Registered number: 01767644
CONNECTING LONDON LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
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CONNECTING LONDON LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 01767644
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022
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Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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Total assets less current liabilities
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Capital redemption reserve
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The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.
The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The Company has opted not to file the statement of comprehensive income in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 19 April 2024.
The notes on pages 2 to 9 form part of these financial statements.
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CONNECTING LONDON LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Connecting London Limited is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England & Wales, with a registration number 01767644. The registered address of the company is 6th Floor 9 Appold Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2A 2AP. The principal activity of the company continued to be that of managed IT and telecommunication services.
2.Accounting policies
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Basis of preparation of financial statements
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The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies.
The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the company and rounded to the nearest pound sterling.
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
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Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions
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The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
∙the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
∙the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d);
∙the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.
This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Hook Topco Limited as at 31 December 2022 and these financial statements may be obtained from Companies House.
The Company relies on the financial support of the Company’s bankers as a consequence of a loan taken out by the Parent Company. A cross guarantee exists with this Company.
The Group’s ultimate controlling party, Inflexion Enterprise Fund V GP Guernsey Limited, has also indicated that it will continue to support the group. As a result, there is no material uncertainty in the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
For this reason, the Company continues to adopt the going concern basis for preparing these financial statements.
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CONNECTING LONDON LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:
Sale of IT Hardware
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the following conditions are satisfied:
- the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
- the Company has dispatched the goods; and
- the costs incurred and the costs to complete the transaction can be measured reliably.
Sale of IT Services
Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all the following conditions are satisfied:
- the amount of revenue received at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably;
- the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured using
the life if the contract reliably;
- the costs incurred and the costs to complete the transaction can be measured reliably.
Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in the same period as the related expenditure.
Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.
Finance costs are charged to profit or loss 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.
Defined contribution pension plan
The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.
The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.
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CONNECTING LONDON LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.
Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:
∙The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
∙Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.
Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.
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CONNECTING LONDON LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Stocks 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 balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.
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Cash and cash equivalents
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Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.
Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
The Company has elected to apply the recognition and measurement provisions of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (as adopted by the UK Endorsement Board) with the disclosure requirements of Sections 11 and 12 and the other presentation requirements of FRS 102.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.
Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.
Other financial assets
Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as
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CONNECTING LONDON LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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Financial instruments (continued)
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subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.
Derecognition of financial instruments
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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The Company has no employees other than the directors, who did not receive any remuneration (2021 - £NIL).
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The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 0 (2021 - 0).
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CONNECTING LONDON LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
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Amounts owed by group undertakings
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Prepayments and accrued income
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Cash and cash equivalents
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CONNECTING LONDON LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
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Amounts owed to group undertakings
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Other taxation and social security
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Accruals and deferred income
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Allotted, called up and fully paid
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100 (2021 - 100) Ordinary Shares shares of £1.00 each
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9.Other financial commitments
Cross guarantees to secure loan note borrowings in Hook Topco Limited and Hook Midco 1 Limited exists between Hook Topco Limited, Hook Midco 1 Limited, Hook Midco 2 Limited, Hook Bidco Limited, Ridgewall Limited, Connecting London Limited, Telnet International Limited and Nomis Connections Limited. The amounts outstanding at the balance sheet date totalled £53,057,127 (2021: £47,188,057).
A cross guarantee to secure bank loan borrowings in Ridgewall Limited exists between Ridgewall Limited, Connecting London Limited, Telnet International Limited and Nomis Connections Limited. The amount outstanding at the balance sheet date totalled £6,243,807 (2020: £6,026,646).
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Related party transactions
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The company has taken the exemption to not disclose group tranactions as permitted under FRS 102 Section 33.
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CONNECTING LONDON LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
The directors consider the ultimate parent undertaking to be Hook Topco Limited, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom.
Hook Topco Limited is the smallest and largest group for which consolidated accounts are prepared. The consolidated accounts are available from its registered office, 6th Floor 9 Appold Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2A 2AP.
The ultimate controlling entity is Inflexion Enterprise Fund V GP Guernsey Limited. In the opinion of the directors there is deemed to be no one controlling party.
The auditors' report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 was unqualified.
The audit report was signed on 19 April 2024 by Charalambos Patsalides (Senior Statutory Auditor) on behalf of Haslers.
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