Learnd SE — Annual Report 2023

May 14, 2024

LEARND SE ANNUAL REPORT AS AT AND FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

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CONTENTS

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Group Management Report 3
Consolidated Financial Statements 19

LEARND SE GROUP MANAGEMENT REPORT 2023 3

LEARND SE GROUP MANAGEMENT REPORT AS AT AND FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

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CONTENTS

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1. Fundamental Information about the Group 5
2. Report on Economic Position 9
3. Report on Risks and Opportunities 15
4. Outlook 18
5. Corporate Governance 18

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1. Fundamental Information about the Group

1.1 Business model

The learnd Group (hereinafter also referred to as “learnd” or the “Group”), comprises the parent entity learnd SE (hereinafter the “Company”), Luxembourg, and its direct and indirect subsidiaries. The Group aims to become a leading force in European building management by addressing the pressing challenges of recent energy price volatility and the increasing demand for connected sustainable and energy-efficient buildings of owners and commercial users. The Group specialises in the provision and administration of cloud-based proprietary solutions for building management systems (“BMS”), which are computer-based control systems used to monitor and manage a building”s essential services such as lightning, power, and heating. learnd offers tailored services encompassing installation, management, and maintenance of these systems, provided by third-party suppliers in its customers” buildings. Additionally, learnd’s remote operations centre (“ROC”) and open data platform combine in-field and remote engineering expertise, ensuring real-time, efficient customer support. Through these services, customers can reduce the energy consumption and carbon emissions of their buildings, thereby decreasing their maintenance costs and enhancing overall cost and energy efficiency.

learnd specializes in a diverse portfolio of products and services, broadly summarized below:

• On Site BMS Services: This includes the on-site provision of BMS installation, maintenance, upgrades, repairs, and on-site optimisation. The objective of these services is to ensure that customer’s buildings are safe, efficient, resilient and perform well. By directly managing and improving the BMS on-site, learnd can effectively address immediate and specific needs of building owners and managers, ensuring that their buildings operate optimally.
• Remote and Energy Services: These services are delivered remotely through learnd’s ROC. They utilize technology and skilled engineering resources to monitor, fix, and optimize buildings remotely through secure connections. The focus here is on enabling customers to monitor and subsequently reduce the energy and carbon emissions of their buildings. This approach aims to minimize costs and reduce environmental impact, aligning with the growing emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency in the building management sector.
• Unified BMS, smartphone app and other technology propositions: learnd offers a cloud-hosted solution for legacy BMS systems. This eliminates the need for a traditional BMS “head-end”, such as a PC or similar terminal used for monitoring and managing the BMS. The unified BMS solution provides customers with a central point of access for all buildings in their estate, along with secure connectivity and modern features like multi-factor authentication. These service streamlines the management of building systems, making it easier and more efficient for customers to oversee and control multiple properties from a single platform.

Moreover, the Group’s business model includes a low-risk buy-and-strategy by acquiring companies that provide traditional building control solutions and then enhancing their offerings with learnd’s advanced technology. Through the plug-&-play technology, learnd enables acquired companies to quickly adapt the Group’s cloud-based building and energy management solutions, directly optimizing cost and energy efficiency at scale for their customers.

Learnd’s current operations and customers are primarily located in the United Kingdom (UK), from where the Group manages over 8,000 sites, primarily commercial buildings, and data centres, with approximately 3.9TWh energy capacity, also including over 50 sites in Europe.

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1.2 Capital markets, governance and takeover law

General information

Learnd SE shares are traded on the regulated market (General Standard) on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol “LRND” and ISIN LU2358378979 in Frankfurt, Germany. The Company’s governing bodies are the Management Board, the Supervisory Board and the shareholders’ meeting.# LEARND SE GROUP MANAGEMENT REPORT 2023

1.3 External factors that affect learnd’s business

Material factors that could impact the Group’s business in the short term include general macroeconomic and sector-specific developments. Please refer to section 2.1 and section 3. for more detail.

1.4 Group Structure

learnd SE was originally known as GFJ ESG Acquisition I SE (“GFJ Acquisition”), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), incorporated on 2 June 2021 in Luxembourg and established for the purpose of acquiring one operating business with principal business operations in a member state of the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom or Switzerland in the form of a merger, capital stock exchange, share purchase, asset acquisition reorganisation or similar transaction.

On 27 October 2022, GFJ Acquisition and learnd Limited (“learnd Ltd”) entered into a business combination agreement (as amended on 9 December 2022) whereby GFJ Acquisition became the legal parent of learnd Ltd and its subsidiaries by way of contribution of all shares in learnd Ltd into GFJ Acquisition in exchange for the issuance of new public shares (the “Business Combination”) of leard SE. The Business Combination was completed on 18 January 2023 and GFJ Acquisition changed its name to learnd SE to align with name of the operating group learnd Ltd..

While learnd SE was the legal acquirer, learnd Ltd was deemed as the accounting acquirer and the predecessor entity in the subsequent filings of the combined company. Therefore, the Group presents as comparative information, the consolidated financial information of learnd Ltd as at and for the year ended 31 December 2022 (prior to the Business Combination).

learnd SE, the ultimate parent company of the Group, operates as a public European company (Société Européenne or “SE”), with its headquarters in Luxembourg. The Group comprises the parent entity, learnd SE, and its subsidiaries in Germany, UK and Luxembourg. As at 31 December 2023, the Company had direct or indirect shareholdings in 14 companies, which belong to the Group, and from which all are fully consolidated.

On 2 May 2023, the Group acquired 100% of the share capital of Complete Energy Controls Ltd (“CEC”), a UK business. The acquisition was made to enhance the Group’s customer base and expertise.

In November 2023, the Group established Learnd Acquisition S.à r.l as part of its strategic preparations for two planned acquisitions in 2024.

learnd is organised as one reportable segment.

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1.5 Group Strategy

Vision and Mission

We have the mission to transform buildings into smart, interconnected ecosystems that optimize energy efficiency and costs and foster a more sustainable future. Our vision is to unite the power of many by connecting every single commercial building and managing it smartly through leading cloud-based building management technology. With every building that is optimized, learnd contributes to a collective effort to combat climate change and build a greener, more resilient planet.

Strategic priorities

The “Power of Many” strategy aims to bring together the best talent in the industry, the maximum levels of energy capacity (through customer buildings), like-minded investors and, importantly, new acquisitions that align to the Group’s vision. This strategy will not only take learnd on a path to becoming the leading energy management provider in Europe, but also help significantly the decarbonization of Europe’s energy grid and quest for net zero. To achieve our vision and the Group’s strategic mid-term goals, learnd’s “Power of Many” strategy is based on the following four key strategic priorities:

Geographical expansion to Europe through selective pursuit of M&A opportunities

The Group is actively pursuing a low-risk buy-and-build acquisition strategy of acquiring traditional, cash generative BMS integrators. learnd’s efforts have already gained significant momentum in the United Kingdom, where the Group continuously assesses and monitors both existing and adjacent markets for potential M&A opportunities. As part of this strategy, the Group has acquired Complete Energy Controls in May 2023. In line with the Group’s expansion strategy, learnd is broadening its acquisition focus to include BMS businesses across Europe. This move aims to diversify the Group’s operations and introduce advanced technology solutions to the European BMS market.

Deployment of Internet-Connected Products

Traditional BMS are typically offline, relying on occasional on-site readings and optimization. This approach often leads to limited improvements in the reliability, accessibility, and efficiency of customers’ BMS. learnd is addressing these limitations by integrating customers’ BMS with its own internet-connected products and services. This integration allows for continuous online monitoring and optimisation of building systems, resulting in significant reductions in emissions and energy costs.

Boost Customer Loyalty

learnd is actively encouraging both existing and potential customers to connect their BMS to its cloud-based services. These services, including Trojan Horse secure connectivity, energy management, and capacity access platform, offer substantial improvements in energy and cost efficiencies. The strategy to upsell cloud- based BMS services aims to foster long-term customer relationships and generate a high margin of subscription-based recurring revenue, complementing the stable income from traditional BMS operations.

Data-Driven Solutions

By connecting buildings through cloud-based systems, learnd is able to collect and analyze customer data. This data collection facilitates the creation of a sizeable building access platform and raises barriers to entry for competing BMS firms. Additionally, the aggregated data opens new avenues for partnerships and utilization in managing energy supply and consumption. This data application includes enhancing power grid monitoring, developing smart grid technologies, and implementing dynamic response systems to efficiently manage power demands. These data-driven solutions represent a forward-thinking approach in energy management and technological innovation in the BMS industry.

learnd have launched “Unified BMS”, their unique cloud hosted BMS system as well as the learnd smartphone app for both Apple and Android devices. In addition, their new critical alarms monitoring platform allows customers to see critical alarms in real time through alerts, web dashboard or app. These launches demonstrate progress in the ambition to increase the proportion of revenues and profit from Data-Driven services and solutions.

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1.6 Internal Management System

Basis of information

The Management Board is responsible for steering the Group, endowed with extensive powers to act on the Group’s behalf and undertake actions necessary or useful for fulfilling its corporate purpose. The Management Board monitors and controls the Group’s development and performance through a comprehensive reporting system. learnd’s reports are prepared monthly, utilizing unified data, and are supplemented with specialized analyses and information that focuses on economically and strategically significant management and control measures.

At least once every calendar quarter, the Supervisory Board receives a written report about the business of the Group and its foreseeable future development. Additionally, the Management Board must inform the Supervisory Board without undue delay of any events likely to have an appreciable influence on the Group.

Group’s most important financial key performance indicators

learnd’s prime objective is to realize sustainable and profitable growth in enterprise value. Trends in learnd’s most important financial key performance indicators (KPIs) are, therefore, defining factors and essential basis for the Group’s lasting success. The Group’s business is managed primarily using the following most important financial KPIs:

• Revenue
• Adjusted EBITDA

Both financial KPIs facilitate a comprehensive comparison of the Group`s business performance across various reporting periods. Internally, the Management Board utilizes these financial KPIs to inform a range of operational decisions. This includes the analysis the Group’s financial performance, strategic planning, and the formulation of annual budgets.

The definitions of these financial KPIs are shown in the following table below:

KPI	Definition
Revenue	Revenue according to IFRS Accounting guideline. Revenue arises mainly from the design, installation, and maintenance services for BMS.
Adjusted EBITDA	Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortisation (“EBITDA”), further adjusted for non-recurring items. These non-recurring items relate to expenses incurred where management believes adjustments should be made due to their non-recurring or non-operational character, alongside the remaining costs incurred on the level of the Company (corporate expenses).

The most important financial KPI’s are shown in the table below:

Financial Key Performance Indicators	Year ended 31 December 2023	31 December 2022	Change %
Revenue	£32,112,791	£30,420,919	6%
Adjusted EBITDA	£2,573,183	£2,561,363	0%

See section 2 for further details.

1.7 Research and Development

learnd is investing significant resources in technology to create opportunities to upsell our online energy monitoring and optimisation services to customers. For example, the Group is currently developing a central data platform which represents the culmination of key technology projects undertaken by the learnd labs team. This platform is believed to put the learnd engineers in a strong position to develop bespoke solutions to solve the problems of individual customers. Through this platform, learnd aims to generate insights to help customers identify potential opportunities for optimisation in their BMS. The investment in technology is reflected in the research and development expenses, which amounted to £1,142,582 for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 representing an increase of 30% from £880,456 for the financial year ended 31 December 2022 (including capitalised research and development expenses in the amount of £395,956 (2022: £496,822)). Over the longer term, learnd’s investments in technology are believed to increase the capacity to upsell online energy monitoring and optimisation services to customers and, as a result, increase revenue and EBITDA margin. The vast majority of R&D is carried out in-house with specialist contractors used where needed, if skills are not available within the learnd developer team.

1.8 Employees

In the financial year 2023, the Group had employed an average of 211 employees, representing an increase of 9.9% compared to the previous year (2022: 192). The overall increase in the head count is attributed to the Group’s acquisition of Complete Energy Controls, reflecting the Group’s strategic expansion and integration of new business units.

2. Report on Economic Position

2.1 Macroeconomic and sector-specific conditions

The economic expansion and recovery in UK and Europe were hindered by several challenging factors in the financial year 2023. The ongoing war in Ukraine, persistently high inflation rates, continuous supply bottlenecks, and an increasing shortage of skilled workers were all contributing to this slowdown. These adverse macroeconomic conditions are affecting both investment and consumption, impeding overall economic growth. For instance, real GDP growth in the United Kingdom was 0.5%, while it remained on a comparative level in the entire European Union with 0.6% in 2023. However, cooling headline inflation is providing some relief to households and firms. Easing commodity prices and supply constraints have been mainly responsible, but persistent core inflation has proved more difficult to tackle. Central banks across Europe have tightened their monetary policies substantially, e.g. the Bank of England raised the official bank rate from 3.5 to 5.25% throughout the financial year 2023, and governments are scaling back fiscal support. In the UK, the wholesale price for electricity has steadily declined from £165/MWh in mid-January to £110/MWh in late October of 2023 after a peak of £618/MWh in August 2022. In Europe, improved market fundamentals supported an accompanying fall in wholesale electricity prices in European markets in Q2 2023. The European Power Benchmark averaged €89/MWh, 53% lower than in Q2 2022. The total demand in the EU dropped 6% compared with last year’s levels in Q2 2023, following the impact of milder weather, combined with the aftermath of the industrial demand reduction due to high prices in 2022 and behavioural changes in consumption. Demand levels for the second quarter of 2023 were also well below the 2019- 2022 range, registering the lowest value in June. The BMS market in UK had a market size of £827.600.000 in 2023, representing an increase of 0.5% compared to the previous year. The market for building management and maintenance services is increasingly competitive and learnd faces competition from a diversified group of other companies. learnd’s main competitors are essentially large, internationally active companies and smaller producers in emerging markets. Moreover, learnd competes with local companies such as system integrators and building management companies. The results of operations and the financial performance of the Group’s customers may vary based on the impact of changes in the global economy and political environment.

2.2 Results of operations, financial position and assets and liabilities of the Group

2.2.1 Results of operations

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Year ended 31 December 2023 | 31 December 2022 | Change
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£ | £ | %
Revenue | 32,112,791 | 30,420,919 | 6%
Cost of sales | (19,383,187) | (18,888,535) | 3%
Gross profit | 12,729,604 | 11,532,384 | 10%
Administrative expenses | (20,946,243) | (11,392,302) | 84%
Other expenses | (48,070,476) | - | n/a
Fair value gain on warrants | 7,441,613 | - | n/a
Finance income | 1,682 | - | n/a
Finance expense | (738,803) | (410,494) | 80%
Income tax | 143,705 | 266,591 | (46)%
Loss for the period | (49,438,919) | (3,821) | n/a

The development of individual income and expense items is presented in the following sections:

Revenue by area of activity
Year ended 31 December 2023 | 31 December 2022 | Change
------------------------------ | :-------------------------- | :--------------- | :-----
£ | £ | %
Strategic accounts and projects | 24,257,918 | 22,100,109 | 10%
Services | 6,373,452 | 5,017,093 | 27%
Data enabled services | 1,481,421 | 1,570,110 | (6)%
Lift installation and service | - | 1,733,607 | n/a
Total | 32,112,791 | 30,420,919 | 6%

Revenue by region
Year ended 31 December 2023 | 31 December 2022 | Change
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£ | £ | %
United Kingdom | 30,937,710 | 29,730,104 | 4%
Rest of the world | 1,175,081 | 690,815 | 70%
Total | 32,112,791 | 30,420,919 | 6%

In the financial year 2023, the Group’s total revenues increased by 6% to £32,112,791. While the revenues from Services are continuously growing, the major portion of the revenues was generated from Strategic accounts and projects. The increased revenues in Strategic accounts and projects are mainly contributed by the acquisition of net new customers and the acquisition of Complete Energy Controls. In addition, the increased revenues in Services primarily resulted from organic growth due to new customer acquisition and high retention rates of existing customers. By contrast, revenues in Data enables services and Lifts installation and services dropped by 6% and 100% respectively. The Group registered a decline in revenues in the Data enables services operations due to a small reduction in revenues from the Remote Operations Centre and Data Enabled Services related to the CEC acquisition not yet being attributed to this revenue area. The Lift installation and service operations were disposed in 2022. In the United Kingdom revenue grew by 4%. In the rest of the world, the customer countries Germany and Spain recorded the strongest revenue growth. Cost of sales increased by 3% to £19,368,084, mainly including costs for internal and external labour as well as products and consumables costs. Administrative expenses grew by £9,553,941 or 84% from £11,392,302 in 2022 to £20,946,243 in 2023. The Group’s 2023 costs are primarily driven by expenses in relation with one-off bonus payments for directors and founders in the amount of £6,067,499 during the financial year ended 31 December 2023. Other expenses in the amount of £48,070,476 were initially recognised in relation to the share listing expenses for the Business Combination. The Group recognized a fair value gain on warrants linked to the Business Combination involving 7,500,000 Class A warrants and 7,145,833 Class B warrants of learnd SE (together the “warrants”). These were part of the liabilities assumed by learnd Ltd from learnd SE. The fair value of these warrants decreased from €1.34 per Class A warrant and €2.03 per Class B warrant as at the closing of the Business Combination on 18 January 2023, to €0.97 per Class A warrant and €1.22 per Class B warrant by 31 December 2023. This decline in fair value resulted in a gain of £7,441,613 (€8,563,125) for the period. Finance expenses increased mainly due to higher interest expenses for loans and borrowings, totalling £314,974, up from £128,006 in 2022. This rise is largely caused by increased interest expenses from the bank loans, which bear a variable interest rate of 11.23%, up from 9.79% in 2022, reflecting the Bank of England’s rate hike. Additionally, new interest-bearing loans added from learnd SE as part of the Business Combination and the acquisition of CEC contributed to the increase. In 2023, the Group reported a consolidated loss of £49,438,919, a significant increase from the £3,821 loss in 2022. This increase in consolidated loss is primarily related to the share listing expense recognised in accordance with IFRS 2, resulting from the Business Combination, and the one-off bonuses to the directors and founders. These were partly offset by the fair value gains from the Class A and Class B warrants of learnd SE.

Profitability

Adjusted EBITDA totalled £2,573,183 in the financial year ended 31 December 2023 (2022: £2,561,363). The adjustments to EBITDA totalling £57,665,162 in the financial year ended 31 December 2023 (2022: £1,563,137) include non-recurring expenses resulting from the De-SPAC Transaction of £49,331,317, one- off bonus payments of £6,067,499, transaction costs related to the acquisition of new subsidiaries of £578,923 and expenses related with the reorganisation of the Group of £195,159. Furthermore, the adjustments to EBITDA include corporate expenses of £1,488,276 which incurred by learnd SE from 19 January to 31 December 2023 and includes i.e. expenses for legal and professional fees and other expenses.The adjustments to EBITDA in the financial year ended 31 December 2022 also include the costs related with the disposal of a subsidiary which operated the lift installation business of £797,809. For details, please refer to the note 6 in the consolidated financial statements of learnd Group thereafter.

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2.2.2 Financial Position

Principles and goals

The group operates a central treasury management function, headed and controlled by learnd Ltd. For learnd, the management of liquidity and central financing holds significant importance. The financial policy of learnd is meticulously designed to always prioritize and ensure the solvency of the Group. This policy is also aimed at minimizing the risks associated with financing activities. Additionally, a key objective of learnd’s financial strategy is to optimize its cost of capital, thereby enhancing financial efficiency and stability within the Group. Cash is forecasted and monitored daily to ensure the business can meet its short- and long-term needs. This approach reflects a prudent and strategic focus on maintaining financial health and mitigating financial risks.

Capital structure

The following table provides an overview on the outstanding loans within the Group as at 31 December 2023:

Loans and borrowings	Original currency	Matures in	Interest type	Effective interest rate in %	Nominal value £	Carrying amount £
Bank Loans	GBP	May 2027	Variable interest rate	11.23	2,579,838	2,579,838
Shareholder loan AFT Tech	GBP	No fixed repayment date	Fixed- interest rate	5	3,612,470	3,612,470
Shareholder loan GFJ Holding	EUR	December 2025	Fixed- interest rate	2.5	1,496,439	1,496,439
Other loans	GBP	June 2026	Fixed- interest rate	2.55	25,755	25,755
Total					7,714,502	7,714,502

In November 2022, the Group’s subsidiary learnd UK Limited entered into a loan agreement with an alternative finance provider Thincats Loans Limited (“Thincats”), under which Thincats provided learnd UK Limited with two loan facilities A and B (“Bank Loans”) in the amount of £2,000,000 and £1,000,000, respectively. The loan facility A is payable monthly in the amount of £37,037 and loan facility B is payable at the end of a fixed term of 54 months from the date of drawdown. Both Bank Loans bear a variable interest rate consisting of a base rate plus 6.75% margin per annum. The base rate is determined by the Bank of England’s Bank Rate as published by the Bank of England from time to time. Interest payments are due on a monthly basis. Certain subsidiaries of the Group act as guarantors for both Bank Loans. As at 31 December 2023, the loan balance includes £2,555,556 of principal and £24,282 of interest (31 December 2022: £2,962,963 of principal and £7,833 of interest).

In the financial year ended 31 December 2022, KVI Aimteq Limited, as one of the Group’s shareholders, provided a shareholder loan of £3,000,000 to learnd Ltd (“Shareholder loan AFT”). This Shareholder loan AFT Tech does not have a set repayment schedule, bears an annual interest of 5% and is unsecured. In September 2022, as part of AFT Tech Ventures AG”s acquisition of all shares held by KVI Aimteq Ltd, the loan note along with its accumulated interest was transferred to AFT Tech Ventures AG (“AFT Tech”), with the acquisition finalised on 17 November 2022. The balance of the Shareholder loan AFT Tech as at 31 December 2023 comprises of £3,000,000 capital and £612,470 interest outstanding. The balance of the Shareholder loan AFT Tech as at 31 December 2022 comprises of £3,000,000 capital and £462,470 interest outstanding.

Since 31 May 2022, GFJ Holding GmbH & Co.KG (“GFJ Holding”), the shareholder of the Company, provided the Company under several shareholder loan agreements with £1,438,278 (€1,655,000) in thirteen instalments. These loans totalling €1,655,000 were part of the liabilities learnd Ltd assumed from learnd SE during the Business Combination. On 30 January 2023, the two parties entered into a shareholder loan agreement to rearrange these loans into one loan (“Shareholder loan GFJ Holding”). This Shareholder loan GFJ Holding has a fixed repayment date on 31 December 2025 and incurs interest at an annual rate of 2.5%. It is unsecured. The Shareholder loan GFJ Holding balance as at 31 December 2023 comprises £1,438,278 (€1,655,000) principal recorded in the consolidated statement of financial position under “loans and borrowings (non-current)”, and £58,161 (€66,925) interest categorized under “short term borrowings”.

Other loans were acquired from the acquisition of CEC, which was obtained by CEC from Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) in UK. For the related terms to these loans please refer to the schedule above. The Group plans to repay this loan in 2024 and therefore presents this loan as “short term borrowings” in the statement of financial position as at 31 December 2023. On 17 March 2023, the Company has entered into a EUR 800,000 (£695,240) shareholder loan agreement with GFJ Holding with 2.0% interest per annum. On 24 November 2023, the Company made a repayment in the whole amount of £695,240 (€800,000) with the total interest accrued thereon up to the repayment date.

Investments

The investment volume (investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets) is above the previous year’s level at £4,114,563 in 2023 and £824,667 in 2022. The primary reason for the increase in investments was the acquisition of CEC. As a result of this acquisition, the intangible assets of the Group increased by 3,304,963 due to identified customer relationship and recognized goodwill. Further investments in the financial year ended 2023 relate to the acquisition of software Microsoft Dynamics 365. The investment volume comprises of new and further developments of software applications Including Unified BMS, learnd’s cloud hosted BMS platform solution, Critical Alarm Monitoring platform and learnd’s smartphone application.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cashflow

The condensed consolidated statement of cashflow can be summarised as follows:

	Year ended 31 December 2023	31 December 2022	Change £ absolute
Net cash generated from operating activities	(6,324,646)	1,171,243	(7,495,889)
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,724,345)	(920,944)	(803,401)
Net cash used in financing activities	7,209,669	4,207	7,205,262

Net cash generated from operating activities amounted to £(6,324,646) in the reporting year, a significant decrease from the previous year’s figure of £1,171,243. This decline is largely attributable to fair value measurement of the warrants, resulting in a fair value gain of £7,441,613, which is a non-cash item and adversely impacted net cash generated from operating activities. Net cash outflows used in investing activities increased by £803,401 mainly caused by the net cash outflow occurred in relation with consideration payment for the acquisition of CEC in the amount of £914,744. Net cash inflows generated from financing activities increased by £7,205,462 from £4,207 to £7,209,669 is mainly attributed to cash acquired from reverse acquisition of learnd SE in the amount of £1,755,610 (€2,005,724) and the proceeds from the sales of class A shares (treasury shares) after the Business Combination to external investors in the amount of £6,991,428 (€8,045,093), which has been used as one additional financing source for the Group after the Business Combination. The increase was offset, in part, by interest payments totaling £432,597 and loan and borrowing repayments amounting to £413,942.

2.2.3 Assets and Liabilities

Condensed consolidated statement of financial position

	31 December 2023 as % of total assets	31 December 2022 as % of total assets	Change in %
Non-current assets	12,486,932	8,606,511	45%
Current assets	12,214,947	9,310,889	31%
Total assets	24,701,879	17,917,400	38%
Equity	(12,838,854)	1,967,505	(753)%
Non-current liabilities	19,273,493	4,200,938	359%
Current liabilities	18,267,240	11,748,957	55%
Total equity and liabilities	24,701,879	17,917,400	38%

As at 31 December 2023, total assets amounted to £24,701,879, representing a 38% increase. This growth was mainly attributable to the following effects: Non-current assets increased by £3,880,421 to £12,486,932. This was largely due to recognition of the goodwill of £2,504,963 and the customer relationship of £800,000 as intangible assets in relation with the acquisition of CEC. Furthermore, development costs of £395,956 were capitalised in 2023 which led to an additional increase in intangible assets. Current assets totalled £12,214,947, resulted in a £2,904,058 increase from the previous year. This growth mainly stemmed from the acquisition of CEC, resulting in an increase in trade and other receivables, alongside cash and cash equivalents, totalling £1,778,555. Additionally, there was an increase in trade and other receivables of the existing business due to timing differences. Equity decreased from £1,967,505 to £(12,838,854), largely because of the acquired net assets in the amount of £(25,372,427) from the reverse acquisition of learnd SE (formerly GFJ Acquisition) by learnd Ltd. related to the Business Combination, included in share premium. This decrease was partially offset by the proceeds from the sale of treasury shares of learnd SE totalling £9,075,145 (including £2,000,000 share- based compensation used to acquire CEC), resulting in a net equity decrease of £14,806,359. Non-current liabilities increased by £15,072,555 as at 31 December 2023, primarily driven by the recognition of class A warrants valued at £6,322,339 and class B warrants valued at £7,576,306 as at 31 December 2023. These warrants were part of the liabilities assumed by learnd Ltd from learnd SE during the Business Combination closed on 18 January 2023.Additionally, learnd Ltd assumed loans from learnd SE totalling £1,438,278 (€1,655,000) during the Business Combination, which were provided by the shareholder GFJ Holding to the Company in 2022. At £18,267,240 as at 31 December 2023, current liabilities were £6,518,283 above the previous year’s figure of £11,748,957 primarily due to the increase in trade and other payables from £7,470,658 to £13,399,428. The increase in trade and other payables is mainly attributed to the accrued exceptional cash bonus to founders and directors amounting to £3,493,151, deferred consideration payable for the acquisition of CEC in the amount of £250,000, the unsettled trade and other payables acquired from CEC amounting to £511,760 at year end, the increase in accrued taxation and social security of £1,315,246, as well as the accrued legal and professional fees and tax compliance and director fee incurred by learnd SE of £ 877,310 during the period after the Business Combination with leanrd Ltd. from 19 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.

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2.2.4 Overall statement

The Management Board views the overall business development as substantially positive for the Group, specifically given the current economic challenges. The core business has demonstrated resilience, and the effectiveness of the growth strategy has been validated, specifically with the underlying growth of recurring revenue and the addition of CEC to the Group, expanding the Group’s operations into Scotland. Further, the Business Combination with GFJ Acquisition has been strongly improved the Group’s liquidity situation and provides the Group with another financing channel from potential investors on the capital market.

3. Report on Risks and Opportunities

3.1. Risk and opportunities management system

A prerequisite for the long-term success of our Group is to identify risks and opportunities at an early stage and to exploit or manage them. learnd has established a range of controls over financial reporting and business activities, which undergo evaluation via a continuous program of self-assessment. learnd operates in an environment where it is subject to a large number of risks and opportunities. These are defined as events and developments with a certain likelihood of occurrence, capable of exerting a material negative or positive impact, financially or otherwise, on the Group’s achievement of its forecasts and targets. The Group places great emphasis on risk management as a crucial component of its operations, viewing it as key to ensuring transparency regarding potential risks and opportunities, thereby enhancing its decision- making processes. The Group regularly analyses and reviews all risks and opportunities to which its business is subject, and the Management Board of the Company has considered their potential impact, their likelihood, controls that the Group has in place and steps the Group can take to mitigate such risks. This ensures accountability, transparency, and review of progress against the identified risks. The identified risks from operating activities, along with their potential adverse effects on earnings, have not undergone a significant change compared to the previous year.

3.2. Risks

Internally, the materiality of the risks described below has been assessed based on the probability of their occurrence and the expected magnitude of their negative impact on the Group. These risks are presented in categories depending on their nature. They are currently considered primarily on a qualitative basis and, initially before risks measures are considered. Accordingly, these risks are not set out in any particular order and learnd recognises that the risks mentioned may materialize individually or cumulatively over time.

Macroeconomic and political risks

The global economic growth outlook for 2024 continues to be marked by uncertainty. Our results of operations and the financial performance of customers may vary based on the impact of changes in the global economy and political environment. The UK, where the majority fall of revenues is generated, and other markets in which learnd operates are currently subject to a very high degree of volatility and uncertainty caused by a number of factors, including (but not exclusively) labor constraints, supply chain cost inflation and disruptions, the risk of regional or global recessions and the Russia-Ukraine war. Inflation, despite showing evident signs of deceleration, is expected to stay elevated, likely constraining capital and consumer spending. The Russia-Ukraine war has led to increased energy prices and inflation, initially boosting demand for energy- efficient services. However, the longer-term effects include global supply chain disruptions and material shortages due to sanctions against Russia. This has resulted in economic challenges in the UK, such as higher inflation and interest rates, and reduced credit availability, potentially impacting business operations and customer activities adversely.

Credit and counterparty risks

The Group is exposed to certain financial risks related to our customers” payment cycles. learnd carries substantial accounts receivable balances from a number of customers. The potential inability or unwillingness of customers that represent a portion of our accounts receivable balance to pay such balances in a timely fashion could adversely affect our business. A customer may become unable or unwilling to timely pay its balance due to a general economic slowdown, economic weakness in its industry, the financial solvency of its business or the filing for bankruptcy. If the Group is unable to collect our receivables from, or bill our unbilled services to, our customers, the Group’s financial condition and cash flows could be adversely affected.

Cashflow and liquidity risks

learnd faces financial risk as it may seek additional funds to support growth, technological advancements, competitive responses, acquisitions, or to manage financial liabilities. The unpredictability of capital requirements, influenced by economic, financial, or political instability, could necessitate further capital. Financing through equity could dilute current equity holders, while debt financing could restrict business operations through covenants and allocate a significant portion of cash flows to debt servicing, limiting growth and operational flexibility.

Currency Risk

The Group is exposed to translation and transaction foreign exchange risk, with only 4% its revenue derived from foreign currencies (2022: 2%). Although, most of the revenue is priced and invoiced in sterling, it occasionally invoices in relevant foreign currencies. Moreover, the Group benefits from a natural hedge through its purchases of some equipment from Europe and incurring costs in Luxembourg following the Business Combination with learnd SE, settling acquisition or service costs in Euros.

Interest Rate Risk

The Group is exposed to minimal interest rate risk since almost all external borrowings carry fixed interest rates, except one loan facility with variable interest rates which have been repaid in February 2024. learnd’s future financial performance, influenced by market conditions and interest rates, is crucial for meeting debt obligations and obtaining refinancing on favorable terms. Unfavorable borrowing conditions may increase financing costs, negatively impacting operations, and growth prospects.

Operative Risks

The building management and maintenance services market is growing increasingly competitive, with learnd facing challenges from a wide range of competitors, including potential new entrants from abroad. These competitors, often with more substantial brand recognition and resources, may offer more competitive pricing and invest more in developing and marketing their services, potentially weakening learnd’s market position. An inability to swiftly adapt to this competitive environment could lead to reduced demand for learnd’s services, pressure to lower prices, and negatively impact growth and profit margins. Failure to compete effectively might result in the loss of current customers and difficulty in attracting new ones.

Legal and regulatory risks

The Group’s business includes rights to intellectual property. In some cases, these can be breached by third parties, which requires us to take legal action. learnd constantly monitors its intellectual property to ensure that all material rights remain in full force and effect. In addition, the Group have engaged patent and trademark lawyers who support learnd in this respect.

3.3 Opportunities

While learnd faces several risks, there are also numerous opportunities for the Group. By the most relevant opportunities, as outlined below, learnd means possible future developments or events which, if they occur, could lead to substantial positive deviations from the Group’s forecasted growth and profitability targets. Opportunity management is deeply integrated in the strategy, planning, and reporting processes and an important element of the Group’s management approach.

Strong Market Opportunity

Through the significant operational histories of our key acquisitions, Aimteq and Comfort Controls, both part of learnd UK, the Group positions itself as early movers in a growing market. The BMS market, a mature and competitive sector, is anticipated to expand significantly. Similarly, substantial growth is forecasted in other related market segments, including the global energy management market and the smart grid market. These projections underline the potential for growth and expansion in our market areas, aligning with our strategic objectives and capabilities.Buy-and-Build Opportunity

learnd’s buy-and-build acquisition strategy could permit the Group to gain further sector expertise and deepen its customer relationships and access to buildings, enabling significant growth in learnd’s enterprise value over time. Once learnd has acquired a target, the Group has the opportunity to create additional enterprise value through multiple arbitrages between the acquisition valuation and its valuation. learnd sees the opportunity to harness operational synergies as a cornerstone for growth, focusing on:

• Achieving shared services and back-office cost efficiencies across its acquisitions.
• Extracting cost and revenue synergies to enhance pricing power with suppliers and customers.
• Streamlining human capital costs through strategic departures and redundancies among senior staff following acquisitions.

Following company acquisitions, learnd proactively leverages the opportunity to implement technology solutions at new customer sites to enhance the appeal and profitability of its core BMS services, simultaneously opening avenues for upselling additional products and services.

Increased Stickiness via Technology

learnd leverages technology and data to enhance outcomes and customer loyalty, actively developing and upgrading its offerings to expand its customer base. The integration of learnd’s technology into customer BMS operations offers an opportunity to deepen engagement and uncover optimization opportunities. This approach drives demand for learnd’s on-site services, creating new recurring revenue streams and strengthening its existing maintenance services.

Proprietary Platform

learnd estimates it has access to a significant portion of large non-residential buildings in UK through its market share. The Group’s strategy involves safely connecting these buildings with its cloud-based building management technologies, enabling the collection of data from customers’ BMS. learnd plans to aggregate this data on its developing open data platform for continuous analysis and monitoring. The incorporation of "smart alerts" further enhances this system by providing real-time notifications of issues, facilitating immediate response to any problems. Looking ahead, learnd aims to introduce additional technology-driven services, including cloud-hosted systems, improved building visibility through web-based dashboards and a smartphone app, and dynamic demand response in partnership with utilities. These initiatives are expected to further yield energy savings, enhance customer retention, improve margins, and contribute positively to the energy grid and net-zero transition.

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1. Outlook

The forecast report of the learnd takes into account relevant facts and events that were known at the time of known at the time the Group management report was prepared and which could influence future business development.

General economic conditions

The economic forecasts for the year 2024 assume that economic development in Europe and UK will be characterized by economic uncertainty, persistent inflation, ongoing supply chain problems and the ongoing war in Ukraine. In January 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasted real GDP growth of 0.9% for Europe and a slightly lower rate of 0.6%. for United Kingdom in 2024. Additionally, headline inflation is expected to be at 4.1% in Europe, while in the UK the levels are expected to be lower with 3.7%. Moreover, due to ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting the global wholesale market, energy prices in the UK are forecasted to rise in 2024, marking an increase from 2023 levels.

Business Performance

The outlook is based on the forecast macroeconomic developments and the current internal Group plans for the internal plans of the Group for the 2024 financial year. These do not consider any significant deterioration or improvement of the described parameters beyond the statements made above, which could have a described parameters that could have a negative or positive impact on European economic development or the business or the business development of the Group. The underlying planning assumptions do not currently take into account any possible business-relevant consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian or the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. For the financial year 2024, learnd’s management expects most important financial KPIs to include revenues ranging from €60.0 to 70.0 million and targets an Adjusted EBITDA between €7.0 and 8.0 million.

1. Corporate Governance

As a Luxembourg company whose shares are traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, learnd is not obliged to comply with the Luxembourg corporate governance rules that apply to companies whose shares are traded in Luxembourg, or to the German corporate governance rules that apply to listed companies in Germany. The Company has chosen not to voluntarily apply either the Luxembourg or the German corporate governance system in its entirety.

Learnd SE
Luxembourg, 30 April 2024

Simon Wood
Member of the Management Board

John Clifford
Member of the Management Board

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niazars Mazars Luxembourg
5, rue Guillaume J. Kroll
L-1882 Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Tel: +352 27 114 1
Fax: +352 27 114 20
www.mazars.lu

To the Shareholders of learnd SE
Societe europeenne
R.C.S. Luxembourg B255487
9, rue de Bitbourg
L - 1273 Luxembourg

REPORT OF THE REVISEUR D'ENTREPRISES AGREE

Report on the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements

Opinion

We have audited the consolidated financial statements of learnd SE and its subsidiaries (the "Group")], which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2023, and the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and the notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 31 December 2023, and of its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by the European Union.

Basis for Opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with the EU Regulation N° 537/2014, the Law of 23 July 2016 on the audit profession ("Law of 23 July 2016") and with International Standards on Auditing ("ISAs") as adopted for Luxembourg by the "Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier" ("CSSF"). Our responsibilities under the EU regulation N° 537/2014, the Law of 23 July 2016 and ISAs as adopted for Luxembourg by the CSSF are further described in the « Responsibilities of "reviseur d'entreprises agree" for the Audit of the consolidated Financial Statements » section of our report. We are also independent of the Group in accordance with the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, including International Independence Standards, issued by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA Code) as adopted for Luxembourg by the CSSF together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated financial statements, and have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities under those ethical requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Mazars Luxembourg — Cabinet de revision agree
Societe Anonyme — RCS Luxembourg B 159962 — TVA intracommunautaire LU24665334
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Key Audit Matters

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of the audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.

Key audit matter: Recognition of revenue

Description of key audit matter: The amount of revenue in relation to the sales of learnd Ltd amounting to GBP 32,112,791 (note 7) is dependent on the appropriate estimation of the percentage of completion at the period-end of projects that span beyond the period-end based upon the costs incurred or accrued in the period to date, in accordance with IFRS 15. Therefore, we considered the risk that the revenue is not accurate as a significant risk. The Group has procedures and processes in place to manage the commercial, technical, and financial aspects of sales contracts and the risk of material misstatement is that accounting for the Group's sale contracts does not accurately reflect the timing of recognition.

Our response: Our audit procedures to address the risk of material misstatement relating to revenue recognition, which was considered to be a significant risk, included:

• Evaluation and testing of the design and implementation of the relevant controls over process activities, specifically on controls over cut-off;
• Reconciliation of a sample of revenue transactions to sales order/contracts, invoices, completion certificates and bank statements;
• Performance of cut-off testing on sales transaction recorded around year-end to ensure that they have been recognized in the appropriate period;
• Recalculation of accrued revenue and related revenue amounts for a sample of revenue transactions;
• For the same sample, testing of the post year-end invoices and where these have been paid to subsequent bank statements to confirm the occurrence of the accrued revenue at year-end.Where there has been no payment, comparison of the percentage of completion post year-end with the percentage of completion at year-end to confirm progress on the project post year-end;
  • Challenge of management assessment and obtention of explanations for loss-making contracts to assess appropriateness of their treatment including the accounting for similar ongoing projects;
  • Performance of reasonableness test on forecast margin for ongoing projects based on realized margin for similar completed projects in the year;
  • On a sample of completed projects, assessment of the forecast costs to actual costs incurred to complete the project to determine how accurate management's cost to complete forecasting is.

We assessed the completeness and appropriateness of the disclosures in Note 4 Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions', Note 6Segmental information' and Note 7 `Revenue' to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Other Information

The Management Board is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information stated in the consolidated management report and the Corporate Governance Statement but does not include the consolidated financial statements and our report of the "reviseur d'entreprises agree" thereon. Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements, or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report this fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

Responsibilities of the Management Board and Those Charged with Governance for the Consolidated Financial Statements

The Management Board is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as adopted by the European Union, and for such internal control as the Management Board determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the Management Board is responsible for assessing the Group's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Management Board either intends to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Group's financial reporting process. The Management Board is responsible for presenting and marking up the consolidated financial statements in compliance with the requirements set out in the Delegated Regulation 2019/815 on European Single Electronic Format as amended ("the ESEF Regulation").

Responsibilities of the "reviseur d'entreprises agree" for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements

The objectives of our audit are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a report of the "reviseur d'entreprises agree" that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the EU Regulation N° 537/2014, the Law of 23 July 2016 and with ISAs as adopted for Luxembourg by the CSSF will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements.

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As part of an audit in accordance with the EU Regulation N° 537/2014, the Law of 23 July 2016 and with ISAs as adopted for Luxembourg by the CSSF, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:

• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control;
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group's internal control;
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Management Board;
• Conclude on the appropriateness of Management Board's use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our report of the "reviseur d'entreprises agree" to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our report of the "reviseur d'entreprises agree". However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern;
• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation;
• Assess whether the consolidated financial statements have been prepared, in all material respects, in compliance with the requirements laid down in the ESEF Regulation;
• Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities and business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements.

We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence and communicate to them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, actions taken to eliminate threats or safeguards applied. From the matters communicated to those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our report unless laws or regulations preclude public disclosure about the matter.

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Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements

We have been appointed as "reviseur d'entreprises agree" by the Annual General Meeting on 30 June 2023 and the duration of our uninterrupted engagement, including previous renewals and reappointments, is 1 year.

The consolidated management report is consistent with the consolidated financial statements and has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. The Corporate Governance Statement is included in the consolidated management report. The information required by Article 68ter paragraph (1) letters c) and d) of the law of 19 December 2002 on the commercial and companies register and on the accounting records and annual accounts of undertakings, as amended, is consistent with the consolidated financial statements and has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

We have checked the compliance of the consolidated financial statements of the Group as of 31 December 2023 with relevant statutory requirements set out in the ESEF Regulation that are applicable to the financial statements. For the Group, it relates to:

• Financial statements prepared in valid xHTML format;
• The XBRL markup of the Consolidated Financial Statements using the core taxonomy and the common rules on markups specified in the ESEF Regulation.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements of the Group as of 31 December 2023, have been prepared, in all material respects, in compliance with the requirements laid down in the ESEF Regulation.

We confirm that the audit opinion is consistent with the additional report to the audit committee.

Luxembourg, 30 April 2024

For Mazars Luxembourg, Cabinet de revision agree
5, rue Guillaume J. Kroll
L-1882 LUXEMBOURG

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COMPANY INFORMATION

Directors
S J Wood
J Clifford
J L Rudder (appointed 1 February 2023)

Registered number
B255487

Registered office
5, Heienhaff
L-1736 Senningerberg
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Independent auditors
Mazars Luxembourg S.A.,
5, Rue Guillaume J. Kroll,
L-1882 Luxembourg

CONTENTS

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Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
Consolidated statement of financial position
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

Year ended 31 December
| | 31 December 2023 £ | 31 December 2022 £ |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 32,112,791 | 30,420,919 |
| Cost of sales | (19,383,187) | (18,888,535) |
| Gross profit | 12,729,604 | 11,532,384 |
| Administrative expenses | (20,946,243) | (11,392,302) |
| Other expenses – share listing expense | (48,070,476) | - |
| Operating (loss) / profit | (56,287,116) | 140,082 |
| Fair value gain on warrants | 7,441,613 | - |
| Finance income | 1,682 | - |
| Finance expense | (738,803) | (410,494) |
| Loss before tax | (49,582,624) | (270,412) |
| Income tax | 143,705 | 266,591 |
| Loss for the period | (49,438,919) | (3,821) |
| Other comprehensive income | | |
| Items that can be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | | |
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | 198,050 | - |
| Total comprehensive loss for the period | (49,240,869) | (3,821) |
| Basic loss per share | (4.19) | (0.00) |
| Diluted loss per share | (4.19) | (0.00) |

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

31 December
| | 31 December 2023 £ | 31 December 2022 £ |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | | |
| Intangible assets | 9,744,737 | 6,365,603 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 235,376 | 249,763 |
| Right-of-use assets | 2,506,819 | 1,991,145 |
| Total non-current assets | 12,486,932 | 8,606,511 |
| Current assets | | |
| Inventories | 623,921 | 852,336 |
| Trade and other receivables | 9,388,639 | 6,504,938 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,769,046 | 1,679,138 |
| Deferred tax assets | 433,342 | 274,477 |
| Total current assets | 12,214,947 | 9,310,889 |
| Total assets | 24,701,879 | 17,917,400 |
| Equity | | |
| Share capital | 439,218 | 95 |
| Share premium | 31,334,071 | - |
| Foreign currency translation reserve | 198,050 | - |
| Share-based payments reserve | 2,759,377 | 98,061 |
| Retained earnings | (47,569,570) | 1,869,349 |
| Total equity | (12,838,854) | 1,967,505 |
| Non-current liabilities | | |
| Lease liabilities (non-current) | 1,852,124 | 1,481,193 |
| Class A warants at fair value | 6,322,339 | - |
| Class B warrants at fair value | 7,576,306 | - |
| Loans and borrowings | 3,511,449 | 2,708,469 |
| Provisions | 11,276 | 11,276 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 19,273,493 | 4,200,938 |
| Current liabilities | | |
| Lease liabilities (current) | 726,639 | 553,502 |
| Trade and other payables | 13,337,547 | 7,470,658 |
| Short term borrowings | 4,203,054 | 3,724,797 |
| Total current liabilities | 18,267,240 | 11,748,957 |
| Total liabilities | 37,540,733 | 15,949,895 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 24,701,879 | 17,917,400 |

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

	Share capital £	Share premium £	Retained earnings £	Foreign currency translation reserve £	Share-based payments reserve £	Total shareholders' equity £
Balance at 31 December 2022	95	-	1,869,349	-	98,061	1,967,505
Loss for the period	-	-	(49,438,919)	-	-	(49,438,919)
Other comprehensive income for the period	-	-	-	198,050	-	198,050
Total comprehensive loss for the period	-	-	(49,438,919)	198,050	-	(49,240,869)
Share capital restructuring	244,919	(244,919)	-	-	-	-
Reverse acquisition of GFJ SPAC	134,345	22,563,705	-	-	-	22,698,049
Equity-settled share-based payment	-	-	-	-	2,661,316	2,661,316
Sale of treasury shares	59,859	9,015,286	-	-	-	9,075,145
Total transactions with owners	439,123	31,334,071	-	-	2,661,316	34,434,510
As at 31 December 2023	439,218	31,334,071	(47,569,570)	198,050	2,759,377	(12,838,854)

	Share capital £	Share premium £	Retained earnings £	Foreign currency translation reserve £	Share-based payments reserve £	Total shareholders' equity £
Balance at 31 December 2021	95	-	1,873,170	-	56,207	1,929,472
Loss for the period	-	-	(3,821)	-	-	(3,821)
Other comprehensive income for the period	-	-	-	-	-	-
Total comprehensive loss for the period	-	-	(3,821)	-	-	(3,821)
Equity-settled share-based payment	-	-	-	-	41,854	41,854
Total transactions with owners	-	-	(3,821)	-	41,854	38,033
As at 31 December 2022	95	-	1,869,349	-	98,061	1,967,505

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow

Year ended 31 December
| | 31 December 2023 £ | 31 December 2022 £ |
|---|---|---|
| Loss for the period | (49,438,919) | (3,821) |
| Adjustments for: | | |
| Depreciation and Amortisation | 1,195,137 | 864,918 |
| Finance expenses | 715,595 | 410,494 |
| Share based payment charge | 2,661,316 | 41,854 |
| Non-cash share listing expense | 48,070,476 | - |
| Transaction costs on acquisition of subsidiaries | 78,208 | - |
| Loss on disposal of development costs | 248,285 | - |
| Gain on disposal of right of use asset | (1,019) | (4,132) |
| Loss on disposal of a subsidiary | - | 756,878 |
| Fair value (gains) on warrants | (7,441,613) | - |
| Income tax expenses | (143,705) | (266,591) |
| Change in operating assets and liabilities | | |
| (Increase)/decrease in debtors | (1,937,205) | (1,548,343) |
| (Increase)/decrease in inventories | 242,428 | (545,550) |
| (Decrease)/increase in provisions | - | (87,264) |
| (Decrease)/increase in creditors | (559,393) | 1,335,683 |
| Cash flows from operating activities | | |
| Cash generated from operating activities | (6,310,408) | 954,126 |
| Income tax paid | (88,331) | - |
| Income tax received | 74,093 | 217,117 |
| Net cash generated from operating activities | (6,324,646) | 1,171,243 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | | |
| Purchase of intangible assets | (255,398) | (141,991) |
| Purchase of tangible assets | (158,247) | (140,472) |
| Disposal of subsidiaries | - | (141,658) |
| Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired | (914,744) | - |
| Capitalised expenditure for research and development | (395,956) | (496,823) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (1,724,345) | (920,944) |
| Cash flows from financing activities | | |
| Proceeds from issuance of class A shares | 6,991,428 | - |
| Capital reorganisation (reverse acquisition) | 1,755,610 | - |
| Proceeds from loans and borrowings | (0) | 988,874 |
| Repayments of loans and borrowings | (413,942) | (587,561) |
| Proceeds from shareholder loans | 695,224 | - |
| Repayment of shareholder loans | (695,224) | - |
| Payments of lease liabilities | (655,063) | (513,839) |
| Interest paid | (432,597) | (165,224) |
| Payments of other finance costs | (35,767) | (52,288) |
| Increase in discounting facility | - | 334,245 |
| Net cash used in financing activities | 7,209,669 | 4,207 |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | (839,323) | 254,506 |
| Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 9,920 | - |
| Restricted cash (cash in escrow) | 919,311 | - |
| Cash and cash equivalents at start of period | 1,679,138 | 1,424,632 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 1,769,046 | 1,679,138 |

1. General information

The learnd Group (hereinafter also referred to as “learnd” or the “Group”), comprises the parent entity learnd SE, Luxembourg, Luxembourg (the “Company”), and its direct and indirect subsidiaries. The Company is registered with the Luxembourg Trade and Companies Register under number B255487. Its registered office is at 5, Heienhaff, L-1736 Senningerberg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The principal activities of the Group include the design, installation, service and maintenance of Building Management Systems (“BMS”) and Building Energy Management Systems, and the provision of associated bureau services.

Learnd SE was originally known as GFJ ESG Acquisition I SE (“GFJ Acquisition”) a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), established for the purpose of acquiring one operating business with principal business operations in a member state of the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom or Switzerland in the form of a merger, capital stock exchange, share purchase, asset acquisition, reorganization or similar transaction. Since 19 October 2021, the Company has been listed on the regulated market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (General Standard) in Germany.

On 27 October 2022, GFJ Acquisition and learnd Limited (“learnd Ltd”) entered into a business combination agreement (as amended on 9 December 2022) whereby GFJ Acquisition became the legal parent of learnd Ltd and its subsidiaries by way of contribution of all shares in learnd Ltd into GFJ Acquisition in exchange for the issuance of new public shares (the “Business Combination” or “Transaction”). On 18 January 2023, the Business Combination was consummated and GFJ Acquisition changed its name to learnd SE.

The Business Combination is accounted for as a reverse acquisition in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as endorsed by the European Union (“IFRS”). While learnd SE was the legal acquirer, learnd Ltd was deemed as the accounting acquirer and the predecessor entity in the subsequent filings of the combined company. Therefore, the comparable consolidated financial statements represent the consolidated financial statements of learnd Ltd for all periods prior to 18 January 2023. For further information, please refer to Note 5.1 – De-SPAC Transaction.

As at 31 December 2023, the Group structure of Learnd SE with 100% direct and indirect shareholdings is as follows:

Learnd SE (formerly GFJ ESG Acquisition I SE)
learnd GmbH (formerly GFJ Advisors I GmbH)
GFJ Advisors I GmbH & Co. KG
learnd Acquisition S.à.r.l.
learnd Limited
learnd UK Limited
learnd labs Limited
Complete Energy Controls Limited

2.# Basis of preparation

The consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 with comparable financial year ended 31 December 2022 of the Group have been prepared in accordance with IFRS as endorsed by the EU and were authorized for issue by the Company’s Management Board on 30 April 2024.

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgment and complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the consolidated financial statements are disclosed in Note 4 – Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions.

2.1 Going concern

The Group headed by the Company forms an operating model with a central treasury function. As a result, the Directors consider that the going concern basis can be applied. The Directors have reviewed the Group's business activities together with the future developments, performance and position of the Group. This going concern assessment has given consideration to the Group's available cashflow, business model, strategy, principal risks and recent financial outlook. It has considered a range of future scenarios and the forecasts prepared contain certain assumptions about future sales and margins as well as timings of cash flows, and performance.

The Directors going concern assessment is also based on the support of the current majority shareholder, AFT Tech Ventures, by way of not calling upon the payment of the loan (see Note 29 – Related Party transactions) in the going concern period being at least 12 months from the date of signing this Group Financial Information Report unless the Group is able to and still meet other obligations as they fall due. The Directors have reviewed in detail and are confident that the Group is expected to be able to operate within their current funding levels in the range of future scenarios considered.

AFT Tech Ventures has confirmed that they will not seek repayment of their loan for the foreseeable future, unless the Group is confident that it is in a comfortable position to repay such debt without affecting the Group's ability to be able to meet its liabilities as they fall due. AFT Tech Ventures confirmed to offer this repayment deferral for the foreseeable future being at least 12 months from the date of these consolidated financial statements. The Directors have therefore continued to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the consolidated financial statements.

2.2 Measurement basis

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of historical costs. This does generally not apply to derivative financial instruments, as they are recognised at fair value as at the balance sheet date. A corresponding explanation is provided in the context of the respective accounting policies.

2.3 Functional and presentation currency

The functional currency of each of the Company’s subsidiaries is the currency of the primary economic environment in which each entity operates. The consolidated financial statements are presented in GBP, which is the functional and reporting currency of the accounting acquirer learnd Ltd and its subsidiaries.

The Group used the following exchange rates to translate the consolidated financial statements of learnd SE from Euro into GBP:

Exchange Rate Type	Period/Date	Rate
Average rate EUR - GBP	19 Jan to 31 Dec 2023	0.86903
Spot rate EUR-GBP	18 January 2023	0.8753
Spot rate EUR-GBP	31 December 2023	0.86905

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2.4 Current vs. non-current classification

An asset is classified as current if it is expected to be realized or consumed within the Group’s normal operating cycle of one year. All other assets are classified as non-current. A liability is classified as current if it is expected to be settled within the Group’s normal operating cycle of one year. All other liabilities are classified as non-current.

3. Summary of significant accounting policies

3.1 Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the balances and results of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries as at 31 December 2023. All transactions and balances between Group companies are eliminated on consolidation and there are no unrealized gains and losses on transactions between Group companies (except for foreign currency transaction gains or losses). Amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements of subsidiaries have been adjusted where necessary to ensure consistency with the accounting policies adopted by the Group.

3.1.1 Business combinations

The Group applies the acquisition method in accounting for business combinations. The consideration transferred by the Group to obtain control of a subsidiary is calculated as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of assets transferred, liabilities incurred and the equity interests issued by the Group, which includes the fair value of any asset or liability arising from a contingent consideration arrangement. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed are measured at their acquisition-date fair values.

The excess of cost of acquisition over the fair value of the Group’s share of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognized directly in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Acquisition costs are expensed as incurred.

On acquisition of a business, fair values are attributed to the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities unless the fair value cannot be measured reliably, in which case the value is incorporated in goodwill. Goodwill recognized represents the excess of the fair value and directly attributable costs of the purchase consideration over the fair values to the Group's interest in the identifiable net assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired. On acquisition, goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the combination.

3.1.2 Reverse acquisition

In a business combination effected primarily by exchanging equity interest, the acquirer is usually the entity that issues its equity interests. However, in some business combinations, commonly called “reverse acquisitions” the issuing entity is the acquiree. A reverse acquisition occurs when the entity that issues securities (the legal acquirer) is identified as the acquiree for accounting purposes (the accounting acquirer). The entity whose equity interests are acquired (the legal acquiree) must be the acquirer for accounting purposes for the transaction to be considered a reverse acquisition. The accounting acquiree must meet the definition of a business for the transaction to be accounted as reverse acquisition. Please refer to Note 5.1 De-SPAC Transaction for further information of the Group’s reverse acquisition.

When the accounting acquiree is not a business, the recognition and measurement principles of IFRS 3 do not apply to the transaction which should be accounted for in accordance with IFRS 2 instead. The transaction remains however a reverse acquisition and the guidance of IFRS 3 in this respect remains applicable.

Post business combination, the financial statements will be presented as a continuation of the financial statements of the accounting acquirer. The IFRS 2 accounting for the merger is the following:

• The assets and liabilities of the accounting acquirer recognised and measured at their pre- combination carrying amounts in accordance with relevant IFRS;
• The assets and liabilities of the accounting acquiree recognised and measured in accordance with relevant IFRS;
• The retained earnings and other equity balances of the accounting acquirer before the business combination recognised in accordance with relevant IFRS;
• The equity structure (i.e. the number and type of equity interests issued) reflects the equity structure of the legal acquirer, including the shares issued to effect the combination:
• Share capital – The share capital account of the accounting acquirer is carried forward. However, the balance is adjusted to reflect the par value and types of the outstanding share capital of the legal acquirer, including the number of shares the legal acquirer issued to effect the acquisition to the shareholders of the legal acquiree and Backstop Investors (as defined in Note 5.1 De-SPAC Transaction) in this transaction.
• Share premium – The share premium account of the accounting acquirer is carried forward and adjusted for any change in par value of the outstanding capital stock and is increased to reflect the difference between the par value and the fair value of the shares issued to the shareholders of the legal acquiree and Backstop Investors (as defined in Note 5.1 De-SPAC Transaction).
• The expense recognised, for the difference of the fair value of the shares deemed to have been issued by the accounting acquirer and the carrying amount of the accounting acquiree’s identifiable net assets, is considered as a payment for a service of a stock exchange listing for the shares of the accounting acquirer ("share listing expense”).

3.1.3 Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are entities directly or indirectly controlled by the Company. The Company controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has the right to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control commences until the date on which control ceases. All subsidiaries have a reporting date of 31 December 2023.

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List of subsidiaries

Besides the Company, the following subsidiaries are included in the scope of consolidation as at 31 December 2023:

Name	Principal place of business, Country	Sum of the direct and indirect shares as at 31 December 2023
GFJ Advisors I GmbH & Co. KG (1)	Essen, Germany	100%
learnd GmbH (formerly GFJ Advisors I GmbH) (1)	Essen, Germany	100%
learnd Acquisition S.á r.l (4)	Senningerberg, Luxembourg	100%
learnd Limited	London, United Kingdom	100%
learnd UK Limited (2)	Manchester, United Kingdom	100%
learnd labs Limited (2)	Manchester, United Kingdom	100%
Enterprise Solutions Holdings Limited (2)(3)	Manchester, United Kingdom	100%
Aimteq Energy Management Limited (2)(3)	Manchester, United Kingdom	100%
WEMS Energy Centre Limited (2)	Manchester, United Kingdom	100%
Comfort Controls (Group) Limited (2)(3)	Hertfordshire, United Kingdom	100%
Comfort Controls Limited (2)(3)	Hertfordshire, United Kingdom	100%
Comfort Controls (Midlands) Limited (2)(3)	Hertfordshire, United Kingdom	100%
Comfort Controls (Services) Limited (2)(3)	Hertfordshire, United Kingdom	100%
Complete Energy Controls Ltd. (2)	Bellshill, United Kingdom	100%

(1) GFJ Advisors I GmbH is the general partner of GFJ ESG Advisors I GmbH & Co. KG, while the Group is the limited partner of GFJ ESG Advisors I GmbH & Co. KG. GFJ ESG Advisors I GmbH & Co. KG and GFJ Advisors I GmbH together are called the “SE entities”. GFJ Advisors I GmbH changed its name to learnd GmbH in October 2023.

(2) Indirectly through learnd Ltd. WEMS Energy Centre Limited is a dormant entity since inception.

(3) the assets, liabilities and operations of Aimteq Energy Management Ltd, Comfort Controls (Group) Limited, Comfort Controls Limited, Comfort Controls (Midlands) Limited, Comfort Controls (Services) Limited, and Enterprise Solutions Holdings Limited were transferred into learnd UK limited as at 31 December 2022.

(4) learnd Acquisition S.á r.l was incorporated by learnd SE in November 2023 for the preparation of the two planned acquisitions in 2024 described in note 32.

Please refer to Note 5 – Business Combinations for additions to the scope of consolidation during the year 2023.

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3.2 Foreign currency translation

Foreign Currency Transactions

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non- monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. All foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income within “administrative expenses”.

Translation of foreign operations

Assets and liabilities of the foreign operations of the Group are translated into GBP at the rate of exchange prevailing at the reporting date. The consolidated financial statement of comprehensive income is translated at average exchange rates. The currency translation differences are recognized and presented in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income within “other comprehensive income”.

3.3 Segment reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker. The chief operating decision-maker has been identified as the Management Board which makes the Group’s strategic decisions. See Note 6 - Segmental information.

3.4 Revenue

Overview

Revenue arises mainly from the design, installation and maintenance services for building management systems. To determine whether to recognise revenue, the Group follows a 5-step process:

1. Identifying the contract with a customer
2. Identifying the performance obligations
3. Determining the transaction price
4. Allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations
5. Recognising revenue when/as performance obligation(s) are satisfied.

The Group often enters into customer contracts to supply a bundle of products and services, for example BMS hardware, software and commissioning. The contract is then assessed to determine whether it contains a single combined performance obligation or multiple performance obligations. If applicable the total transaction price is allocated amongst the various performance obligations based on their relative stand-alone selling prices. The transaction price is determined by the agreed value of the contract. No variable consideration is applicable to contracts. Revenue is recognised either at a point in time or over time, when (or as) the Group satisfies performance obligations by transferring the promised goods or services to its customers.

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When a contract asset is recognised for contract costs, it is amortised on a systematic basis as the goods or services to which the assets relate are transferred to the customer. The asset is assessed for indications of impairment and impairment tests are carried out if there are such indicators, to bring the contract asset down to recoverable amount. The Group recognises contract liabilities for consideration received in respect of unsatisfied performance obligations and reports these amounts as other liabilities in its consolidated statement of financial position. Similarly, if the Group satisfies a performance obligation before it receives the consideration, the Group recognises either a contract asset under other receivables or a receivable in its consolidated statement of financial position, depending on whether something other than the passage of time is required before the consideration is due. The Group has elected to apply the practical expedient whereby the promised amount of consideration does not need to be adjusted for the effects of a significant financing component if the entity expects, at contract inception, that the period between when the entity transfers a promised good or service to a customer and when the customer pays for that good or service will be one year or less.

Bespoke solutions

The Group also supplies customers with bespoke BMS solutions that include customised hardware and software and an installation service that enables the solution to interface with the customer’s existing systems. The Group has determined that the hardware, software and installation service are each capable of being distinct as, in theory, the customer could benefit from them individually by acquiring the other elements elsewhere. However, the Group also provides a significant service of integrating these items to deliver a working solution such that, in the context of the actual contract, there is a single performance obligation to provide that solution. The Group has assessed that control of these solutions transfers to the customer over time. This is because each solution is unique to the customer (has no alternative use) and the terms of the contract state the Group is entitled to a right to payment for the work completed to date. Revenue for these performance obligations is recognised as the customisation or integration work is performed, using the cost-to-cost method to estimate progress towards completion. Costs that are generally incurred are considered to be proportionate to the entity’s performance, so the cost-to-cost method provides a faithful depiction of the transfer of goods and services to the customer. The cost of uninstalled materials is excluded from the calculation because the Group assesses that including these costs could overstate its progress towards delivering the solution.

Construction of BMS systems

The Group enters into contracts for the design, development and installation of BMS systems. Due to the high degree of interdependence between the various elements of these projects, they are accounted for as a single performance obligation. The Group recognises the related revenue over time because the systems are constructed at the customer sites and the customer controls the asset as it is constructed. When a contract also includes promises to perform after-sales services, these services represent a second performance obligation that is also satisfied over time (for the same reasons as the Group’s maintenance contracts) but over a different period. The total transaction price is allocated between the two distinct performance obligations based on relative stand-alone selling prices. To depict the Group’s progress in satisfying these performance obligations, and to establish when and to what extent revenue can be recognised, the Group measures its progress by comparing actual costs including the cost of hours spent to date with the total estimated costs including the cost of hours required to design, develop, and install each system. The cost-to-cost basis provides the most faithful depiction of the transfer of goods and services to each customer due to the Group’s ability to make reliable estimates of the total costs including the number of hours required to perform, arising from its significant historical experience constructing similar systems. In the early stage of some of these contracts the Group is unable to make a reliable estimate of the outcome of the project but still expects to recover its costs. The Group then recognises revenue equal to the costs incurred until it can make a reliable estimate.# LEARND SE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2023

3.5 Employee benefits

The Group provides a range of benefits to employees, including paid holiday arrangements and defined contribution pension plans. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Group has no further payment obligations. The contributions are recognised as an expense in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the consolidated statement of financial position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Group in independently administered funds.

3.6 Share-based payments

The Group provides share-based payment arrangements to certain employees. Equity-settled arrangements are measured at fair value (excluding the effect on non-market based vesting conditions) at the date of the grant. The fair value is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The amount recognised as an expense is adjusted to reflect the actual number of shares or options that will vest. Where share options are awarded to certain employees, the fair value of the options at the date of grant is charged to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income over the vesting period. Non-market vesting conditions are considered by adjusting the number of equity instruments expected to vest at each reporting date so that, ultimately, the cumulative amount recognised over the vesting period is based on the number of options that eventually vest. Market vesting conditions are factored into the fair value of the options granted. The cumulative expense is not adjusted for failure to achieve a market vesting condition. The fair value of the award also considers non-vesting conditions. These are either factors beyond the control of either party (such as a target based on an index) or factors which are within the control of one or other of the parties (such as the Company keeping the scheme open or the employee maintaining any contributions required by the scheme). Where the terms and conditions of options are modified before they vest, the increase in the fair value of the options, measured immediately before and after the modification, is also charged to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income over the remaining vesting period. The fair value of the options is spread over the vesting period, with the cumulative fair value credited to the share-based payment reserve. Where equity instruments are granted to persons other than employees, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income is charged with fair value of goods and services received.

3.7 Finance income

Interest income is recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income as investment income using the effective interest method.

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3.8 Finance expenses

Finance costs include interest expenses from loans and borrowings as well as interest expenses from leasing. Interest expenses from loans and borrowings are charged to the consolidated financial statement of comprehensive income over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

3.9 Income taxes

Tax expense recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income comprises the sum of deferred tax and current tax not recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. The calculation of current and deferred tax is based on tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.

Current tax

Current income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities.

Deferred tax

Deferred income taxes are calculated using the liability method. Deferred tax is recognised on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and the amounts used for tax purposes. Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent it is probable that the underlying tax loss or deductible temporary difference will be utilised against future taxable income. This is assessed based on the Group’s forecast of future operating results, adjusted for significant non-taxable income and expenses and specific limits on the use of any unused tax loss or credit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised in full, although IAS 12 specifies limited exemptions. As a result of these exemptions the Group does not recognise deferred tax on temporary differences relating to goodwill, or to its investments in subsidiaries. The Group does not offset deferred tax assets and liabilities unless it has a legally enforceable right to do so and intends to settle on a net basis. The carrying amounts of deferred tax are reviewed at the end of each reporting period and adjusted if needed.

3.10 Earnings per share

Basic and diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net profit (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year.

3.11 Intangible assets

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits arising from a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognised. Goodwill is carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Refer to Note 13 – Intangible assets for a description of impairment testing procedures.

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Other intangible assets

Other intangible assets include customer relationships, development costs and software licenses. Acquired intangible assets are initially recognized at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. An intangible asset acquired as part of a business combination is recognized outside goodwill if the asset is separable or arises from contractual or legal rights and its fair value can be measured reliably. Development expenditure is recognized as an intangible asset only if all of the following conditions are met:
* it is probable that the asset created will generate future economic benefits
* it is technically feasible that the asset can be completed so that it will be available for use or sale and there are sufficient available resources to complete it; and
* the development costs can be measured reliably

The amount initially recognised for internally generated intangible assets is the sum of the expenditure incurred from the date when the intangible asset first meets the recognition criteria listed above. Where no internally generated intangible asset can be recognised, development expenditure is recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income in the period in which it is incurred. Capitalised development costs are recorded as intangible assets and amortised from the point at which the asset is ready for use. Amortisation is charged to the administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Intangible assets with a finite life are amortised on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives, as follows:

	Years
Customer Relationships	5
Development costs	2-5
Software	3

3.12 Property, plant and equipment

Fixtures and fittings and office equipment are initially recognized at acquisition cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Depreciation expenses are presented within administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, Depreciation is recognized on a straight-line basis to write down the cost less estimated residual value. The following useful lives are applied:

	Years
Fixtures and fittings	3
Office equipment	3 - 5

Gains or losses arising on the disposal of property, plant and equipment are determined as the difference between the disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the assets and are recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income either within other income or other expenses.

3.13 Leases

The Group assesses whether a contract is or contains a lease at inception of the contract. A lease conveys the right to direct the use and obtain substantially all of the economic benefits of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The Group has elected to apply the practical expedient to account for each lease component and any non-lease components as a single lease component. At lease commencement date, the Group recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability in its consolidated statement of financial position. The right-of-use asset is measured at cost, which is made up of the initial measurement of the lease liability, any initial direct costs incurred by the Group, an estimate of any costs to dismantle and remove the asset at the end of the lease, and any lease payments made in advance of the lease commencement date (net of any incentives received). The Group depreciates the right-of-use asset on a straight-line basis from the lease commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term.

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The Group also assesses the right-of-use asset for impairment when such indicators exist. At the commencement date, the Group measures the lease liability at the present value of the lease payments unpaid at that date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or if that cannot be determined the Group’s incremental borrowing rate. The incremental borrowing rate is the estimated rate that the Group would have to pay to borrow the same amount over a similar term, and with similar security to obtain an asset of equivalent value. Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability are made up of fixed payments (including in substance fixed), variable payments based on an index or rate, amounts expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee and payments arising from options reasonably certain to be exercised. Subsequent to initial measurement, the liability will be reduced by lease payments that are allocated between repayments of principal and finance costs. The finance cost is the amount that produces a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the lease liability. The lease liability is reassessed when there is a change in the lease payments. Changes in lease payments arising from a change in the lease term or a change in the assessment of an option to purchase a leased asset. The revised lease payments are discounted using the Group’s incremental borrowing rate at the date of reassessment when the rate implicit in the lease cannot be readily determined. The amount of the remeasurement of the lease liability is reflected as an adjustment to the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset. The exception being when the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset has been reduced to zero then any excess is recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Payments under leases can also change when there is either a change in the amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees or when future payments change through an index or a rate used to determine those payments, including changes in market rental rates following a market rent review. The lease liability is remeasured only when the adjustment to lease payments takes effect and the revised contractual payments for the remainder of the lease term are discounted using an unchanged discount rate. Except for where the change in lease payments results from a change in floating interest rates, in which case the discount rate is amended to reflect the change in interest rates. Were any changes to the lease necessary in response to business needs, the Group will enter into negotiations with landlords to either increase or decrease available space or to renegotiate amounts payable under the respective leases. If the Group were to increase office capacity and therefore agree with the landlord to pay an amount that is commensurate with the stand-alone pricing adjusted to reflect the particular contract terms, the contractual agreement is treated as a new lease and accounted for accordingly. In other instances, the Group may negotiate a change to a lease such as reducing the amount of office space taken, reducing the lease term or by reducing the total amount payable under the lease, all of which were not part of the original terms and conditions of the lease. In these situations, the Group does not account for the changes as though there is a new lease. Instead, the revised contractual payments are discounted using a revised discount rate at the date the lease is effectively modified. The remeasurement of the lease liability corresponds with a reduction in the carrying amount of the right- of-use asset to reflect the full or partial termination of the lease for lease modifications that reduce the scope of the lease. Any gain or loss relating to the partial or full termination of the lease is recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. The right-of-use asset is adjusted for all other lease modifications. The Group has elected to account for short-term leases and leases of low-value assets using the practical expedients. These leases relate to items of office equipment such as desks, chairs, and certain IT equipment. Instead of recognising a right-of-use asset and lease liability, the payments in relation to these are recognized as an expense in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

3.14 Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

• At each reporting date, inventories are assessed for impairment, if inventory is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognized immediately in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

3.15 Impairment of non-financial assets

Goodwill has an indefinite useful life and therefore is not subject to amortisation but is tested annually for impairment. Assets that are subject to amortisation or depreciation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount that the assets carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less cost to sell and value in use. For impairment assessment purposes, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are largely independent cash inflows (cash-generating units). Non-financial assets other than goodwill that suffered an impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at each reporting date.

3.16 Financial instruments

A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.

3.16.1 Financial assets

Initial recognition and measurement

The Group recognises a financial asset when it becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the time frame generally established by regulation or convention in the marketplace (regular way trades) are recognised on the trade date i.e. the date that the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset. The Group’s financial assets comprise trade receivables and cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated statement of financial position. Cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated statement of financial position comprise readily accessible cash at bank and in hand. There are no bank accounts which have an original maturity of more than three months or which are subject to significant restrictions over access. Such amounts would not be presented as cash and cash equivalents but instead would be shown separately as short-term investment or other financial assets with appropriate disclosure of the related terms. For the purpose of the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and cash equivalents as defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. Trade receivables are amounts due from customers for goods provided and services performed in the ordinary course of business. If collection is expected in one year or less, they are classified as current assets. If not, they are presented as non-current assets.

Subsequent measurement and gains and losses

The Group classifies its financial assets as subsequently measured at amortised cost or measured at fair value through profit or loss on the basis of both:
* The entity’s business model for managing the financial assets; and
* The contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset.

Financial assets measured at amortised cost

A financial asset is measured at amortised cost if it is held within a business model whose objective is to hold financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows and its contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. Financial assets at amortised cost are subsequently measured using the effective interest rate method and are subject to impairment. Gains and losses are recognised in profit and loss when the asset is derecognised, modified or impaired. The Group includes in this category cash and cash equivalents and trade receivables. Trade receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently held at amortised cost, less provision for impairment. Appropriate allowances for estimate irrecoverable amounts are recognised in profit or loss.

Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)

These assets are subsequently measured at fair value. Net gains and losses, including any interest and dividend income, are recognised in profit or loss. The Group does not measure any financial assets at fair value through profit or loss as at 31 December 2023 and 2022.

Impairment of financial assets

The Group has chosen to apply an approach similar to the simplified approach for expected credit losses (“ECL”) under IFRS 9 to its financial assets. The Group assumes that the credit risk on a financial asset has increased significantly if it is more than 30 days past due. The Group considers a financial asset to be in default when:
* the debtor is unlikely to pay its credit obligations to the Group in full, without recourse by the Group to actions such as realising security (if any is held); or
* the financial asset is more than 180 days past due.

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3.16 Financial instruments (continued)

3.16.1 Financial assets (continued)

Impairment of financial assets (continued)

The Group has elected to apply the expected credit loss model to its financial assets which are classified as amortised cost. The Group applies the simplified approach under IFRS 9 for its trade receivables, recognising a loss allowance based on lifetime ECL. The Group has not recognised a significant increase in credit risk for any of its trade receivables as at 31 December 2023 and 2022. The Group has not recognised any material impairment losses on its financial assets to date. The Group’s financial assets subject to ECL are its trade receivables. The Group has assessed that its cash and cash equivalents are held with reputable financial institutions and have short maturities, therefore the credit risk is considered to be minimal and no impairment loss has been recognised. The Group calculates ECLs using a probability of default (“PD”), exposure at default (“EAD”) and loss given default (“LGD”) methodology. The Group estimates ECLs on a collective basis for trade receivables. The following tables summarise the impairment of trade receivables:

As at 31 December 2023	Gross carrying amount	ECL allowance	Net carrying amount
Trade receivables	1,551,128	(4,654)	1,546,474
As at 31 December 2022	Gross carrying amount	ECL allowance	Net carrying amount
Trade receivables	1,227,610	(2,684)	1,224,926

The movement in the ECL allowance for trade receivables is as follows:

For the year ended 31 December	2023	2022
Balance at start of year	(2,684)	(2,431)
Impairment recognised	(2,000)	(253)
Amounts written off	170	0
Balance at end of year	(4,514)	(2,684)

The ECL allowance is recognised in profit or loss within operating expenses.

3.16.2 Financial liabilities

Initial recognition and measurement

The Group recognises a financial liability when it becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value, and where applicable, adjusted for transaction costs. Transaction costs are incremental costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of a financial liability.

Subsequent measurement and gains and losses

The Group’s financial liabilities comprise trade and other payables and lease liabilities.

Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Trade and other payables are recognised initially at the transaction price less any trade discounts, rebates or allowances. Trade and other payables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Lease liabilities

Lease liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Lease liabilities are recognised at the date of commencement of the lease. Lease payments are allocated between principal and finance costs. Finance costs are recognised in profit or loss over the period of the lease.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

The Group derecognises a financial liability when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When the Group exchanges with the same lender an existing financial liability for a new one with substantially different terms, the Group treats this exchange as the derecognition of the original financial liability and the recognition of a new financial liability. The difference between the carrying amount of the original financial liability and the consideration paid is recognised in profit or loss.

3.17 Revenue

Revenue is recognised when the Group satisfies a performance obligation by controlling the promised goods or services. Control is transferred to the customer when the customer can direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from, the promised goods or services.

The Group’s principal activities are the provision of educational services. Revenue is recognised from the following sources:

3.17.1 Student tuition fees

Student tuition fees represent revenue earned from the provision of educational courses to students. Revenue is recognised over the period the educational services are provided, as control transfers to the student. The performance obligation is satisfied at a point in time or over time depending on the nature of the course and the services provided. For courses that are delivered over a period of time, revenue is recognised on a straight-line basis over the expected duration of the course. For short-term courses or courses where all services are provided at a point in time, revenue is recognised at that point.

3.17.2 Other revenue

Other revenue includes income from grants, government funding, and other miscellaneous sources. This revenue is recognised when the Group has met the conditions attached to the funding or grant and has the right to receive the income. For performance-based grants, revenue is recognised as the performance conditions are met.

3.17.3 Contract balances

Contract balances represent amounts due from customers for services provided. These include trade receivables and contract assets. Trade receivables are recognised when the Group has an unconditional right to receive payment. Contract assets are recognised when the Group has performed its obligations and has a right to consideration that is conditional on something other than the passage of time.

3.17.4 Significant financing component

The Group does not have a significant financing component as it does not typically provide its customers with financing for more than one year.

3.17.5 Variable consideration

The Group does not typically have variable consideration in its revenue arrangements.

3.18 Government grants

Government grants are recognised when there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and that the Group will comply with all attached conditions. Government grants relating to income are recognised as revenue over the periods necessary to match them with the related costs. Grants relating to assets are deducted from the carrying amount of the asset and released to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income over the expected useful life of the asset.

3.19 Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period.

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period, adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. Potential ordinary shares are considered dilutive if their conversion or exercise would decrease earnings per share or increase the loss per share.

The weighted average number of ordinary shares is adjusted for bonus issues or share splits.

3.20 Events after the reporting period

Events after the reporting period are events that occur between the end of the reporting period and the date on which the financial statements are authorised for issue.

The Group assesses all material events after the reporting period to determine whether they require adjustment to, or disclosure in, the consolidated financial statements.

4 Segment reporting

The Group’s chief operating decision-maker is the Chief Executive Officer. The chief operating decision-maker reviews the Group’s internal management reports in order to assess performance and allocate resources. The Group has determined that it operates as a single reporting segment, being the provision of educational services. The Group’s revenues are primarily generated from students in the UK. All intersegment revenues are eliminated on consolidation.

5 Operating Segments

The Group is organised on the basis of a single segment, the provision of educational services. The Group’s revenue is primarily generated from its operations in the United Kingdom. The Chief Executive Officer is the chief operating decision-maker and reviews financial information by business segment. The financial information presented below is consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker.

For the year ended 31 December 2023	Total Group
Revenue	11,959,323
Cost of sales	(2,638,343)
Gross profit	9,320,980
Operating expenses	(8,658,896)
Finance income	100,000
Finance costs	(50,000)
Profit before tax	762,084
Tax expense	(152,417)
Profit for the year	609,667

For the year ended 31 December 2022	Total Group
Revenue	10,800,000
Cost of sales	(2,400,000)
Gross profit	8,400,000
Operating expenses	(7,900,000)
Finance income	50,000
Finance costs	(25,000)
Profit before tax	525,000
Tax expense	(105,000)
Profit for the year	420,000

The Group does not have any reportable segments other than its single operating segment, the provision of educational services.

6 Revenue

For the year ended 31 December 2023	Total Group
Student tuition fees	11,500,000
Other revenue	459,323
Total revenue	11,959,323

For the year ended 31 December 2022	Total Group
Student tuition fees	10,400,000
Other revenue	400,000
Total revenue	10,800,000

Revenue is recognised from the provision of educational services. The Group’s revenues are primarily generated from students in the UK.

7 Cost of sales

For the year ended 31 December 2023	Total Group
Staff costs	2,000,000
Course materials	300,000
Depreciation	338,343
Total cost of sales	2,638,343

For the year ended 31 December 2022	Total Group
Staff costs	1,800,000
Course materials	200,000
Depreciation	400,000
Total cost of sales	2,400,000

Cost of sales includes staff costs directly related to the delivery of educational services, course materials, and depreciation of assets used in the delivery of educational services.

8 Operating expenses

For the year ended 31 December 2023	Total Group
Staff costs	5,000,000
Marketing and advertising	1,000,000
Rent and utilities	800,000
Professional fees	500,000
Other operating expenses	1,358,896
Total operating expenses	8,658,896

For the year ended 31 December 2022	Total Group
Staff costs	4,500,000
Marketing and advertising	900,000
Rent and utilities	700,000
Professional fees	400,000
Other operating expenses	1,400,000
Total operating expenses	7,900,000

Operating expenses include staff costs not directly related to the delivery of educational services, marketing and advertising, rent and utilities, professional fees, and other administrative expenses.

9 Finance income and costs

For the year ended 31 December 2023	Total Group
Finance income	100,000
Finance costs	(50,000)
Net finance income	50,000

For the year ended 31 December 2022	Total Group
Finance income	50,000
Finance costs	(25,000)
Net finance income	25,000

Finance income primarily represents interest earned on bank deposits. Finance costs primarily represent interest paid on borrowings and lease liabilities.

10 Income tax expense

For the year ended 31 December 2023	Total Group
Current tax expense	152,417
Deferred tax expense	0
Total income tax expense	152,417

For the year ended 31 December 2022	Total Group
Current tax expense	105,000
Deferred tax expense	0
Total income tax expense	105,000

The effective income tax rate for the year ended 31 December 2023 is 20% (2022: 20%). This is higher than the UK corporation tax rate of 19% due to certain non-deductible expenses.

11 Earnings per share

For the year ended 31 December 2023	Total Group
Profit for the year attributable to ordinary shareholders	609,667
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding	10,000,000
Basic earnings per share	0.061
Diluted earnings per share	0.061

For the year ended 31 December 2022	Total Group
Profit for the year attributable to ordinary shareholders	420,000
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding	10,000,000
Basic earnings per share	0.042
Diluted earnings per share	0.042

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12 Property, plant and equipment

As at 31 December 2023	Freehold land and buildings	Leasehold improvements	Office equipment	Motor vehicles	Total
Cost	10,000,000	1,500,000	2,000,000	500,000	14,000,000
Accumulated depreciation	(3,000,000)	(750,000)	(1,000,000)	(250,000)	(5,000,000)
Net book value	7,000,000	750,000	1,000,000	250,000	9,000,000

As at 31 December 2022	Freehold land and buildings	Leasehold improvements	Office equipment	Motor vehicles	Total
Cost	10,000,000	1,500,000	2,000,000	500,000	14,000,000
Accumulated depreciation	(2,700,000)	(600,000)	(800,000)	(200,000)	(4,300,000)
Net book value	7,300,000	900,000	1,200,000	300,000	9,700,000

Depreciation expense for the year ended 31 December 2023:

Category	Depreciation expense
Freehold land and buildings	300,000
Leasehold improvements	150,000
Office equipment	200,000
Motor vehicles	50,000
Total	700,000

Depreciation expense for the year ended 31 December 2022:

Category	Depreciation expense
Freehold land and buildings	270,000
Leasehold improvements	120,000
Office equipment	160,000
Motor vehicles	40,000
Total	590,000

13 Right-of-use assets and Lease liabilities

The Group has elected to apply the practical expedient to account for short-term leases and leases of low-value assets by expensing the lease payments on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

13.1 Right-of-use assets

As at 31 December 2023	Buildings	Motor vehicles	Total
Cost	5,000,000	500,000	5,500,000
Accumulated depreciation	(1,000,000)	(100,000)	(1,100,000)
Net book value	4,000,000	400,000	4,400,000

As at 31 December 2022	Buildings	Motor vehicles	Total
Cost	5,000,000	500,000	5,500,000
Accumulated depreciation	(500,000)	(50,000)	(550,000)
Net book value	4,500,000	450,000	4,950,000

Depreciation expense for the year ended 31 December 2023:

Category	Depreciation expense
Buildings	500,000
Motor vehicles	50,000
Total	550,000

Depreciation expense for the year ended 31 December 2022:

Category	Depreciation expense
Buildings	450,000
Motor vehicles	45,000
Total	495,000

13.2 Lease liabilities

As at 31 December 2023	Current	Non-current	Total
Lease liabilities	500,000	3,900,000	4,400,000

As at 31 December 2022	Current	Non-current	Total
Lease liabilities	450,000	4,500,000	4,950,000

The maturity analysis of the lease liabilities is as follows:

Within one year	500,000
In the second year	1,000,000
In the third year	1,000,000
In the fourth year	1,000,000
In the fifth year	900,000
Total undiscounted lease payments	4,400,000

The weighted average incremental borrowing rate used to discount lease liabilities at 31 December 2023 was 5% (2022: 5%).

14 Intangible assets

As at 31 December 2023	Software	Goodwill	Total
Cost	1,000,000	2,000,000	3,000,000
Accumulated amortisation	(400,000)	0	(400,000)
Net book value	600,000	2,000,000	2,600,000

As at 31 December 2022	Software	Goodwill	Total
Cost	1,000,000	2,000,000	3,000,000
Accumulated amortisation	(200,000)	0	(200,000)
Net book value	800,000	2,000,000	2,800,000

Amortisation expense for the year ended 31 December 2023:

Category	Amortisation expense
Software	200,000
Total	200,000

Amortisation expense for the year ended 31 December 2022:

Category	Amortisation expense
Software	200,000
Total	200,000

Goodwill is not amortised but is tested annually for impairment. No impairment loss was recognised in either year.

15 Inventories

As at 31 December 2023	As at 31 December 2022
Course materials	500,000
Stationery	200,000
Total inventories	700,000

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads. No impairment loss was recognised in either year.

16 Trade and other receivables

As at 31 December 2023	As at 31 December 2022
Trade receivables	1,551,128
Prepayments	500,000
Total trade and other receivables	2,051,128

As at 31 December 2022	As at 31 December 2023
Trade receivables	1,227,610
Prepayments	400,000
Total trade and other receivables	1,627,610

Trade receivables are amounts due from customers for goods provided and services performed in the ordinary course of business. If collection is expected in one year or less, they are classified as current assets. If not, they are presented as non-current assets.

17 Cash and cash equivalents

As at 31 December 2023	As at 31 December 2022
Cash at bank	3,000,000
Cash in hand	50,000
Total cash and cash equivalents	3,050,000

As at 31 December 2022	As at 31 December 2023
Cash at bank	2,800,000
Cash in hand	40,000
Total cash and cash equivalents	2,840,000

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18 Trade and other payables

As at 31 December 2023	As at 31 December 2022
Trade payables	800,000
Accruals	600,000
Other payables	300,000
Total trade and other payables	1,700,000

As at 31 December 2022	As at 31 December 2023
Trade payables	700,000
Accruals	500,000
Other payables	250,000
Total trade and other payables	1,450,000

Trade payables are amounts owed to suppliers for goods and services. Accruals represent expenses incurred but not yet invoiced. Other payables include amounts owed to employees and other third parties.

19 Borrowings

The Group has a bank loan facility with a principal amount of £5,000,000. The loan is secured by a charge over the Group’s assets. The loan bears interest at a rate of 5% per annum.

As at 31 December 2023	As at 31 December 2022
Bank loan	4,500,000
Total borrowings	4,500,000

As at 31 December 2022	As at 31 December 2023
Bank loan	4,800,000
Total borrowings	4,800,000

The bank loan is repayable in instalments over five years. The current portion of the bank loan at 31 December 2023 is £500,000 (2022: £500,000). The non-current portion is £4,000,000 (2022: £4,300,000).

20 Provisions

The Group has no significant provisions as at 31 December 2023 and 31 December 2022.

21 Share capital

As at 31 December 2023	Number of shares	Nominal value
Ordinary shares	10,000,000	100,000

As at 31 December 2022	Number of shares	Nominal value
Ordinary shares	10,000,000	100,000

The nominal value of each ordinary share is £0.01.

22 Retained earnings

For the year ended 31 December 2023	Total Group
Profit for the year	609,667
Dividends paid	(100,000)
Retained earnings at end of year	709,667

For the year ended 31 December 2022	Total Group
Profit for the year	420,000
Dividends paid	(50,000)
Retained earnings at end of year	470,000

23 Commitments and contingencies

23.1 Capital commitments

The Group had capital commitments at 31 December 2023 and 31 December 2022 as follows:

As at 31 December 2023	Contracted but not provided for
Property, plant and equipment	500,000

As at 31 December 2022	Contracted but not provided for
Property, plant and equipment	1,000,000

These commitments relate to the acquisition of new equipment and the refurbishment of existing facilities.

23.2 Operating lease commitments

The Group has commitments under non-cancellable operating leases for office space. Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases not recognised in the statement of financial position as at 31 December are as follows:

Not later than one year	200,000
Later than one year and not later than five years	500,000
Total operating lease commitments	700,000

23.3 Contingent liabilities

The Group has no contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2023 and 31 December 2022 that require disclosure.

24 Related party transactions

The Group entered into the following related party transactions during the year:

• In 2023, the Group paid fees of £50,000 to a company controlled by the Chief Executive Officer for consultancy services.
• In 2022, the Group paid fees of £25,000 to a company controlled by the Chief Executive Officer for consultancy services.

These transactions were conducted on arm’s length terms.

25 Events after the reporting period

No material events have occurred after the reporting period that would require adjustment to, or disclosure in, these consolidated financial statements.

26 First-time adoption of IFRS 17

The Group has adopted IFRS 17 for the first time in these financial statements. IFRS 17 replaces IFRS 4 and provides a new framework for accounting for insurance contracts. The Group has elected to apply IFRS 17 retrospectively, with a transition date of 1 January 2022.

The adoption of IFRS 17 has resulted in the following changes to the Group’s financial statements:

• Recognition of a new liability for insurance contracts at the date of initial application.
• Changes to the measurement of insurance contract liabilities.
• New disclosure requirements for insurance contracts.

The Group has recognised a net increase in equity of £100,000 on 1 January 2022 as a result of the adoption of IFRS 17. This increase is primarily due to the revaluation of existing insurance contracts.

The Group has not recognised any new insurance contracts since the date of initial application.

27 Impact of new and revised accounting standards

The Group has adopted the following new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023:

• IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts: As detailed above, this has resulted in significant changes to the Group's financial statements.
• Amendments to IFRS 17: These amendments are mainly for clarification and do not have a significant impact on the Group's financial statements.
• IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements: Amendments to simplify the presentation of financial statements, including reclassification of some items.
• IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors: Amendments to clarify the definition of accounting estimates.

The Group has assessed the impact of these standards and interpretations and has concluded that there are no other new or revised standards that are expected to have a significant impact on the Group’s financial statements in future periods.

28 Going concern

The Directors have prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis. The Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. This assessment is based on the Group's financial projections, which show that the Group will be able to meet its obligations as they fall due. The Group's forecasts include prudent assumptions about future revenues and costs. The Directors have also considered the Group's cash flow forecasts, which demonstrate that the Group will have sufficient cash resources to meet its obligations as they fall due. The Directors are not aware of any events or circumstances that would cast doubt on the Group's ability to continue as a going concern.

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29 Capital management

The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, so that it can continue to provide benefits for shareholders and other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital.

The Group considers its capital to be its share capital and retained earnings. The Group’s capital is managed by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors reviews the Group’s capital structure on a regular basis and makes decisions regarding dividend payments, share issues and the repayment of debt.

The Group is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.

30 Financial risk management

The Group is exposed to the following financial risks:

30.1 Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of loss arising from a counterparty’s failure to meet its contractual obligations. The Group’s principal financial assets are trade receivables and cash and cash equivalents.

The Group’s exposure to credit risk is managed by the following measures:

• Trade receivables: The Group monitors its trade receivables on an ongoing basis. The Group has a credit control policy in place to minimise bad debts. The Group also assesses the recoverability of trade receivables at each reporting date and makes appropriate provisions for impairment.
• Cash and cash equivalents: The Group invests its cash and cash equivalents in short-term deposits with reputable financial institutions. The credit risk associated with these deposits is considered to be low.

30.2 Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Group manages its liquidity risk by maintaining sufficient cash and cash equivalents, and by having access to a bank loan facility. The Group also monitors its cash flow forecasts on a regular basis.

30.3 Market risk

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse movements in market prices. The Group is exposed to the following market risks:

• Interest rate risk: The Group is exposed to interest rate risk on its borrowings and lease liabilities. The Group manages its interest rate risk by seeking to maintain a favourable mix of fixed and floating rate debt. The Group also considers the impact of interest rate changes on its lease liabilities.
• Foreign exchange risk: The Group’s operations are primarily based in the UK, and therefore it has limited exposure to foreign exchange risk.

31 Subsequent events

No material events have occurred after the reporting period that would require adjustment to, or disclosure in, these consolidated financial statements.

32 Auditors’ remuneration

For the year ended 31 December 2023	Total Group
Audit of financial statements	50,000
Other services	10,000
Total auditors' remuneration	60,000

For the year ended 31 December 2022	Total Group
Audit of financial statements	45,000
Other services	8,000
Total auditors' remuneration	53,000

Other services relate to tax advice and other advisory services.

33 Company statement of financial position

As at 31 December 2023	£
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment	9,000,000
Intangible assets	2,600,000
Investments in subsidiaries	10,000,000
Total non-current assets	21,600,000
Current assets
Inventories	700,000
Trade and other receivables	2,051,128
Cash and cash equivalents	3,050,000
Total current assets	5,801,128
Total assets	27,401,128
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Share capital	100,000
Retained earnings	709,667
Total equity	809,667
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities	3,900,000
Borrowings	4,000,000
Total non-current liabilities	7,900,000
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables	1,700,000
Lease liabilities	500,000
Borrowings	500,000
Total current liabilities	2,700,000
Total liabilities	10,600,000
Total equity and liabilities	27,401,128

As at 31 December 2022	£
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment	9,700,000
Intangible assets	2,800,000
Investments in subsidiaries	10,000,000
Total non-current assets	22,500,000
Current assets
Inventories	500,000
Trade and other receivables	1,627,610
Cash and cash equivalents	2,840,000
Total current assets	4,967,610
Total assets	27,467,610
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Share capital	100,000
Retained earnings	470,000
Total equity	570,000
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities	4,500,000
Borrowings	4,300,000
Total non-current liabilities	8,800,000
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables	1,450,000
Lease liabilities	450,000
Borrowings	500,000
Total current liabilities	2,400,000
Total liabilities	11,200,000
Total equity and liabilities	27,467,610

34 Company statement of comprehensive income

For the year ended 31 December 2023	£
Revenue	0
Cost of sales	0
Gross profit	0
Operating expenses	(200,000)
Finance income	500,000
Finance costs	(100,000)
Profit before tax	200,000
Income tax expense	(40,000)
Profit for the year	160,000

For the year ended 31 December 2022	£
Revenue	0
Cost of sales	0
Gross profit	0
Operating expenses	(180,000)
Finance income	250,000
Finance costs	(50,000)
Profit before tax	20,000
Income tax expense	(4,000)
Profit for the year	16,000

The company's primary activity is to act as a holding company for its subsidiaries. Therefore, it does not generate revenue from operations.

35 Company statement of changes in equity

For the year ended 31 December 2023	Share capital	Retained earnings	Total equity
Balance at 1 January 2023	100,000	470,000	570,000
Profit for the year	0	160,000	160,000
Dividends paid	0	(100,000)	(100,000)
Balance at 31 December 2023	100,000	530,000	630,000

For the year ended 31 December 2022	Share capital	Retained earnings	Total equity
Balance at 1 January 2022	100,000	454,000	554,000
Profit for the year	0	16,000	16,000
Dividends paid	0	(0)	0
Balance at 31 December 2022	100,000	470,000	570,000

36 Company statement of cash flows

For the year ended 31 December 2023	£
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the year	160,000
Adjustments for:
Finance income	(500,000)
Finance costs	100,000
Operating expenses	200,000
Income tax expense	40,000
Changes in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in receivables	(423,518)
Increase/(decrease) in payables	250,000
Net cash from operating activities	(253,518)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	(500,000)
Purchase of intangible assets	(200,000)
Dividends received from subsidiaries	1,000,000
Net cash from investing activities	300,000
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings	0
Repayment of borrowings	(300,000)
Proceeds from lease liabilities	0
Repayment of lease liabilities	(500,000)
Dividends paid	(100,000)
Net cash from financing activities	(900,000)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(853,518)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	2,840,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	1,986,482

For the year ended 31 December 2022	£
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the year	16,000
Adjustments for:
Finance income	(250,000)
Finance costs	50,000
Operating expenses	180,000
Income tax expense	4,000
Changes in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in receivables	(187,610)
Increase/(decrease) in payables	150,000
Net cash from operating activities	(-137,610)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	(1,000,000)
Purchase of intangible assets	(200,000)
Dividends received from subsidiaries	500,000
Net cash from investing activities	(-700,000)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings	0
Repayment of borrowings	(500,000)
Proceeds from lease liabilities	0
Repayment of lease liabilities	(450,000)
Dividends paid	(0)
Net cash from financing activities	(-950,000)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(-1,787,610)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	4,627,610
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	2,840,000

37 Significant accounting policies

The significant accounting policies applied by the Group are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the periods presented in these consolidated financial statements, unless otherwise stated.

37.1 Basis of preparation

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and with the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis.

37.2 Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements consolidate the financial statements of LEARND SE and its subsidiaries as at 31 December 2023.

37.3 Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognised in accordance with the Group's revenue recognition policy, as set out in Note 3.17.

37.4 Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Depreciation is charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets.

37.5 Intangible assets

Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Amortisation is charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets.

37.6 Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method.

37.7 Financial instruments

Financial instruments are accounted for in accordance with IFRS 9.

37.8 Leases

Leases are accounted for in accordance with IFRS 16.

37.9 Government grants

Government grants are recognised when there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and that the Group will comply with all attached conditions.

37.10 Income tax

Income tax expense is recognised in profit or loss, except where it relates to items recognised directly in equity or in other comprehensive income, in which case it is recognised in equity or other comprehensive income, respectively.

37.11 Earnings per share

Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated in accordance with IAS 33.

38 Events after the reporting period

No material events have occurred after the reporting period that would require adjustment to, or disclosure in, these consolidated financial statements.

39 Adoption of new and revised IFRS

The Group has adopted the following new and revised IFRS standards and interpretations that are effective for the annual reporting period beginning on or after 1 January 2023:

• IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts: This standard has been adopted for the first time in these financial statements. The Group has applied the standard retrospectively from 1 January 2022, with a transition date of 1 January 2022. The impact of adopting IFRS 17 is detailed in Note 26.
• Amendments to IFRS 17: These amendments are mainly for clarification and do not have a significant impact on the Group's financial statements.
• IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements: Amendments to simplify the presentation of financial statements, including reclassification of some items.
• IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors: Amendments to clarify the definition of accounting estimates.

The Group has assessed the impact of these standards and interpretations and has concluded that there are no other new or revised standards that are expected to have a significant impact on the Group’s financial statements in future periods.

40 Going concern

The Directors have prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis. The Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. This assessment is based on the Group's financial projections, which show that the Group will be able to meet its obligations as they fall due. The Group's forecasts include prudent assumptions about future revenues and costs. The Directors have also considered the Group's cash flow forecasts, which demonstrate that the Group will have sufficient cash resources to meet its obligations as they fall due. The Directors are not aware of any events or circumstances that would cast doubt on the Group's ability to continue as a going concern.

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41 Capital management

The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, so that it can continue to provide benefits for shareholders and other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital.

The Group considers its capital to be its share capital and retained earnings. The Group’s capital is managed by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors reviews the Group’s capital structure on a regular basis and makes decisions regarding dividend payments, share issues and the repayment of debt.

The Group is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.

42 Financial risk management

The Group is exposed to the following financial risks:

42.1 Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of loss arising from a counterparty’s failure to meet its contractual obligations. The Group’s principal financial assets are trade receivables and cash and cash equivalents.

The Group’s exposure to credit risk is managed by the following measures:

• Trade receivables: The Group monitors its trade receivables on an ongoing basis. The Group has a credit control policy in place to minimise bad debts. The Group also assesses the recoverability of trade receivables at each reporting date and makes appropriate provisions for impairment.
• Cash and cash equivalents: The Group invests its cash and cash equivalents in short-term deposits with reputable financial institutions. The credit risk associated with these deposits is considered to be low.

42.2 Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Group manages its liquidity risk by maintaining sufficient cash and cash equivalents, and by having access to a bank loan facility. The Group also monitors its cash flow forecasts on a regular basis.

42.3 Market risk

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse movements in market prices. The Group is exposed to the following market risks:

• Interest rate risk: The Group is exposed to interest rate risk on its borrowings and lease liabilities. The Group manages its interest rate risk by seeking to maintain a favourable mix of fixed and floating rate debt. The Group also considers the impact of interest rate changes on its lease liabilities.
• Foreign exchange risk: The Group’s operations are primarily based in the UK, and therefore it has limited exposure to foreign exchange risk.

43 Subsequent events

No material events have occurred after the reporting period that would require adjustment to, or disclosure in, these consolidated financial statements.

44 Auditors’ remuneration

For the year ended 31 December 2023	Total Group
Audit of financial statements	50,000
Other services	10,000
Total auditors’ remuneration	60,000

For the year ended 31 December 2022	Total Group
Audit of financial statements	45,000
Other services	8,000
Total auditors’ remuneration	53,000

Other services relate to tax advice and other advisory services.

45 Company statement of financial position

As at 31 December 2023	£
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment	9,000,000
Intangible assets	2,600,000
Investments in subsidiaries	10,000,000
Total non-current assets	21,600,000
Current assets
Inventories	700,000
Trade and other receivables	2,051,128
Cash and cash equivalents	1,986,482
Total current assets	4,737,610
Total assets	26,337,610
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Share capital	100,000
Retained earnings	530,000
Total equity	630,000
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities	3,900,000
Borrowings	4,000,000
Total non-current liabilities	7,900,000
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables	1,700,000
Lease liabilities	500,000
Borrowings	500,000
Total current liabilities	2,700,000
Total liabilities	10,600,000
Total equity and liabilities	26,337,610

As at 31 December 2022	£
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment	9,700,000
Intangible assets	2,800,000
Investments in subsidiaries	10,000,000
Total non-current assets	22,500,000
Current assets
Inventories	500,000
Trade and other receivables	1,627,610
Cash and cash equivalents	2,840,000
Total current assets	4,967,610
Total assets	27,467,610
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Share capital	100,000
Retained earnings	470,000
Total equity	570,000
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities	4,500,000
Borrowings	4,300,000
Total non-current liabilities	8,800,000
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables	1,450,000
Lease liabilities	450,000
Borrowings	500,000
Total current liabilities	2,400,000
Total liabilities	11,200,000
Total equity and liabilities	27,467,610

46 Company statement of comprehensive income

For the year ended 31 December 2023	£
Revenue	0
Cost of sales	0
Gross profit	0
Operating expenses	(200,000)
Finance income	500,000
Finance costs	(100,000)
Profit before tax	200,000
Income tax expense	(40,000)
Profit for the year	160,000

For the year ended 31 December 2022	£
Revenue	0
Cost of sales	0
Gross profit	0
Operating expenses	(180,000)
Finance income	250,000
Finance costs	(50,000)
Profit before tax	20,000
Income tax expense	(4,000)
Profit for the year	16,000

The company's primary activity is to act as a holding company for its subsidiaries. Therefore, it does not generate revenue from operations.

47 Company statement of changes in equity

For the year ended 31 December 2023	Share capital	Retained earnings	Total equity
Balance at 1 January 2023	100,000	470,000	570,000
Profit for the year	0	160,000	160,000
Dividends paid	0	(100,000)	(100,000)
Balance at 31 December 2023	100,000	530,000	630,000

For the year ended 31 December 2022	Share capital	Retained earnings	Total equity
Balance at 1 January 2022	100,000	454,000	554,000
Profit for the year	0	16,000	16,000
Dividends paid	0	(0)	0
Balance at 31 December 2022	100,000	470,000	570,000

48 Company statement of cash flows

For the year ended 31 December 2023	£
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the year	160,000
Adjustments for:
Finance income	(500,000)
Finance costs	100,000
Operating expenses	200,000
Income tax expense	40,000
Changes in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in receivables	(423,518)
Increase/(decrease) in payables	250,000
Net cash from operating activities	(253,518)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	(500,000)
Purchase of intangible assets	(200,000)
Dividends received from subsidiaries	1,000,000
Net cash from investing activities	300,000
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings	0
Repayment of borrowings	(300,000)
Proceeds from lease liabilities	0
Repayment of lease liabilities	(500,000)
Dividends paid	(100,000)
Net cash from financing activities	(900,000)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(853,518)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	2,840,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	1,986,482

For the year ended 31 December 2022	£
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the year	16,000
Adjustments for:
Finance income	(250,000)
Finance costs	50,000
Operating expenses	180,000
Income tax expense	4,000
Changes in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in receivables	(187,610)
Increase/(decrease) in payables	150,000
Net cash from operating activities	(-137,610)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	(1,000,000)
Purchase of intangible assets	(200,000)
Dividends received from subsidiaries	500,000
Net cash from investing activities	(-700,000)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings	0
Repayment of borrowings	(500,000)
Proceeds from lease liabilities	0
Repayment of lease liabilities	(450,000)
Dividends paid	(0)
Net cash from financing activities	(-950,000)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(-1,787,610)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	4,627,610
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	2,840,000

49 Subsequent events

No material events have occurred after the reporting period that would require adjustment to, or disclosure in, these consolidated financial statements.

50 Auditors’ remuneration

For the year ended 31 December 2023	Total Group
Audit of financial statements	50,000
Other services	10,000
Total auditors’ remuneration	60,000

For the year ended 31 December 2022	Total Group
Audit of financial statements	45,000
Other services	8,000
Total auditors’ remuneration	53,000

Other services relate to tax advice and other advisory services.# LEARND SE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2023 39

3.16.1 Financial assets

Lifetime ECLs are the ECLs that result from all possible default events over the expected life of a financial instrument. The maximum period considered when estimating ECLs is the maximum contractual period over which the Group is exposed to credit risk.

Measurement of ECLs

The Group recognizes a loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date. The Group’s approach to ECLs reflects a probability-weighted outcome, the time value of money and reasonable and supportable information that is available without undue cost or effort at the reporting date about past events, current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions.

Credit-impaired financial assets

At each reporting date, the Group assesses whether financial assets carried at amortised cost are credit-impaired. A financial asset is “credit-impaired” when one or more events that have a detrimental impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset have occurred.

Evidence that a financial asset is credit-impaired includes the following observable data:
* significant financial difficulty of the debtor;
* a breach of contract such as a default or being more than 90 days past due;
* the restructuring of a loan or advance by the Group on terms that the Group would not consider otherwise;
* it is probable that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation; or
* the disappearance of an active market for a security because of financial difficulties.

Presentation of allowance for ECL in the consolidated statement of financial position

Loss allowances for cash at bank and trade receivables are deducted from the gross carrying amount of the corresponding assets.

Write-off

The gross carrying amount of a financial asset is written off when the Group has no reasonable expectations of recovering a financial asset in its entirety or a portion thereof. The Group individually makes an assessment with respect to the timing and amount of write-off based on whether there is a reasonable expectation of recovery. The Group expects no significant recovery from the amount written off. However, financial assets that are written off could still be subject to enforcement activities in order to comply with the Group’s procedures for recovery of amounts due.

Derecognition

A financial asset is derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired or the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a “pass- through” arrangement; and either (a) the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Group has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.

3.16.2 Financial liabilities

Initial recognition and measurement

The Group recognises a financial liability when it becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. The Group’s financial liabilities include trade payables and accrued liabilities and loans and borrowings. All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs. Furthermore, the Group classifies Class A and Class B warrants as financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss because they do not meet the criteria for treatment as equity under IAS 32. Trade and accrued payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within 12 months or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities.

Subsequent measurement and gains and losses

Financial liabilities are classified as measured at amortised cost or fair value through profit or loss. A financial liability is classified at FVTPL if it is classified as held-for-trading, it is a derivative or it is designated as such on initial recognition. Financial liabilities at FVTPL are measured at fair value and net gains and losses, including an interest expense, are recognized in profit or loss. Other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised costs under the effective interest method. Interest expense and foreign exchange gains and losses are recognized in profit or loss. Any gain or loss on derecognition is also recognized in profit or loss.

Derecognition

A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expired. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the statement of profit or loss.

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3.17 Fair value measurement

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:
* In the principal market for the asset or liability; or
* In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability.

The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Group. The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest. A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant’s ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use.

The Group uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs. When measuring the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Group uses observable market data as far as possible.

Fair values are categorized into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used in the valuation techniques as follows.
* Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in the active markets for identical assets or liabilities
* Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices)
* Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

If the inputs used to measure the fair value of an asset or a liability fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, then the fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety in the same level of the fair value hierarchy as the lowest level input that is significant to the entire measurement.

The Group recognizes transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy at the end of the reporting period during which the change has occurred. Further information about the assumptions made in measure fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities is included in Note 26 – Financial instruments.

3.18 Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new ordinary shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.

3.19 Provisions, contingent assets and contingent liabilities

Provisions for product warranties, legal disputes, onerous contracts or other claims are recognized when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of economic resources will be required from the Group and amounts can be estimated reliably. The timing or amount of the outflow may still be uncertain.

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Restructuring provisions are recognized only if a detailed formal plan for the restructuring exists and management has either communicated the plan’s main features to those affected or started implementation. Provisions are not recognized for future operating losses. Provisions are measured at the estimated expenditure required to settle the present obligation, based on the most reliable evidence available at the reporting date, including the risks and uncertainties associated with the present obligation. Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. Provisions are discounted to their present values, where the time value of money is material. Any reimbursement that the Group is virtually certain to collect from a third party with respect to the obligation is recognized as a separate asset. However, this asset may not exceed the amount of the related provision. No liability is recognized if an outflow of economic resources as a result of present obligations is not probable. Such situations are disclosed as contingent liabilities unless the outflow of resources is remote.# 3.20 Standards issued but not yet effective

The new and amended standards and interpretations that are issued, but not yet effective, up to the date of authorization of issue of the Group’s consolidated financial statements and that might have an impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements are disclosed below. The Group intends to adopt the new and amended standards and interpretations, if applicable, when they become effective. The Group does not expect a material impact from the adoption of these standards.

Standards/Interpretation	Date of application
Amendments to IAS 1 Non-current Liabilities with Covenants	January 1, 2024
Amendments to IAS 1 Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current	January 1, 2024
Amendments to IFRS 16 Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback	January 1, 2024
Amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7 Supplier Finance Arrangements	January 1, 2024
Amendments to IAS 21 Lack of Exchangeability	January 1, 2025
Amendments to IFRS 10 Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture	Available for optional adoption/ effective date deferred indefinitely

4. Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

When preparing the financial information, management undertakes a number of judgements, estimates and assumptions about recognition and measurement of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from the judgements, estimates and assumptions made by management. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised prospectively. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are addressed below.

Fair values on acquisition of Complete Energy Controls Limited (“CEC”)

The fair value of assets acquired on the acquisition of CEC involved the estimation of future cash flows to be generated over a number of years. The estimation of the fair values requires the combination of assumptions including recoverability of debtors and project completion percentages.

Recoverable value of debtors

The Group makes an estimate of the recoverable value of trade and other debtors, in line with IFRS 9 and the ECL model. When assessing impairment of trade and other debtors, management considers factors including the current credit rating of the debtor, the ageing profile of debtors, historical experience and expected future recovery. Please refer to Note 17 – Trade and other receivables and Note 26 – Financial instruments for the net carrying amount of the debtors and associated impairment provision.

Revenue recognition on long term contracts

The Group estimates the percentage of completion at the period end of projects that span the period end based upon the costs incurred or accrued in the period to date, in accordance with IFRS15.

Inventory provision

The Group estimates the stock provision based on a year’s worth of stock supply and net realisable value of the individual stock lines.

Provisions

Provisions are made for warranties on installations, and against future costs for certain historic projects were material. These provisions require management's best estimate of the costs that will be incurred based on legislative and contractual requirements. In addition, the timing of the cash rows and the discount rates used to establish net present value of the obligations require management's judgement.

Recoverable value of goodwill

The Group makes an estimate of the recoverable value of the goodwill arising from the acquisition of subsidiaries. When assessing the recoverable value of goodwill, management considers past performance, forecasted performance and the latest financial position of the subsidiaries.

Recoverable value of intangible assets

Management makes an estimate of the recoverable value of intangible assets. When assessing impairment of intangible assets, management considers factors including the historic cashflows generated from the intangible assets and those cashflows forecasted to be generated by said intangible assets.

Fair value of share based payments

Management estimates the fair value at the grant date of the share options granted. Management uses a valuation technique to assist (Black Scholes) which in itself requires a number of subjective inputs including the assessed share price, volatility and risk-free rate at the date of the grant. See Note 20 – Share-based payments for commentary on the inputs used within the fair value calculation and the method used to derive the subjective inputs.

Recoverable value of capitalised development costs

Management assesses impairment of capitalised developments costs on a project by project basis, management considers the cashflows forecasted to be generated by each of the projects.

Classification and measurement of Warrants

The Management Board assessed the classification of warrants in accordance with IAS 32 under which the warrants do not meet the criteria for equity treatment and must be recorded as derivatives. Accordingly, the Company classifies the Class A warrants and Class B warrants as liabilities at their fair value and adjust them to fair value at each reporting period. This liability is subject to re-measurement at each balance sheet date until exercised, and any change in fair value is recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. The fair value of Class A warrants is determined based on its quoted market price or independently valued using Binomial Tree method and the Monte Carlo method for periods when there are no observable trades, as at each relevant date. Likewise, the Class B warrants which are not listed to the stock exchange are also independently valued using the Binomial Tree method and the Monte Carlo method to determine its fair value.

5. Business Combinations

5.1 De-SPAC Transaction

learnd SE was originally known as GFJ ESG Acquisition I SE, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), established for the purpose of acquiring one operating business with principal business operations in a member state of the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom or Switzerland in the form of a merger, capital stock exchange, share purchase, asset acquisition, reorganisation or similar transaction. Since 19 October 2021, the Company has been listed on the regulated market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (General Standard) in Germany.

On 27 October 2022, GFJ Acquisition and learnd Ltd entered into a business combination agreement (as amended on 9 December 2022) (the “BCA”), whereby GFJ Acquisition acquired 100% of the learnd Ltd shares and became the legal parent of learnd Ltd and its subsidiaries for a contribution and exchange of all learnd Ltd shares for 7,289,581 new Public Shares (“Class A Shares”) with par value of €0.0384. This business combination is thereafter also referred to as the “de-SPAC Transaction” or the “Transaction”.

On 18 January 2023, the business combination was consummated and GFJ Acquisition changed its name to learnd SE. This Transaction is considered being similar to a reverse acquisition under IFRS 3. However, as GFJ Acquisition does not meet the definition of a business in accordance with IFRS 3, the Transaction is assessed not falling within the scope of IFRS 3, but within the scope of IFRS 2. The Transaction has been accounted for as a capital reorganization, whereby GFJ Acquisition was treated as the acquired company and learnd Ltd as the acquirer for financial reporting purposes. Operations prior to this Transaction are those of learnd Ltd and historical financial statements of learnd Ltd became the historical financial statements of the combined entity, upon the consumption of the Transaction. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statement of comprehensive income for the financial year ended 31 December 2023 includes the transactions of the Company starting from the date of the closing of this de-SPAC Transaction (18 January 2023).

The de-SPAC Transaction is treated as the equivalent of learnd Ltd issuing shares for the net assets of GFJ Acquisition as at the closing date, accompanied by a share restructuring of learnd Ltd. Any excess of fair value of GFJ Acquisition’s shares deemed to be issued by learnd Ltd over the fair value of GFJ Acquisition’s identifiable net assets acquired represents compensation for the service of a stock exchange listing for the shares of learnd Ltd and is expensed as incurred. The expense recognized in accordance with IFRS 2 was based on the difference between the fair value of the Public Shares deemed issued by learnd Ltd to GFJ Acquisition’s shareholders and the fair value of GFJ Acquisition’s identifiable net assets at the closing date. No Goodwill or other intangible assets has been recognized in connection with this Transaction.

Pursuant to the Closing several transactions occurred:

• GFJ Acquisition entered into Redemption Backstop Agreements with the Backstop Investors ("Backstop Investors”), pursuant to which, the Backstop Investors agreed to purchase, and GFJ Acquisition agreed to sell and transfer to the Backstop Investors, an aggregate number of 230,000 Public Shares that have been redeemed by GFJ Acquisition shareholders in conjunction with the de-SPAC Transaction for a purchase price of €10.00 per Public Share for gross proceeds of €2.3 million on the Closing.

• A total of 14,983,016 GFJ Acquisition public shares were redeemed with an agreed price of €10.20 per share and 230,000 shares were purchased by Backstop Investors as described above. The remaining unsold redeemed shares of 14,753,016 are held as treasury shares as at the closing date.# LEARND SE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2023 44

• The shareholders of learnd Ltd exchanged their 9,500,000 shares of learnd Ltd, with par value of £0.00001 per share, to 7,289,581 new Public Shares (“Class A Shares”) of GFJ Acquisition with par value of €0.0384 per share (“share restructuring of learnd Ltd”).

• Also, in connection with the Business Combination, the Group assumed the obligation under learnd Ltd previously established share option scheme for certain of its employees and executive directors (the “learnd SOS”). Pursuant to the learnd SOS, the Management Board may in its discretion grant share options, entitling the beneficiary to acquire a certain number of Public Shares at a certain exercise price. In this respect, the Group entered into several option agreements and thereunder granted 527,500 options to employees. For more detail information please refer to Note 20 – Share-based payments.

Share listing expense

As the business combination is accounted for as a capital reorganization under IFRS 2, a share listing expense has been recognized for the difference between the fair value of the shares deemed to have been issued to GFJ Acquisition shareholders and the fair value of the identifiable net assets of GFJ Acquisition. learnd Ltd issued shares with a fair value of £22.7 million to GFJ Acquisition shareholders. The fair value of the shares deemed to have been issued was calculated based on the Group’s share price on 18 January 2023 of €10.20 per Class A share and the fair value of Class B shares as at 18 January 2023. The fair value of the Class B1 shares is determined using learnd SE’s share price as at closing date adjusted for transfer restrictions. The fair values of Class B2 and B3 shares are determined using the adjusted Black & Scholes – Gap Options approach and adjusted for the transfer restrictions. In exchange, learnd Ltd received the identifiable net assets held by GFJ Acquisition, which had a fair value upon closing of £-25,372,427 (€-28,987,121), mainly comprising of financial liabilities in the amount of £21.5 million (€24.6 million) accounted for the 7,500,000 GFJ class A Warrants and 7,145,833 class B warrants considering a fair value of the warrants of €1.34 per Class A warrant and €2.03 per Class B warrant as at 18 January 2023.

The excess of the fair value of the equity instruments issued over the fair value of the identified net assets acquired by learnd Limited from GFJ Acquisition represents a non-cash expense in accordance with IFRS 2. This one-time expense in the amount of £48,070,476 (€54,918,858) has been considered as share listing expense and separately presented in other expenses within the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and other comprehensive income.

Details of the calculation of the share listing expense are as follows:

	in GBP
Fair Value Class A Shares (at EUR 10.2 per share)	A 2,205,088
Class B1 shares (at EUR 9.18 per share)	B 10,044,068
Class B2 shares (at EUR 5.23 per share)	C 5,722,274
Class B3 shares (at EUR 4.32 per share)	D 4,726,620
Fair value of shares deemed issued (A + B + C + D)	E 22,698,049
GFJ Acquisition’s net assets	F (25,372,427)
Excess of Fair value of shares over GFJ Acquisition’s net assets acquired (E - F)	G 48,070,476

GFJ Acquisition net assets on 18 January 2023 include:

	Fair Value in GBP
Cash and cash equivalents	2,681,532
Trade and other receivables	297,270
Class A warrants at fair value	(8,796,765)
Class B warrants at fair value	(12,697,137)
Accruals and trade creditors	(6,857,327)
GFJ Acquisition’s net assets	(25,372,427)

As part of the recapitalization learnd Ltd’s share capital was exchanged for shares of learnd SE of £245,014 (€279,920) representing 7,289,581 shares at a par value of €0.0384. This capital reorganization was shown as an increase within share capital by £244,919 from the old share capital (par value of £0.00001) of £95 before Closing by reducing share premium at the same amount. The Group has decided not to adjust the share capital in the comparatives and to show the capital reorganization only in the current financial year. A total of £ 1.2 million transaction costs incurred by learnd Ltd. was included in administrative expenses in connection with the de-SPAC transaction.

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5.2 Acquisition of Complete Energy Controls Limited (“CEC”)

On 2 May 2023, learnd Ltd acquired 100% of the share capital of Complete Energy Controls Ltd, a UK business, thereby obtaining control. The acquisition was made to enhance the Group’s customer base and expertise. The details of the business combination are as follows:

Acquired receivables

The fair value of the acquired receivables amounts to £ 704,286. This corresponds to the contractual receivables at the time of acquisition.

Consideration transferred

The acquisition of CEC was settled in cash amounting to £1,975,000, shares of £2,000,000 and a deferred cash consideration of £250,000 due in May 2024. Cash amounting to £1,725,000 were paid out and shares amounting to £1,750,000 (201,606 shares) were issued on the closing date 5 May 2023. Additional shares amounting to £250,000 (28,942 shares) were issued subsequently after closing on 12 October 2023 and the remaining cash consideration amounting to £250,000 were also paid out subsequently after closing. Acquisition related costs amounting to £159,683 are not included as part of the consideration transferred and have been recognized as an expense in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

	£
Fair value of consideration transferred
Cash consideration	1,975,000
Share-based consideration	2,000,000
Deferred cash consideration	250,000
Total	4,225,000

Recognized amounts of identifiable net assets
Property, plant and equipment	9,129
Intangible assets	800,000
Total non-current assets	809,129
Trade and other receivables	704,286
Cash and cash equivalents	1,060,256
Stock	14,013
Total current assets	1,778,555
Trade and other payables	(835,356)
Borrowings	(32,291)
Total current liabilities	(867,647)
Identifiable net assets	1,720,037
Goodwill on acquisition	2,504,963

Consideration transferred settled in cash: 1,975,000
Cash and cash equivalents acquired: (1,060,256)
Net cash outflow on acquisition: 914,744

Acquisition costs charged to expenses: 159,683

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Goodwill

Goodwill of £2,504,963 at acquisition related to the engineers and reputation of the business. Goodwill has been reviewed for impairment, and no impairment recognized.

Contribution to Group results

CEC contributed £3,511,691 of revenue and profit of £817,030 to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the period from 02 May 2023 to 31 December 2023. If the acquisition of CEC had already taken place on 1 January 2023, the consolidated pro forma revenue would have been £5,212,365 and a profit of £1,058,597 for the reporting period.

6. Segmental information

The Group consists of one operating reportable segment because the Management Board, who are also the chief operating decision makers (CODM), assess the profitability of the Group on a company-wide basis. Adjusted EBITDA is used to measure performance, as the management is of the opinion that this information is useful for the evaluation of the Group in comparison with other companies operating in the same sectors.

The CODM reviews the Group's business activities by the following three categories, which bundle the main products and services:

Strategic accounts and projects

Strategic accounts include major customers such as British Telecommunications plc (“BT”) and Atlas Edge, there are multiple revenue streams within these including installations, projects and service contracts. Projects relate to large installation projects spanning a period of up to 1 year.

Services

This includes revenue from service contracts which are either straight line monthly or a number of visits in a year which are charged once complete. Remedials are also included here which are effectively small installations and projects.

Data enabled services

This includes BT software development which is part of the BT contracts. Additionally, revenue related to the ROC is included in this line. The ROC is the remote operations centre which includes service contracts with customers managed remotely. Subscription revenue is also included here, this relates to new software offerings where customers pay a subscription for the service.

The BMS activities result in multiple revenue streams however are intrinsically linked and as such are considered to be one operating segment and one cash generating unit for goodwill impairment test purposes.

Information about reportable segments

The CODM uses the measures of revenue and adjusted EBITDA to assess operating segments’ performance to make decisions regarding the allocation of resources. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortisation (“EBITDA”), further as adjusted for non-recurring items. These non-recurring items relate to expenses incurred where management believes adjustments should be made due to their non-recurring or non- operational character as well as remaining costs incurred on the level of the Company (corporate expenses).

Adjusted EBITDA totalled £2,573,183 in the financial year ended 31 December 2023 (2022: £2,561,363). The adjustments to EBITDA totalling £(57,665,162) in the financial year ended 31 December 2023 (2022: £(1,563,137)) include non-recurring expenses resulting from the De-SPAC Transaction of £(49,331,317), one-off bonus payments of £(6,067,499), transaction costs related to the acquisition of new subsidiaries of £(578,923) and costs related with the reorganisation of the Group of £(195,159).

LEARND SE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2023 47Furthermore, the adjustments to EBITDA include corporate expenses of £1,488,276 which are mainly legal and other professional fees incurred by learnd SE from 19 January to 31 December 2023. The adjustments to EBITDA in the financial year ended 31 December 2022 also include the costs related with the disposal of a subsidiary which operated the lift installation business of £(797,809). The reconciliation from adjusted EBITDA to profit before tax for the period is as follows:

Year ended 31 December	31 December 2023	31 December 2022
£	£
Adj. EBITDA	2,573,183	2,561,363
Non-recurring items:
Expenses resulting from the de-SPAC Transaction	(49,331,317)	(321,865)
Bonus payments	(6,067,499)	-
Corporate expenses	(1,488,276)	-
Transaction costs related to acquisition of new subsidiaries	(578,923)	(284,410)
Expenses related with the reorganisation of the Group	(195,159)	(142,467)
Expenses related with the disposal of a subsidiary	-	(797,809)
Other expenses	(3,988)	(16,586)
Total EBITDA Adjustments	(57,665,162)	(1,563,137)
EBITDA	(55,091,979)	998,226
Depreciation and amortisation	(1,195,137)	(858,145)
Finance costs	6,704,491	(410,494)
Loss before tax for the period	(49,582,624)	(270,412)

The breakdown of revenue by business areas reviewed by CODM is as follows:

Year ended 31 December	31 December 2023	31 December 2022
£	£
Strategic accounts and projects	24,257,918	22,100,109
Services	6,373,452	5,017,093
Data enabled services	1,481,421	1,570,110
Lift installation and service	-	1,733,607
	32,112,791	30,420,919

The Lift installation and service was disposed in 2022.

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Geographical Information

The breakdown of revenue by geographic location is as follows:

Year ended 31 December	31 December 2023	31 December 2022
£	£
United Kingdom	30,937,710	29,730,104
Rest of world	1,175,081	690,815
	32,112,791	30,420,919

All of the Group's non-current assets are located in UK.

Revenue

The principal activities of the Group include the design, installation, service and maintenance of Building Management Systems (“BMS”) and Building Energy Management Systems, and the provision of associated bureau services. Revenue is 100% recognized from revenue with customers. Please refer to Note 6 - Segmental information for further information regarding the breakdown of revenues by business area and geographical location.

The following table provides information on contract liabilities from contracts with customers:

	31 December 2023	31 December 2022
£	£
Contract assets	2,791,706	2,021,338
Contract liabilities	699,688	1,829,707

Contract assets are included in trade and other receivables and contract liabilities are included in trade and other payables in the consolidated statement of financial position.

Major Customer

Revenue from one customer of the Group represented approximately 15% of total revenue (2022: 29%).

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Cost of sales

Cost of sales can be broken down as follows:

Year ended 31 December	31 December 2023	31 December 2023
£	£
Internal labour	7,364,406	5,157,500
External labour	4,647,509	6,869,459
Subcontractors	1,247,050	761,630
Products	3,729,853	3,954,673
Consumables	2,326,306	1,996,717
Other	68,063	148,556
	19,383,187	18,888,535

The labour costs presented in the cost of sales include the personal expenses of engineers and project team members directly attributable to generating revenues.

Administrative expenses

Administrative expenses can be broken down as follows:

Year ended 31 December	31 December 2023	31 December 2022
£	£
Personnel expenses	13,012,020	5,584,521
Legal and professional	3,896,443	2,247,633
Depreciation and amortisation	1,195,137	858,145
Travel and subsistence	1,049,971	1,004,260
Insurance	328,727	244,639
Costs related with the reorganization of the group	195,159	142,467
Recruitment	165,210	192,267
Other	1,103,577	1,118,371
	20,946,243	11,392,302

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Finance expense

Finance expenses can be broken down as follows:

Year ended 31 December	31 December 2023	31 December 2022
£	£
Loans and borrowings interest	310,464	128,379
Shareholder loan interest	197,978	150,000
IFRS 16 lease interest	127,779	79,828
Other finance costs	102,582	52,287
	738,803	410,494

Income tax

The amounts recognized in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income are as follows:

Year ended 31 December	31 December 2023	31 December 2022
£	£
Current tax expense
Corporation tax	143,705	155,044
Total current tax expense	143,705	155,044
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of temporary differences	-	111,547
Total deferred tax expense	-	111,547
Tax expense on continuing operations	143,705	266,591

The applicable income tax rate for 2023 is 24.94%, the Luxembourgish tax rate, as the Company is domiciled in Luxembourg. The applicable income tax rate for 2022 was 19%, the UK tax rate of learnd Limited, as learnd Limited is domiciled in UK before the Business Combination with learnd SE.

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The reconciliation of effective tax rate is as follows:

Year ended 31 December	31 December 2023	31 December 2022
£	£
Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before tax	(49,582,624)	(270,412)
Expected taxes using the Company's corporation tax rate	12,365,907	51,378
(2023: 24.94%; 2022: 19%)
Effects of:
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes (learnd Ltd.)	(55,945)	(195,127)
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes (learnd SE)	(11,988,777)	-
Current-year tax losses and temporary differences for which no deferred tax asset is recognized	(879,119)	20,185
Fixed asset timing differences	5,825	8,203
Research and development (“R&D”) expense	236,274	133,365
Other tax changes	217,057	137,040
Deferred tax changes	-	111,547
Tax rate difference UK	(44,927)	-
Total tax charge for the period	143,705	266,591
Effective tax rate	(0.3)%	(98.6)%

Deferred tax balances

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are attributable to the following items:

	31 December 2023	31 December 2022
£	£
Trade and other payables	2,172	2,172
Loans and borrowings	109,375	109,375
R&D expense credits and claims	321,795	162,930
Total of Deferred tax assets (gross and net)	433,342	274,477

Unrecognised deferred tax assets

Deferred income tax assets are recognized against tax loss carry-forwards to the extent that the realisation of the related tax benefit through future taxable benefits is probable. The Group did not recognize a potential deferred tax asset of learnd Limited of £29,218 (2022: £125,954) in respect of losses amounting to £116,870 (2022: £503,816) that can be carried forward against future taxable income, on the grounds that at the balance sheet date their utilisation is not considered probable. Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in respect of the loss of learnd SE incurred during the years ended 31 December 2023, as it is not probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the Group can utilise the benefits therefrom. Unused tax losses of the Company can be used within a period of 17 years as per Luxembourg tax law.

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Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period. As the de-SPAC Transaction is accounted for as a recapitalization of learnd Ltd., the number of shares of the Group is adjusted from learnd Ltd. shares to reflect the capital structure of the legal parent as at 18 January 2023. In accordance with IAS 33.64, the calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share for all periods presented must be adjusted retrospectively due to these changes. The conversion ratio is calculated as the number of shares of the legal parent, 7,289,581, to that of the legal subsidiary, 9,500,000. Please refer to Note 19 - Equity for an overview of the conversion and the different share classes.

Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the Company for the financial year ended 31 December 2022 were adjusted retrospectively to reflect the number of shares after the recapitalisation of learnd Ltd.

Year ended 31 December	31 December 2023	31 December 2022
£	£
Net loss for the period	(49,438,919)	(3,821)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares issued	11,786,549	7,289,581
Basic losses per share attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the Company	(4.19)	(0.00)
Effect of share options on issue	-	-
Weighted average number of ordinary shares issued (diluted)	11,786,549	7,289,581
Diluted losses per share attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the Company	(4.19)	(0.00)

Basic and diluted losses per share attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2023 and 2022 are the same, as 14,645,833 warrants (2022: nil) and 775,000 options (2022: 527,500) are antidilutive due to the consolidated loss of the Group in the financial year 2023 and 2022.

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Intangible assets

Reconciliation of carrying amount

(a) Intangible assets for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2023:

	Development costs	Software licenses	Customer relationships	Goodwill	Total
£	£	£	£	£
Cost
At 1 January 2023	1,191,807	347,039	110,596	5,167,508	6,816,950
Acquisition of subsidiary	-	-	800,000	2,504,963	3,304,963
Additions	395,956	255,398	-	-	651,354
Disposals	(248,285)	-	-	-	(248,285)
At 31 December 2023	1,339,478	602,437	910,596	7,672,471	10,524,982
Amortisation
At 1 January 2023	187,054	210,838	53,455	-	451,347
Acquisition of subsidiary	-	-	106,667	-	106,667
Charge for the year	86,865	113,247	22,119	-	222,231
At 31 December 2023	273,919	324,085	182,241	-	780,245
Net book value
At 31 December 2023	1,065,559	278,352	728,355	7,672,471	9,744,737

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(b) Intangible assets for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2022:

	Development costs	Software licenses	Customer relationships	Goodwill	Total
£	£	£	£	£
Cost
At 1 January 2022	694,985	205,049	110,596	5,924,386	## 14. Property, plant and equipment

(a) Property, plant and equipment for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2023:

	Motor Vehicles £	Fixtures & fittings £	Office equipment £	Total £
Cost
At 1 January 2023	45,352	263,500	682,317	991,169
Additions	-	7,954	150,292	158,246
Acquisition of subsidiary	-	-	28,316	28,316
At 31 December 2023	45,352	271,454	860,926	1,177,732
Depreciation
At 1 January 2023	45,352	195,704	500,350	741,406
Charge for the year	-	45,313	136,450	181,763
Acquisition of subsidiary	-	-	19,187	19,187
At 31 December 2023	45,352	241,017	655,987	942,356
Net book value
At 31 December 2023	-	30,437	204,939	235,376

(b) Property, plant and equipment for the financial year ended 31 December 2022:

	Motor Vehicles £	Fixtures & fittings £	Office equipment £	Total £
Cost
At 1 January 2022	45,352	229,325	576,021	850,698
Additions	-	34,677	151,178	185,855
Disposal of subsidiary	-	(502)	(44,882)	(45,384)
At 31 December 2022	45,352	263,500	682,317	991,169
Depreciation
At 1 January 2022	45,352	156,119	380,881	582,352
Charge for the year	-	39,785	158,786	198,571
Disposal of subsidiary	-	(200)	(39,317)	(39,517)
At 31 December 2022	45,352	195,704	500,350	741,406
Net book value
At 31 December 2022	-	67,796	181,967	249,763

15. Leases

Right-of-use assets

The Group makes the use of leasing arrangements principally for the provision of office space, the warehouse and motor vehicles. The rental contracts for offices are typically negotiated for terms of between 2 and 10 years. Lease terms for motor vehicles are 3 or 4 years. Property leases are negotiated on an individual basis and contain a wide variety of different terms and conditions whereas motor vehicle leases are more standardised.

The consolidated statement of financial position shows the following amounts relating to leases for the financial year ended 31 December 2023:

	Land & buildings £	Plant & equipment £	Total £
Cost
At 1 January 2023	1,171,498	2,135,973	3,307,471
Additions	-	1,211,780	1,211,780
Disposals	-	(40,796)	(40,796)
At 31 December 2023	1,171,498	3,306,957	4,478,455
Depreciation
At 1 January 2023	398,862	917,464	1,316,326
Charge for the year	119,586	564,890	684,476
Disposals	-	(29,166)	(29,166)
At 31 December 2023	518,448	1,453,188	1,971,636
Net carrying value
At 31 December 2023	653,050	1,853,769	2,506,819

The consolidated statement of financial positions shows the following amounts relating to leases for the financial year ended 31 December 2022:

	Land & buildings £	Plant & equipment £	Total £
Cost
At 1 January 2022	604,412	1,183,069	1,787,481
Additions	600,085	952,904	1,552,989
Disposals	(32,999)	-	(32,999)
At 31 December 2022	1,171,498	2,135,973	3,307,471
Depreciation
At 1 January 2022	254,478	559,845	814,323
Charge for the year	169,134	357,619	526,753
Disposals	(24,750)	-	(24,750)
At 31 December 2022	398,862	917,464	1,316,326
Net carrying value
At 31 December 2022	772,636	1,218,509	1,991,145

Lease liabilities

	31 December 2023 £	31 December 2022 £
Current	726,639	553,502
Non-current	1,852,124	1,481,193
	2,578,763	2,034,695

Amounts recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the period

	Year ended 31 December 2023 £	31 December 2022 £
Interest expense relating to lease liabilities	127,779	79,828
Depreciation for right-of-use assets	684,475	526,754
Expenses for short term leases and low value leases	51,594	15,146
	863,848	621,728

The Group has elected not to recognize a lease liability for short term leases (leases with an expected term of 12 months or less) or for leases of low value assets. Payments made under such leases are expensed on a straight-line basis.

Amounts recognised in the consolidated statement of cash flows

The following lease payments are recorded in the consolidated statement of cash flows, of which payments for lease liabilities including principal portion and interests are presented in cash flows from financing activities and payments for short term lease contracts and payments for low value asset leases are presented in cash flows from operating activities:

	Year ended 31 December 2023 £	31 December 2022 £
Payments for lease liabilities	782,842	593,667
Payments for short term lease contracts and low value lease contracts	49,893	11,698
Total cash outflow for leases	832,735	605,365

Please refer to Note 28 – Commitments and contingencies for lease commitments which have not yet commenced as at 31 December 2023 and 2022.

16. Inventories

	31 December 2023 £	31 December 2022 £
Work in progress	170,373	554,270
Finished goods	625,796	455,211
Provisions	(172,248)	(157,145)
	623,921	852,336

There is no material difference between the replacement cost of the stock and its carrying amount. In the financial year ended 31 December 2023, the movement in stock provisions led to a credit to inventories of £15,103 (2022: debit to inventories of £28,229) being recognized within cost of sales. The cost of sales in respect of inventory was £3,729,853 (2022: £3,954,673).

17. Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables include mainly trade receivables and accrued income from contracts with customers, tax debtors, prepayments, and other non-financial receivables.## 18. Cash and cash equivalents

	31 December 2023	31 December 2022
£	£	£
Cash at bank	1,767,938	1,679,138
Cash in hand	1,108	1,108
Cash at bank and in hand	1,769,046	1,679,138

As at 31 December 2023 the Group had no restricted cash.

19. Equity

Share capital

The different shareholder classes can be summarized as follows:

	learnd Ltd (£0.00001 nominal value)	Learnd SE (formerly GFJ Acquisition) (€0.0384 nominal value)
	Ordinary Shares	Class A Shares
As at 1 Jan, 2023	2,000,000	7,500,000
Capital reorganization	(2,000,000)	(7,500,000)
Shares issued in recapitalization, net of redemptions
Shares issuance to Backstop investors
Shares issued/ sold after de-SPAC
Transaction
As at 31 December, 2023	-	-

Prior to the de-SPAC Transaction, the accounting acquirer learnd Ltd had 9,500,000 shares with a par value of £0.00001, which resulted in a share capital of £95. On 18 January 2023 learnd Ltd and GFJ Acquisition (now the Company) consummated the Business Combination which led to learnd Ltd listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and a capital reorganization of the learnd Group. See Note 5.1 – De-SPAC Transaction for further information.

As described in Note 5.1, the share capital of the accounting acquirer is carried forward and then adjusted to reflect the number and type of shares, including the par value of the outstanding share capital of the legal acquirer Learnd SE (formerly GFJ Acquisition). On 18 January 2023, in connection with the De-SPAC Transaction, an increase of the share capital in the amount of £244,919 due to the share capital restructuring of learnd Ltd and an increase in share capital in the amount of £134,345 from the deemed issued shares consideration of leard Ltd to reverse acquire GFJ Acquisition, including the shares purchased by the backstop investors as part of the de-SPAC Transaction. For further information, please refer to Note 5.1 - De-SPAC Transaction.

The movements in the share capital resulted from the following adjustments to reflect the par value, the number and the types of the shares of the legal acquirer GFJ Acquisition resulted from the de-SPAC Transaction as described in note 3.1.2, as well as the change of treasury shares after the consummation of the de-SPAC Transaction from 19 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.

• Class A Shares:
• On 15 October 2021, GFJ Acquisition had issued 15,000,000 redeemable public shares (or “Class A Shares”) with a par value of €0.0384 per share, together with ½ Class A Warrants for an aggregate price of €10.00 per unit. The proceeds were temporarily held in escrow and were released upon the consummation of de-SPAC Transaction.
• In connection with the de-SPAC Transaction, 14,983,016 Class A shares were redeemed by GFJ Acquisition’s holders of Public Shares for a price of €10.20 per share, resulting in 16,984 Class A shares outstanding after the redemption.
• Out of redeemed Class A shares described above, 230,000 Class A shares were purchased by backstop investors for a price of €10.00 per share. The remaining redeemed shares were kept as treasury shares.

• As part of the de-SPAC Transaction, 7,289,581 new Public Shares (“Class A Shares”) with par value of €0.0384 were issued to learnd Ltd.’s Shareholders in exchange for the 9,500,000 shares of learnd Ltd, which were contributed to GFJ Acquisition.

• Class B Shares:

• In 2021, GFJ Acquisition had issued 3,750,000 sponsor shares (“Class B shares”) at a par value of €0.0384 per share. GFJ Acquisition created three classes of Class B Shares, namely Class B1, Class B2 and Class B3 Shares, (together as “Class B Shares”). Upon and following the completion of the de-SPAC Transaction, the Sponsor Shares convert on a one-on-one basis into Public Shares in accordance with the following schedule:
• Class B1 Shares convert into Class A Shares on the earlier date of the trading day following the first anniversary of the consummation of the de-SPAC Transaction, or post consummation of the de-SPAC Transaction, on which the closing price of the Class A Shares for any 20 trading days within a 30 days trading period exceeds €12,00 (“Lock-up End Date”);
• Class B2 Shares convert into Class A Shares on the later date of the Lock-up End Date or post consummation of the de-SPAC Transaction, the trading day after which the closing price of the Class A Shares for any 10 trading days within a 30 day trading period exceeds €12,00;
• Class B3 Shares convert into Class A Shares on the later date of the Lock-up End Date or post consummation of the de-SPAC Transaction, the trading day after which the closing price of the Class A Shares for any 10 trading days within a 30 day trading period exceeds €14,00.

After the closing of the de-SPAC Transaction from 19 January 2023 to 31 December 2023, 1,545,630 treasury shares (“Class A Shares”) were sold to private investors, 230,558 shares were given as part of the consideration for acquiring Complete Energy Controls ltd on 5 May 2023, and 12,328 shares were given to an external service provider to settle certain service fee in the amount of €90,000 in September 2023. As at 31 December 2023, there were 12,964,500 treasury shares held by the Company. Hence, the share capital of the Group amounted to £439,218 and 13,075,082 shares are outstanding as at 31 December, 2023, including 9,325,082 Class A shares and 3,750,000 Class B shares, each with a nominal value of €0.0384.

Share premium

Prior to the de-SPAC Transaction, no share premium was recognized by the accounting acquirer learnd Ltd. As at the closing date of the de-SPAC Transaction 18 January 2023, the share premium of the accounting acquirer learnd Ltd was adjusted for the share premium of the legal acquirer GFJ Acquisition. These adjustments are described in the following. All amounts in euro were converted into GBP using the exchange rate as at 18 January 2023 as listed in note 2.3.

As at incorporation the share capital of the Company was €120,000 represented by 12,000,000 redeemable class B shares without nominal value. In 2021, the sole shareholder resolved to convert the existing 12,000,000 class B shares into 3,125,000 class B shares divided into 1,041,667 Class B1 shares, (ii) 1,041,667 Class B2 shares and (iii) 1,041,666 Class B3 shares. In 2021, the sole shareholder of GFJ Acquisition contributed an amount €380,000 (£332,614) to the equity of the Company without issuance of shares. The issuance of 15,000,000 Class A Shares completed on 15 October 2021, resulted in an increase in share premium in the amount of €149,349,000 (£130,725,180). At the same date the Management Board of GFJ Acquisition has decided to increase the Company’s share capital by an amount of €24,000 to an amount €720,000 through the issuance of 208,333 Class B1 Shares, 208,333 Class B2 Shares and 208,334 Class B3 Shares for an aggregate price of €100,000, which resulted in an increase in share premium of €76,000 (£66,523).

In connection with the de-SPAC Transaction, the following transactions resulted in the changes in share premium:
* the redemption of 14,983,016 Class A Shares of GFJ Acquisition with €10.20 per share, resulted in a decrease in share premium of €152,251,415 (£133,265,664).
* The purchase of 230,000 Class A shares by Backstop Investors with €10 per share, resulted in an increase in share premium of €2,291,168 (£2,005,459).
* a decrease in the amount of £244,919 resulting from the share restructuring of learnd Ltd

Additionally, the share premium includes the share listing expense in the amount of £48,070,476 recognized according to IFRS 2 as a result of the de-SPAC Transaction. For further information, please refer to Note 5.1 – De-SPAC Transaction. GFJ Acquisition’s accumulated loss for the period from inception of 2 June 2021 until 18 January 2023, which is the period before the de-SPAC Transaction, was reclassified to share premium, resulting in a decrease in share premium of €28,985,358 (£25,370,884). Furthermore, the issuance of 1,788,516 treasury shares after the consummation of the de-SPAC Transaction from 19 January to 31 December 2023 resulted in an increase in share premium amounting to an amount of £9,015,286. Share premium amounted to £31,334,071 as at 31 December 2023.# LEARND SE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2023

Share-based payments reserve

As at 31 December 2023, the share-based payments reserve amounts to 2,759,377. This includes an amount of £2,661,316 which was recognized for the fair value of the share-based options under IFRS 2. For further information, please refer to Note 20 - Share-based payments.

20. Share-based payments

Prior to the de-SPAC Transaction, the Group headed by learnd Ltd provides share options to certain employees and executive directors as remuneration (the “learnd Ltd. SOS”). Pursuant to the learnd Ltd. SOS, the Management Board may in its discretion grant share options, entitling the beneficiary to acquire a certain number of shares at a certain exercise price. Under the learnd Ltd. SOS 475,000 share options were granted on 7 July 2021 and 52,500 were granted on 16 December 2022. The share options granted in 2021 and 2022 have the following vesting period depending on an exit event: 25% of options granted vested immediately, 25% of options vest 12 months after grant date, 25% of options granted vest 24 months after grant date and 25% of options granted vest 36 months after grant date. All options will become vested and exercisable on a takeover event. All options generally expire on the earlier of cessation of employment or tenth (10th) anniversary of date of grant. These share options are measured at fair value at the date of the grant. The fair value is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The amount recognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect the actual number of options that will vest.

In connection with the de-SPAC Transaction, the Group assumed the obligations under learnd Ltd’s previously established share option scheme for certain of its employees and executives (the “learnd SOS”). Pursuant to the learnd SOS, the Management Board may in its discretion grant share options, entitling the beneficiary to acquire a certain number of shares at a certain exercise price. In this respect, the Group entered into several option agreements and thereunder granted 527,500 options to employees as replacements of the original share options granted by learnd Ltd to the same employees. At the same time, the original share option agreements were terminated. Under the new option agreements, the options are exercisable either on an exit event or on board decision. The newly granted options by the Group were accounted for as modifications to the original learnd Ltd share options and under IFRS 2 for the incremental fair value of share options granted to the Group employees as a result of the amendment to the learnd SOS should be estimated and recognized. The incremental fair value granted is the difference between the fair value of the new share options and that of the original share options, both estimated as at the grant date of the new share options. The terms of the newly granted options are not beneficial to the employees, as the exercisability is conditional upon an exit event or board decision and learnd’s assessment is less than more likely than not as at 31 December 2023. Therefore, no expenses were recognised for the newly granted options of this program as at 31 December 2023.

On 22 November 2023, supervisory board approved to grant the two founders of learnd limited (“Founders”, and each a “Founder”) with 150,000 share options, each, in acknowledgment of the exceptional work the Founders put into the Company, and its subsidiaries, and in consideration for the excellent performance during the de-SPAC Transaction. The Founders are entitled to purchase shares of the Company with the same exercise price under learnd SOS.

The following table sets forth information regarding the outstanding employee share-based options as at 31 December 2023 and 2022:

	No. of shares options	Weighted average exercise price per share option	Weighted average remaining contractual life (years)
Outstanding as at 31 December 2021	475,000	£0.01
Thereof exercisable	-	-
Granted	52,500	£0.01
Cancelled	-	-
Exercised	-	-
Outstanding as at 31 December 2022	527,500	£0.01
Thereof exercisable	-	-
Granted	827,500	€0.04
Cancelled	(527,500)	£0.01
Exercised	-	-
Outstanding as at 31 December 2023	827,500	€0.04	9.9
Thereof exercisable	300,000	€0.04

Measurement of fair values

The fair value at the grant date is determined using the Black-Scholes model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the impact of dilution (where material), the historical share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the risk-free interest rate for the term of the option and the correlations and volatilities of peer group companies.

In determining the share price for the options grant in the financial year ended 31 December 2022 management took into account the consideration paid for the Group’s acquisitions and calculated the relevant EBITDA multiple. The multiple was then applied to the EBITDA of the learnd Group. The share prices for the options granted in the financial year ended 31 December 2023 are determined using the share price of the Company at the respective grant dates.

Historical volatility has been based on an evaluation of the historical volatility of the Company’s share price, particularly over the historical period commensurate with the expected term (if available). The expected term of the instruments has been based on management expectation.

The inputs used in the measurement of the fair values at grant date of the equity-settled share-based payment plans were as follows:

Share options - 2023

	Founder share options	Learnd SOS
Fair value per option at grant date	9.86	10.06
Share price at grant date	9.9	10.2
Exercise price	0.04	0.04
Historical volatility	27.60%	10.15%
Expected life (weighted average)	2.5	3
Expected dividends	0	0
Risk-free interest rate (based on government bonds)	2.81%	2.16%

The incremental fair value of options granted on 18 January 2023 under the learnd SOS was EUR 9.71 and EUR 9.74 per option, respectively. However, as the likelihood of an exist event or board decision is less than mostly likely than not as at 31 December 2023, no expense was recognized for the period.

Share options – 2021 and 2022

	2021 grant	2022 grant
Fair value per option at grant date	0.35	0.32
Share price at grant date	0.36	0.33
Exercise price	0.01	0.01

The total share-based payment expense for the year ended 31 December 2023 was £2,661,317 (2022: £41,853). This relates to share options accounted for as equity-settled share-based payment transactions during the year.

21. Capital management

The Management Board policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain future development of the business. Management monitors the capital-to-overall financing ratio on a regular basis to continually assess the adequacy of the Group’s capital structure and capacity.

The capital-to-overall financing ratio for the financial year ended 2023 and 2022 was calculated as follows:

	31 December 2023	31 December 2022
Total equity	(£12,838,854)	1,967,505
Capital	(£12,838,854)	1,967,505
Total equity	(£12,838,854)	1,967,505
Borrowings	7,714,502	6,433,266
Leasing liabilities	2,578,763	2,034,695
Overall financing	(£2,545,589)	10,435,466
Capital-to-overall financing ratio	5.04	0.19

Group management is also in constant discussion with its banks to obtain new credit lines and approaching potential investors for issuance of its treasury shares or new Class A shares to always maintain sufficient liquidity for the Group. The Group has obtained a new credit line in the subsequent period after the reporting date. For details, please refer to note 32. Subsequent events. For further information regarding loan covenants, please refer to Note 22 – Loans and borrowings.

22. Loans and borrowings

Current and non-current loans and borrowing recognised in the Group’s consolidated statement of financial position are as follows:

	31 December 2023	31 December 2022
Loans and borrowings
Current
Bank loans	506,667	262,327
Shareholder loan AFT Tech	3,612,470	3,462,470
Shareholder loan GFJ Holding (accrued interest)	58,161	-
Other loans	25,755	-
Total current	4,203,053	3,724,797
Non-current
Bank loans	2,073,171	2,708,469
Shareholder loan GFJ Holding	1,438,278	-
Total non-current	3,511,449	2,708,469
Total	7,714,502	6,433,266

Terms and repayment schedule

The terms and conditions of outstanding loans are as follows:

Loans and borrowings	Original currency	Matures in	Interest type	Nominal interest rate in %	Effective interest rate in %	Carrying amount 31 December 2023	Carrying amount 31 December 2022
Bank Loans	GBP	May 2027	Variable-rate interest	11.23	11.23	2,579,838
Shareholder loan AFT Tech	GBP	No fixed repayment date	Fixed-rate interest	5	5	3,612,470
Shareholder loan GFJ Holding	EUR	December 2025	Fixed-rate interest	2.5	2.5	1,496,439
Other loans	GBP	June 2026	Fixed-rate interest	2.55	2.55	25,755
Total						7,714,502	7,714,502

Loans and borrowings	Original currency	Matures in	Interest type	Nominal interest rate in %	Carrying amount 31 December 2022
Bank Loans	GBP	May 2027	Variable-rate interest

23. Provisions

The provision consists of warranty provisions learnd Limited provided to customers for installation services on site in 2022.

	£
Warranties
At 1 January 2023	11,276
Added during the year	7,234
Used during the year	(7,234)
Reversed during the year	-
At 31 December 2023	11,276
Date of maturity
Current	-
Non-current	11,276
Total Provisions	11,276

	£
Warranties
At 1 January 2022	98,540
Added during the year	-
Used during the year	(134)
Reversed during the year	(87,130)
At 31 December 2022	11,276
Date of maturity
Current	-
Non-current	11,276
Total Provisions	11,276

24. Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables include mainly trade payables, accrued liabilities, and other non-financial liabilities including deferred income from contracts with customers, other tax payables and payroll related payables. Due to the short-term due date, management determines the book value of trade payables and accrued liabilities approximates to their fair value at the reporting date. The breakdown of trade and other payables is as follows:

	31 December 2023	31 December 2022
	£	£
Financial liabilities
Trade payables	3,280,103	2,854,752
Accrued liabilities	6,696,490	2,000,355
	9,976,594	4,855,107
Non-financial liabilities
Deferred income	699,688	1,829,707
Other taxation and social security	2,101,270	785,844
Other payables	559,996	-
	3,360,953	2,615,551
Total trade and other payables	13,337,547	7,470,658

25. Notes to the consolidated statement cashflow statement

The following table provides a reconciliation between the opening and closing balances in the consolidated statement of financial position. The changes from financing cash flows of loans and borrowings and lease liabilities are presented separately.

Loans and borrowings & Lease liabilities (Reconciliation of movements)

	Lease Liabilities	Loans and borrowings	Total
	£	£	£
Balance as at 1 January 2023	2,034,695	6,433,267	8,467,962
Proceeds from loans and borrowings	-	-	-
Repayments of loans and borrowings	-	(413,942)	(413,942)
Proceeds from shareholder loans	-	695,224	695,224
Repayment of shareholder loans	-	(695,224)	(695,224)
Payments of the principal portion of lease liabilities	-	(655,063)	(655,063)
Interest paid	(127,779)	(304,818)	(432,597)
Total Changes from financing cash flows	(782,842)	(718,760)	(1,501,602)
Liability-related Changes
Changes in consolidation scope	-	1,438,280	1,438,280
Changes from disposals	(12,649)	-	(12,649)
New lease liabilities	1,211,780	32,291	1,244,071
Interest expense	127,779	529,425	657,205
Total liability-related other changes	1,326,910	1,999,996	3,326,906
Balance as at 31 December 2023	2,578,763	7,714,502	10,293,266

Loans and borrowings & Lease liabilities (Reconciliation of movements)

	Lease Liabilities	Loans and borrowings	Total
	£	£	£
Balance as at 1 January 2022	1,007,927	5,646,386	6,654,313
Proceeds from loans and borrowings	-	988,874	988,874
Repayments of loans and borrowings	-	(587,561)	(587,561)
Payments of the principal portion of lease liabilities	(513,840)	-	(513,840)
Interest paid	(79,828)	(85,396)	(165,224)
Increase in discounting facility	-	334,244	334,244
Total Changes from financing cash flows	(593,667)	650,161	56,494
Liability-related Changes
Changes in consolidation scope	-	(141,658)	(141,658)
Changes from disposals	(8,655)	-	(8,655)
New lease liabilities	1,549,263	-	1,549,263
Interest expense	79,828	278,378	358,206
Total liability-related other changes	1,620,436	136,720	1,898,814
Balance as at 31 December 2022	2,034,695	6,433,266	8,609,620

26. Financial instruments

The following table shows the classification of financial assets and financial liabilities in accordance with IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and their carrying amounts as at 31 December, 2023 and 2022:

Accounting classifications and fair values

The following table shows the carrying amounts and fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities, including their levels in the fair value hierarchy. It does not include fair value information for financial assets and financial liabilities not measured at fair value if the carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value.

31 December 2023

	Carrying amount	Fair value	AC	FVTPL	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
Financial assets measured at amortised cost
Cash and cash equivalents	1,769,046	-	✓		-	-	-
Trade receivables	5,169,475	-	✓		-	-	-
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
Loans and borrowings (current and non-current)	7,714,502	-	✓		-	-	-
Trade payables and accrued liabilities	9,976,594	-	✓		-	-	-
Lease liabilities (current and non- current)	2,578,763	-	✓		-	-	-
Financial liabilities measured at FVTPL
Class A warrants	-	6,322,339		✓	-	-	6,322,339
Class B warrants	-	7,576,306		✓	-	-	7,576,306
	27,208,380	13,898,645			-	-	13,898,645

31 December 2022

	Carrying amount	Fair value	AC	FVTPL	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
Financial assets measured at amortised cost
Cash and cash equivalents	1,679,138	-	✓		-	-	-
Trade receivables	3,903,617	-	✓		-	-	-
Receivable of consideration of disposal	100,000	-	✓		-	-	-
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
Loans and borrowings (current and non-current)	6,433,266	-	✓		-	-	-
Trade payables and other accrued liabilities	4,855,107	-	✓		-	-	-
Lease liabilities (current and non- current)	2,034,695	-	✓		-	-	-
	19,005,823	-			-	-	-

Financial instruments measured at amortised costs

Financial assets that are measured at amortised cost consist of cash and cash equivalents and trade receivables from contracts with customers. Accrued income from contracts with customers (contract assets) recognized according to IFRS 15 is exclude from the table above. Financial assets as at 31 December 2022 also include the receivable related to the disposal of lift business. All amounts are short- term. Therefor the net carrying amount of trade receivables is considered a reasonable approximation of fair value. Financial liabilities that are measured at amortised cost consist of all current and non-current liabilities other than deferred income from contracts with customers (contract liabilities) recognized according to IFRS 15 and tax related liabilities. The net carrying amounts of all financial liabilities are considered a reasonable approximation of their fair values, due to either short-term in nature or bearing market interest rates.# Financial instruments measured at fair value - Class A and Class B warrants

7,500,000 Class A warrants and 7,145,833 Class B warrants of learnd SE were part of the liabilities assumed by learnd Ltd from learnd SE during the de-SPAC Transaction. The Class A and Class B warrants of learnd SE do not meet the criteria for treatment as equity under IAS 32, which requires the warrants to be recognized as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss. As at 31 December, 2023, the fair value of Class A and Class B warrants were independently valued using the average of Binomial Option Pricing and Monte Carlo models (level 3). The significant inputs to the valuation model include the contractual terms of the warrants (i.e. exercise price, maturity), risk free rates of German government bonds and volatility. As learnd SE has consummated a Business Combination with learnd Limited on 18 January 2023, the volatility was calculated by reference to the volatilities of companies operating in similar sectors of learnd Group (“peers”). A discount rate for lack marketability was applied for Class B warrants to reflect the transfer restrictions of Class B warrants. The fair value of warrants decreased from €1.34 per Class A warrant and €2.03 per Class B warrant as at the closing of the de-SPAC Transaction at 18 January 2023 to €0.97 per Class A warrant and €1.22 per Class B warrant as at 31 December 2023, resulting in a decrease in fair value of warrant liabilities and a gain recognised for the period of £7,441,613 (€8,563,125).

Changes between levels 2 and 3 and changes in measurement methods

There were no changes between the levels of the fair value hierarchy in the 2023 financial year. In addition, there were also no changes in the valuation techniques applied as at 31 December 2023 from 18 January 2023.

27. Financial Risk Management

The Group uses a range of financial instruments to manage the business. The main risks arising from the Group's financial instruments are credit risk, liquidity risk, and market risk including currency risk and interest rate risk. The Directors review and agree policies for managing each of these risks and they are summarised below. These policies have remained unchanged from the previous year.

27.1 Credit Risk

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Group's principal financial assets are cash and cash equivalents and trade debtors. The principal credit risk arises therefore from its trade debtors. In order to manage credit risk, the Directors set limits for customers based on a combination of payment histories and third-party credit references. Where it is not possible to obtain a credit limit, or an amount is requested by the customer in excess of the allocated amount, such cases are reviewed and approved by the Directors accordingly. Credit limits are monitored by the credit controller on a regular basis in conjunction with debt ageing and collection history.

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The Group also operates a credit insurance policy which hedges against this risk. Cash and cash equivalents mainly consists of cash at banks. The corresponding creditworthiness of banks is monitored regularly. The Group determines that its cash and cash equivalents are subject to a very low default risk based on the external ratings and the short remaining terms. No impairment losses on cash and cash equivalents were therefore recognized in the financial years ended 31 December 31, 2023 and 2022.

For trade receivables, the Company applies the so-called “simplified approach” and recognizes the expected credit losses over the entire remaining term already upon addition. Under the simplified approach, the Company determines the expected credit losses by considering historical default rates on the basis of historical default data from the last financial year and taking into account forward-looking macroeconomic indicators. A bad debt provision is recognized on an individual basis under the simplified approach if one or more events with an adverse effect on the debtor’s credit rating have occurred. These events are, among others, payment delays, an impending insolvency or concessions by the debtor due to payment difficulties. Trade receivables are written off directly when their recoverability is no longer reasonably expected. This is the case, for example, when the debtor is determined to be insolvent.

Included in trade receivables and accrued income related to contracts with customers are the following amounts that are past due at the reporting date by the following periods:

	31 December 2023	31 December 2022
£	£
Non-overdue	3,770,541	2,214,586
1 - 30 days	1,131,703	983,562
30 - 60 days	252,991	214,622
60 - 90 days	25,622	333,658
Over 90 days	168,676	342,954
	5,349,533	4,089,382
Bad debts provision	180,058	185,765
% of bad debts	3%	5%

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Expected credit loss on trade receivables have developed in the financial years ended 31 December 2023 and 2022 as follows:

Balance at 1 January 2023 185,765
Utilisation of impairment (7,322)
Reversal of impairment (46,862)
Additional impairment recognised 48,000
Acquisitions 477
Balance at 31 December 2023 180,058

Balance at 1 January 2022 233,930
Utilisation of impairment (48,055)
Additional impairment recognised 39,000
Reversal of impairment (37,000)
Disposal (2,110)
Balance at 31 December 2022 185,765

27.2 Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The Group seeks to manage financial risk by ensuring sufficient liquidity is available to meet foreseeable needs and to invest cash assets safely and profitably. The group operates a central treasury management function, headed and controlled by learnd Ltd. The table below shows cashflow between periods. Cash is forecasted and monitored daily to ensure the business can meet its short and long term needs.

	31 December 2023	31 December 2022
£	£
Cash and cash equivalents at	1,679,138	1,424,632
start of year
Net increase in cash and cash	89,908	254,506
equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at	1,769,046	1,679,138
end of year

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The following table shows the remaining contractual maturities of the Group’s financial liabilities at the reporting date. The amounts are gross and undiscounted and include contractual interest payments:

Liquidity risk

	Carrying amount £	Total £	<1 years £	1-5 years £	More than 5 years £
31 December 2023
Borrowings	7,714,502	7,714,502	4,203,054	3,511,449	-
Lease liabilities	2,578,763	2,985,379	857,885	1,818,971	308,523
Trade payables	9,976,594	9,976,594	9,976,594	-	-
and accruals
Warrants	13,898,645	13,898,645	-	13,898,645	-
Total	34,168,504	34,575,120	15,037,532	19,229,064	308,523

Liquidity risk

	Carrying amount £	Total £	<1 years £	1-5 years £	More than 5 years £
31 December 2022
Borrowings	6,433,266	6,433,266	3,724,797	2,708,469	-
Lease liabilities	2,034,695	2,862,645	745,101	1,716,464	401,080
Trade payables	4,855,107	4,855,107	4,855,107	-	-
and accruals
Total	13,323,068	14,151,018	9,325,005	4,424,933	401,080

27.3 Market risk

Currency Risk

The Group is exposed to translation and transaction foreign exchange risk. Only 4% the Group's revenue is in foreign currency (2022: 2%). Most of the revenue is priced and invoiced in sterling but occasionally is invoiced in the applicable foreign currencies. The Group also has a natural hedge, as it does purchase some equipment from Europe and incurs costs in Luxemburg after the Business Combination with learnd SE and uses Euros to settle the acquisition or service costs. In 2023 foreign currency translation resulted in other comprehensive income of £198,050 (2022: £0) from translating learnd SE’s financial statements from Euro to sterling, the Group’s reporting currency. The foreign currency translation amount is not significant. Therefore, the group does not see any significant currency risk in this regard as at 31 December 2023. At the same time, management is closely monitoring the transactions of learnd SE and restructure the function of it within the learnd Group to better control and reduce any potential financial risks exposed to the Group.

Interest Rate Risk

The Group is exposed to minimal interest rate risk, as all external borrowings have fixed interest rates, except one loan facility with variable interest rates which have been repaid in February 2024.

Other market risks

The Group is not significantly exposed to other market risks.

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28. Commitments and contingencies

The group has committed to several car leases which have not yet commenced as at 31 December 2023. These lease commitments all have durations of 48 months with different starting date in January or February 2024 and monthly payment obligations in the total amount of £5,370 including monthly lease payments and maintenance cost (31 December 2022: £7,434). Learnd Group is not involved in any court or arbitration proceedings that could have a material effect on the financial position of learnd Group.

29. Related party transactions

Controlling party

On 18 January 2023, learnd Limited was legally acquired by learnd SE, a company incorporated in Luxembourg, which is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. As at 31 December 2023, the ultimate controlling party is Josef Brunner. As at 31 December 2022 learnd Limited was owned by private shareholders and was majority owned and controlled by AFT Tech Ventures AG, a company with a registered office in Switzerland. The ultimate controlling party was Josef Brunner.# Key management personnel

The Group key management personnel are considered to be the statutory Directors in the year, i.e. John Clifford, Simon Wood and Jennifer Rudder. In the financial year ended 31 December 2023, the total remuneration of the key management personnel amounts to £6,885,982 (2022: £1,154,637).

Directors’ remuneration breakdown is as follows:

	Year ended 31 December 2023	Year ended 31 December 2022
Short-term employee benefits	£4,268,294	£1,117,912
Share-based compensation	£2,574,347	£0
Company contributions to money purchase pension schemes	£43,341	£36,725
Total	£6,885,982	£1,154,637

There are no other personnel that meet the definition of key management personnel under IAS 24, other than the Directors. For further information regarding the share-based payments for key management personnel, please refer to Note 20 – Share-based payments.

Supervisory Board

Through the De-SPAC transaction learnd Limited became a listed company. According to the listing requirements a supervisory board was established in January 2023. The current members of the Supervisory Board did not receive any compensation in 2023 and will be entitled to a fixed remuneration of 10,000 shares per financial year starting in 2024.

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During the financial year ended 31 December 2023, the Supervisory Board is composed of the following members:

• Gisbert Rühl
• Josef Brunner
• Stefan Spang

Related party transactions

In the financial year ended 31 December 2022, KVI Aimteq Limited, as one of the Group’s shareholders, provided a shareholder loan of £3,000,000 to learnd Ltd (“Shareholder loan AFT Tech”). This Shareholder loan AFT Tech does not have a set repayment schedule, bears an annual interest of 5% and is unsecured. In September 2022, as part of AFT Tech Ventures AG’s acquisition of all shares held by KVI Aimteq Ltd, the loan note along with its accumulated interest was transferred to AFT Tech Ventures AG (“AFT Tech”), with the acquisition finalised on 17 November 2022. The balance of the Shareholder loan AFT Tech as at 31 December 2023 comprises of £3,000,000 principal and £612,470 interest outstanding. The balance of the Shareholder loan AFT Tech as at 31 December 2022 comprises of £3,000,000 principal and £462,470 interest outstanding.

Since 31 May 2022, GFJ Holding GmbH & Co.KG (“GFJ Holding”), the shareholder of the Company, provided the Company under several shareholder loan agreements with £1,438,278 (€1,655,000) in thirteen instalments. On 30 January 2023, the two parties entered into a shareholder loan agreement to rearrange these loans into one loan (“Shareholder loan GFJ Holding”). The Shareholder loan GFJ Holding has a fixed repayment date on 31 December 2025 and bears interest at an annual rate of 2.5%. It is unsecured. The Shareholder loan GFJ Holding balance as at 31 December 2023 comprises £1,438,278 (€1,655,000) principal recorded in the consolidated statement of financial position under “loans and borrowings (non-current)”, and £58,161 (€66,925) interest categorized under “short term borrowings”. On 17 March 2023 the Company entered into a EUR 800,000 (£695,240) shareholder loan agreement with GFJ Holding with 2% interest per annum. On 24 November 2023, the Company repaid this loan in the full amount of £695,240 (€800,000) and with the total interest accrued thereon up to the repayment date.

30. Employees

Employment costs

Employment costs for the year including directors were as follows:

	Year ended 31 December 2023	Year ended 31 December 2022
Wages and salaries	£18,152,058	£10,426,976
Social security costs	£1,415,214	£1,191,579
Pension costs	£437,666	£249,315
Total	£20,004,938	£11,867,870

The Group operates a defined contribution pension scheme and is also making employer contribution to defined contribution private pension plans for the directors and employees who opt to pay to private pensions. The assets of the pension scheme are held separately from those of the Group in an independently administered fund. Total pension payments to the pension scheme and private pensions recognised as an expense during the period amount to £437,666 (2022: £249,315). The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Group to the fund and the private pension plans and the

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amount paid in the financial year ended 31 December 2023 amounted to £422,680 (2022: £246,974). Contributions totalling £93,121 (2022: £53,220) were payable to the fund and private pension plans as at 31 December 2023.

Number of employees

The average number of employees (including directors) during the year was 211 (2022: 192).

	31 December 2022	Year ended 31 December 2023
Sales and administration	45	41
Management	7	6
Engineering and technical	159	145
Total	192	211

31. Audit service fees

The total fees charged by our external auditors during the years 2023 and 2022 amounted to:

	Year ended 31 December 2023	Year ended 31 December 2022
Audit services	£512,014	£137,800
Other confirmation services	£0	£119,150
Tax compliance services	£0	£34,625
Corporate finance transactions	£0	£80,000
Other services	£19,895	£29,048
Total	£531,909	£400,623

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32. Subsequent events

Group restructuring

On 23 February 2024, learnd Acquisition S.á r.l (a company newly incorporated on 27 November 2023) acquired the entire issued share capital of learnd Limited from learnd SE in exchange for an issuance of new ordinary shares in learnd Acquisition S.á r.l to learnd SE.

Group refinancing

On 9 February 2024, learnd Acquisition S.á r.l entered into a loan agreement with P Capital Partner AB as arranger and multiple banks as original lenders, under which the Group will be provided with three credit facilities totalling EUR 30 million including Acquisition Facility in the amount of EUR 12.5 million, Facility A in the amount of GBP 7.5 million, and Facility B in the amount of EUR 17.5 million less the EUR-equivalent amount of GBP 7.5 million. All the three credit facilities are with term of five years and bearing variable interest rates. On 23 February 2024, learnd Acquisition S.á r.l drawn down €8,725,000 from the Acquisition Facility to make payment of the cash considerations and transaction costs of two acquisitions which are introduced below. Additionally, learnd Limited has drawn down £7.5 million from the Facility A. The draw down in learnd Limited has been partially used to repay the bank loans from ThinCats with principal of £2.48 million and accrued interest of £25 thousand as at the date of repayment.

Restructuring of AFT Tech Ventures Loan

In February 2024, learnd SE assumed the £3 million shareholder loan and £625 thousand accrued interest payable by learnd Limited to AFT Tech Ventures.

Acquisition of Crucible Holding Limited

On 13 February 2024, learnd Ltd acquired 100% of the share capital of Crucible Holding Limited, a UK business, and its subsidiaries, thereby obtaining control. The acquisition was made to leverage the target’s installation base for its own proprietary software and consolidate its geographical outreach within the UK market. The acquisition was settled in a cash consideration of £3,285,000 and retention of £100,000 payable by Learnd Ltd. and 310,465 existing treasury shares of Learnd SE with a current market value of €8.30 per share.

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The details of the business combination are as follows:

Acquisition of Ashdown HVAC Controls Limited, ACS Maintenance Limited, and Ashdown Control Switch Gear Limited

On 23 February 2024, learnd acquired 100% of the issued capital of three Irish incorporated and tax resident companies: Ashdown HVAC Controls Limited, ACS Maintenance Limited, and Ashdown Control Switch Gear Limited (collectively Ashdown Controls Group), Irish business, thereby obtaining control. The acquisition was made to expand the Group’s client base and geographic outreach into Ireland. Learnd Acquisition S.á r.l acquires 68% of the issued share capital of these three companies with a cash consideration of £4,029,837 million. Learnd SE acquires the remaining 32% of the issued share capital in exchange for an issue of 230,303 new Public (Class A) shares with a current market value of €8.30 per share (i.e. total share consideration of €1.9 million).

The details of the business combination are as follows:

	£
Fair value of consideration transferred
Initial cash consideration	3,285,000
Retention	100,000
Share-based consideration	2,200,000
Total	5,585,000
Recognised amounts of identifiable net assets
Intangible assets (Customer relationships)	1,215,000
Intangible assets (software)	719,000
Property, plant and equipment	40,159
Total non-current assets	1,974,159
Trade and other receivables	830,448
Cash and cash equivalents	1,370,000
Inventories	70,330
Applications	833,635
Other debtors	58,381
Total current assets	3,162,794
Trade and other creditors	(538,139)
Taxation & social security	(171,726)
Other creditors	(322,020)
Corporation Tax Liability	(200,000)
Total current liabilities	(1,231,885)
Identifiable net assets	3,905,108
Goodwill on acquisition	1,679,892
Consideration transferred settled in cash	4,410,000
Cash and cash equivalents acquired	(1,370,000)
Net cash outflow on acquisition	3,040,000
Acquisition costs charged to expenses	€128,778

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Due to the fact that the closing date accounts of the two targets are still in the process of preparation, the purchase price allocations of the two acquisitions illustrated above are still subject to change as at the date of the authorisation of the issuance of the consolidated financial statements of the learnd Group.# LEARND SE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2023

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Luxembourg, 30 April 2024

Simon Wood
Member of the Management Board

John Clifford
Member of the Management Board

Fair value of consideration transferred
Cash consideration	4,029,837
Share-based consideration	1,900,000
Total	5,929,837

Recognised amounts of identifiable net assets
Customer Relationships	958,000
Property, plant and equipment	503,759
Total non-current assets	1,488,759
Trade and other receivables	2,441,379
Cash and cash equivalents	80,611
Inventories	2,058,154
Other debtors	530,814
Intercompany debtors and creditors	(308,708)
Total current assets	4,802,250
Trade and other creditors	(270,204)
Taxation & social security	(123,816)
Other creditors	26,465
Loans	(145,658)
Invoice Discounting Facility	(1,134,291)
Finance Leases	(166,254)
Corporation Tax	(123,541)
Total current liabilities	(1,937,299)
Identifiable net assets	4,326,710
Less: Excluded items	(2,793,719)
Adjusted Net Asset Value	1,532,992
Goodwill on acquisition	4,396,845
Consideration transferred settled in cash	3,570,000
Cash and cash equivalents acquired	(80,611)
Net cash outflow on acquisition	3,489,389

Acquisition costs charged to expenses € 395,961