REPUBLIC TECHNOLOGIES (UK) LIMITED

1. REPUBLIC TECHNOLOGIES (UK) LIMITED 2009-02-04 → present
2. SWEDISH MATCH UK LIMITED 1997-01-01 → 2009-02-04
3. BRYANT & MAY LIMITED 1966-03-11 → 1997-01-01

Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. About these numbers

Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.

Accounting basis

FRS 101

Reporting scope

Standalone (parent only)

Auditor

Ernst & Young LLP

Audit opinion

Unqualified (clean)

Going concern

Affirmed

“Based on this evaluation, they have a reasonable expectation that the Company will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. As a result, they have determined that the going concern basis remains appropriate for the preparation of the annual report and financial statements.”

Group structure

1. REPUBLIC TECHNOLOGIES (UK) LIMITED · parent
   1. Optinett (UK) Limited 100% · United Kingdom · Dormant
   2. Zig Zag (GB) Limited 100% · United Kingdom · Dormant
   3. OCB Papers (UK) Limited 100% · United Kingdom · Dormant

Significant events

• “Continued growth of non-traditional smoking products, including vaping accessories and nicotine pouches, which have gained significant traction across the United Kingdom.”
• “Ongoing economic uncertainty and persistent cost pressures, with elevated costs for materials, labour and operations.”
• “The smoking industry continues to evolve, with alternatives gaining popularity, driving perceptions of reduced harm, increased accessibility, and a diverse range of product offerings.”
• “Increased regulatory scrutiny, with the UK government introducing stricter controls on the marketing and sale of vaping products and the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.”
• “Ongoing global conflicts and disruptions in Red Sea shipping routes may primarily affect the supply of lighter products sourced from China, potentially leading to delays, increased shipping costs and stock shortages.”
• “The ongoing cost of living crisis continues to impact consumer spending habits, leading to more cautious spending behaviour on non-essential or discretionary items.”

Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers

Filings

4

last 12 months

Capital events

0

last 24 months

Officers appointed

1

last 12 months

Officers resigned

1

last 12 months

Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.

• Turnover

  +3.3%

  £56,842,000 → £58,727,000

• Cash

  -27.2%

  £5,006,000 → £3,643,000

• Net assets

  +7.9%

  £11,837,000 → £12,769,000

• Employees

  +7.7%

  39 → 42

• Operating profit

  +19.2%

  £4,522,000 → £5,391,000

• Profit before tax

  +18.9%

  £4,487,000 → £5,335,000

• Wages

  +2.9%

  £2,201,000 → £2,265,000

Each % is (latest − prior) ÷ |prior| for the line item as filed. The comparison is only shown when the latest and prior accounts cover broadly equal-length periods — short or long stubs (typical around incorporation or a year-end change) are suppressed rather than misrepresented. Lines a company doesn't report are omitted. About these numbers