u2013 asset  \u2013 0.8 0.8  \u2013 0.3 0.3 9 Retirement benefit obligations continued The other defined benefit schemes were: 2023 2022 Fair value of scheme assets Present value of defined benefit obligations Retirement benefit obligations Fair value of scheme assets Present value of defined benefit obligations Retirement benefit obligations \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Germany\u2019s defined benefit pension scheme  \u2013 (7.1) (7.1)  \u2013 (8.5) (8.5) Republic of Ireland\u2019s defined benefit pension scheme 6.6 (5.8) 0.8 7.6 (7.3) 0.3 France\u2019s defined benefit retirement indemnity scheme  \u2013 (3.0) (3.0)  \u2013 (3.2) (3.2) Italy\u2019s defined benefit retirement indemnity scheme  \u2013 (0.9) (0.9)  \u2013 (1.0) (1.0) Other 6.6 (16.8) (10.2) 7.6 (20.0) (12.4) Movements in the present value of the defined benefit obligations in the year were: 2023 2022 UK Other Total UK Other Total \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m At 1 April  560.8   20.0   580.8   614.0   22.6   636.6  Current service cost  2.0   0.3   2.3   2.5   0.3   2.8  Past service cost  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (0.1)  (0.1) Interest expense  15.4   0.3   15.7   12.7   0.2   12.9  Insurance premiums for risk benefits  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (0.1)  \u2013  (0.1) Effect of changes in demographic assumptions  (17.8)  0.3   (17.5)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013 Effect of changes in financial assumptions  (176.1)  (4.9)  (181.0)  (54.0)  (1.7)  (55.7) Effect of experience adjustments  24.3   0.7   25.0   3.1   (0.6)  2.5  Benefits paid  (18.1)  (0.6)  (18.7)  (17.4)  (0.5)  (17.9) Exchange differences  \u2013  0.7   0.7   \u2013  (0.2)  (0.2) At 31 March 390.5 16.8 407.3 560.8 20.0 580.8 Of the UK scheme\u2019s present value of the defined benefit obligations, \u00a333.8 million (2021/22: \u00a366.0 million) relates to active members, \u00a3153.3 million (2021/22: \u00a3240.0 million) to vested deferred members and \u00a3203.3 million (2021/22: \u00a3254.8 million) to retirees. 9 Retirement benefit obligations continued Movements in the fair value of the schemes\u2019 assets in the year were: 2023 2022 UK Other Total UK Other Total \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m At 1 April 585.7 7.6 593.3 572.8 8.1 580.9 Interest income 16.3 0.1 16.4 12.0 0.1 12.1 Return on scheme assets (excluding interest income) (170.7) (1.5) (172.2) (6.1) (0.4) (6.5) Contributions by company 13.4 0.7 14.1 25.3 0.4 25.7 Benefits paid (18.1) (0.6) (18.7) (17.4) (0.5) (17.9) Administrative expenses  (1.2)  \u2013 (1.2) (0.8)  \u2013 (0.8) Insurance premiums for risk benefits  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 (0.1)  \u2013 (0.1) Exchange differences  \u2013 0.3 0.3  \u2013 (0.1) (0.1) At 31 March 425.4 6.6 432.0 585.7 7.6 593.3 The fair values of the schemes\u2019 assets were:  2023 2022 UK Other Total UK Other Total \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m QIAIF (liability driven investment and credit portfolio of quoted assets) 281.4  \u2013 281.4 400.0  \u2013 400.0 Quoted equities \u2013 2.4 2.4  \u2013 2.5 2.5 Quoted debt instruments 63.1 4.1 67.2 94.0 5.1 99.1 Unquoted debt instruments 80.1  \u2013 80.1 91.5  \u2013 91.5 Cash 0.8 0.1 0.9 0.2  \u2013 0.2 Total market value of scheme assets 425.4 6.6 432.0 585.7 7.6 593.3 The defined benefit schemes do not invest in the Company and no property or other assets owned by the schemes are used by the Group. The fair values of the unquoted debt instruments are determined by the fund managers using quoted prices for similar assets or other valuation techniques where all the inputs are directly observable or indirectly observable from market data. 9 Retirement benefit obligations continued Movements in the effect of asset ceiling / onerous liability were: 2023 2022 UK Other Total UK Other Total \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m At 1 April 24.9  \u2013 24.9  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 Interest expense 0.7  \u2013 0.7 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 Change in asset ceiling / onerous liability (excluding interest expense) 35.5  \u2013 35.5 24.9  \u2013 24.9 At 31 March 61.1  \u2013 61.1 24.9  \u2013 24.9 ",
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   "value": "10 Taxation Current and deferred tax are recognised in the income statement, except when they relate to items  recognised directly in equity when the related tax is also recognised in equity.  Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or  substantively enacted at the balance sheet date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of  previous years. The Group recognises deferred tax assets and liabilities based on estimates of future taxable income  and recoverability. Deferred tax is provided using the balance sheet liability method, providing for  temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting  purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes.  The amount of deferred tax provided is calculated using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at  the balance sheet date that are expected to apply when the deferred tax asset is realised or the  deferred tax liability is settled. Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that  future taxable profits will be available against which these temporary differences can be utilised. No deferred tax liabilities are recognised on the initial recognition of goodwill. However, when goodwill  arises in a jurisdiction where it is deductible in determining taxable profit, the amortisation for tax  purposes of goodwill creates a taxable temporary difference and this resulting deferred tax liability is recognised. The Group recognises a current tax provision when the Group has a present obligation as a result of  a past event, and it is considered probable that there will be a future outflow of funds. As an  international business, the Group is exposed to the income tax laws of the large number of jurisdictions in which it operates. These laws are complex and subject to different interpretations by taxpayers and  tax authorities. The assessment of uncertain tax positions is subjective. It is based on the Group\u2019s  interpretation of country-specific tax law and its application and interaction, on previous experience  and on management\u2019s professional judgement supported by external advisors where necessary.  The Group estimates a provision for uncertain tax positions by making judgements about the position  likely to be taken by each tax authority. Where it is considered probable that the tax authority will  accept the tax treatment used, or expected to be used, in the income tax return, the accounts reflect  the treatment in the return. Where it is not considered probable that the tax authority will accept the  tax treatment, the tax amounts in the accounts reflect that uncertainty using either the most likely  amount or the expected value amount depending on which method is expected to reflect the  resolution of that uncertainty better. Provisions for uncertain tax positions are included within current tax liabilities. The Group\u2019s uncertain  tax positions principally relate to cross-border transfer pricing. As at 31 March 2023, the total value of  these tax provisions was \u00a310.6 million (2021/22: \u00a38.3 million). It is possible that the amounts paid will  be different from the amounts provided but this is not expected to be material. Tax expense / (income) recognised in the income statement 2023  2022  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Current tax Current tax on profits for the year 89.5 72.4 Adjustments for prior years (0.6) (0.6) Total current tax  88.9 71.8 Deferred tax Origination and reversal of temporary differences (2.4) (4.5) Changes in tax rates and laws (0.5) 4.9 Adjustments for prior years 0.7  \u2013  Total deferred tax (2.2) 0.4 Income tax expense 86.7 72.2 10 Taxation continued The income tax expense for the year can be reconciled to the profit per the income statement  as follows: 2023 2022 \u00a3m \u00a3m Profit before tax 371.5 302.2 Expected tax charge at UK corporation tax rate of 19% (2022: 19%) 70.6 57.4 Recurring items Differences in overseas corporation tax rates 12.3 8.7 Impact of tax losses (0.2) (0.6) Items not taxable for tax purposes (1.2) (0.8) Items not deductible for tax purposes 4.1 1.9 Other local taxes suffered overseas 1.0 0.9 Non-recurring items Changes in tax rates and laws (0.5) 4.9 Movement in uncertain tax provisions in current year 1.7 1.6 Movement in uncertain tax provisions for prior years (1.2) (1.2) Prior year adjustments 0.1 (0.6) 86.7 72.2 The Group\u2019s effective tax rate reflects the impact of higher tax rates in overseas jurisdictions where th Group earns profit. Based on current business plans, the mix of profits is not expected to change significantly in the future.  In May 2021, the UK government enacted a change in the UK corporation tax rate from 19% to 25% effective from 1 April 2023 and so the UK deferred tax balances have been calculated at the new rate. In December 2021, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) issued model rules for a new global minimum tax framework (Pillar Two) and various governments around the world have issued, or are in the process of issuing, legislation on this. In the UK, the government released draft legislation on Pillar Two in July 2022 and updated it in March 2023. The Group is in the process of assessing the full impact of this, however it is not expected to have a material impact. Tax expense / (income) recognised directly in other comprehensive income 2023 2022 \u00a3m \u00a3m Relating to remeasurement of retirement benefit obligations (7.9) 0.9 Relating to movement in cash flow hedges 0.7 0.3 (7.2) 1.2 Movement in deferred tax assets and liabilities Intangible assets (excluding goodwill), leases and property, plant and equipment Goodwill Retirement benefit obligationsEmployee benefits Tax losses Other Net tax (liabilities) / assets \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m At 1 April 2021 (25.0) (45.8) 10.7 6.0 3.7 2.4 (48.0) Credit / (charge) to income 0.7 (0.1) (3.3) 2.9 (0.7) 0.1 (0.4) Recognised directly in equity  \u2013 \u2013 (5.2) 0.8  \u2013 (0.2) (4.6) Translation differences (0.6) (2.3)  \u2013 0.2  \u2013 0.2 (2.5) At 31 March 2022 (24.9) (48.2) 2.2 9.9 3.0 2.5 (55.5) Acquisitions (Note 28) (32.2) \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 1.6 (30.6) Credit / (charge) to income 0.4 (0.1) 0.6 2.5 (0.2) (1.0) 2.2 Recognised directly in equity  \u2013 \u2013 5.8 (0.5)  \u2013 \u2013 5.3 Translation differences (2.1) (2.9) 0.1 0.1  \u2013 0.2 (4.6) At 31 March 2023 (58.8) (51.2) 8.7 12.0 2.8 3.3 (83.2) 10 Taxation continued Analysed in the balance sheet as: 2023  2022  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Deferred tax assets 6.9 4.9 Deferred tax liabilities (90.1)  (60.4) (83.2)  (55.5) A deferred tax asset has been recognised for tax losses where current projections show that sufficient  taxable profits will arise in the near future against which these losses may be offset. A deferred tax  asset has not been recognised in respect of carry-forward tax losses where recoverability is uncertain  totalling \u00a30.7 million (2021/22: \u00a31.6 million) which carries no expiry date. ",
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   "value": "10 Taxation Current and deferred tax are recognised in the income statement, except when they relate to items  recognised directly in equity when the related tax is also recognised in equity. The Group recognises deferred tax assets and liabilities based on estimates of future taxable income  and recoverability. Deferred tax is provided using the balance sheet liability method, providing for  temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting  purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes.  The amount of deferred tax provided is calculated using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at  the balance sheet date that are expected to apply when the deferred tax asset is realised or the  deferred tax liability is settled. Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that  future taxable profits will be available against which these temporary differences can be utilised. No deferred tax liabilities are recognised on the initial recognition of goodwill. However, when goodwill  arises in a jurisdiction where it is deductible in determining taxable profit, the amortisation for tax  purposes of goodwill creates a taxable temporary difference and this resulting deferred tax liability is recognised. ",
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   "value": "Current and deferred tax are recognised in the income statement, except when they relate to items  recognised directly in equity when the related tax is also recognised in equity. Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or  substantively enacted at the balance sheet date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of  previous years. The Group recognises deferred tax assets and liabilities based on estimates of future taxable income  and recoverability. Deferred tax is provided using the balance sheet liability method, providing for  temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting  purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes.  The amount of deferred tax provided is calculated using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at  the balance sheet date that are expected to apply when the deferred tax asset is realised or the  deferred tax liability is settled. Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that  future taxable profits will be available against which these temporary differences can be utilised. No deferred tax liabilities are recognised on the initial recognition of goodwill. However, when goodwill  arises in a jurisdiction where it is deductible in determining taxable profit, the amortisation for tax  purposes of goodwill creates a taxable temporary difference and this resulting deferred tax liability is recognised. The Group recognises a current tax provision when the Group has a present obligation as a result of  a past event, and it is considered probable that there will be a future outflow of funds. As an  international business, the Group is exposed to the income tax laws of the large number of jurisdictions in which it operates. These laws are complex and subject to different interpretations by taxpayers and  tax authorities. The assessment of uncertain tax positions is subjective. It is based on the Group\u2019s  interpretation of country-specific tax law and its application and interaction, on previous experience  and on management\u2019s professional judgement supported by external advisors where necessary.  The Group estimates a provision for uncertain tax positions by making judgements about the position  likely to be taken by each tax authority. Where it is considered probable that the tax authority will  accept the tax treatment used, or expected to be used, in the income tax return, the accounts reflect  the treatment in the return. Where it is not considered probable that the tax authority will accept the  tax treatment, the tax amounts in the accounts reflect that uncertainty using either the most likely  amount or the expected value amount depending on which method is expected to reflect the  resolution of that uncertainty better. Provisions for uncertain tax positions are included within current tax liabilities. The Group\u2019s uncertain  tax positions principally relate to cross-border transfer pricing. As at 31 March 2023, the total value of  these tax provisions was \u00a310.6 million (2021/22: \u00a38.3 million). It is possible that the amounts paid will  be different from the amounts provided but this is not expected to be material. ",
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   "value": "Movement in deferred tax assets and liabilities Intangible assets  (excluding  goodwill), leases  and property,  plant and  equipment  Goodwill  Retirement  benefit  obligations Employee benefits  Tax losses  Other  Net tax  (liabilities) / assets  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  At 1 April 2021 (25.0) (45.8) 10.7 6.0 3.7 2.4 (48.0) Credit / (charge) to income 0.7 (0.1) (3.3) 2.9 (0.7) 0.1 (0.4) Recognised directly in equity  \u2013  \u2013  (5.2) 0.8  \u2013  (0.2) (4.6) Translation differences (0.6) (2.3)  \u2013  0.2  \u2013  0.2 (2.5) At 31 March 2022 (24.9) (48.2) 2.2 9.9 3.0 2.5 (55.5) Acquisitions (Note 28) (32.2)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  1.6 (30.6)  Credit / (charge) to income 0.4 (0.1) 0.6 2.5 (0.2) (1.0) 2.2 Recognised directly in equity  \u2013  \u2013  5.8 (0.5)  \u2013  \u2013  5.3 Translation differences (2.1)  (2.9) 0.1 0.1  \u2013  0.2 (4.6)  At 31 March 2023 (58.8)  (51.2) 8.7 12.0 2.8 3.3 (83.2)  10 Taxation continued Analysed in the balance sheet as: 2023  2022  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Deferred tax assets 6.9 4.9 Deferred tax liabilities (90.1)  (60.4) (83.2)  (55.5) A deferred tax asset has been recognised for tax losses where current projections show that sufficient  taxable profits will arise in the near future against which these losses may be offset. A deferred tax  asset has not been recognised in respect of carry-forward tax losses where recoverability is uncertain  totalling \u00a30.7 million (2021/22: \u00a31.6 million) which carries no expiry date. ",
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   "value": "13 Intangible assets Goodwill represents the excess of the fair value of the consideration of an acquisition over the fair  value attributed to the net assets acquired (including contingent liabilities). Goodwill is not amortised  but is reviewed annually for impairment. Acquisition-related costs are charged to the income  statement as incurred. Intangible assets excluding goodwill are stated at cost, or fair value at the date of acquisition, less  accumulated amortisation and any provisions for impairment. Residual value is reassessed annually.  Expenditure on internally generated goodwill and brands is recognised in the income statement as an  expense as incurred. Amortisation is calculated to write off the cost on a straight-line basis over the  following useful lives (and the corresponding annual rates) from the date the assets are first available  for use: software 2 \u2013 11 years (9% \u2013 50%); development expenditure 3 years (33%); brand 10 years (10%); customer contracts, relationships and distribution agreements 4 \u2013 15.5 years (6% \u2013 25%); and  acquired research 3 years (33%). 13 Intangible assets continued Goodwill Software Development expenditure Brand Customer contracts, relationships and distribution agreementsAcquired research Total \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Cost At 1 April 2021 317.6 322.0 1.8 4.0 85.1 1.1 731.6 Additions \u2013 internally generated  \u2013 7.0  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 7.0 Additions \u2013 other  \u2013 17.7  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 17.7 Disposals  \u2013 (22.2)  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 (22.2 Translation differences 12.9 1.7  \u2013 \u2013 1.2  \u2013 15.8 At 31 March 2022 330.5 326.2 1.8 4.0 86.3 1.1 749.9 Acquisitions (Note 28) 111.8  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 107.8  \u2013 219.6 Additions \u2013 internally generated  \u2013 10.8  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 10.8 Additions \u2013 other  \u2013 14.6  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 14.6 Disposals  \u2013 (10.2)  \u2013 (4.0)  \u2013 \u2013 (14.2 Reclassifications  \u2013 (0.6)  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 (0.6) Translation differences 21.0 2.7  \u2013 \u2013 5.7  \u2013 29.4 At 31 March 2023 463.3 343.5 1.8  \u2013 199.8 1.1 1,009.5 Amortisation At 1 April 2021  \u2013 250.8 0.1 0.1 14.1 0.1 265.2 Charge for the year  \u2013 18.8 0.6 0.4 10.0 0.4 30.2 Disposals   \u2013 (20.1)  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 (20.1 Translation differences  \u2013 1.2  \u2013 \u2013 0.1  \u2013 1.3 At 31 March 2022  \u2013 250.7 0.7 0.5 24.2 0.5 276.6 Charge for the year  \u2013 14.5 0.7 0.2 12.7 0.3 28.4 Impairment losses  \u2013 3.8  \u2013 3.3  \u2013 \u2013 7.1 Disposals   \u2013 (5.8)  \u2013 (4.0)  \u2013 \u2013 (9.8) Translation differences  \u2013 2.1  \u2013 \u2013 0.3  \u2013 2.4 At 31 March 2023  \u2013 265.3 1.4  \u2013 37.2 0.8 304.7 Net book value At 31 March 2023 463.3 78.2 0.4  \u2013 162.6 0.3 704.8 At 31 March 2022 330.5 75.5 1.1 3.5 62.1 0.6 473.3 13 Intangible assets continued As at 31 March 2023, the cost and accumulated amortisation of internally generated intangible assets included in software were \u00a368.5 million and \u00a341.9 million (2021/22 restated: \u00a357.2 million and \u00a335.4 million) respectively. All development expenditure is internally generated.  At 31 March 2023, there were no material individual software assets (2021/22: none). Material individual customer contracts, relationships and distribution agreements are from the acquisitions of IESA, Synovos and Risoul with net book values of \u00a319.8 million, \u00a318.6 million and \u00a3108.0 million respectively (2021/22: \u00a324.2 million, \u00a321.2 million and \u00a3nil) and remaining useful lives of 2 to 5 years, 5 years and 2 to 15 years respectively. Goodwill is allocated at acquisition to the cash generating units (CGUs) that are expected to benefit from the synergies arising as a result of the acquisition, with \u00a3410.2 million (2021/22: \u00a3280.7 million) relating to the Americas CGU, \u00a349.7 million (2021/22: \u00a349.8 million) relating to the EMEA CGU and \u00a33.4 million (2021/22: \u00a3nil) relating to the Asia Pacific CGU. The Group reviews its intangible assets regularly to assess if there are any indications the assets may be impaired. In addition, goodwill and any other intangible assets that are not yet being amortised are subject to annual impairment reviews.  An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its CGU exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is calculated as the higher of fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash flows, the recoverable amount is determined for the CGU to which the asset belongs. As a result of the rebranding of Needlers to RS Safety Solutions effective from 1 November 2022, the net book value of the Needlers brand acquired in December 2020 was impaired by \u00a33.3 million and then written off. This impairment is included in amortisation and impairment of acquired intangibles. The software impairments relate to software that is not being used and are included in distribution and marketing expenses in EMEA. For the goodwill impairment reviews, the recoverable amount of the CGUs is based on value-in-use calculations, which use cash flow projections based on the Group\u2019s annual targets and strategic plan which cover the next five years. When the strategic plan was prepared it took into account expected increases in costs of products and overheads including those related to climate change as well as expected benefits from the introduction of the Group\u2019s more sustainable product range and ESG solutions business. The strategic plan is also used as the basis for the viability statement. Judgements made are for the main assumptions used in determining the revenue and gross margin growth rates. These are determined using internal forecasts based upon historical growth rates and future  medium-term plans which consider and are consistent with relevant macroeconomic indicators. The cash flows from the strategic plan are extrapolated using the relevant long-term growth rate for the CGU and discounted at the Group\u2019s externally sourced pre-tax weighted average cost of capital (including lease liabilities) adjusted for the estimated tax cash flows and risk applicable for the CGU to estimate cash flow projections. These cash flow projections are adjusted to take account of the likely future capital expenditure costs of meeting our climate change commitments consistent with the Group\u2019s climate scenario analysis of physical and transition risk impacts conducted for the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). For the Americas CGU, the long-term growth rate is 1.8% (2021/22: 1.7%) which is consistent with the market estimate of long-term average growth rates for the product and service solutions providers industries and does not exceed expected long-term GDP growth for Americas. The nominal pre-tax discount rate is 11.6% (2021/22: 6.4%). For the EMEA CGU, the long-term growth rate is 1.7% (2021/22: 1.5%) which is consistent with the market estimate of long-term average growth rates for the product and service solutions providers industries and does not exceed expected long-term GDP growth for EMEA. The nominal pre-tax discount rate is 11.6% (2021/22: 8.3%).  For the Asia Pacific CGU, the long-term growth rate is 2.0% which is consistent with the market estimate of long-term average growth rates for the product and service solutions providers industries and does not exceed expected long-term GDP growth for Asia Pacific. The nominal pre-tax discount rate is 16.3%. There is significant headroom between the carrying amount and the value in use of the  CGUs (over 100%), therefore the Directors believe that currently all reasonably likely changes in  the key assumptions referred to above would not give rise to an impairment charge.",
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   "value": "13 Intangible assets continued Goodwill  Software  Development  expenditure  Brand  Customer  contracts,  relationships and  distribution  agreements Acquired research  Total  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Cost At 1 April 2021 317.6 322.0 1.8 4.0 85.1 1.1 731.6 Additions \u2013 internally generated  \u2013  7.0  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  7.0 Additions \u2013 other  \u2013  17.7  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  17.7 Disposals  \u2013  (22.2)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (22.2 ) Translation differences 12.9 1.7  \u2013  \u2013  1.2  \u2013  15.8 At 31 March 2022 330.5 326.2 1.8 4.0 86.3 1.1 749.9 Acquisitions (Note 28) 111.8  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  107.8  \u2013  219.6 Additions \u2013 internally generated  \u2013  10.8  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  10.8 Additions \u2013 other  \u2013  14.6  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  14.6 Disposals  \u2013  (10.2)  \u2013  (4.0)  \u2013  \u2013  (14.2 ) Reclassifications  \u2013  (0.6)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (0.6) Translation differences 21.0  2.7  \u2013  \u2013  5.7  \u2013  29.4  At 31 March 2023 463.3  343.5 1.8  \u2013  199.8 1.1 1,009.5  Amortisation At 1 April 2021  \u2013  250.8 0.1 0.1 14.1 0.1 265.2 Charge for the year  \u2013  18.8 0.6 0.4 10.0 0.4 30.2 Disposals   \u2013  (20.1)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  (20.1 ) Translation differences  \u2013  1.2  \u2013  \u2013  0.1  \u2013  1.3 At 31 March 2022  \u2013  250.7 0.7 0.5 24.2 0.5 276.6 Charge for the year  \u2013  14.5 0.7 0.2 12.7 0.3 28.4 Impairment losses  \u2013  3.8  \u2013  3.3  \u2013  \u2013  7.1 Disposals   \u2013  (5.8)  \u2013  (4.0)  \u2013  \u2013  (9.8) Translation differences  \u2013  2.1  \u2013  \u2013  0.3  \u2013  2.4 At 31 March 2023  \u2013  265.3 1.4  \u2013  37.2 0.8 304.7 Net book value At 31 March 2023 463.3  78.2 0.4  \u2013  162.6 0.3 704.8  At 31 March 2022 330.5 75.5 1.1 3.5 62.1 0.6 473.3 13 Intangible assets continued As at 31 March 2023, the cost and accumulated amortisation of internally generated intangible assets included in software were \u00a368.5 million and \u00a341.9 million (2021/22 restated: \u00a357.2 million and \u00a335.4 million) respectively. All development expenditure is internally generated.  At 31 March 2023, there were no material individual software assets (2021/22: none). Material individual customer contracts, relationships and distribution agreements are from the acquisitions of IESA, Synovos and Risoul with net book values of \u00a319.8 million, \u00a318.6 million and \u00a3108.0 million respectively (2021/22: \u00a324.2 million, \u00a321.2 million and \u00a3nil) and remaining useful lives of 2 to 5 years, 5 years and 2 to 15 years respectively. The Group reviews its intangible assets regularly to assess if there are any indications the assets may be impaired. In addition, goodwill and any other intangible assets that are not yet being amortised are subject to annual impairment reviews.  An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its CGU exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is calculated as the higher of fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash flows, the recoverable amount is determined for the CGU to which the asset belongs.  As a result of the rebranding of Needlers to RS Safety Solutions effective from 1 November 2022, the net book value of the Needlers brand acquired in December 2020 was impaired by \u00a33.3 million and then written off. This impairment is included in amortisation and impairment of acquired intangibles. The software impairments relate to software that is not being used and are included in distribution and marketing expenses in EMEA. ",
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   "value": "13 Intangible assets continued Goodwill Software Development expenditure Brand Customer contracts, relationships and distribution agreementsAcquired research Total \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Cost At 1 April 2021 317.6 322.0 1.8 4.0 85.1 1.1 731.6 Additions \u2013 internally generated  \u2013 7.0  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 7.0 Additions \u2013 other  \u2013 17.7  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 17.7 Disposals  \u2013 (22.2)  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 (22.2 Translation differences 12.9 1.7  \u2013 \u2013 1.2  \u2013 15.8 At 31 March 2022 330.5 326.2 1.8 4.0 86.3 1.1 749.9 Acquisitions (Note 28) 111.8  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 107.8  \u2013 219.6 Additions \u2013 internally generated  \u2013 10.8  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 10.8 Additions \u2013 other  \u2013 14.6  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 14.6 Disposals  \u2013 (10.2)  \u2013 (4.0)  \u2013 \u2013 (14.2 Reclassifications  \u2013 (0.6)  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 (0.6) Translation differences 21.0 2.7  \u2013 \u2013 5.7  \u2013 29.4 At 31 March 2023 463.3 343.5 1.8  \u2013 199.8 1.1 1,009.5 Amortisation At 1 April 2021  \u2013 250.8 0.1 0.1 14.1 0.1 265.2 Charge for the year  \u2013 18.8 0.6 0.4 10.0 0.4 30.2 Disposals   \u2013 (20.1)  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 (20.1 Translation differences  \u2013 1.2  \u2013 \u2013 0.1  \u2013 1.3 At 31 March 2022  \u2013 250.7 0.7 0.5 24.2 0.5 276.6 Charge for the year  \u2013 14.5 0.7 0.2 12.7 0.3 28.4 Impairment losses  \u2013 3.8  \u2013 3.3  \u2013 \u2013 7.1 Disposals   \u2013 (5.8)  \u2013 (4.0)  \u2013 \u2013 (9.8) Translation differences  \u2013 2.1  \u2013 \u2013 0.3  \u2013 2.4 At 31 March 2023  \u2013 265.3 1.4  \u2013 37.2 0.8 304.7 Net book value At 31 March 2023 463.3 78.2 0.4  \u2013 162.6 0.3 704.8 At 31 March 2022 330.5 75.5 1.1 3.5 62.1 0.6 473.3 Goodwill is allocated at acquisition to the cash generating units (CGUs) that are expected to benefit from the synergies arising as a result of the acquisition, with \u00a3410.2 million (2021/22: \u00a3280.7 million) relating to the Americas CGU, \u00a349.7 million (2021/22: \u00a349.8 million) relating to the EMEA CGU and \u00a33.4 million (2021/22: \u00a3nil) relating to the Asia Pacific CGU. The Group reviews its intangible assets regularly to assess if there are any indications the assets may be impaired. In addition, goodwill and any other intangible assets that are not yet being amortised are subject to annual impairment reviews.  An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its CGU exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is calculated as the higher of fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash flows, the recoverable amount is determined for the CGU to which the asset belongs. For the goodwill impairment reviews, the recoverable amount of the CGUs is based on value-in-use calculations, which use cash flow projections based on the Group\u2019s annual targets and strategic plan which cover the next five years. When the strategic plan was prepared it took into account expected increases in costs of products and overheads including those related to climate change as well as expected benefits from the introduction of the Group\u2019s more sustainable product range and ESG solutions business. The strategic plan is also used as the basis for the viability statement. Judgements made are for the main assumptions used in determining the revenue and gross margin growth rates. These are determined using internal forecasts based upon historical growth rates and future  medium-term plans which consider and are consistent with relevant macroeconomic indicators. The cash flows from the strategic plan are extrapolated using the relevant long-term growth rate for the CGU and discounted at the Group\u2019s externally sourced pre-tax weighted average cost of capital (including lease liabilities) adjusted for the estimated tax cash flows and risk applicable for the CGU to estimate cash flow projections. These cash flow projections are adjusted to take account of the likely future capital expenditure costs of meeting our climate change commitments consistent with the Group\u2019s climate scenario analysis of physical and transition risk impacts conducted for the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). For the Americas CGU, the long-term growth rate is 1.8% (2021/22: 1.7%) which is consistent with the market estimate of long-term average growth rates for the product and service solutions providers industries and does not exceed expected long-term GDP growth for Americas. The nominal pre-tax discount rate is 11.6% (2021/22: 6.4%). For the EMEA CGU, the long-term growth rate is 1.7% (2021/22: 1.5%) which is consistent with the market estimate of long-term average growth rates for the product and service solutions providers industries and does not exceed expected long-term GDP growth for EMEA. The nominal pre-tax discount rate is 11.6% (2021/22: 8.3%).  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  "fact-474": {
   "value": "For the goodwill impairment reviews, the recoverable amount of the CGUs is based on value-in-use calculations, which use cash flow projections based on the Group\u2019s annual targets and strategic plan which cover the next five years. When the strategic plan was prepared it took into account expected increases in costs of products and overheads including those related to climate change as well as expected benefits from the introduction of the Group\u2019s more sustainable product range and ESG solutions business. The strategic plan is also used as the basis for the viability statement. Judgements made are for the main assumptions used in determining the revenue and gross margin growth rates. These are determined using internal forecasts based upon historical growth rates and future  medium-term plans which consider and are consistent with relevant macroeconomic indicators. The cash flows from the strategic plan are extrapolated using the relevant long-term growth rate for the CGU and discounted at the Group\u2019s externally sourced pre-tax weighted average cost of capital (including lease liabilities) adjusted for the estimated tax cash flows and risk applicable for the CGU to estimate cash flow projections. These cash flow projections are adjusted to take account of the likely future capital expenditure costs of meeting our climate change commitments consistent with the Group\u2019s climate scenario analysis of physical and transition risk impacts conducted for the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). For the Americas CGU, the long-term growth rate is 1.8% (2021/22: 1.7%) which is consistent with the market estimate of long-term average growth rates for the product and service solutions providers industries and does not exceed expected long-term GDP growth for Americas. The nominal pre-tax discount rate is 11.6% (2021/22: 6.4%). For the EMEA CGU, the long-term growth rate is 1.7% (2021/22: 1.5%) which is consistent with the market estimate of long-term average growth rates for the product and service solutions providers industries and does not exceed expected long-term GDP growth for EMEA. The nominal pre-tax discount rate is 11.6% (2021/22: 8.3%).  For the Asia Pacific CGU, the long-term growth rate is 2.0% which is consistent with the market estimate of long-term average growth rates for the product and service solutions providers industries and does not exceed expected long-term GDP growth for Asia Pacific. The nominal pre-tax discount rate is 16.3%. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:ExplanationOfInputsAssumptionsAndEstimationTechniquesUsedToApplyImpairmentRequirementsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-475": {
   "value": "14 Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any provisions for impairment after taking account of any impact of the Group\u2019s strategy related to climate change. The cost of self-constructed assets includes the cost of materials, direct labour and certain direct overheads. No depreciation has been charged on freehold land. Other assets are depreciated to residual value, which is reassessed annually, on a straight-line basis over the following useful lives (and the corresponding annual rates): freehold buildings and improvements to leasehold buildings  50 years (2%) (or the lease term if shorter); plant and machinery 5 \u2013 20 years (5% \u2013 20%); and  computer equipment 3 \u2013 5 years (20% \u2013 33%). This reassessment includes consideration of the  Group\u2019s climate scenario analysis of physical and transition risk impacts conducted for the TCFD. 14 Property, plant and equipment continued Land and buildings Plant and machinery Computer equipment Total \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Cost At 1 April 2021  150.7   208.8   82.0   441.5  Additions  3.7   16.1   1.0   20.8  Disposals  (0.5)  (0.5)  (21.2)  (22.2) Translation differences   1.7   1.7   0.6   4.0  At 31 March 2022  155.6   226.1   62.4   444.1  Acquisitions  1.5   1.0   0.4   2.9  Additions  1.8   10.9   4.3   17.0  Disposals  \u2013  (0.7)  (2.3)  (3.0) Reclassifications  \u2013  (0.1)  0.7   0.6  Translation differences  4.8   4.6   1.5   10.9  At 31 March 2023  163.7   241.8   67.0   472.5  Depreciation At 1 April 2021  53.0   144.5   73.8   271.3  Charge for the year  3.2   8.2   4.4   15.8  Disposals  (0.5)  (0.5)  (20.9)  (21.9) Translation differences  0.3   0.7   0.6   1.6  At 31 March 2022  56.0   152.9   57.9   266.8  Charge for the year  3.6   10.3   4.0   17.9  Disposals  \u2013  (0.6)  (2.3)  (2.9) Translation differences  1.2   1.9   1.3   4.4  At 31 March 2023  60.8   164.5   60.9   286.2  Net book value At 31 March 2023 102.9 77.3 6.1 186.3 At 31 March 2022 99.6 73.2 4.5 177.3 Included above are \u00a32.2 million of property, plant and equipment under construction at  31 March 2023 (2021/22: \u00a38.8 million). Finance costs capitalised were \u00a3nil (2021/22: \u00a30.5 million calculated using a capitalisation rate of 2.2%). ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-476": {
   "value": "14 Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any provisions for impairment after taking account of any impact of the Group\u2019s strategy related to climate change. The cost of self-constructed assets includes the cost of materials, direct labour and certain direct overheads. No depreciation has been charged on freehold land. Other assets are depreciated to residual value, which is reassessed annually, on a straight-line basis over the following useful lives (and the corresponding annual rates): freehold buildings and improvements to leasehold buildings  50 years (2%) (or the lease term if shorter); plant and machinery 5 \u2013 20 years (5% \u2013 20%); and  computer equipment 3 \u2013 5 years (20% \u2013 33%). This reassessment includes consideration of the  Group\u2019s climate scenario analysis of physical and transition risk impacts conducted for the TCFD. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForPropertyPlantAndEquipmentExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-477": {
   "value": "No depreciation has been charged on freehold land. Other assets are depreciated to residual value, which is reassessed annually, on a straight-line basis over the following useful lives (and the corresponding annual rates): freehold buildings and improvements to leasehold buildings  50 years (2%) (or the lease term if shorter); plant and machinery 5 \u2013 20 years (5% \u2013 20%); and  computer equipment 3 \u2013 5 years (20% \u2013 33%). This reassessment includes consideration of the  Group\u2019s climate scenario analysis of physical and transition risk impacts conducted for the TCFD. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForDepreciationExpenseExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-478": {
   "value": "15 Leases The Group assesses at the inception of a contract whether the contract is, or contains, a lease.  Where it conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange  for consideration, the contract is deemed to be, or to include, a lease. The Group leases various  properties, plant and machinery, computer equipment and vehicles typically for periods between  2 and 20 years. Where a contract includes a vehicle lease, the Group has elected to account for the  non-lease components as part of the lease. Extension and termination options are included in some  leases. Where the Group determines, at the commencement date of each lease, that it is reasonably  certain to exercise an option to extend the lease or not to exercise an option to terminate the lease, the additional period is included within the lease term. Leases are recognised on the balance sheet at their commencement date as a liability representing  the present value of the future lease payments not yet paid and a right-of-use asset reflecting the  future benefit to the Group generated by using the underlying asset. The discount on the lease liability  is calculated using the Group\u2019s incremental borrowing rate, as rates implicit in the Group\u2019s leases  cannot be readily determined, and is charged to finance costs in the income statement as it unwinds.  The Group\u2019s incremental borrowing rate is adjusted to take account of the country risk, lease term and  start date for each lease. Fixed payments less any lease incentives receivable, in-substance fixed  payments and variable payments based on an index or rate form part of the lease liability. Variable  payments which are not based on an index or rate are expensed when the event that triggers the  payment occurs. The right-of-use asset is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any provisions for  impairment. Initially the cost of the right-of-use asset comprises the initial amount of the lease  liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before commencement of the lease less any lease incentives received, plus any direct costs incurred and an estimate of the cost to restore the  underlying asset. The right-of-use asset is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the lease term  (or useful life of the asset, if shorter), which is reassessed as the underlying facts and circumstances  of the lease change. The Group has elected to not recognise the lease liability and right-of-use asset in respect of  short-term leases and leases of low-value assets on the balance sheet. Short-term leases and leases of  low-value assets are expensed in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The lease liability is remeasured when there is a change in the future lease payments or if the Group  changes its assessment of whether it will exercise an extension or termination option. When the lease  liability is remeasured in this way, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying value of the  right-of-use asset. If the carrying value of the right-of-use asset is reduced to zero, any further  reductions are recognised in the income statement. 15 Leases continued The amounts recognised relating to leases were: 2023 2022 \u00a3m \u00a3m Right-of-use assets Buildings  39.5   33.8 Plant and machinery  0.2   0.3  Computer equipment  1.3   6.4  Vehicles  5.9   5.3  Right-of-use assets  46.9   45.8 Lease liabilities Current  14.6   16.7 Non-current  34.3   32.0 Lease liabilities  48.9   48.7 Depreciation charge for right-of-use assets Buildings  10.1   9.2  Plant and machinery  0.3   0.4  Computer equipment  5.2   5.4  Vehicles  2.7   2.7  Depreciation charge for right-of-use assets  18.3   17.7 Additions to right-of-use assets Right-of-use assets acquired with businesses  10.0   \u2013 Other additions to right-of-use assets  6.3   2.8  Additions to right-of-use assets  16.3   2.8  2023 2022 \u00a3m \u00a3m Total cash outflow for leases Included in cash flows from operating activities: Interest expense  1.1   0.9  Expense relating to short-term leases  1.0   0.8  Expense relating to leases of low-value assets, excluding short-term leases of low-value assets   0.5   0.5  Expense relating to variable lease payments not included in measurement of lease liabilities   0.6   0.6  Included in cash flows from financing activities:  Payment of lease liabilities   18.8   17.8  Total cash outflow for leases 22.0 20.6  The contractual maturity analysis of lease liabilities is included in liquidity risk in Note 22.  ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfLeasesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-479": {
   "value": "15 Leases The Group assesses at the inception of a contract whether the contract is, or contains, a lease.  Where it conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange  for consideration, the contract is deemed to be, or to include, a lease. The Group leases various  properties, plant and machinery, computer equipment and vehicles typically for periods between  2 and 20 years. Where a contract includes a vehicle lease, the Group has elected to account for the  non-lease components as part of the lease. Extension and termination options are included in some  leases. Where the Group determines, at the commencement date of each lease, that it is reasonably  certain to exercise an option to extend the lease or not to exercise an option to terminate the lease, the additional period is included within the lease term. Leases are recognised on the balance sheet at their commencement date as a liability representing  the present value of the future lease payments not yet paid and a right-of-use asset reflecting the  future benefit to the Group generated by using the underlying asset. The discount on the lease liability  is calculated using the Group\u2019s incremental borrowing rate, as rates implicit in the Group\u2019s leases  cannot be readily determined, and is charged to finance costs in the income statement as it unwinds.  The Group\u2019s incremental borrowing rate is adjusted to take account of the country risk, lease term and  start date for each lease. Fixed payments less any lease incentives receivable, in-substance fixed  payments and variable payments based on an index or rate form part of the lease liability. Variable  payments which are not based on an index or rate are expensed when the event that triggers the  payment occurs. The right-of-use asset is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any provisions for  impairment. Initially the cost of the right-of-use asset comprises the initial amount of the lease  liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before commencement of the lease less any lease incentives received, plus any direct costs incurred and an estimate of the cost to restore the  underlying asset. The right-of-use asset is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the lease term  (or useful life of the asset, if shorter), which is reassessed as the underlying facts and circumstances  of the lease change. The Group has elected to not recognise the lease liability and right-of-use asset in respect of  short-term leases and leases of low-value assets on the balance sheet. Short-term leases and leases of  low-value assets are expensed in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The lease liability is remeasured when there is a change in the future lease payments or if the Group  changes its assessment of whether it will exercise an extension or termination option. When the lease  liability is remeasured in this way, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying value of the  right-of-use asset. If the carrying value of the right-of-use asset is reduced to zero, any further  reductions are recognised in the income statement. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForLeasesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-480": {
   "value": "The amounts recognised relating to leases were: 2023  2022  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Right-of-use assets Buildings  39.5   33.8   Plant and machinery  0.2   0.3  Computer equipment  1.3   6.4  Vehicles  5.9   5.3  Right-of-use assets  46.9   45.8   Lease liabilities Current  14.6   16.7   Non-current  34.3   32.0   Lease liabilities  48.9   48.7   Depreciation charge for right-of-use assets Buildings  10.1   9.2  Plant and machinery  0.3   0.4  Computer equipment  5.2   5.4  Vehicles  2.7   2.7  Depreciation charge for right-of-use assets  18.3   17.7   Additions to right-of-use assets Right-of-use assets acquired with businesses  10.0   \u2013   Other additions to right-of-use assets  6.3   2.8  Additions to right-of-use assets  16.3   2.8  ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfQuantitativeInformationAboutRightofuseAssetsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-481": {
   "value": "16 Investment in joint<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span> venture<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">s share of the post</span>-<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">tax profit of its joint venture i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s included in profit before tax. The investment<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>in the joint venture i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s carried in the Group bala<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nce sheet at historical<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> c<span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">ost plus post<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span></span>ac<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>quisition changes<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>in the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s share of the joint venture<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">s net assets. The Group owns 50% of the share capital of <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></span>RS Components &amp; Controls (India) Limi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ted, its joint venture.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>At 1 April<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">s share of <span class=\"ls12_2 ws23_2\">profit for the year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>0.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">s share of other comprehensive (expense)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> / </span></span>income<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">s share of total comprehensive income<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>0.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Dividends<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 31 March<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-482": {
   "value": "16 Investment in joint<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span> venture<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">s share of the post</span>-<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">tax profit of its joint venture i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s included in profit before tax. The investment<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>in the joint venture i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s carried in the Group bala<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nce sheet at historical<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> c<span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">ost plus post<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span></span>ac<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>quisition changes<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>in the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s share of the joint venture<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">s net assets. The Group owns 50% of the share capital of <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></span>RS Components &amp; Controls (India) Limi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ted, its joint venture.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> 2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> \u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> \u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> At 1 April<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">s share of <span class=\"ls12_2 ws23_2\">profit for the year<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>0.7<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">s share of other comprehensive (expense)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> / </span></span>income<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.1)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">s share of total comprehensive income<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>0.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>0.6<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Dividends<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.6)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>(0.2)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>At 31 March<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1.5<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s joint venture (Note 16) is a rel<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ated party and during the year, the Group <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>made sales of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">\u00a34.</span>5 <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">million (2021/22: \u00a33.3 million)<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> to the joint venture, and a bal<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ance of <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>\u00a32.8 million (2021/22: \u00a32.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>mil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lion) was outstanding at the y<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ear end. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfJointVenturesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-483": {
   "value": "The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">s share of the post</span>-<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">tax profit of its joint venture i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s included in profit before tax. The investment<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>in the joint venture i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s carried in the Group bala<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nce sheet at historical<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> c<span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">ost plus post<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span></span>ac<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>quisition changes<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>in the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s share of the joint venture<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">s net assets. The Group owns 50% of the share capital of <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></span>RS Components &amp; Controls (India) Limi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ted, its joint venture.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForInvestmentInAssociatesAndJointVenturesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-484": {
   "value": "The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">s share of the post</span>-<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">tax profit of its joint venture i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s included in profit before tax. The investment<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>in the joint venture i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>s carried in the Group bala<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nce sheet at historical<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> c<span class=\"ls18_2 ws7_2\">ost plus post<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span></span>ac<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>quisition changes<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>in the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s share of the joint venture<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">s net assets. The Group owns 50% of the share capital of <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></span>RS Components &amp; Controls (India) Limi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ted, its joint venture.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>",
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   "value": "17 Inventories Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is calculated on a weighted average basis and for finished goods and goods for resale includes attributable overheads.  The Group estimates the net realisable value of inventories in order to determine the value of any provision required. In this estimation judgements, including any impact of obsolescence including that related to regulatory changes due to amongst other things climate change, are made in relation to the number of years of sales there are in inventories of each product and the value recoverable from those inventories. The Group bases its estimates on recent historical experience and knowledge of the products on hand. 2023 2022 \u00a3m \u00a3m Raw materials and consumables 96.6 66.4 Finished goods and goods for resale 563.4 492.8 Gross inventories 660.0 559.2 Inventory provisions (43.7) (29.7) Net inventories 616.3 529.5 \u00a333.0 million was recognised as an expense relating to the write-down of inventories to net realisable value (2021/22: \u00a37.7 million). If the numbers of each product sold in a year decreased leading to an increase of one year in the number of years of sales there are in inventory, inventory provisions would increase by \u00a33.0 million (2021/22: \u00a31.5 million). A reduction in the value recoverable leading to an increase in provision rates of 10 percentage points per product, up to a maximum of 100% provision per product, would increase the inventory provisions by \u00a32.0 million (2021/22: \u00a31.2 million). Therefore, currently the Group does not expect any reasonably likely changes, including regulatory changes and the current global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, to have a material impact on the net realisable value  of inventories. ",
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   "value": "Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is calculated on a weighted  average basis and for finished goods and goods for resale includes attributable overheads.  The Group estimates the net realisable value of inventories in order to determine the value of any  provision required. In this estimation judgements, including any impact of obsolescence including that  related to regulatory changes due to amongst other things climate change, are made in relation to the  number of years of sales there are in inventories of each product and the value recoverable from  those inventories. The Group bases its estimates on recent historical experience and knowledge of the  products on hand.  ",
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   "value": "18 Trade and other receivables 2023 2022 \u00a3m \u00a3m Current Gross trade receivables 621.0 535.8 Impairment allowance (Note 22) (12.6) (9.1) Net trade receivables 608.4 526.7 Amounts owed by joint venture 2.8 2.1 Prepayments 36.1 27.3 Other taxation and social security 6.3 1.8 Contract assets 1.8 2.9 Other receivables 36.6 33.5 Current trade and other receivables 692.0 594.3 Non-current Prepayments 0.3 0.7 Other taxation and social security  \u2013 1.2 Other receivables  6.2 1.1 Non-current other receivables 6.5 3.0 Contract assets relate mainly to licence fee income and are where the Group has performed its part of the contract but is yet to receive the credit note for licence fee income from suppliers or raise the invoice for other contracts with customers. Other receivables include \u00a320.7 million (2021/22: \u00a319.8 million) for amounts yet to be invoiced to customers related to product sales where the Group acts as an agent (Note 4). ",
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   "value": "19 Trade and other payables 2023  2022  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Current Trade payables  398.5 377.3 Other taxation and social security  42.4  19.7 Government grants  0.1 0.1 Cash-settled share-based payment liability 2.0 3.2 Accruals 180.6 150.4 Contract liabilities 7.6 8.2 Other payables (including estimated obligations for customer volume  discounts and refunds \u2013 Note 4) 27.7  25.2 Current trade and other payables 658.9 584.1 Non-current Government grants  2.3 2.5 Cash-settled share-based payment liability 2.8 2.6 Other employee benefits 3.5 1.8 Accruals 0.7  \u2013  Non-current other payables 9.3 6.9 Contract liabilities are where the Group has received payment but is yet to perform its part of the  contract. Government grants related to expenditure on property, plant and equipment are credited to the  income statement at the same rate as the depreciation on the asset to which the grant relates.  The Group offers a supply chain finance facility to its suppliers. It is primarily provided to enable  working capital improvement through the extension of supplier payment terms and gives the  suppliers the option to protect their own working capital position from the impact of this extension.  The substance of the contractual terms with the bank providing the financing does not differ to the  terms under the supplier contracts and there are no changes to the invoice terms and therefore the  amount owed to the bank of \u00a313.5 million (2021/22: \u00a310.7 million) is included in trade payables.  Related cash flows are included in cash generated from operations. ",
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    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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   "value": "19 Trade and other payables 2023 2022 \u00a3m \u00a3m Current Trade payables 398.5 377.3 Other taxation and social security 42.4 19.7 Government grants 0.1 0.1 Cash-settled share-based payment liability 2.0 3.2 Accruals 180.6 150.4 Contract liabilities 7.6 8.2 Other payables (including estimated obligations for customer volume discounts and refunds \u2013 Note 4) 27.7 25.2 Current trade and other payables 658.9 584.1 Non-current Government grants 2.3 2.5 Cash-settled share-based payment liability 2.8 2.6 Other employee benefits 3.5 1.8 Accruals 0.7  \u2013 Non-current other payables 9.3 6.9 Contract liabilities are where the Group has received payment but is yet to perform its part of the contract. Government grants related to expenditure on property, plant and equipment are credited to the income statement at the same rate as the depreciation on the asset to which the grant relates.  The Group offers a supply chain finance facility to its suppliers. It is primarily provided to enable working capital improvement through the extension of supplier payment terms and gives the suppliers the option to protect their own working capital position from the impact of this extension. The substance of the contractual terms with the bank providing the financing does not differ to the terms under the supplier contracts and there are no changes to the invoice terms and therefore the amount owed to the bank of \u00a313.5 million (2021/22: \u00a310.7 million) is included in trade payables. Related cash flows are included in cash generated from operations. ",
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   "value": "Current Trade payables  398.5 377.3 Other taxation and social security  42.4  19.7 Government grants  0.1 0.1 Cash-settled share-based payment liability 2.0 3.2 Accruals 180.6 150.4 Contract liabilities 7.6 8.2 Other payables (including estimated obligations for customer volume  discounts and refunds \u2013 Note 4) 27.7  25.2 Current trade and other payables 658.9 584.1 Non-current Government grants  2.3 2.5 Cash-settled share-based payment liability 2.8 2.6 Other employee benefits 3.5 1.8 Accruals 0.7  \u2013  Non-current other payables 9.3 6.9 ",
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   "value": "Contract liabilities are where the Group has received payment but is yet to perform its part of the  contract. ",
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  "fact-492": {
   "value": "Government grants related to expenditure on property, plant and equipment are credited to the  income statement at the same rate as the depreciation on the asset to which the grant relates.  ",
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   "value": "20 Financial instruments The Group uses derivative financial instruments, principally forward foreign exchange contacts and  occasionally currency swaps and interest rate swaps, to cover its exposure to foreign exchange and  interest rate risks arising from operational and financing activities. In accordance with its treasury policies, the Group designates the majority of its derivative financial  instruments as cash flow hedges, fair value hedges or net investment hedges. The Group does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.   Derivatives are recognised at fair value. Derivative financial instruments that do not qualify for cash  flow hedge or net investment hedge accounting are classified as measured at fair value through profit  or loss and changes in their fair values are recognised in the income statement as they arise. Cash flow hedge accounting The Group uses derivative financial instruments, namely forward foreign exchange contracts, to hedge  variability in cash flows of a recognised asset or liability, or a highly probable forecast transaction.  The effective part of any gain or loss on the derivative financial instrument is recognised in other  comprehensive income, while any ineffective part is recognised immediately in the income statement.  When the hedged item subsequently results in the recognition of a non-financial asset or liability  (e.g. inventories) the associated cumulative gain or loss recognised in the hedging reserve is  transferred to the initial carrying amount of the asset or liability. When the hedged item subsequently results in the recognition of a financial asset or liability, the associated cumulative gain or loss that was  recognised in other comprehensive income is reclassified from equity to the income statement in the  same period that the hedged item affects the income statement. When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, or the Group revokes  designation of the hedge relationship as it no longer meets the Group\u2019s risk management objective  but the hedged forecast transaction is still expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss at that point  remains in equity and is reclassified from equity when the transaction occurs in accordance with the  above policy. If the hedged transaction is no longer expected to take place, the cumulative unrealised  gain or loss recognised in equity is reclassified to the income statement. The fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts is the difference between their discounted  contractual forward price and their current forward price. Fair value hedge accounting The Group used derivative financial instruments, namely interest rate swaps, to hedge exposure to  interest rate risks arising from financing activities. The fair value of the swaps was the market value of  the swaps at the balance sheet date, taking into account prevailing interest rates. Changes in fair values of derivatives designated as fair value hedges and changes in fair value of the related hedged items  were recognised directly in the income statement. These interest rate swaps matured during the year. Net investment hedge accounting The portion of the gain or loss on an instrument used to hedge a net investment in a foreign operatio n  that is determined to be an effective hedge is recognised in other comprehensive income. The  ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the income statement. Amounts taken to other  comprehensive income are reclassified from equity to the income statement when the foreign  operations are sold or liquidated. Other financial instruments All other financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs. Initial fair  value is generally the transaction price. Subsequent measurement is as follows:  \u2013 Borrowings are measured at amortised cost unless they are designated as being fair value hedged,  in which case they are remeasured for the fair value changes in respect of the hedged risk with these  changes recognised in the income statement. \u2013 All other financial assets, including current receivables, are measured at amortised cost less any  impairment allowances. \u2013 All other financial liabilities, including current payables, are measured at amortised cost. ",
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   "value": "20 Financial instruments The Group uses derivative financial instruments, principally forward foreign exchange contacts and occasionally currency swaps and interest rate swaps, to cover its exposure to foreign exchange and interest rate risks arising from operational and financing activities. In accordance with its treasury policies, the Group designates the majority of its derivative financial instruments as cash flow hedges, fair value hedges or net investment hedges. The Group does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.   Derivatives are recognised at fair value. Derivative financial instruments that do not qualify for cash flow hedge or net investment hedge accounting are classified as measured at fair value through profit or loss and changes in their fair values are recognised in the income statement as they arise. Cash flow hedge accounting The Group uses derivative financial instruments, namely forward foreign exchange contracts, to hedge variability in cash flows of a recognised asset or liability, or a highly probable forecast transaction. The effective part of any gain or loss on the derivative financial instrument is recognised in other comprehensive income, while any ineffective part is recognised immediately in the income statement. When the hedged item subsequently results in the recognition of a non-financial asset or liability (e.g. inventories) the associated cumulative gain or loss recognised in the hedging reserve is transferred to the initial carrying amount of the asset or liability. When the hedged item subsequently results in the recognition of a financial asset or liability, the associated cumulative gain or loss that was recognised in other comprehensive income is reclassified from equity to the income statement in the same period that the hedged item affects the income statement. When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, or the Group revokes designation of the hedge relationship as it no longer meets the Group\u2019s risk management objective but the hedged forecast transaction is still expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss at that point remains in equity and is reclassified from equity when the transaction occurs in accordance with the above policy. If the hedged transaction is no longer expected to take place, the cumulative unrealised gain or loss recognised in equity is reclassified to the income statement. The fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts is the difference between their discounted contractual forward price and their current forward price. Fair value hedge accounting The Group used derivative financial instruments, namely interest rate swaps, to hedge exposure to interest rate risks arising from financing activities. The fair value of the swaps was the market value of the swaps at the balance sheet date, taking into account prevailing interest rates. Changes in fair values of derivatives designated as fair value hedges and changes in fair value of the related hedged items were recognised directly in the income statement. These interest rate swaps matured during the year. 20 Financial instruments continued Net investment hedge accounting The portion of the gain or loss on an instrument used to hedge a net investment in a foreign operatio that is determined to be an effective hedge is recognised in other comprehensive income. The ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the income statement. Amounts taken to other comprehensive income are reclassified from equity to the income statement when the foreign operations are sold or liquidated. Other financial instruments All other financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs. Initial fair value is generally the transaction price. Subsequent measurement is as follows:  \u2013 Borrowings are measured at amortised cost unless they are designated as being fair value hedged, in which case they are remeasured for the fair value changes in respect of the hedged risk with these changes recognised in the income statement. \u2013 All other financial assets, including current receivables, are measured at amortised cost less any impairment allowances. \u2013 All other financial liabilities, including current payables, are measured at amortised cost. Other derivatives 2023 2022 Current assets Current liabilities Current assets Current liabilities \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Forward foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges (principal amount \u00a3112.4 million (2021/22: \u00a3148.9 million)) 1.1 (1.4) 1.2 (1.9) Forward foreign exchange contracts classified as fair value through profit or loss 0.7 (0.3) 0.2 (1.3) Other derivatives 1.8 (1.7) 1.4 (3.2) Fair values Under IFRS 7 \u2018Financial Instruments: Disclosures\u2019, fair values are measured using a hierarchy where the inputs are: \u2013 Level 1 \u2013 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities \u2013 Level 2 \u2013 not Level 1 but are observable for that asset or liability either directly or indirectly \u2013 Level 3 \u2013 not based on observable market data (unobservable) The other derivatives listed above, the interest rate swaps and the fair value of the private placement loan notes they are hedging are measured at fair value using Level 2 inputs. These are estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows using appropriate market-sourced data at the balance sheet date. For all financial assets and liabilities, fair value approximates the carrying amounts in the balance sheet except for the following: 2023 2022 Carrying amounts Fair value Carrying amounts Fair value \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Non-current private placement loan notes (160.4) (147.7) (151.7) (144.8) The fair values are calculated using Level 2 inputs by discounting future cash flows to net present values using prevailing interest rate curves and the Group\u2019s credit margin. Netting arrangements for financial instruments The Group operates a number of cash pooling arrangements to provide the benefits of settling interest on a net basis. The balances on these accounts do not meet the criteria for offsetting and so are not presented on a net basis in the balance sheet. Where a legal right of offset exists, these are shown in the table below along with any financial instruments which can be netted under master netting arrangements. Gross and net amounts in balance sheet Financial instruments not offsetNet amounts \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m At 31 March 2023 Cash and cash equivalents \u2013 cash and short-term deposits 260.3 (135.2) 125.1 Other derivative assets 1.8 (1.0) 0.8 Cash and cash equivalents \u2013 bank overdrafts (139.8) 135.2 (4.6) Other derivative liabilities (1.7) 1.0 (0.7) At 31 March 2022 Interest rate swap assets 0.1 (0.1)  \u2013 Cash and cash equivalents \u2013 cash and short-term deposits 257.9 (95.5) 162.4 Other derivative assets 1.4 (1.4)  \u2013 Interest rate swaps liabilities (0.2)  \u2013 (0.2) Cash and cash equivalents \u2013 bank overdrafts (99.5) 95.5 (4.0) Other derivative liabilities (3.2) 1.5 (1.7) ",
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   "value": "20 Financial instruments The Group uses derivative financial instruments, principally forward foreign exchange contacts and occasionally currency swaps and interest rate swaps, to cover its exposure to foreign exchange and interest rate risks arising from operational and financing activities. In accordance with its treasury policies, the Group designates the majority of its derivative financial instruments as cash flow hedges, fair value hedges or net investment hedges. The Group does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.   Derivatives are recognised at fair value. Derivative financial instruments that do not qualify for cash flow hedge or net investment hedge accounting are classified as measured at fair value through profit or loss and changes in their fair values are recognised in the income statement as they arise. Cash flow hedge accounting The Group uses derivative financial instruments, namely forward foreign exchange contracts, to hedge variability in cash flows of a recognised asset or liability, or a highly probable forecast transaction. The effective part of any gain or loss on the derivative financial instrument is recognised in other comprehensive income, while any ineffective part is recognised immediately in the income statement. When the hedged item subsequently results in the recognition of a non-financial asset or liability (e.g. inventories) the associated cumulative gain or loss recognised in the hedging reserve is transferred to the initial carrying amount of the asset or liability. When the hedged item subsequently results in the recognition of a financial asset or liability, the associated cumulative gain or loss that was recognised in other comprehensive income is reclassified from equity to the income statement in the same period that the hedged item affects the income statement. When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, or the Group revokes designation of the hedge relationship as it no longer meets the Group\u2019s risk management objective but the hedged forecast transaction is still expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss at that point remains in equity and is reclassified from equity when the transaction occurs in accordance with the above policy. If the hedged transaction is no longer expected to take place, the cumulative unrealised gain or loss recognised in equity is reclassified to the income statement. The fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts is the difference between their discounted contractual forward price and their current forward price. Fair value hedge accounting The Group used derivative financial instruments, namely interest rate swaps, to hedge exposure to interest rate risks arising from financing activities. The fair value of the swaps was the market value of the swaps at the balance sheet date, taking into account prevailing interest rates. Changes in fair values of derivatives designated as fair value hedges and changes in fair value of the related hedged items were recognised directly in the income statement. These interest rate swaps matured during the year. Net investment hedge accounting The portion of the gain or loss on an instrument used to hedge a net investment in a foreign operatio n  that is determined to be an effective hedge is recognised in other comprehensive income. The  ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the income statement. Amounts taken to other  comprehensive income are reclassified from equity to the income statement when the foreign  operations are sold or liquidated. ",
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   "value": "20 Financial instruments The Group uses derivative financial instruments, principally forward foreign exchange contacts and occasionally currency swaps and interest rate swaps, to cover its exposure to foreign exchange and interest rate risks arising from operational and financing activities. In accordance with its treasury policies, the Group designates the majority of its derivative financial instruments as cash flow hedges, fair value hedges or net investment hedges. The Group does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.   Derivatives are recognised at fair value. Derivative financial instruments that do not qualify for cash flow hedge or net investment hedge accounting are classified as measured at fair value through profit or loss and changes in their fair values are recognised in the income statement as they arise. Cash flow hedge accounting The Group uses derivative financial instruments, namely forward foreign exchange contracts, to hedge variability in cash flows of a recognised asset or liability, or a highly probable forecast transaction. The effective part of any gain or loss on the derivative financial instrument is recognised in other comprehensive income, while any ineffective part is recognised immediately in the income statement. When the hedged item subsequently results in the recognition of a non-financial asset or liability (e.g. inventories) the associated cumulative gain or loss recognised in the hedging reserve is transferred to the initial carrying amount of the asset or liability. When the hedged item subsequently results in the recognition of a financial asset or liability, the associated cumulative gain or loss that was recognised in other comprehensive income is reclassified from equity to the income statement in the same period that the hedged item affects the income statement. When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, or the Group revokes designation of the hedge relationship as it no longer meets the Group\u2019s risk management objective but the hedged forecast transaction is still expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss at that point remains in equity and is reclassified from equity when the transaction occurs in accordance with the above policy. If the hedged transaction is no longer expected to take place, the cumulative unrealised gain or loss recognised in equity is reclassified to the income statement. The fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts is the difference between their discounted contractual forward price and their current forward price. Fair value hedge accounting The Group used derivative financial instruments, namely interest rate swaps, to hedge exposure to interest rate risks arising from financing activities. The fair value of the swaps was the market value of the swaps at the balance sheet date, taking into account prevailing interest rates. Changes in fair values of derivatives designated as fair value hedges and changes in fair value of the related hedged items were recognised directly in the income statement. These interest rate swaps matured during the year. Net investment hedge accounting The portion of the gain or loss on an instrument used to hedge a net investment in a foreign operatio n  that is determined to be an effective hedge is recognised in other comprehensive income. The  ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the income statement. Amounts taken to other  comprehensive income are reclassified from equity to the income statement when the foreign  operations are sold or liquidated. ",
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   "value": "20 Financial instruments The Group uses derivative financial instruments, principally forward foreign exchange contacts and  occasionally currency swaps and interest rate swaps, to cover its exposure to foreign exchange and  interest rate risks arising from operational and financing activities. In accordance with its treasury policies, the Group designates the majority of its derivative financial  instruments as cash flow hedges, fair value hedges or net investment hedges. The Group does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.   Derivatives are recognised at fair value. Derivative financial instruments that do not qualify for cash  flow hedge or net investment hedge accounting are classified as measured at fair value through profit  or loss and changes in their fair values are recognised in the income statement as they arise. Cash flow hedge accounting The Group uses derivative financial instruments, namely forward foreign exchange contracts, to hedge  variability in cash flows of a recognised asset or liability, or a highly probable forecast transaction.  The effective part of any gain or loss on the derivative financial instrument is recognised in other  comprehensive income, while any ineffective part is recognised immediately in the income statement.  When the hedged item subsequently results in the recognition of a non-financial asset or liability  (e.g. inventories) the associated cumulative gain or loss recognised in the hedging reserve is  transferred to the initial carrying amount of the asset or liability. When the hedged item subsequently results in the recognition of a financial asset or liability, the associated cumulative gain or loss that was  recognised in other comprehensive income is reclassified from equity to the income statement in the  same period that the hedged item affects the income statement. When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, or the Group revokes  designation of the hedge relationship as it no longer meets the Group\u2019s risk management objective  but the hedged forecast transaction is still expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss at that point  remains in equity and is reclassified from equity when the transaction occurs in accordance with the  above policy. If the hedged transaction is no longer expected to take place, the cumulative unrealised  gain or loss recognised in equity is reclassified to the income statement. The fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts is the difference between their discounted  contractual forward price and their current forward price. Fair value hedge accounting The Group used derivative financial instruments, namely interest rate swaps, to hedge exposure to  interest rate risks arising from financing activities. The fair value of the swaps was the market value of  the swaps at the balance sheet date, taking into account prevailing interest rates. Changes in fair values of derivatives designated as fair value hedges and changes in fair value of the related hedged items  were recognised directly in the income statement. These interest rate swaps matured during the year. Net investment hedge accounting The portion of the gain or loss on an instrument used to hedge a net investment in a foreign operatio n  that is determined to be an effective hedge is recognised in other comprehensive income. The  ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the income statement. Amounts taken to other  comprehensive income are reclassified from equity to the income statement when the foreign  operations are sold or liquidated. ",
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    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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   "value": "Other derivatives 2023  2022  Current  assets  Current  liabilities  Current  assets  Current  liabilities  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Forward foreign exchange contracts designated as  cash flow hedges (principal amount \u00a3112.4 million  (2021/22: \u00a3148.9 million)) 1.1 (1.4) 1.2 (1.9) Forward foreign exchange contracts classified as fair  value through profit or loss 0.7 (0.3) 0.2 (1.3) Other derivatives 1.8 (1.7) 1.4 (3.2) Fair values Under IFRS 7 \u2018Financial Instruments: Disclosures\u2019, fair values are measured using a hierarchy where the  inputs are: \u2013 Level 1 \u2013 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities \u2013 Level 2 \u2013 not Level 1 but are observable for that asset or liability either directly or indirectly \u2013 Level 3 \u2013 not based on observable market data (unobservable) The other derivatives listed above, the interest rate swaps and the fair value of the private placement  loan notes they are hedging are measured at fair value using Level 2 inputs. These are estimated by  discounting the future contractual cash flows using appropriate market-sourced data at the balance  sheet date. The interest rate swaps were designated as fair value hedges and swapped US$50 million of private  placement loan notes from fixed rate US dollars at 3.37% into floating rate US dollars at US$ LIBOR  plus 191 basis points to December 2022 and US$35 million of private placement loan notes from fixed  rate US dollars at 3.58% into floating rate US dollars at US$ LIBOR plus 277 basis points to March  2023. Further details of these swaps and the hedged items are: 2023  2022  Interest  rate swaps  Private  placement  loan notes  hedged  Interest rate  swaps  Private  placement  loan notes  hedged  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Carrying amount of liability \u2013  \u2013  (0.1) (64.6) Accumulated fair value adjustments (loss) / gain \u2013  \u2013  (0.1) 0.1 Gain / (loss) in fair value in year 0.1 (0.1) (1.2) 1.2 ",
   "dimensions": {
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
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  "fact-499": {
   "value": "Other derivatives 2023 2022 Current assets Current liabilities Current assets Current liabilities \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Forward foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges (principal amount \u00a3112.4 million (2021/22: \u00a3148.9 million)) 1.1 (1.4) 1.2 (1.9) Forward foreign exchange contracts classified as fair value through profit or loss 0.7 (0.3) 0.2 (1.3) Other derivatives 1.8 (1.7) 1.4 (3.2) ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialInstrumentsDesignatedAtFairValueThroughProfitOrLossExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-500": {
   "value": "Other derivatives 2023 2022 Current assets Current liabilities Current assets Current liabilities \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Forward foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges (principal amount \u00a3112.4 million (2021/22: \u00a3148.9 million)) 1.1 (1.4) 1.2 (1.9) Forward foreign exchange contracts classified as fair value through profit or loss 0.7 (0.3) 0.2 (1.3) Other derivatives 1.8 (1.7) 1.4 (3.2) ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialInstrumentsAtFairValueThroughProfitOrLossExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-501": {
   "value": "Fair values Under IFRS 7 \u2018Financial Instruments: Disclosures\u2019, fair values are measured using a hierarchy where the  inputs are: \u2013 Level 1 \u2013 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities \u2013 Level 2 \u2013 not Level 1 but are observable for that asset or liability either directly or indirectly \u2013 Level 3 \u2013 not based on observable market data (unobservable) The other derivatives listed above, the interest rate swaps and the fair value of the private placement  loan notes they are hedging are measured at fair value using Level 2 inputs. These are estimated by  discounting the future contractual cash flows using appropriate market-sourced data at the balance  sheet date. For all financial assets and liabilities, fair value approximates the carrying amounts in the balance sheet  except for the following: 2023  2022  Carrying  amounts  Fair  value  Carrying  amounts  Fair  value  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Non-current private placement loan notes (160.4) (147.7)  (151.7) (144.8) The fair values are calculated using Level 2 inputs by discounting future cash flows to net present  values using prevailing interest rate curves and the Group\u2019s credit margin. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFairValueOfFinancialInstrumentsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-502": {
   "value": "Fair values Under IFRS 7 \u2018Financial Instruments: Disclosures\u2019, fair values are measured using a hierarchy where the  inputs are: \u2013 Level 1 \u2013 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities \u2013 Level 2 \u2013 not Level 1 but are observable for that asset or liability either directly or indirectly \u2013 Level 3 \u2013 not based on observable market data (unobservable) The other derivatives listed above, the interest rate swaps and the fair value of the private placement  loan notes they are hedging are measured at fair value using Level 2 inputs. These are estimated by  discounting the future contractual cash flows using appropriate market-sourced data at the balance  sheet date. For all financial assets and liabilities, fair value approximates the carrying amounts in the balance sheet  except for the following: 2023  2022  Carrying  amounts  Fair  value  Carrying  amounts  Fair  value  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Non-current private placement loan notes (160.4) (147.7)  (151.7) (144.8) The fair values are calculated using Level 2 inputs by discounting future cash flows to net present  values using prevailing interest rate curves and the Group\u2019s credit margin. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFairValueMeasurementExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-503": {
   "value": "Netting arrangements for financial instruments The Group operates a number of cash pooling arrangements to provide the benefits of settling  interest on a net basis. The balances on these accounts do not meet the criteria for offsetting and so  are not presented on a net basis in the balance sheet. Where a legal right of offset exists, these are  shown in the table below along with any financial instruments which can be netted under master  netting arrangements. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForOffsettingOfFinancialInstrumentsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-504": {
   "value": "Netting arrangements for financial instruments The Group operates a number of cash pooling arrangements to provide the benefits of settling interest on a net basis. The balances on these accounts do not meet the criteria for offsetting and so are not presented on a net basis in the balance sheet. Where a legal right of offset exists, these are shown in the table below along with any financial instruments which can be netted under master netting arrangements. Gross and net amounts in balance sheet Financial instruments not offsetNet amounts \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m At 31 March 2023 Cash and cash equivalents \u2013 cash and short-term deposits 260.3 (135.2) 125.1 Other derivative assets 1.8 (1.0) 0.8 Cash and cash equivalents \u2013 bank overdrafts (139.8) 135.2 (4.6) Other derivative liabilities (1.7) 1.0 (0.7) At 31 March 2022 Interest rate swap assets 0.1 (0.1)  \u2013 Cash and cash equivalents \u2013 cash and short-term deposits 257.9 (95.5) 162.4 Other derivative assets 1.4 (1.4)  \u2013 Interest rate swaps liabilities (0.2)  \u2013 (0.2) Cash and cash equivalents \u2013 bank overdrafts (99.5) 95.5 (4.0) Other derivative liabilities (3.2) 1.5 (1.7) ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfOffsettingOfFinancialAssetsAndFinancialLiabilitiesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
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  "fact-505": {
   "value": "21 Net debt Net debt comprises cash and cash equivalents, borrowings, interest rate swaps and lease liabilities. Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in hand and in current accounts, overnight deposits and  short-term deposits net of overdrafts with qualifying financial institutions. Borrowings represent loans from qualifying financial institutions. 2023 2022 \u00a3m \u00a3m Cash and short-term deposits 260.3 257.9 Bank overdrafts (139.8) (99.5) Cash and cash equivalents 120.5 158.4 2023 2022 \u00a3m \u00a3m Non-current borrowings Unsecured private placement loan notes repayable after more than five years (80.0) (75.5) Unsecured private placement loan notes repayable from four to five years  \u2013 (76.2) Unsecured private placement loan notes repayable from three to four years (80.4)  \u2013 Unsecured sustainability-linked loan repayable from four to five years (24.2) \u2013 Non-current borrowings (184.6) (151.7) Total borrowings (184.6) (151.7) Current interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges \u2013 assets \u2013 0.1 Current interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges \u2013 liabilities \u2013 (0.2) Cash and cash equivalents 120.5 158.4 Non-current lease liabilities (34.3) (32.0) Current lease liabilities (14.6) (16.7) Net debt (113.0) (42.1) The amount borrowed under the sustainability-linked loan facility was repaid in April 2023. The interest rate swaps were designated as fair value hedges and swapped US$50 million of private placement loan notes from fixed rate US dollars at 3.37% into floating rate US dollars at US$ LIBOR plus 191 basis points to December 2022 and US$35 million of private placement loan notes from fixed rate US dollars at 3.58% into floating rate US dollars at US$ LIBOR plus 277 basis points to March 2023. Further details of these swaps and the hedged items are: 2023 2022 Interest rate swaps Private placement loan notes hedged Interest rate swaps Private placement loan notes hedged \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Carrying amount of liability \u2013 \u2013 (0.1) (64.6) Accumulated fair value adjustments (loss) / gain \u2013 \u2013 (0.1) 0.1 Gain / (loss) in fair value in year 0.1 (0.1) (1.2) 1.2 Movements in net debt were: Borrowings Lease liabilities Total liabilities from financing activities Interest rates swaps Cash and cash equivalentsNet debt \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Net debt at 1 April 2021 (148.0) (61.5) (209.5) 1.1 86.4 (122.0) Cash flows 0.7 17.8 18.5 \u2013 68.1 86.6 New leases \u2013 (2.8) (2.8) \u2013 \u2013 (2.8) Lease modifications \u2013 (2.1) (2.1) \u2013 \u2013 (2.1) Disposal of leases \u2013 0.2 0.2 \u2013 \u2013 0.2 Gain / (loss) in fair value in year 1.2 \u2013 1.2 (1.2) \u2013 \u2013 Translation differences (5.6) (0.3) (5.9) \u2013 3.9 (2.0) Net debt at 31 March 2022 (151.7) (48.7) (200.4) (0.1) 158.4 (42.1) Cash flows (25.1) 18.8 (6.3) \u2013(43.6) (49.9) Acquired with businesses \u2013 (9.8) (9.8) \u2013 \u2013 (9.8) New leases \u2013 (6.3) (6.3) \u2013 \u2013 (6.3) Lease modifications \u2013 (2.4) (2.4) \u2013 \u2013 (2.4) Disposal of leases \u2013 0.3 0.3 \u2013 \u2013 0.3 (Loss) / gain in fair value in year (0.1) \u2013 (0.1) 0.1 \u2013 \u2013 Translation differences (7.7) (0.8) (8.5) \u2013 5.7 (2.8) Net debt at 31 March 2023 (184.6) (48.9) (233.5) \u2013120.5 (113.0) ",
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    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  "fact-506": {
   "value": "Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in hand and in current accounts, overnight deposits and  short-term deposits net of overdrafts with qualifying financial institutions.",
   "dimensions": {
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  "fact-507": {
   "value": "Borrowings represent loans from qualifying financial institutions.",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForBorrowingsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  "fact-508": {
   "value": "2023  2022  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Cash and short-term deposits 260.3 257.9 Bank overdrafts (139.8) (99.5) Cash and cash equivalents 120.5 158.4 ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfCashAndCashEquivalentsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-509": {
   "value": "2023  2022  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Non-current borrowings Unsecured private placement loan notes repayable after more than  five years (80.0) (75.5) Unsecured private placement loan notes repayable from four to five years  \u2013  (76.2) Unsecured private placement loan notes repayable from three to four years (80.4)  \u2013  Unsecured sustainability-linked loan repayable from four to five years (24.2) \u2013  Non-current borrowings (184.6) (151.7) Total borrowings (184.6) (151.7) Current interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges \u2013 assets \u2013  0.1 Current interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges \u2013 liabilities \u2013  (0.2) Cash and cash equivalents 120.5 158.4 Non-current lease liabilities (34.3) (32.0) Current lease liabilities (14.6) (16.7) Net debt (113.0) (42.1) The amount borrowed under the sustainability-linked loan facility was repaid in April 2023. ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDebtSecuritiesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  "fact-510": {
   "value": "2023  2022  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Non-current borrowings Unsecured private placement loan notes repayable after more than  five years (80.0) (75.5) Unsecured private placement loan notes repayable from four to five years  \u2013  (76.2) Unsecured private placement loan notes repayable from three to four years (80.4)  \u2013  Unsecured sustainability-linked loan repayable from four to five years (24.2) \u2013  Non-current borrowings (184.6) (151.7) Total borrowings (184.6) (151.7) Current interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges \u2013 assets \u2013  0.1 Current interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges \u2013 liabilities \u2013  (0.2) Cash and cash equivalents 120.5 158.4 Non-current lease liabilities (34.3) (32.0) Current lease liabilities (14.6) (16.7) Net debt (113.0) (42.1) The amount borrowed under the sustainability-linked loan facility was repaid in April 2023. Borrowings are analysed by currency as: Unsecured  bank overdrafts  Sustainability-  linked loan  Unsecured  private placement  loan notes  Total  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  At 31 March 2023 Sterling (125.0)  \u2013  \u2013  (125.0)  US dollar (3.4) (24.2) (133.2) (160.8)  Euro  \u2013  \u2013  (27.2)  (27.2) Canadian dollar (9.7)  \u2013  \u2013  (9.7) Other (1.7)  \u2013  \u2013  (1.7) Total borrowings (139.8) (24.2) (160.4) (324.4) At 31 March 2022 Sterling (78.8)  \u2013  \u2013  (78.8) US dollar (3.0)  \u2013  (125.5) (128.5) Euro (8.4)  \u2013  (26.2) (34.6)  Canadian dollar (8.3)  \u2013  \u2013  (8.3 ) Other (1.0)  \u2013  \u2013  (1.0 ) Total borrowings (99.5)  \u2013  (151.7) (251.2)  ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfBorrowingsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  "fact-511": {
   "value": "The interest rate swaps were designated as fair value hedges and swapped US$50 million of private placement loan notes from fixed rate US dollars at 3.37% into floating rate US dollars at US$ LIBOR plus 191 basis points to December 2022 and US$35 million of private placement loan notes from fixed rate US dollars at 3.58% into floating rate US dollars at US$ LIBOR plus 277 basis points to March 2023. Further details of these swaps and the hedged items are: 2023 2022 Interest rate swaps Private placement loan notes hedged Interest rate swaps Private placement loan notes hedged \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Carrying amount of liability \u2013 \u2013 (0.1) (64.6) Accumulated fair value adjustments (loss) / gain \u2013 \u2013 (0.1) 0.1 Gain / (loss) in fair value in year 0.1 (0.1) (1.2) 1.2 The Group has designated the US$165.0 million private placement loan notes (2021/22: US$3.6 million  of those maturing in December 2026), with a carrying amount of \u00a3133.2 million (2021/22: \u00a32.8 million),  as hedges of US$165.0 million (2021/22: US$3.6 million) of net investments in its US subsidiaries.  These hedges are expected to remain highly effective as the change in the value of the net assets of  the US subsidiaries hedged is always exactly offset by the related change in the fair value of the private  placement loan notes. No other foreign currency translation exposures are explicitly hedged although  local currency debt is used where economically and fiscally efficient in the financing of subsidiaries and  this provides a degree of natural hedging. Guidelines are in place to manage the currency mix of the  Group\u2019s net debt. The Group does not believe its foreign currency translation risk has altered  materially during the year. The balance in the cumulative translation reserve relating to the  US$165.0 million net investment hedge is a gain of \u00a33.7 million with a further loss of \u00a336.7 million  relating to previous net investment hedging relationships. ",
   "dimensions": {
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
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  "fact-512": {
   "value": "22 Financial risk management The principal financial risks to which the Group is exposed are those of credit, liquidity and market.  Market risk includes foreign currency transaction risk and interest rate risk. Each of these is managed  in accordance with Board-approved policies.  Credit risk The Group is exposed to credit risk on financial assets such as cash deposits, derivative instruments  and trade and other receivables. The amounts in the balance sheet represent the maximum credit risk exposure at the balance sheet  date. There were no significant concentrations of credit risk at the balance sheet date, as exposure is  spread over a large number of counterparties, customers and geographic locations. The Group has  reviewed its credit risk again carefully this year due to the current global economic and geopolitical  uncertainties and the Group does not believe it has materially altered during the year. For cash deposits and derivative instruments, the Group identifies counterparties of suitable  creditworthiness based on ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies and has  procedures to ensure that only these parties are used, that exposure limits are set based on the  external credit ratings and that these limits are not exceeded. The impairment losses on these  are immaterial. For trade and other receivables, all operating companies have credit policies and monitor their credit  exposure on an ongoing basis. Each operating company performs credit evaluations on all customers  seeking credit over a certain amount. For countries with no local operating company presence,  export credit limits are set and monitored on a country basis monthly by the Treasury Committee.  The impairment losses on contract assets, amounts owed by joint venture and other receivables  are immaterial. The impairment allowance for trade receivables is measured at an amount equal to lifetime expected  credit losses. Trade receivables have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and  the number of days from date of invoice. The expected loss rates are based on the payment profile  of sales over a 36-month period from 1 April 2019 and the corresponding historical credit losses  experienced within this period calculated as the trade receivables from this period that have not been  paid by the year end. The historical loss rates are adjusted to reflect current and forward-looking  information on macroeconomic factors affecting the ability of the customers to settle the receivables. On that basis, the impairment allowance for trade receivables was determined as follows:  2023 2022 Expected loss rate Gross carrying amount Loss allowance Expected loss rate Gross carrying amount Loss allowance % \u00a3m \u00a3m % \u00a3m \u00a3m 0-30 days from date of invoice 0.9% 366.0   3.4 0.6%  358.3   2.2  31-60 days from date of invoice 1.3%  162.4   2.1  0.9%  117.4   1.1  61-90 days from date of invoice 2.1%  42.6   0.9  2.1%  28.6   0.6  91-120 days from date of invoice 2.9%  17.5   0.5  3.3%  12.0   0.4  Over 120 days from date of invoice 17.5% 32.5  5.7 24.6%  19.5   4.8  Total  621.0  12.6   535.8   9.1  The ageing of net trade receivables at the reporting date was: 2023 2022 \u00a3m \u00a3m Not past due 483.7 437.9 Past due 0-30 days 73.5 59.9 Past due 31-60 days 17.4 10.1 Past due 61-120 days 13.0 8.2 Past due over 120 days 20.8 10.6 Total 608.4 526.7 The movement in the impairment allowance for trade receivables was as follows: 2023 2022 \u00a3m \u00a3m At 1 April (9.1) (7.4) Acquisitions (2.1)  \u2013 Net remeasurement of impairment allowance (1.4) (1.7) At 31 March  (12.6) (9.1) 22 Financial risk management continued Trade receivables are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery, for example when a customer enters liquidation or the Group agrees with the customer to write off an outstanding invoice. The Group continues to limit its exposure by maintaining tight credit policies, including short payment terms and low credit limits for new customers and seeking payment commitments for overdue balances before releasing new orders to existing customers. Historically, the Group has generally experienced very low levels of trade receivables not being recovered, including those significantly past due, and this was also the case during 2022/23. However, with the continued global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, the Group remains cautious about its exposure and so has reviewed carefully, and maintained at a higher level, its expected loss rates for those markets and industries that are  most affected. At 31 March 2023, the largest trade receivable balance was \u00a312.0 million (2021/22: \u00a38.7 million), of which \u00a310.1 million has been received since the year end. The maximum exposure with a single bank for deposits was \u00a326.0 million (2021/22: \u00a351.3 million) and the largest mark to market exposure for derivative financial instruments to a single bank was \u00a30.7 million (2021/22: \u00a30.1 million). The Group also occasionally uses money market funds to invest surplus cash thereby diversifying credit risk and at 31 March 2023 its exposure to these funds was \u00a3nil (2021/22: \u00a3nil). Liquidity risk The Group\u2019s key priority is to ensure that it can meet its liabilities as they fall due. The Group ensures this by having sufficient committed debt facilities in place to meet its anticipated funding requirements. The Group\u2019s forecast funding requirements and its committed debt facilities are reported to and monitored by the Treasury Committee monthly. During the year, the Group refinanced its \u00a3300.0 million sustainability-linked loan facility to a five-year \u00a3400.0 million sustainability-linked loan facility on broadly unchanged rates. Therefore, as at  31 March 2023, the Group had the following committed debt finance in place: \u2013 Private placement loan notes of \u20ac18 million with a maturity of October 2026, US$80 million with a maturity of December 2026, \u20ac13 million with a maturity of October 2029, US$35 million with a maturity of March 2030 and US$50 million with a maturity of October 2031. \u2013 A \u00a3400.0 million sustainability-linked loan facility, with a lender option accordion of up to a further \u00a3100.0 million, which has a maturity of October 2027 with an option for the Group to extend for up to two further one-year terms subject to individual lender approval. It is linked to the Group\u2019s most material ESG actions of the reduction of direct Scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions, packaging intensity and percentage of management that are women. Meeting these annual ESG actions means a margin benefit of up to 2.5 basis points, while missing these ESG actions would mean paying a margin premium of up to 2.5 basis points. Amounts borrowed under this facility are borrowed for fixed amounts of time after which they can be repaid or rolled up to a maximum of the facility maturity. As at 31 March 2023, the Group had \u00a3375.8 million (2021/22: \u00a3300.0 million) of available undrawn committed debt facilities in respect of which all conditions precedent had been met. The Group also uses bank overdrafts, uncommitted short-term money market loans, cash and  short-term investments. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to manage the Group\u2019s day-to-day funding and liquidity requirements. 22 Financial risk management continued The contractual maturities of financial liabilities, including contractual future interest payments were: Carrying amounts Contractual cash flowsWithin 1 year 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 yearsAfter 4 years \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Derivative financial liabilities Inflows for forward foreign exchange contracts 86.1 87.0 87.0  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 Outflows for forward foreign exchange contracts (87.8) (87.8) (87.8)  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 Forward foreign exchange contracts (1.7) (0.8) (0.8)  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 Non-derivative financial liabilities Sustainability-linked loan (24.2) (24.3) (24.3)  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 Private placement loan notes (160.4) (191.3) (5.0) (5.0) (5.0) (85.4) (90.9 Lease liabilities (48.9) (57.4) (16.1) (11.7)  (8.7)  (6.6)  (14.3 Bank overdrafts (139.8) (139.8) (139.8)  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 Trade payables, other payables and accruals (533.0) (533.0) (532.3) (0.7)  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 At 31 March 2023 (908.0) (946.6) (718.3) (17.4)  (13.7)  (92.0)  (105.2 Carrying amounts Contractual cash flowsWithin 1 year 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 yearsAfter 4 years \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Derivative financial liabilities Inflows for forward foreign exchange contracts 133.9 133.6 133.6  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 Outflows for forward foreign exchange contracts (137.1) (137.1) (137.1)  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 Forward foreign exchange contracts (3.2) (3.5) (3.5)  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 Non-derivative financial liabilities Private placement loan notes (151.7) (185.6) (4.7) (4.7) (4.7) (4.7) (166.8 Lease liabilities (48.7) (50.7) (17.7) (11.4) (7.3) (5.7) (8.6) Bank overdrafts (99.5) (99.5) (99.5)  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 Trade payables, other payables and accruals (500.2) (500.2) (500.2)  \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 At 31 March 2022 (803.3) (839.5) (625.6) (16.1) (12.0) (10.4) (175.4 22 Financial risk management continued Market risk \u2013 foreign currency transaction risk The Group is exposed to foreign currency transaction risk as it has operating companies with payables and receivables in currencies other than their functional currency. The Group also has foreign currency translation risk resulting from investment in foreign subsidiaries and foreign currency debt which is mainly in US dollars with some euros. Hedging of currency exposures during periods when operating companies cannot easily change their selling prices is implemented in order to shelter the forecast gross profit during those periods. In this way the impacts of currency fluctuations can be smoothed until selling prices can be changed in the light of movements in exchange rates. The hedges are enacted through forward foreign exchange contracts entered into by Group Treasury in appropriate currencies with fixed terms of between three and seven months based on trading projections provided by the operating companies. The Group\u2019s largest exposures relate to euros and US dollars.  In addition, specific cash flows relating to material transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of the local business are hedged when the commitment is made. The Group classifies forward foreign exchange contracts as hedging instruments against forecast receivables / payables and designates the forward element of these contracts as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes on a 1:1 basis which means the fair value movement in the hedged item is equal and opposite to the fair value movement in the hedging instrument. The forecast cash flows are expected to occur evenly throughout the forecast period from the year end, which is between three and seven months, and will affect the income statement in the period in which they occur or the inventories are sold. The average forward prices of the outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts are \u20ac1.13:\u00a31 and US$1.21:\u00a31. Foreign currency transaction exposures, and the hedges in place to mitigate them, are monitored monthly by the Treasury Committee. The Group does not believe its foreign currency transaction risk has altered materially during the year. Ineffectiveness may arise if actual foreign currency transactions are lower than the trading projections. The Group has designated the US$165.0 million private placement loan notes (2021/22: US$3.6 million of those maturing in December 2026), with a carrying amount of \u00a3133.2 million (2021/22: \u00a32.8 million), as hedges of US$165.0 million (2021/22: US$3.6 million) of net investments in its US subsidiaries. These hedges are expected to remain highly effective as the change in the value of the net assets of the US subsidiaries hedged is always exactly offset by the related change in the fair value of the private placement loan notes. No other foreign currency translation exposures are explicitly hedged although local currency debt is used where economically and fiscally efficient in the financing of subsidiaries and this provides a degree of natural hedging. Guidelines are in place to manage the currency mix of the Group\u2019s net debt. The Group does not believe its foreign currency translation risk has altered materially during the year. The balance in the cumulative translation reserve relating to the  US$165.0 million net investment hedge is a gain of \u00a33.7 million with a further loss of \u00a336.7 million relating to previous net investment hedging relationships. Borrowings are analysed by currency as: Unsecured bank overdrafts Sustainability- linked loan Unsecured private placement loan notes Total \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m At 31 March 2023 Sterling (125.0)  \u2013 \u2013 (125.0) US dollar (3.4) (24.2) (133.2) (160.8) Euro  \u2013 \u2013 (27.2)  (27.2) Canadian dollar (9.7)  \u2013 \u2013 (9.7) Other (1.7)  \u2013 \u2013 (1.7) Total borrowings (139.8) (24.2) (160.4) (324.4) At 31 March 2022 Sterling (78.8)  \u2013 \u2013 (78.8) US dollar (3.0)  \u2013 (125.5) (128.5) Euro (8.4)  \u2013 (26.2) (34.6) Canadian dollar (8.3)  \u2013 \u2013 (8.3 Other (1.0)  \u2013 \u2013 (1.0 Total borrowings (99.5)  \u2013 (151.7) (251.2) 22 Financial risk management continued Market risk \u2013 interest rate risk The Group has relatively high interest cover. The Group does not have any outstanding interest rate swaps currently, as those that swapped certain of the US dollar private placement loan notes from fixed to floating rates matured during the year (Note 21). The Group\u2019s policy dictates regular monitoring of interest rate exposure with a view to taking suitable actions should exposure reach certain levels. The Group does not believe its interest rate risk has materially altered during the year.  As at 31 March 2023 (and 31 March 2022), the Group had US$165 million and \u20ac31 million of private placement loan notes at fixed interest rates (2021/22: US$85 million swapped into floating interest rates). All other borrowings were at variable rates. At 31 March 2023, 49% (2021/22: 35%) of the Group\u2019s gross borrowings excluding lease liabilities (total borrowings plus bank overdrafts) was at fixed rates, with surplus cash deposited at variable rates. Sensitivity analysis of exposure to interest rates and foreign exchange rates The sensitivity analysis is based on the following: \u2013 Change of one percentage point in market interest rates affecting all variable rate elements of financial instruments. \u2013 Change of 5% in euro and US dollar exchange rates affecting the fair value of derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments and other financial assets and liabilities. The transactional foreign exchange effect in equity due to net investment hedges included below would be offset in full by the translation of the US and European subsidiaries. 2023 2022 Impact on income statement gain / (loss) Impact on equity gain / (loss) Impact on income statement gain / (loss) Impact on equity gain / (loss) \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m One percentage point increase in interest rates  1.0   \u2013  0.7   \u2013 5% weakening of the euro  1.6   0.5   2.3   0.6  5% weakening of the US dollar  (6.3)  4.3   (0.1)  (2.3) A corresponding decrease in interest rates or strengthening of exchange rates would result in an equal and opposite effect to the amounts above. Capital management The Board\u2019s policy is to maintain a strong capital base always, with an appropriate debt to equity mix, to ensure investor, creditor and market confidence and to support the future development of the business. The Board monitors ROCE, which the Group defines as adjusted operating profit as a percentage of monthly average net assets excluding net debt and retirement benefit obligations,  and the level of dividends to ordinary shareholders.  The Group seeks to raise debt from a variety of sources and with a variety of maturities. As at  31 March 2023, the Group had a \u00a3400 million sustainability-linked loan, with an accordion of up to a further \u00a3100 million, which has a maturity of October 2027 with an option for the Group to extend for up to two further one-year terms subject to individual lender approval; and private placement loan notes of \u20ac18 million with a maturity of October 2026, US$80 million with a maturity of December 2026, \u20ac13 million with a maturity of October 2029, US$35 million with a maturity of March 2030 and US$50 million with a maturity of October 2031. The Group\u2019s debt covenants are net debt to adjusted EBITDA to be less than 3.25 times and EBITA to interest to be greater than 3 times. At the year end the Group comfortably met these covenants with net debt to adjusted EBITDA of 0.2x (2021/22: 0.1x) and EBITA to interest of 34.2x (2021/22: 44.6x). There were no significant changes in the Group\u2019s approach to capital management during the year. ",
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   "value": "Credit risk The Group is exposed to credit risk on financial assets such as cash deposits, derivative instruments  and trade and other receivables. The amounts in the balance sheet represent the maximum credit risk exposure at the balance sheet  date. There were no significant concentrations of credit risk at the balance sheet date, as exposure is  spread over a large number of counterparties, customers and geographic locations. The Group has  reviewed its credit risk again carefully this year due to the current global economic and geopolitical  uncertainties and the Group does not believe it has materially altered during the year. For cash deposits and derivative instruments, the Group identifies counterparties of suitable  creditworthiness based on ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies and has  procedures to ensure that only these parties are used, that exposure limits are set based on the  external credit ratings and that these limits are not exceeded. The impairment losses on these  are immaterial. For trade and other receivables, all operating companies have credit policies and monitor their credit  exposure on an ongoing basis. Each operating company performs credit evaluations on all customers  seeking credit over a certain amount. For countries with no local operating company presence,  export credit limits are set and monitored on a country basis monthly by the Treasury Committee.  The impairment losses on contract assets, amounts owed by joint venture and other receivables  are immaterial. The impairment allowance for trade receivables is measured at an amount equal to lifetime expected  credit losses. Trade receivables have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and  the number of days from date of invoice. The expected loss rates are based on the payment profile  of sales over a 36-month period from 1 April 2019 and the corresponding historical credit losses  experienced within this period calculated as the trade receivables from this period that have not been  paid by the year end. The historical loss rates are adjusted to reflect current and forward-looking  information on macroeconomic factors affecting the ability of the customers to settle the receivables. On that basis, the impairment allowance for trade receivables was determined as follows:  2023  2022  Expected  loss rate  Gross  carrying  amount  Loss  allowance  Expected  loss rate  Gross  carrying  amount  Loss  allowance  %  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  %  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  0-30 days from date of invoice 0.9%  366.0   3.4  0.6%  358.3   2.2  31-60 days from date of invoice 1.3%  162.4   2.1  0.9%  117.4   1.1  61-90 days from date of invoice 2.1%  42.6   0.9  2.1%  28.6   0.6  91-120 days from date of invoice 2.9%  17.5   0.5  3.3%  12.0   0.4  Over 120 days from date  of invoice 17.5%  32.5   5.7  24.6%  19.5   4.8  Total  621.0   12.6   535.8   9.1  The ageing of net trade receivables at the reporting date was: 2023  2022  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Not past due 483.7 437.9 Past due 0-30 days 73.5 59.9 Past due 31-60 days 17.4 10.1 Past due 61-120 days 13.0 8.2 Past due over 120 days 20.8 10.6 Total 608.4 526.7 The movement in the impairment allowance for trade receivables was as follows: 2023  2022  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  At 1 April (9.1) (7.4) Acquisitions (2.1)  \u2013  Net remeasurement of impairment allowance (1.4) (1.7) At 31 March  (12.6) (9.1) 22 Financial risk management continued Trade receivables are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery, for example when  a customer enters liquidation or the Group agrees with the customer to write off an outstanding invoice. The Group continues to limit its exposure by maintaining tight credit policies, including short payment  terms and low credit limits for new customers and seeking payment commitments for overdue balances  before releasing new orders to existing customers. Historically, the Group has generally experienced very  low levels of trade receivables not being recovered, including those significantly past due, and this was  also the case during 2022/23. However, with the continued global economic and geopolitical  uncertainties, the Group remains cautious about its exposure and so has reviewed carefully, and  maintained at a higher level, its expected loss rates for those markets and industries that are  most affected. At 31 March 2023, the largest trade receivable balance was \u00a312.0 million (2021/22: \u00a38.7 million), of which  \u00a310.1 million has been received since the year end. The maximum exposure with a single bank for deposits was \u00a326.0 million (2021/22: \u00a351.3 million) and the largest mark to market exposure for derivative  financial instruments to a single bank was \u00a30.7 million (2021/22: \u00a30.1 million). The Group also occasionally  uses money market funds to invest surplus cash thereby diversifying credit risk and at 31 March 2023 its  exposure to these funds was \u00a3nil (2021/22: \u00a3nil). ",
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   "value": "The impairment allowance for trade receivables is measured at an amount equal to lifetime expected  credit losses. Trade receivables have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and  the number of days from date of invoice. The expected loss rates are based on the payment profile  of sales over a 36-month period from 1 April 2019 and the corresponding historical credit losses  experienced within this period calculated as the trade receivables from this period that have not been  paid by the year end. The historical loss rates are adjusted to reflect current and forward-looking  information on macroeconomic factors affecting the ability of the customers to settle the receivables. On that basis, the impairment allowance for trade receivables was determined as follows:  2023 2022 Expected loss rate Gross carrying amount Loss allowance Expected loss rate Gross carrying amount Loss allowance % \u00a3m \u00a3m % \u00a3m \u00a3m 0-30 days from date of invoice 0.9% 366.0   3.4 0.6%  358.3   2.2  31-60 days from date of invoice 1.3%  162.4   2.1  0.9%  117.4   1.1  61-90 days from date of invoice 2.1%  42.6   0.9  2.1%  28.6   0.6  91-120 days from date of invoice 2.9%  17.5   0.5  3.3%  12.0   0.4  Over 120 days from date of invoice 17.5% 32.5  5.7 24.6%  19.5   4.8  Total  621.0  12.6   535.8   9.1  The ageing of net trade receivables at the reporting date was: 2023 2022 \u00a3m \u00a3m Not past due 483.7 437.9 Past due 0-30 days 73.5 59.9 Past due 31-60 days 17.4 10.1 Past due 61-120 days 13.0 8.2 Past due over 120 days 20.8 10.6 Total 608.4 526.7 The movement in the impairment allowance for trade receivables was as follows: 2023 2022 \u00a3m \u00a3m At 1 April (9.1) (7.4) Acquisitions (2.1)  \u2013 Net remeasurement of impairment allowance (1.4) (1.7) At 31 March  (12.6) (9.1) Trade receivables are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery, for example when a customer enters liquidation or the Group agrees with the customer to write off an outstanding invoice. The Group continues to limit its exposure by maintaining tight credit policies, including short payment terms and low credit limits for new customers and seeking payment commitments for overdue balances before releasing new orders to existing customers. Historically, the Group has generally experienced very low levels of trade receivables not being recovered, including those significantly past due, and this was also the case during 2022/23. However, with the continued global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, the Group remains cautious about its exposure and so has reviewed carefully, and maintained at a higher level, its expected loss rates for those markets and industries that are  most affected. ",
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   "value": "The impairment allowance for trade receivables is measured at an amount equal to lifetime expected  credit losses. Trade receivables have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and  the number of days from date of invoice. The expected loss rates are based on the payment profile  of sales over a 36-month period from 1 April 2019 and the corresponding historical credit losses  experienced within this period calculated as the trade receivables from this period that have not been  paid by the year end. The historical loss rates are adjusted to reflect current and forward-looking  information on macroeconomic factors affecting the ability of the customers to settle the receivables. ",
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   "value": "Liquidity risk The Group\u2019s key priority is to ensure that it can meet its liabilities as they fall due. The Group ensures  this by having sufficient committed debt facilities in place to meet its anticipated funding requirements. The Group\u2019s forecast funding requirements and its committed debt facilities are  reported to and monitored by the Treasury Committee monthly. During the year, the Group refinanced its \u00a3300.0 million sustainability-linked loan facility to a five-year  \u00a3400.0 million sustainability-linked loan facility on broadly unchanged rates. Therefore, as at  31 March 2023, the Group had the following committed debt finance in place: \u2013 Private placement loan notes of \u20ac18 million with a maturity of October 2026, US$80 million with a  maturity of December 2026, \u20ac13 million with a maturity of October 2029, US$35 million with a  maturity of March 2030 and US$50 million with a maturity of October 2031. \u2013 A \u00a3400.0 million sustainability-linked loan facility, with a lender option accordion of up to a further  \u00a3100.0 million, which has a maturity of October 2027 with an option for the Group to extend for up  to two further one-year terms subject to individual lender approval. It is linked to the Group\u2019s most  material ESG actions of the reduction of direct Scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions, packaging intensity and percentage of management that are women. Meeting these annual ESG actions means a margin  benefit of up to 2.5 basis points, while missing these ESG actions would mean paying a margin  premium of up to 2.5 basis points. Amounts borrowed under this facility are borrowed for fixed  amounts of time after which they can be repaid or rolled up to a maximum of the facility maturity. As at 31 March 2023, the Group had \u00a3375.8 million (2021/22: \u00a3300.0 million) of available undrawn  committed debt facilities in respect of which all conditions precedent had been met. The Group also uses bank overdrafts, uncommitted short-term money market loans, cash and  short-term investments. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to manage the Group\u2019s  day-to-day funding and liquidity requirements. 22 Financial risk management continued The contractual maturities of financial liabilities, including contractual future interest payments were: Carrying  amounts  Contractual  cash flows Within 1 year  1-2 years  2-3 years  3-4 years After 4 years  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Derivative financial liabilities Inflows for forward foreign exchange contracts 86.1 87.0 87.0  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  Outflows for forward foreign exchange contracts (87.8) (87.8) (87.8)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  Forward foreign exchange contracts (1.7) (0.8) (0.8)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  Non-derivative financial liabilities Sustainability-linked loan (24.2) (24.3) (24.3)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  Private placement loan notes (160.4) (191.3) (5.0) (5.0) (5.0) (85.4) (90.9 ) Lease liabilities (48.9) (57.4)  (16.1)  (11.7)  (8.7)  (6.6)  (14.3 ) Bank overdrafts (139.8) (139.8) (139.8)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  Trade payables, other payables and accruals (533.0)  (533.0)  (532.3)  (0.7)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  At 31 March 2023 (908.0)  (946.6)  (718.3)  (17.4)  (13.7)  (92.0)  (105.2 ) Carrying  amounts  Contractual  cash flows Within 1 year  1-2 years  2-3 years  3-4 years After 4 years  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Derivative financial liabilities Inflows for forward foreign exchange contracts 133.9 133.6 133.6  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  Outflows for forward foreign exchange contracts (137.1) (137.1) (137.1)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  Forward foreign exchange contracts (3.2) (3.5) (3.5)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  Non-derivative financial liabilities Private placement loan notes (151.7) (185.6) (4.7) (4.7) (4.7) (4.7) (166.8 ) Lease liabilities (48.7) (50.7) (17.7) (11.4) (7.3) (5.7) (8.6) Bank overdrafts (99.5) (99.5) (99.5)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  Trade payables, other payables and accruals (500.2) (500.2) (500.2)  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  \u2013  At 31 March 2022 (803.3) (839.5) (625.6) (16.1) (12.0) (10.4) (175.4 ) ",
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  "fact-517": {
   "value": "Market risk \u2013 foreign currency transaction risk The Group is exposed to foreign currency transaction risk as it has operating companies with payables  and receivables in currencies other than their functional currency. The Group also has foreign currency  translation risk resulting from investment in foreign subsidiaries and foreign currency debt which is  mainly in US dollars with some euros. Hedging of currency exposures during periods when operating companies cannot easily change their  selling prices is implemented in order to shelter the forecast gross profit during those periods. In this  way the impacts of currency fluctuations can be smoothed until selling prices can be changed in the  light of movements in exchange rates. The hedges are enacted through forward foreign exchange  contracts entered into by Group Treasury in appropriate currencies with fixed terms of between three  and seven months based on trading projections provided by the operating companies. The Group\u2019s  largest exposures relate to euros and US dollars.  In addition, specific cash flows relating to material transactions in currencies other than the functional  currency of the local business are hedged when the commitment is made. The Group classifies forward foreign exchange contracts as hedging instruments against forecast  receivables / payables and designates the forward element of these contracts as cash flow hedges for  accounting purposes on a 1:1 basis which means the fair value movement in the hedged item is equal and opposite to the fair value movement in the hedging instrument. The forecast cash flows are  expected to occur evenly throughout the forecast period from the year end, which is between three  and seven months, and will affect the income statement in the period in which they occur or the  inventories are sold. The average forward prices of the outstanding forward foreign exchange  contracts are \u20ac1.13:\u00a31 and US$1.21:\u00a31. Foreign currency transaction exposures, and the hedges in place to mitigate them, are monitored  monthly by the Treasury Committee. The Group does not believe its foreign currency transaction risk has altered materially during the year. Ineffectiveness may arise if actual foreign currency transactions  are lower than the trading projections. The Group has designated the US$165.0 million private placement loan notes (2021/22: US$3.6 million  of those maturing in December 2026), with a carrying amount of \u00a3133.2 million (2021/22: \u00a32.8 million),  as hedges of US$165.0 million (2021/22: US$3.6 million) of net investments in its US subsidiaries.  These hedges are expected to remain highly effective as the change in the value of the net assets of  the US subsidiaries hedged is always exactly offset by the related change in the fair value of the private  placement loan notes. No other foreign currency translation exposures are explicitly hedged although  local currency debt is used where economically and fiscally efficient in the financing of subsidiaries and  this provides a degree of natural hedging. Guidelines are in place to manage the currency mix of the  Group\u2019s net debt. The Group does not believe its foreign currency translation risk has altered  materially during the year. The balance in the cumulative translation reserve relating to the  US$165.0 million net investment hedge is a gain of \u00a33.7 million with a further loss of \u00a336.7 million  relating to previous net investment hedging relationships. Borrowings are analysed by currency as: Unsecured  bank overdrafts  Sustainability-  linked loan  Unsecured  private placement  loan notes  Total  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  At 31 March 2023 Sterling (125.0)  \u2013  \u2013  (125.0)  US dollar (3.4) (24.2) (133.2) (160.8)  Euro  \u2013  \u2013  (27.2)  (27.2) Canadian dollar (9.7)  \u2013  \u2013  (9.7) Other (1.7)  \u2013  \u2013  (1.7) Total borrowings (139.8) (24.2) (160.4) (324.4) At 31 March 2022 Sterling (78.8)  \u2013  \u2013  (78.8) US dollar (3.0)  \u2013  (125.5) (128.5) Euro (8.4)  \u2013  (26.2) (34.6)  Canadian dollar (8.3)  \u2013  \u2013  (8.3 ) Other (1.0)  \u2013  \u2013  (1.0 ) Total borrowings (99.5)  \u2013  (151.7) (251.2)  Market risk \u2013 interest rate risk The Group has relatively high interest cover. The Group does not have any outstanding interest rate swaps currently, as those that swapped certain of the US dollar private placement loan notes from fixed to floating rates matured during the year (Note 21). The Group\u2019s policy dictates regular monitoring of interest rate exposure with a view to taking suitable actions should exposure reach certain levels. The Group does not believe its interest rate risk has materially altered during the year.  As at 31 March 2023 (and 31 March 2022), the Group had US$165 million and \u20ac31 million of private placement loan notes at fixed interest rates (2021/22: US$85 million swapped into floating interest rates). All other borrowings were at variable rates. At 31 March 2023, 49% (2021/22: 35%) of the Group\u2019s gross borrowings excluding lease liabilities (total borrowings plus bank overdrafts) was at fixed rates, with surplus cash deposited at variable rates. Sensitivity analysis of exposure to interest rates and foreign exchange rates The sensitivity analysis is based on the following: \u2013 Change of one percentage point in market interest rates affecting all variable rate elements of financial instruments. \u2013 Change of 5% in euro and US dollar exchange rates affecting the fair value of derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments and other financial assets and liabilities. The transactional foreign exchange effect in equity due to net investment hedges included below would be offset in full by the translation of the US and European subsidiaries. 2023 2022 Impact on income statement gain / (loss) Impact on equity gain / (loss) Impact on income statement gain / (loss) Impact on equity gain / (loss) \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m One percentage point increase in interest rates  1.0   \u2013  0.7   \u2013 5% weakening of the euro  1.6   0.5   2.3   0.6  5% weakening of the US dollar  (6.3)  4.3   (0.1)  (2.3) A corresponding decrease in interest rates or strengthening of exchange rates would result in an equal and opposite effect to the amounts above. ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfMarketRiskExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
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  "fact-518": {
   "value": "Sensitivity analysis of exposure to interest rates and foreign exchange rates The sensitivity analysis is based on the following: \u2013 Change of one percentage point in market interest rates affecting all variable rate elements of  financial instruments. \u2013 Change of 5% in euro and US dollar exchange rates affecting the fair value of derivative  financial instruments designated as hedging instruments and other financial assets and liabilities.  The transactional foreign exchange effect in equity due to net investment hedges included below  would be offset in full by the translation of the US and European subsidiaries. 2023  2022  Impact on  income  statement  gain / (loss)  Impact on  equity  gain / (loss)  Impact on  income  statement  gain / (loss)  Impact on  equity  gain / (loss)  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  One percentage point increase in interest rates  1.0   \u2013   0.7   \u2013  5% weakening of the euro  1.6   0.5   2.3   0.6  5% weakening of the US dollar  (6.3)  4.3   (0.1)  (2.3) A corresponding decrease in interest rates or strengthening of exchange rates would result in an  equal and opposite effect to the amounts above. ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:SensitivityAnalysisForEachTypeOfMarketRisk",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  },
  "fact-519": {
   "value": "Capital management The Board\u2019s policy is to maintain a strong capital base always, with an appropriate debt to equity mix, to ensure investor, creditor and market confidence and to support the future development of the business. The Board monitors ROCE, which the Group defines as adjusted operating profit as a percentage of monthly average net assets excluding net debt and retirement benefit obligations,  and the level of dividends to ordinary shareholders.  The Group seeks to raise debt from a variety of sources and with a variety of maturities. As at  31 March 2023, the Group had a \u00a3400 million sustainability-linked loan, with an accordion of up to a further \u00a3100 million, which has a maturity of October 2027 with an option for the Group to extend for up to two further one-year terms subject to individual lender approval; and private placement loan notes of \u20ac18 million with a maturity of October 2026, US$80 million with a maturity of December 2026, \u20ac13 million with a maturity of October 2029, US$35 million with a maturity of March 2030 and US$50 million with a maturity of October 2031. The Group\u2019s debt covenants are net debt to adjusted EBITDA to be less than 3.25 times and EBITA to interest to be greater than 3 times. At the year end the Group comfortably met these covenants with net debt to adjusted EBITDA of 0.2x (2021/22: 0.1x) and EBITA to interest of 34.2x (2021/22: 44.6x). There were no significant changes in the Group\u2019s approach to capital management during the year. ",
   "dimensions": {
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  },
  "fact-520": {
   "value": "23 Provisions and contingent liabilities Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation as a result of a past event and  a reasonable estimate can be made of a probable adverse outcome. Otherwise, material contingent  liabilities are disclosed unless the transfer of economic benefits is remote. Reorganisation  provision  Penalties and  interest on  uncertain  income tax  provision  Dilapidation  provision  Total  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  At 1 April 2022 3.4 1.6 0.4 5.4 Acquisitions (Note 28)  \u2013  2.1  \u2013  2.1 Additions 0.4 0.2  \u2013  0.6 Utilised (1.5)  \u2013  \u2013  (1.5) Released (0.3)  \u2013  \u2013  (0.3) Translation differences 0.1 0.1  \u2013  0.2  At 31 March 2023 2.1 4.0 0.4 6.5  Analysed in the balance sheet as: 2023  2022  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Current 1.8  2.6 Non-current 4.7 2.8 6.5  5.4 The reorganisation provision is expected to be fully spent by March 2027 and the dilapidation  provision is expected to be fully utilised by March 2028. ",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-521": {
   "value": "Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation as a result of a past event and a reasonable estimate can be made of a probable adverse outcome. Otherwise, material contingent liabilities are disclosed unless the transfer of economic benefits is remote. At 31 March 2023, there were no material contingent liabilities (2021/22: none).",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfContingentLiabilitiesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-522": {
   "value": "Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation as a result of a past event and a reasonable estimate can be made of a probable adverse outcome. Otherwise, material contingent liabilities are disclosed unless the transfer of economic benefits is remote. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForProvisionsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-523": {
   "value": "Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation as a result of a past event and a reasonable estimate can be made of a probable adverse outcome. Otherwise, material contingent liabilities are disclosed unless the transfer of economic benefits is remote. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForContingentLiabilitiesAndContingentAssetsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-524": {
   "value": "24 Capital commitments As at 31 March 2023, the Group is contractually committed to, but has not provided for, future  capital expenditure of \u00a33.5 million (2021/22: \u00a31.1 million) for property, plant and equipment and \u00a32.1 million (2021/22: \u00a35.5 million) for intangible assets. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfCommitmentsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-525": {
   "value": "25 Share capital and share premium Number of  Share capital  Share premium  Total  shares  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Issued and fully paid ordinary shares of 10p each: At 1 April 2021 469,943,362 47.0 228.5 275.5 Issues to settle employee share awards 1,078,660 0.1 2.9 3.0 At 31 March 2022 471,022,022 47.1 231.4 278.5 Issues to settle employee share awards 1,762,387 0.2 4.6 4.8 At 31 March 2023 472,784,409 47.3 236.0 283.3 The EBT buys shares on the open market and holds them in trust for employees participating  in the Group\u2019s share-based payment schemes. At 31 March 2023, the EBT held 336,084 shares  (2021/22: 315,768 shares) which had not yet vested unconditionally with employees. 26 Other reserves Hedging  reserve  Cumulative  translation reserve  Total  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  At 1 April 2021 (1.4) 39.0 37.6 Foreign exchange translation differences  \u2013  22.0 22.0 Fair value loss on net investment hedges  \u2013  (0.1) (0.1) Cash flow hedging losses taken to equity (1.2)  \u2013  (1.2) Cash flow hedging losses transferred to income statement 2.6  \u2013  2.6 Tax on other comprehensive income (Note 10) (0.3)  \u2013  (0.3) Total comprehensive income 1.1 21.9 23.0 Cash flow hedging gains transferred to inventories (0.5)  \u2013  (0.5) Tax on cash flow hedging gains transferred to inventories 0.1  \u2013  0.1 At 31 March 2022 (0.7) 60.9 60.2 Foreign exchange translation differences  \u2013  43.0 43.0 Fair value gain on net investment hedges  \u2013  5.4 5.4 Cash flow hedging gains taken to equity 3.9  \u2013  3.9 Tax on other comprehensive income (Note 10) (0.7)  \u2013  (0.7) Total comprehensive income 3.2 48.4 51.6 Cash flow hedging gains transferred to inventories (3.7)  \u2013  (3.7) Tax on cash flow hedging gains transferred to inventories 0.7  \u2013  0.7 At 31 March 2023 (0.5) 109.3 108.8 ",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-526": {
   "value": "Number of  Share capital  Share premium  Total  shares  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  \u00a3m  Issued and fully paid ordinary shares of 10p each: At 1 April 2021 469,943,362 47.0 228.5 275.5 Issues to settle employee share awards 1,078,660 0.1 2.9 3.0 At 31 March 2022 471,022,022 47.1 231.4 278.5 Issues to settle employee share awards 1,762,387 0.2 4.6 4.8 At 31 March 2023 472,784,409 47.3 236.0 283.3 The EBT buys shares on the open market and holds them in trust for employees participating  in the Group\u2019s share-based payment schemes. At 31 March 2023, the EBT held 336,084 shares  (2021/22: 315,768 shares) which had not yet vested unconditionally with employees. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfIssuedCapitalExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-527": {
   "value": "The EBT buys shares on the open market and holds them in trust for employees participating  in the Group\u2019s share-based payment schemes. At 31 March 2023, the EBT held 336,084 shares (2021/22: 315,768 shares) which had not yet vested unconditionally with employees. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTreasurySharesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-528": {
   "value": "26 Other reserves Hedging reserve Cumulative translation reserve Total \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m At 1 April 2021 (1.4) 39.0 37.6 Foreign exchange translation differences  \u2013 22.0 22.0 Fair value loss on net investment hedges  \u2013 (0.1) (0.1) Cash flow hedging losses taken to equity (1.2)  \u2013 (1.2) Cash flow hedging losses transferred to income statement 2.6  \u2013 2.6 Tax on other comprehensive income (Note 10) (0.3)  \u2013 (0.3) Total comprehensive income 1.1 21.9 23.0 Cash flow hedging gains transferred to inventories (0.5)  \u2013 (0.5) Tax on cash flow hedging gains transferred to inventories 0.1  \u2013 0.1 At 31 March 2022 (0.7) 60.9 60.2 Foreign exchange translation differences  \u2013 43.0 43.0 Fair value gain on net investment hedges  \u2013 5.4 5.4 Cash flow hedging gains taken to equity 3.9  \u2013 3.9 Tax on other comprehensive income (Note 10) (0.7)  \u2013 (0.7) Total comprehensive income 3.2 48.4 51.6 Cash flow hedging gains transferred to inventories (3.7)  \u2013 (3.7) Tax on cash flow hedging gains transferred to inventories 0.7  \u2013 0.7 At 31 March 2023 (0.5) 109.3 108.8 ",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  },
  "fact-529": {
   "value": "<div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h7_2 ff203 fs4_2 fc1_2 sc0_2 lsf_2 ws10_2 gsb12\">27 Related parties<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff204 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gsb13\">The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s joint venture (Note 16) is a rel<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ated party and during the year, the Group <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff204 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 wsa_2 gsb14\">made sales of<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws8_2\">\u00a34.</span>5 <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">million (2021/22: \u00a33.3 million)<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> to the joint venture, and a bal<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ance of <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff204 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gsb15\">\u00a32.8 million (2021/22: \u00a32.1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>mil<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>lion) was outstanding at the y<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ear end. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff204 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gsb16\">The Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws7_2\">s pensi<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">on schemes are related parties and the Group<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span></span>s transactions with them are <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff204 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gsb17\">disclosed in Note 9.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _1e_1\"></span><span class=\"ls20_2 ws9_2\">Transactions and balances between the Company and i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ts subsidiaries have been<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls20_2 ws9_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff204 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls20_2 ws7_2 gsb18\">eliminated on consolidation<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">.<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff204 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 ws7_2 gsb19\">The key management personnel of the Group are the Dire<span class=\"ls8_2\">ctors and the Senior Management Team,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff204 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws9_2 gsb1a\">whose compensation was:<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w13_2 h21_2 gsb1b\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1f_2 hc_2 ycc_2 ff206 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2023<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h21_2 gsb1c\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1f_2 hc_2 ycc_2 ff205 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2022<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w13_2 hd_2 gsb1d\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1_2 hc_2 y21f_1 ff206 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 hd_2 gsb1e\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x1_2 hc_2 y21f_1 ff205 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gsb1f\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y595_1 ff207 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Short<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">term employee benefits</span> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gsb20\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x41_1 hf_2 y11d_2 ff208 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">12.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">0<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gsb21\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x10_2 hf_2 y11d_2 ff207 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">12.0<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gsb22\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y11b_2 ff207 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Post<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">employment benefits</span> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gsb23\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4d_1 hf_2 y11b_2 ff208 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">0.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">2<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gsb24\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x13_2 hf_2 y11b_2 ff207 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls13_2 ws12_2\">0.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h15_2 gsb25\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y119_2 ff207 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls13_2 ws1_2\">Termination benefits<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h15_2 gsb26\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4d_1 hf_2 y119_2 ff208 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">1.8<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h15_2 gsb27\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x13_2 hf_2 y119_2 ff207 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls13_2 ws12_2\">0.2<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w24_1 h10_2 gsb28\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y1e6_1 ff207 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Share<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-<span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">based payments</span> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gsb29\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x4d_1 hf_2 y1e6_1 ff208 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">8.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">1<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gsb2a\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x13_2 hf_2 y1e6_1 ff207 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls13_2 ws12_2\">5.9<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w8_2 h10_2 gsb2b\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x41_1 hf_2 y11b_2 ff208 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">2<span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">2.1</span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h10_2 gsb2c\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x10_2 hf_2 y11b_2 ff207 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">18.3<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h7_2 ff210 fs4_2 fc1_2 sc0_2 ls7_2 ws6_2 gsb4d\">29 Related undertakings<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff212 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gsb4e\">A ful<span class=\"ws9_2\">l list of rela<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ted undertakings (comprising subsidi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>aries and a joint venture) is<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> set out below.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws9_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff212 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsd_2 wsa_2 gsb4f\">All<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">subsidiaries are wholly owned except where i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ndicated below <span class=\"ws9_2\">and operate within their c<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ountries of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\"><span class=\"ws9_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h8_2 ff212 fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 lsa_2 ws7_2 gsb50\">incorporation. Those companies marked with an asterisk (*) a<span class=\"ls8_2\">re indirectly held by the Company.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h29_2 gsb51\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hc_2 y3a8_1 ff213 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Name and registered address of undertaking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h29_2 gsb52\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hc_2 y5b9_1 ff213 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Country of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hc_2 y3a8_1 ff213 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">incorporation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h29_2 gsb53\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hc_2 y5b9_1 ff213 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Class of  </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hc_2 y3a8_1 ff213 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">share held<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsb54\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y5ba_1 ff214 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Provider of product and service solutions for desi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>gners, builders<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hf_2 y5bb_1 ff214 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">and<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws14_2\">maintainers of industrial equipment and operations<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsb55\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y8d_2 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls29_1 ws30_1\">RS <span class=\"ls2a_1 ws31_1\">Components Pt<span class=\"ws32_1\">y Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">* </span></span></span><span class=\"ls2a_1 ws31_1\"><span class=\"ws32_1\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 yd5_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">25, Pavesi Street, Smithfield,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Sydney NSW 2164, Australia<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xda_1 h3f_1 yd5_2 ff215 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsb56\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y8d_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls13_2 ws12_2\">Australia<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsb57\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y8d_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h40_1 gsb58\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5bc_1 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls29_1 ws32_1\">RS Components Handelsgesellschaft m.b.H*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y1e6_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Albrechtser<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws12_2\">Stra\u00dfe 11, 3950, Gm\u00fcnd, Austria<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xdb_1 h3f_1 y1e6_1 ff215 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h40_1 gsb59\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5bc_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Austria<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h40_1 gsb5a\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5bc_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Share of equity<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsb5b\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5bd_1 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Integrated Supply Belgium*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y90_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Louizalaan 65/11, 1050 Elsene<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xdc_1 h3f_1 y90_2 ff215 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsb5c\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5bd_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Belgium<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsb5d\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5bd_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsb5e\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5be_1 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls29_1 ws32_1\">RS Americas (Canada), Inc.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y110_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">1155 Lola Street, Unit 6, Ottawa, ON, K1K 4C1<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsb5f\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5be_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Canada<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsb60\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5be_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsb61\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5ad_1 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Integrated Supply Canada Corp.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 yea_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">600<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">1741 Lower Waters Street, Halifax NS B3J 0J2,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Canada<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsb62\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5ad_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Canada<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsb63\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5ad_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Common <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsb64\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5c0_1 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Group Limitada (DBA<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 <span class=\"ls29_1 ws32_1\">RS Limitada)*</span> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y6e_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Av. Eduardo Frei Montalva, 6001<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">71 Conchali,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Santiago, Chile<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsb65\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5c0_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls13_2 ws12_2\">Chile<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsb66\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5c0_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsb67\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5c2_1 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Components Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2 gsb68\">Suite 1601, Level 16, Tower 1, Kowloon Commerce Centre, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsb67\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y71_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">51 Kwai Cheong Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsb69\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5c2_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">China<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsb6a\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5c2_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h2c_2 gsb6b\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5c4_1 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls29_1 ws30_1\">RS <span class=\"ls2a_1 ws31_1\">Components (Shanghai) Company Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls2a_1 ws31_1\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2 gsb6c\">Unit 501, Floor 5, Building C, The New Bund World T<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>rade Center Phase II,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h2c_2 gsb6b\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y4b_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">No.3, Lane 227, Dong Yu Road, Pudong Shanghai, China<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h2c_2 gsb6d\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5c4_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">China<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h2c_2 gsb6e\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5c4_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div>Name and registered address of undertaking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Country of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>incorporation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Class of share held<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>RS Components A/S*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Nattergalevej 6, 2400, K\u00f8benhavn NV, Denmark<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Denmark<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Risoul Dominicana S.R.L*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Autopista Duarte KM 17, Calle Los Almejos,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Palma Enana No 13, Nave 1,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Villa<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">Linda, Palmarejito, Santo Domingo Oeste, Dominican Republ<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ic<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>Dominican<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Republic<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components SAS*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Rue Norman King, 60000, Beauvais, Fr<span class=\"ls12_2\">ance<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>France<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply France*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Rue Norman King BF 453, F<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">60031 Beauvais Cedex, France<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>France<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Deutschland GmbH*<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Bleibtreustr. 21, 10623, Berlin, Germany<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Germany<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _1f_1\"> </span><span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary</span> </span>RS Components GmbH*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Mainzer <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">Landstra\u00dfe 180, 60327, Frankfurt, Germany<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Germany<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Hungary Korl\u00e1tolt Felel<span class=\"ff216 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u0151</span><span class=\"ls29_1 ws30_1\">ss\u00e9g<span class=\"ff216 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u0171</span><span class=\"ws32_1\"> T\u00e1rsas\u00e1g*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span>1062, 1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>3. Tower A, 6th floor, Budapest<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Hungary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components &amp; Controls (India) Limited*\u2020<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>222 Okhla Industrial Estate,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> New Delhi, India<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>India<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components S.r.l.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Sesto san Giovanni, Viale Thomas Alva Edison, 110, 20099, MI, Italy<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Italy<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Italy <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">S</span><span class=\"ls2b_1\">.r.l.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Sesto san Giovanni, Viale Thomas Alva Edison, 110, 20099, MI, Italy<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Italy<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components KK*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>West Tower 12F, Yokohama Business Park, 134 Godocho,<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">Hodogaya,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>Yokohama, Kanagawa, 240<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ls11_2\">0005, Japan<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Japan<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components Sdn<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">. </span><span class=\"ws33_1\">Bhd<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">.* </span></span>Suite 9D, Level 9, Menara Ansar, 65 Jalan Trus, Johor Bahru, 80000, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Johor, Malaysia<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Malaysia<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Allied Electronics &amp; Automation S. de R.L<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>. de C.V.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Avenida Circunvalaci\u00f3n Agustin Yal<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ez N\u00b0 2613 Int. 1A 105, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Colonia Arcos Vallarta Sur, Guadalajara Jalisco, 44500 Mexico<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Mexico<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Risoul <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">y <span class=\"ls2b_1 ws32_1\">Cia</span>, </span><span class=\"ws31_1\">S.A. de C.V.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">*<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>Avenida Sendero Divisorio 400, Residencia Casa Bella, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo Leon, 66428, Mexico<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Mexico<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Storeroom Solutions Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Florencia 57 P, 3 Juarez Distritio Federal, 06600, Mexico<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Mexico<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Liscombe B.V.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Jarmuiden 56 a, 1046 AE, Amsterdam, Netherlands<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Netherlands<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components B.V.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Bingerweg 19, 2031 AZ Haarlem, Netherlands<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Netherlands<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>29 Related undertakings <span class=\"ff21f lsf_2 ws1b_2\">c<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ontinued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Name and registered address of undertaking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Country of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>incorporation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Class of share held<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Netherlands B.V.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Bingerweg 19, 2031 AZ Haarlem, Netherlands<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Netherlands<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components <span class=\"ls2d_1\">Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>KPMG, 18 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>New Zealand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components AS*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>10. etg., Fredrik Selmers vei 6,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Oslo, 0663, Norway<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Norway<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components Corporation*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>21st Floor Multinational Bancorporat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ion Centre, 6805 Ayala Avenue, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Makati City, Philippine<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>s<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Philippines<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>preference<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>RS Components sp. z.o.o.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ul. Domaniewska 48, 02<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">672, Warszawa, Poland<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Poland<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Poland Sp. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">z<span class=\"ls2b_1 ws32_1\">.o.o.*</span> </span>Ul. Domaniewska 48, 02<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">672, Warszawa, Poland<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Poland<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Radionics Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Glenview Industrial Estate, Herber<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ton Road, Rialto, Dublin 12, Irela<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nd<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Republic of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Ireland<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Ireland Limi<span class=\"ws30_1\">ted*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Glenview Industrial Estate, Herber<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ton Road, Rialto, Dublin 12, Irela<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nd<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Republic of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Ireland<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Synovos Ireland Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>70 Sir John Rogerson<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">s Quay, Dublin 2, Ir<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eland<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Republic of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Ireland<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components Pte Ltd*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>112 Robinson Road, <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">#05<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span></span>01, 068902, Singapore<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Singapore<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Singapore Pte. Ltd.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>10 Ubi Crescent, #06<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>18 Ubi Techpark, 408564, Singapor<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Singapore<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Synovos Singapore Pte. Ltd.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1 Marina Boulevard, #28<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>00, One Marina Boulevard, <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span>018989, Singapore<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Singapore<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Slovakia s.r.o.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Lazaretsk\u00e1 8, Bratislava<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">- </span><span class=\"ws15_2\">mestsk\u00e1 <span class=\"ff223 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u010d</span>as<span class=\"ff223 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u0165</span></span> Star\u00e9 Mesto, 811 09, Slovakia<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Slovakia<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Amidata S.A.U.*<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span>Avenida de Bruselas 6, Alcobendas, 28108,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Madrid, Spain<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Spain<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Risoul Iberica SA*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>08402<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 </span><span class=\"ws14_2\">Granollers, calle Girona, numero 85, Bar<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>celona, Spain<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Spain<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components AB*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fabriksgatan 7, 3v, 412 50 Gotborg, Sweden<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Sweden<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Sweden AB*<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Drottninggatan 96, 113 60, <span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">Stockholm, Sweden<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Sweden<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>d<span class=\"ls2a_1 ws33_1\">omnick </span>h<span class=\"ls2a_1 ws33_1\">unter</span>-<span class=\"ls2b_1\">RL (Thailand<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>) Co., Ltd.*</span> <span class=\"ls2a_1 ws33_1\">(86.74%)</span> No. 99/1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">3, Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Road, Chong Nonsi,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Yan Nawa, Bangkok<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Thailand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Name and registered address of undertaking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Country of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>incorporation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Class of share held<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>RS Components Co., Ltd*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>GMM Grammy Place, Room No. 1901<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">1904, Floor 19, No. 50, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke), Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Thailand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>IESA A &amp; D Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>IESA Works Daten Park, Birchwood, Warri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ngton, Cheshire, WA3 6UT, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>John <span class=\"ls2a_1 ws32_1\">Liscombe Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>preference<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Needlers Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>preference<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>OKdo Technology Limited*<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _234\"> </span><span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary</span> </span>RS Components Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Birchington Road, Weldon, Corby, Northamptonshir<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e, NN17 9RS, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply UK Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>IESA Works Daten Park, Birchwood, Warri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ngton, Cheshire, WA3 6UT, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>MRO Distribution, Inc.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Two Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 400, Radnor, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>PA 19087, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>New DEAM, LLC*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Two Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 400, Radnor, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>PA 19087, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Americas, Inc*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7151 Jack Newell Blvd S., Fort Worth,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> TX 76118, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Puerto Rico LLC*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Two Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 400, Radnor, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>PA 19087, United States<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply US Inc.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Two Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 400, Radnor, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>PA 19087, United States<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Holding, Financing and Management Companies<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Suite 1601, Level 16, Tower 1, Kowloon Commerce Centre, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>51 Kwai Cheong Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>China<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components Business Services (Foshan) Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>22nd Floor, <span class=\"ws14_2\">Glory International F<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>inancial Center, No.25, Ronghe Road,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Guicheng, Nanhai District, Foshan,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Guangdong, 528200, China<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>China<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents France SARL*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Rue Norman King, 60000, Beauvais, France<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>France<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>29 Related undertakings <span class=\"ff22c lsf_2 ws1b_2\">c<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ontinued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Name and registered address of undertaking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Country of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>incorporation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Class of share held<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Bodenfeld Immobilien GmbH*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Mainzer Landstra\u00dfe 180, 60327, Frankfurt,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Germany<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Germany<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents Jersey <span class=\"ls29_1\">Finance Unlimited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG Jersey<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Jersey<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Synovos Netherlands C.V.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Two Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 400, Radnor, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>PA 19087, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Netherlands<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Partnership<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents Holdings<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> (Thailand) Limited*<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls2a_1 ws33_1\">(49.00%)</span> </span>GMM Grammy Place, Room No. 1901<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">1904, Floor 19, No. 50, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke), Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Thailand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents Newco (Thailand) Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws33_1\">(86.73%)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>GMM Grammy Place, Room No. 1901<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">1904, Floor 19<span class=\"ls13_2 ws1_2\">, No. 50, <span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span></span></span>Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke), Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Thailand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents (Thailand) Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws33_1\">(73.99%)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>GMM Grammy Place, Room No. 1901<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">1904, Floor 19, No. 50, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke), Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Thailand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents Finance Limited<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _234\"> </span><span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary</span> </span>Electrocomponents Overseas Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents US Finance Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>IESA A &amp; D Holdings Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>IESA Works Daten Park, B<span class=\"ws14_2\">irchwood, Warri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ngton, Cheshire, WA3 6UT, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>IESA Holdings Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>IESA Works Daten Park, Birchwood, Warri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ngton, Cheshire, WA3 6UT, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Needlers Holdings Limited*<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>preference<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components Holdings Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Group International Holdings Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Group Pension <span class=\"ls29_1 ws35_1\">Trustees Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents, Inc*<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7151 Jack Newell Blvd S., Fort Worth,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> TX 76118, United States<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>preference<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Name and registered address of undertaking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Country of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>incorporation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Class of share held<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Electrocomponents North <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls2a_1 ws32_1\">America, Inc.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>7151 Jack Newell Blvd S., Fort Worth,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> TX 76118, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents North America LLC*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7151 Jack Newell Blvd S., Fort Worth,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> TX 76118, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents (US), Inc.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7151 Jack Newell Blvd S., Fort Worth,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> TX 76118, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents US LLC*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7151 Jack Newell Blvd S., Fort Worth,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> TX 76118, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Synovos International, Inc.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Two Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 400, Radnor, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>PA 19087, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Not currently trading<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components (Proprietary) Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>20 Indianapolis Street, Kyalami Busi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ness Park, <span class=\"ws14_2\">Kyalami Midrand, Gauteng,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> </span>1684, South Africa<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>South Africa<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Risoul (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Nunez &amp; Co, Level 2, Invaders Bay Tower, Invaders Bay, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Off Audrey Jeffers Highway, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Trinidad and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Tobago<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>B &amp; W (Hygiene Services) Company Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ws13_2\">N1C<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws12_2\">4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electro<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws32_1\">Leasing Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Fifth Floor, Two <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electro Lighting Group<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electromail Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>IESA Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Monition Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Radiospares Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components International Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>29 Related undertakings <span class=\"ff238 lsf_2 ws1b_2\">c<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ontinued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Name and registered address of undertaking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Country of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>incorporation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Class of share held<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>RS Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Supplies Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>\u2020 <span class=\"__2 _235\"> </span>Note 16 provides details about the Company\u2019s interest in the joint venture.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>RS Components Limited (UK), RS Components B.V.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> (Netherlands) and RS Components GmbH<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>(Germany) export to most countries where the Group does not hav<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e a trading company and operate<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>branch offices in South Afri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ca, Belgium, Switzerland,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the Philippines and Chi<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">na (Taiwan).<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-530": {
   "value": "The key management personnel of the Group are the Directors and the Senior Management Team, whose compensation was: 2023 2022 \u00a3m \u00a3m Short-term employee benefits 12.0 12.0 Post-employment benefits 0.2 0.2 Termination benefits 1.8 0.2 Share-based payments 8.1 5.9 22.1 18.3 ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInformationAboutKeyManagementPersonnelExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-531": {
   "value": "28 Acquisitions  On 30 June 2022 the Group acquired 100% of the issued share capital of domnick hunter-RL (Thailand)  Co., Ltd. (DH), a leading distributor and service provider of major air compression, purification and  filtration products in Thailand. DH accelerates development of the Group\u2019s service solutions offer in  Asia Pacific. The goodwill is attributable to the synergies which are expected to arise from  opportunities to cross-sell product and service solution ranges. As part of the transaction, immediately  following the acquisition, the Group sold 51% of its shares in Electrocomponents Holdings (Thailand)  Limited, an intermediate holding company of DH, for \u00a3nil (THB 1.5 million). This resulted in a 13.26%  non-controlling interest in DH as the Group still controls Electrocomponents Holdings (Thailand)  Limited and DH. DH is included in Asia Pacific. On 3 January 2023 the Group acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Risoul y Cia, S.A. de C.V. and its subsidiaries (Risoul), a leading distributor of industrial and automation product and service  solutions in Mexico. Risoul expands the Group\u2019s geographic reach, extends targeted product  adjacencies and accelerates development of the Group\u2019s offer in Mexico. The goodwill is attributable  to the synergies which are expected to arise from combining Risoul\u2019s established presence in Mexico  with the Group\u2019s range of complementary and ancillary products, including the Group\u2019s own-brand  RS PRO. We will develop Risoul\u2019s digital presence by leveraging the Group\u2019s digital expertise. Risoul is  included in Americas. The fair value of the net assets acquired, consideration paid and goodwill arising, plus transaction costs and contribution to the Group\u2019s results since acquisition were: DHRisoul Total \u00a3m \u00a3m \u00a3m Intangible assets \u2013 customer contracts and relationships and distribution agreements 1.9 105.9 107.8 Property, plant and equipment  1.1 1.8 2.9 Right-of-use assets 0.6 9.4 10.0 Inventories 2.6 27.1 29.7 Current trade and other receivables  3.3 36.4 39.7 Cash and cash equivalents \u2013 cash and short-term deposits 1.2 11.5 12.7 Current trade and other payables  (8.3) (27.3)(35.6 Current lease liabilities (0.1) (0.9) (1.0 Non-current lease liabilities (0.3) (8.5) (8.8 Non-current other payables (0.8)  \u2013 (0.8 Non-current other provisions (0.4) (1.7) (2.1 Current income tax liabilities (0.4) (2.5) (2.9 Deferred tax liabilities (0.4) (30.2)(30.6 Net assets acquired  \u2013121.0 121.0 Indemnification assets (included in non-current other receivables) 0.7 4.0 4.7 Goodwill 3.4 108.4 111.8 Consideration paid \u2013 cash  3.6 233.6 237.2 Consideration refundable \u2013 accrued, due on agreement of completion accounts  \u2013 (0.2) (0.2 Contingent consideration payable \u2013 accrued 0.5  \u2013 0.5 Acquisition-related costs charged to administrative expenses: In 2022/23  \u2013 2.6 2.6 In 2021/22 0.2 1.1 1.3 Revenue since acquisition 7.1 46.9 54.0 Profit after tax since acquisition  \u2013 0.8 0.8 Trade and other receivables: Gross contractual amounts receivable 3.8 38.0 41.8 Estimate of amounts not expected to be collected 0.5 1.6 2.1 28 Acquisitions continued The contingent consideration payable on acquisition of DH is due 12 months after the completion date  with a range of outcomes from \u00a3nil to \u00a30.5 million and is based on revenue growth.  The indemnification assets relate to uncertain tax provisions for which the Group has contractual  indemnifications from the sellers and have been measured on the same basis, with a range of  outcomes from \u00a3nil to the amount recognised for each acquisition. The goodwill arising on all acquisitions completed during the year will not be deductible for tax  purposes. The fair values of tax balances and other related assets / liabilities for Risoul are provisional while the Group continues to assess the liabilities acquired. If the acquisitions had occurred on 1 April 2022, the Group\u2019s revenue and profit for the year ended  31 March 2023 would have been \u00a33,118.1 million and \u00a3306.0 million respectively.  ",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
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  },
  "fact-532": {
   "value": "29 Related undertakings<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>A ful<span class=\"ws9_2\">l list of rela<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ted undertakings (comprising subsidi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>aries and a joint venture) is<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> set out below.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>All<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls8_2 ws7_2\">subsidiaries are wholly owned except where i<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ndicated below <span class=\"ws9_2\">and operate within their c<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ountries of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></span>incorporation. Those companies marked with an asterisk (*) a<span class=\"ls8_2\">re indirectly held by the Company.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Name and registered address of undertaking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Country of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>incorporation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Class of share held<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Provider of product and service solutions for desi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>gners, builders<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>and<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws14_2\">maintainers of industrial equipment and operations<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>RS <span class=\"ls2a_1 ws31_1\">Components Pt<span class=\"ws32_1\">y Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">* </span></span></span>25, Pavesi Street, Smithfield,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Sydney NSW 2164, Australia<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Australia<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components Handelsgesellschaft m.b.H*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Albrechtser<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws12_2\">Stra\u00dfe 11, 3950, Gm\u00fcnd, Austria<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Austria<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Share of equity<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Belgium*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Louizalaan 65/11, 1050 Elsene<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Belgium<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Americas (Canada), Inc.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1155 Lola Street, Unit 6, Ottawa, ON, K1K 4C1<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Canada<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Canada Corp.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>600<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">1741 Lower Waters Street, Halifax NS B3J 0J2,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Canada<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Canada<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Group Limitada (DBA<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 <span class=\"ls29_1 ws32_1\">RS Limitada)*</span> </span>Av. Eduardo Frei Montalva, 6001<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">71 Conchali,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Santiago, Chile<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Chile<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Suite 1601, Level 16, Tower 1, Kowloon Commerce Centre, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>51 Kwai Cheong Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>China<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS <span class=\"ls2a_1 ws31_1\">Components (Shanghai) Company Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Unit 501, Floor 5, Building C, The New Bund World T<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>rade Center Phase II,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>No.3, Lane 227, Dong Yu Road, Pudong Shanghai, China<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>China<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h3e_1 gsb70\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hc_2 yae_2 ff213 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Name and registered address of undertaking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h3e_1 gsb71\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hc_2 y5c6_1 ff213 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Country of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hc_2 yae_2 ff213 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">incorporation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h3e_1 gsb72\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hc_2 y5c6_1 ff213 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Class of  </div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hc_2 yae_2 ff213 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">share held<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h40_1 gsb73\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5c8_1 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Components A/S*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 yd3_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Nattergalevej 6, 2400, K\u00f8benhavn NV, Denmark<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h40_1 gsb74\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5c8_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Denmark<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h40_1 gsb75\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5c8_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsb76\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5c9_1 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">Risoul Dominicana S.R.L*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2 gsb77\">Autopista Duarte KM 17, Calle Los Almejos,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Palma Enana No 13, Nave 1,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsb76\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 yd3_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls13_2 ws12_2\">Villa<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">Linda, Palmarejito, Santo Domingo Oeste, Dominican Republ<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ic<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xdd_1 h3f_1 yd3_2 ff215 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h36_1 gsb78\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5c9_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Dominican<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2 gsb79\">Republic<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsb7a\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5c9_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsb7b\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5cb_1 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Components SAS*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y11b_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Rue Norman King, 60000, Beauvais, Fr<span class=\"ls12_2\">ance<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsb7c\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5cb_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">France<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsb7d\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5cb_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h40_1 gsb7e\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5cc_1 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls29_1 ws32_1\">RS Integrated Supply France*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 yd7_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Rue Norman King BF 453, F<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">60031 Beauvais Cedex, France<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x8b_1 h3f_1 yd7_2 ff215 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h40_1 gsb7f\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5cc_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">France<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h40_1 gsb80\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5cc_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsb81\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5cd_1 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Integrated Supply Deutschland GmbH*<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsb81\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y1ef_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Bleibtreustr. 21, 10623, Berlin, Germany<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xdf_1 h3f_1 y1ef_1 ff215 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2 gsb82\">Germany<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _1f_1\"> </span><span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary</span> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsb83\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5cf_1 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Components GmbH*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 ye8_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Mainzer <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">Landstra\u00dfe 180, 60327, Frankfurt, Germany<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xe0_1 h3f_1 ye8_2 ff215 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsb84\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5cf_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Germany<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsb85\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5cf_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsb86\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y6b_2 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Integrated Supply Hungary Korl\u00e1tolt Felel<span class=\"ff216 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u0151</span><span class=\"ls29_1 ws30_1\">ss\u00e9g<span class=\"ff216 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u0171</span><span class=\"ws32_1\"> T\u00e1rsas\u00e1g*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y6c_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">1062, 1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>3. Tower A, 6th floor, Budapest<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xe1_1 h3f_1 y6c_2 ff215 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsb87\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y6b_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Hungary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsb88\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y6b_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsb89\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5d0_1 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Components &amp; Controls (India) Limited*\u2020<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 ybc_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">222 Okhla Industrial Estate,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> New Delhi, India<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xdb_1 h3f_1 ybc_2 ff215 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsb8a\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5d0_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">India<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsb8b\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5d0_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsb8c\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y459_1 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Components S.r.l.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y71_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Sesto san Giovanni, Viale Thomas Alva Edison, 110, 20099, MI, Italy<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xdd_1 h3f_1 y71_2 ff215 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsb8d\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y459_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Italy<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsb8e\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y459_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsb8f\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y14b_2 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls29_1 ws32_1\">RS Integrated Supply Italy <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">S</span><span class=\"ls2b_1\">.r.l.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y63_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Sesto san Giovanni, Viale Thomas Alva Edison, 110, 20099, MI, Italy<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xdd_1 h3f_1 y63_2 ff215 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsb90\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y14b_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Italy<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsb91\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y14b_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsb92\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5d1_1 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Components KK*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2 gsb93\">West Tower 12F, Yokohama Business Park, 134 Godocho,<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\">Hodogaya,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"><span class=\"ls11_2 ws13_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsb92\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y53_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Yokohama, Kanagawa, 240<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ls11_2\">0005, Japan<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xe2_1 h3f_1 y53_2 ff215 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h36_1 gsb94\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5d1_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Japan<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsb95\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5d1_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsb96\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5d3_1 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Components Sdn<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">. </span><span class=\"ws33_1\">Bhd<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">.* </span></span><span class=\"ws33_1\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2 gsb97\">Suite 9D, Level 9, Menara Ansar, 65 Jalan Trus, Johor Bahru, 80000, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsb96\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y56_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls13_2 ws1_2\">Johor, Malaysia<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x11_2 h3f_1 y56_2 ff215 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h36_1 gsb98\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5d3_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Malaysia<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsb99\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5d3_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsb9a\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5d5_1 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws32_1\">Allied Electronics &amp; Automation S. de R.L<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>. de C.V.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2 gsb9b\">Avenida Circunvalaci\u00f3n Agustin Yal<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ez N\u00b0 2613 Int. 1A 105, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsb9a\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 yae_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Colonia Arcos Vallarta Sur, Guadalajara Jalisco, 44500 Mexico<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xe3_1 h3f_1 yae_2 ff215 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h36_1 gsb9c\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5d5_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Mexico<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsb9d\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5d5_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsb9e\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y490_1 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws33_1\">Risoul <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">y <span class=\"ls2b_1 ws32_1\">Cia</span>, </span><span class=\"ws31_1\">S.A. de C.V.<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">*<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ws31_1\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2 gsb9f\">Avenida Sendero Divisorio 400, Residencia Casa Bella, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsb9e\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 yb1_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo Leon, 66428, Mexico<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x75_1 h3f_1 yb1_2 ff215 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h36_1 gsba0\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y490_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Mexico<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsba1\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y490_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsba2\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5d8_1 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">Storeroom Solutions Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 ycf_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Florencia 57 P, 3 Juarez Distritio Federal, 06600, Mexico<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsba3\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5d8_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Mexico<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsba4\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5d8_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsba5\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5da_1 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2c_1 ws31_1\">Liscombe B.V.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y23c_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Jarmuiden 56 a, 1046 AE, Amsterdam, Netherlands<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsba6\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5da_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Netherlands<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsba7\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5da_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h40_1 gsba8\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5dc_1 ff214 fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Components B.V.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 ye4_2 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Bingerweg 19, 2031 AZ Haarlem, Netherlands<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h40_1 gsba9\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5dc_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Netherlands<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h40_1 gsbaa\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5dc_1 ff215 fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div>29 Related undertakings <span class=\"ff21f lsf_2 ws1b_2\">c<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ontinued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Name and registered address of undertaking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Country of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>incorporation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Class of share held<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Netherlands B.V.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Bingerweg 19, 2031 AZ Haarlem, Netherlands<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Netherlands<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components <span class=\"ls2d_1\">Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>KPMG, 18 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>New Zealand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components AS*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>10. etg., Fredrik Selmers vei 6,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Oslo, 0663, Norway<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Norway<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components Corporation*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>21st Floor Multinational Bancorporat<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ion Centre, 6805 Ayala Avenue, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Makati City, Philippine<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>s<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Philippines<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>preference<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>RS Components sp. z.o.o.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ul. Domaniewska 48, 02<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">672, Warszawa, Poland<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Poland<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Poland Sp. <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">z<span class=\"ls2b_1 ws32_1\">.o.o.*</span> </span>Ul. Domaniewska 48, 02<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">672, Warszawa, Poland<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Poland<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Radionics Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Glenview Industrial Estate, Herber<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ton Road, Rialto, Dublin 12, Irela<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nd<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Republic of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Ireland<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Ireland Limi<span class=\"ws30_1\">ted*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Glenview Industrial Estate, Herber<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ton Road, Rialto, Dublin 12, Irela<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>nd<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Republic of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Ireland<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Synovos Ireland Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>70 Sir John Rogerson<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u2019</span><span class=\"ws14_2\">s Quay, Dublin 2, Ir<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>eland<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Republic of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Ireland<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components Pte Ltd*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>112 Robinson Road, <span class=\"ls10_2 ws15_2\">#05<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span></span>01, 068902, Singapore<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Singapore<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Singapore Pte. Ltd.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>10 Ubi Crescent, #06<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>18 Ubi Techpark, 408564, Singapor<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Singapore<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Synovos Singapore Pte. Ltd.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>1 Marina Boulevard, #28<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span>00, One Marina Boulevard, <span class=\"__2 _214\"></span>018989, Singapore<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Singapore<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Slovakia s.r.o.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Lazaretsk\u00e1 8, Bratislava<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">- </span><span class=\"ws15_2\">mestsk\u00e1 <span class=\"ff223 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u010d</span>as<span class=\"ff223 ls1_2 ws1_2\">\u0165</span></span> Star\u00e9 Mesto, 811 09, Slovakia<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Slovakia<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Amidata S.A.U.*<span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span>Avenida de Bruselas 6, Alcobendas, 28108,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Madrid, Spain<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Spain<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Risoul Iberica SA*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>08402<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> \u2013 </span><span class=\"ws14_2\">Granollers, calle Girona, numero 85, Bar<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>celona, Spain<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Spain<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components AB*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fabriksgatan 7, 3v, 412 50 Gotborg, Sweden<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Sweden<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Sweden AB*<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Drottninggatan 96, 113 60, <span class=\"ls10_2 ws12_2\">Stockholm, Sweden<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Sweden<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>d<span class=\"ls2a_1 ws33_1\">omnick </span>h<span class=\"ls2a_1 ws33_1\">unter</span>-<span class=\"ls2b_1\">RL (Thailand<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>) Co., Ltd.*</span> <span class=\"ls2a_1 ws33_1\">(86.74%)</span> No. 99/1<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">3, Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Road, Chong Nonsi,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Yan Nawa, Bangkok<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Thailand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Name and registered address of undertaking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Country of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>incorporation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Class of share held<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>RS Components Co., Ltd*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>GMM Grammy Place, Room No. 1901<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">1904, Floor 19, No. 50, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke), Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Thailand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>IESA A &amp; D Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>IESA Works Daten Park, Birchwood, Warri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ngton, Cheshire, WA3 6UT, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>John <span class=\"ls2a_1 ws32_1\">Liscombe Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>preference<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Needlers Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>preference<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>OKdo Technology Limited*<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _234\"> </span><span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary</span> </span>RS Components Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Birchington Road, Weldon, Corby, Northamptonshir<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e, NN17 9RS, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply UK Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>IESA Works Daten Park, Birchwood, Warri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ngton, Cheshire, WA3 6UT, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>MRO Distribution, Inc.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Two Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 400, Radnor, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>PA 19087, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>New DEAM, LLC*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Two Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 400, Radnor, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>PA 19087, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Americas, Inc*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>7151 Jack Newell Blvd S., Fort Worth,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> TX 76118, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply Puerto Rico LLC*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Two Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 400, Radnor, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>PA 19087, United States<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Integrated Supply US Inc.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Two Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 400, Radnor, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>PA 19087, United States<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Holding, Financing and Management Companies<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Suite 1601, Level 16, Tower 1, Kowloon Commerce Centre, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>51 Kwai Cheong Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>China<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>RS Components Business Services (Foshan) Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>22nd Floor, <span class=\"ws14_2\">Glory International F<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>inancial Center, No.25, Ronghe Road,<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span>Guicheng, Nanhai District, Foshan,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Guangdong, 528200, China<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>China<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Electrocomponents France SARL*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Rue Norman King, 60000, Beauvais, France<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span>France<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span>Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h7_2 ff22b fs4_2 fc1_2 sc0_2 ls7_2 ws6_2 gsc24\">29 Related undertakings <span class=\"ff22c lsf_2 ws1b_2\">c<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ontinued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h22_2 gsc25\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hc_2 y3ad_1 ff22d fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Name and registered address of undertaking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h22_2 gsc26\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hc_2 y364_1 ff22d fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Country of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hc_2 y3ad_1 ff22d fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">incorporation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h22_2 gsc27\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hc_2 y364_1 ff22d fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Class of  </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hc_2 y3ad_1 ff22d fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">share held<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc28\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5dd_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">Bodenfeld Immobilien GmbH*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y10d_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Mainzer Landstra\u00dfe 180, 60327, Frankfurt,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Germany<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xe0_1 h3f_1 y10d_2 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsc29\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5dd_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Germany<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc2a\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5dd_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h40_1 gsc2b\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5cc_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws32_1\">Electrocomponents Jersey <span class=\"ls29_1\">Finance Unlimited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y90_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG Jersey<span class=\"__2 _214\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h40_1 gsc2c\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5cc_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Jersey<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h40_1 gsc2d\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5cc_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsc2e\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5ff_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls29_1 ws32_1\">Synovos Netherlands C.V.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2 gsc2f\">Two Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 400, Radnor, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsc2e\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y93_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">PA 19087, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xf2_1 h3f_1 y93_2 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsc30\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5ff_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Netherlands<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsc31\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5ff_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Partnership<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsc32\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y601_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2c_1 ws31_1\">Electrocomponents Holdings<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> (Thailand) Limited*<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"ls2a_1 ws33_1\">(49.00%)</span> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2 gsc33\">GMM Grammy Place, Room No. 1901<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">1904, Floor 19, No. 50, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsc32\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 yea_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke), Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsc34\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y601_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Thailand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsc35\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y601_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsc36\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y603_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws32_1\">Electrocomponents Newco (Thailand) Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws33_1\">(86.73%)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2 gsc37\">GMM Grammy Place, Room No. 1901<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">1904, Floor 19<span class=\"ls13_2 ws1_2\">, No. 50, <span class=\"ls1_2\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsc36\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 ybf_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke), Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xf5_1 h3f_1 ybf_2 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsc38\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y603_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Thailand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsc39\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y603_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsc3a\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y605_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws32_1\">Electrocomponents (Thailand) Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws33_1\">(73.99%)<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2 gsc3b\">GMM Grammy Place, Room No. 1901<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws12_2\">1904, Floor 19, No. 50, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsc3a\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 ybc_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke), Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xf5_1 h3f_1 ybc_2 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsc3c\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y605_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2\">Thailand<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsc3d\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y605_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc3e\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y607_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws32_1\">Electrocomponents Finance Limited<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc3e\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y4b_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xef_1 h3f_1 y4b_2 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2 gsc3f\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> <span class=\"__2 _234\"> </span><span class=\"ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary</span> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc40\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y609_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws32_1\">Electrocomponents Overseas Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y65_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc41\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y609_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc42\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y609_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc43\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y60a_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws32_1\">Electrocomponents US Finance Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 yc3_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xef_1 h3f_1 yc3_2 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc44\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y60a_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc45\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y60a_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc46\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y60b_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">IESA A &amp; D Holdings Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 yae_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">IESA Works Daten Park, B<span class=\"ws14_2\">irchwood, Warri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ngton, Cheshire, WA3 6UT, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x24_2 h3f_1 yae_2 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc47\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y60b_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc48\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y60b_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc49\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5d8_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">IESA Holdings Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 yca_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">IESA Works Daten Park, Birchwood, Warri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ngton, Cheshire, WA3 6UT, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x24_2 h3f_1 yca_2 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc4a\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5d8_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc4b\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5d8_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc4c\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y60c_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws32_1\">Needlers Holdings Limited*<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 xdc_1 hf_2 y60c_1 ff22e fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">  </div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 yb1_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xef_1 h3f_1 yb1_2 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc4d\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y60c_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc4e\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y60c_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 yb1_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">preference<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h10_2 gsc4f\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y23e_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Components Holdings Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gsc50\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y23e_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h10_2 gsc51\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y23e_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h10_2 gsc52\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y4d6_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h15_2 gsc53\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y119_2 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Group International Holdings Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h15_2 gsc54\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y119_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h15_2 gsc55\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y119_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h10_2 gsc56\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y1e6_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 he_2 gsc57\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y110_2 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Group Pension <span class=\"ls29_1 ws35_1\">Trustees Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls29_1 ws35_1\"><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 he_2 gsc58\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y110_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 he_2 gsc59\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y110_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h10_2 gsc5a\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y110_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc5b\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y610_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2c_1 ws31_1\">Electrocomponents, Inc*<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 yfb_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">7151 Jack Newell Blvd S., Fort Worth,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> TX 76118, United States<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc5c\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y610_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 yfb_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc5d\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y610_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Common and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 yfb_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">preference<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h3e_1 gsc5e\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hc_2 yae_2 ff22d fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Name and registered address of undertaking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h3e_1 gsc5f\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hc_2 y5c6_1 ff22d fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Country of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hc_2 yae_2 ff22d fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">incorporation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h3e_1 gsc60\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hc_2 y5c6_1 ff22d fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Class of  </div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hc_2 yae_2 ff22d fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">share held<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h40_1 gsc61\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5c8_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2c_1 ws31_1\">Electrocomponents North <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls2a_1 ws32_1\">America, Inc.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 yd3_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">7151 Jack Newell Blvd S., Fort Worth,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> TX 76118, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xe3_1 h3f_1 yd3_2 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h40_1 gsc62\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5c8_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 yd3_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h40_1 gsc63\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5c8_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc64\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5e7_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws32_1\">Electrocomponents North America LLC*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y11d_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">7151 Jack Newell Blvd S., Fort Worth,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> TX 76118, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xe3_1 h3f_1 y11d_2 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsc65\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5e7_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y11d_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc66\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5e7_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc67\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y8d_2 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws32_1\">Electrocomponents (US), Inc.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 yd5_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">7151 Jack Newell Blvd S., Fort Worth,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> TX 76118, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xe3_1 h3f_1 yd5_2 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsc68\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y8d_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 yd5_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc69\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y8d_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h40_1 gsc6a\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5bc_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws32_1\">Electrocomponents US LLC*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y1e6_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">7151 Jack Newell Blvd S., Fort Worth,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> TX 76118, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xe3_1 h3f_1 y1e6_1 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h40_1 gsc6b\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5bc_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y1e6_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h40_1 gsc6c\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5bc_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h2c_2 gsc6d\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y611_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls29_1 ws32_1\">Synovos International, Inc.*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2 gsc6e\">Two Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 400, Radnor, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h2c_2 gsc6d\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y1ef_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">PA 19087, United States<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xf2_1 h3f_1 y1ef_1 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h2c_2 gsc6f\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y611_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">United States <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2 gsc70\">of America<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h2c_2 gsc71\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y611_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws13_2\">Common<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h15_2 gsc72\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y1e6_1 ff22e fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws23_2\">Not currently trading<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsc73\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y612_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Components (Proprietary) Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2 gsc74\">20 Indianapolis Street, Kyalami Busi<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ness Park, <span class=\"ws14_2\">Kyalami Midrand, Gauteng,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h36_1 gsc73\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y1e6_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws12_2\">1684, South Africa<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xf7_1 h3f_1 y1e6_1 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h36_1 gsc75\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y612_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">South Africa<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h36_1 gsc76\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y612_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h2c_2 gsc77\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5ec_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">Risoul (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2 gsc78\">Nunez &amp; Co, Level 2, Invaders Bay Tower, Invaders Bay, <span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h2c_2 gsc77\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y110_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws12_2\">Off Audrey Jeffers Highway, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xf8_1 h3f_1 y110_2 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h2c_2 gsc79\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5ec_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Trinidad and<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hf_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls10_2 ws15_2 gsc7a\">Tobago<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h2c_2 gsc7b\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5ec_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc7c\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5ad_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls29_1 ws32_1\">B &amp; W (Hygiene Services) Company Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 ye8_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xef_1 h3f_1 ye8_2 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsc7d\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5ad_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc7e\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5ad_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc7f\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y614_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws32_1\">Electrocomponents Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y78_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London <span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ws13_2\">N1C<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span><span class=\"ws12_2\">4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xef_1 h3f_1 y78_2 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsc80\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y614_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc81\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y614_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc82\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y225_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws33_1\">Electro<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\">-</span><span class=\"ws32_1\">Leasing Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 ybf_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls13_2 ws1_2\">Fifth Floor, Two <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xef_1 h3f_1 ybf_2 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsc83\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y225_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc84\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y225_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc85\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y615_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2c_1 ws31_1\">Electro Lighting Group<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y71_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xef_1 h3f_1 y71_2 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsc86\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y615_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc87\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y615_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc88\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y616_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws32_1\">Electromail Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y1de_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xef_1 h3f_1 y1de_1 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsc89\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y616_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc8a\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y616_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc8b\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5e1_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls29_1 ws32_1\">IESA Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 ya9_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls13_2 ws12_2\">Fifth <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xef_1 h3f_1 ya9_2 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsc8c\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5e1_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc8d\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5e1_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc8e\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y60b_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">Monition Limited*<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y56_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsc8f\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y60b_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc90\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y60b_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc91\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y617_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls29_1 ws32_1\">Radiospares Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y162_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xef_1 h3f_1 y162_1 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsc92\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y617_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc93\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y617_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc94\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x15_2 h3f_1 y5e5_1 ff22e fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls2a_1 ws31_1\">RS Components International Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x15_2 hf_2 y5d_2 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xef_1 h3f_1 y5d_2 ff22f fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w5_2 h11_2 gsc95\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5e5_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc96\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5e5_1 ff22f fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 h7_2 ff237 fs4_2 fc1_2 sc0_2 ls7_2 ws6_2 gsc98\">29 Related undertakings <span class=\"ff238 lsf_2 ws1b_2\">c<span class=\"__2 _215\"></span>ontinued</span><span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h22_2 gsc99\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hc_2 y3ad_1 ff239 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Name and registered address of undertaking<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h22_2 gsc9a\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hc_2 y364_1 ff239 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Country of<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hc_2 y3ad_1 ff239 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">incorporation<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h22_2 gsc9b\"><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hc_2 y364_1 ff239 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">Class of  </div><div class=\"t_2 m0_2 x0_2 hc_2 y3ad_1 ff239 fs7_2 fc2_1 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\">share held<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h11_2 gsc9c\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5dd_1 ff23a fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls29_1 ws32_1\">RS Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y10d_2 ff23b fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls13_2 ws1_2\">Fifth Floor, Two <span class=\"ls11_2 ws14_2\">Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xef_1 h3f_1 y10d_2 ff23b fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc9d\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5dd_1 ff23b fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h11_2 gsc9e\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5dd_1 ff23b fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w26_1 h40_1 gsc9f\"><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 x0_2 h3f_1 y5cc_1 ff23a fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls29_1 ws32_1\">RS Supplies Limited<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y90_2 ff23b fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls11_2 ws14_2\">Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t_2 m4_1 xef_1 h3f_1 y90_2 ff23b fs10_1 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h40_1 gsca0\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5cc_1 ff23b fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1a_2 ws1e_2\">UK<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"c_2 w6_2 h40_1 gsca1\"><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 x0_2 hf_2 y5cc_1 ff23b fs8_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls12_2 ws14_2\">Ordinary<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></div></div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 hc_2 ff23c fs7_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls1_2 ws1_2 gsca2\">\u2020 <span class=\"__2 _235\"> </span>Note 16 provides details about the Company\u2019s interest in the joint venture.<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 h8_2 ff23d fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gsca3\">RS Components Limited (UK), RS Components B.V.<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> (Netherlands) and RS Components GmbH<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 h8_2 ff23d fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gsca4\">(Germany) export to most countries where the Group does not hav<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>e a trading company and operate<span class=\"__2 _4a_1\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t_2 m2_1 h8_2 ff23d fs5_2 fc0_2 sc0_2 ls8_2 ws7_2 gsca5\">branch offices in South Afri<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span>ca, Belgium, Switzerland,<span class=\"__2 _216\"></span> the Philippines and Chi<span class=\"lsa_2 wsa_2\">na (Taiwan).<span class=\"ls1_2 ws1_2\"> </span></span></div>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSignificantInvestmentsInSubsidiariesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-533": {
   "value": "30 Post balance sheet events On 27 April 2023 the Group announced that it had reached agreement to acquire Distrelec B.V.  (Distrelec), a high-service, digital-led distributor of industrial and MRO products for a consideration of  \u20ac365 million on a cash-free and debt-free basis. Completion is expected to be by the end of July 2023  as it is subject to regulatory clearances in Germany, Austria and Italy. The acquisition will be financed  from the Group\u2019s existing resources and the addition of an approved new three-year acquisition term  loan facility of \u20ac150 million. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfEventsAfterReportingPeriodExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-534": {
   "value": "office is Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:PrincipalPlaceOfBusiness",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-535": {
   "value": "Fifth Floor, Two Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, UK",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:AddressOfRegisteredOfficeOfEntity",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:549300KVXDURRKVW7R37",
    "period": "2022-04-01T00:00:00/2023-04-01T00:00:00"
   }
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