Company registration number 13163828 (England and Wales)
ESPORTS ENGINE UK, LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
ESPORTS ENGINE UK, LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1
Statement of changes in equity
2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 10
ESPORTS ENGINE UK, LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
4
2,482
9,145
Tangible assets
5
308,436
741,316
310,918
750,461
Current assets
Debtors
6
8,314,280
8,653,615
Cash at bank and in hand
12,680
72,599
8,326,960
8,726,214
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
7
(855,285)
(764,499)
Net current assets
7,471,675
7,961,715
Total assets less current liabilities
7,782,593
8,712,176
Provisions for liabilities
8
(7,019,285)
(8,000,000)
Net assets
763,308
712,176
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
1
1
Profit and loss reserves
763,307
712,175
Total equity
763,308
712,176

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 3 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr S Beitz
Director
Company registration number 13163828 (England and Wales)
ESPORTS ENGINE UK, LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2023
1
64,760
64,761
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
647,415
647,415
Balance at 31 December 2023
1
712,175
712,176
Year ended 31 December 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
51,132
51,132
Balance at 31 December 2024
1
763,307
763,308
ESPORTS ENGINE UK, LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

Esports Engine UK, Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 12 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1JP.

1.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

1.2
Going concern

Economic and global impacts have continued to affect the entire Esports industry as key customers have significantly decreased their investment in Esports productions. As a consequence, the company ceased to produce live events or broadcasts during the year. true

 

Subsequent to a comprehensive management review following the year-end, all employees have been reassigned to ESL Face It Group Limited UK. Additionally, as of May 2025, an execution agreement was formalized with the landlord of the Here East studio, leading to an adjustment to the provision recorded in the prior year.

 

All of these matters have led management to conclude that the company no longer has a trade. Remaining tangible fixed assets are expected to be repurposed to other group entities or failing that sold to third parties. As a result, these financial statements have been prepared on a basis other than the going concern basis.

 

1.3
Turnover

Turnover represents the transaction price specified with the group companies for services provided in the ordinary course of the business. Turnover for the services to group companies is recognised based on cost plus an agreed mark up. In both the current and prior period, this mark up was 5% for the costs integral to the operation of the company. Third party costs incurred where no value is added by the company and are not integral to the provision of services are recharged with no mark-up.

1.4
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill

Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

 

Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.

Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Software
3 years straight line
1.5
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

ESPORTS ENGINE UK, LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold improvements
15 years straight line
Plant and equipment
2-5 years straight line
Fixtures and fittings
5 years straight line
Computers
2 years straight line

Assets are not depreciated until they are available for use and reviewed for impairment at each reporting date.

 

The asset's residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted, if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period. The effect of any change is accounted for prospectively.

 

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset,and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

1.6
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

 

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

1.7
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

ESPORTS ENGINE UK, LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.8
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method 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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Classification of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.9
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

1.10
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

ESPORTS ENGINE UK, LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

1.11
Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the company has a legal or constructive present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

 

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation is recognised at present value. When a provision is measured at present value, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.

1.12
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.

 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.13
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.14
Leases

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.

 

Incentives received to enter into an operating lease are credited to the profit and loss account, to reduce the lease expense,on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

ESPORTS ENGINE UK, LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

Key sources of estimation uncertainty

The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.

Tangible Fixed Assets

Tangible fixed assets are depreciated over their estimated useful economic lives (UEL), which are estimated by management in terms of how long the assets will remain operational and continue to generate economic benefits. Any anticipated residual values are taken into account where appropriate.

The actual useful lives of assets and their estimated residual values are reviewed annually and can vary based on a number of factors. The assessment of residual values consider the condition, remaining useful life and projected disposal value of the asset.

The significance of this estimate is that it will determine the value of depreciation charged to the profit or loss each reporting period and the carrying value of tangible fixed assets in the balance sheet.

 

3
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
7
11
ESPORTS ENGINE UK, LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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4
Intangible fixed assets
Other
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024
23,613
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
14,468
Amortisation charged for the year
6,663
At 31 December 2024
21,131
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
2,482
At 31 December 2023
9,145
5
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold improvements
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024
1,088,625
1,293,135
3,518
1,294
2,386,572
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
1,088,624
554,145
1,544
943
1,645,256
Depreciation charged in the year
-
0
431,750
779
351
432,880
At 31 December 2024
1,088,624
985,895
2,323
1,294
2,078,136
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
1
307,240
1,195
-
0
308,436
At 31 December 2023
1
738,990
1,974
351
741,316
6
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Other debtors
8,314,280
8,629,094
ESPORTS ENGINE UK, LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
6
Debtors
(Continued)
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2024
2023
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
£
£
Other debtors
-
0
24,521
Total debtors
8,314,280
8,653,615
7
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
46,056
22,210
Amounts owed to group undertakings
645,638
588,256
Corporation tax
19,331
58,662
Other taxation and social security
19,606
34,172
Other creditors
124,654
61,199
855,285
764,499
8
Provisions for liabilities
2024
2023
£
£
Onerous lease provision
7,019,285
8,000,000
Movements on provisions:
Onerous lease provision
£
At 1 January 2024
8,000,000
Additional provisions in the year
1,183,852
Utilisation of provision
(2,164,567)
At 31 December 2024
7,019,285

Provision has been made for the amount estimated to be paid on the remaining term of the lease agreement including associated costs. The company is seeking an early exit from the lease and reached a final settlement with the landlord in May 2025.

ESPORTS ENGINE UK, LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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9
Operating lease commitments
As lessee

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:

2024
2023
£
£
Total commitments
7,019,285
5,921,834
10
Parent company

The immediate parent undertaking is Esports Engine, LLC a corporation registered in New York, in the United States of America.

The ultimate controlling party is the Public Investment Fund of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, whose registered office is MU04, Al Taqneeyah Road, Al Raidah Digital City, Al Nakheel District, P.O. Box 6121, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A copy of the consolidated financial statements in which this company's financial statements are consolidated, can be obtained from the group's UK registered office: Millbank Tower, 25th Floor, 21-24 Millbank, London SW1P 4QP.

11
Audit report information

As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006.

The auditor's report is unqualified and includes the following:

Opinion

In our opinion the financial statements:

Senior Statutory Auditor:
Ross Lane
Statutory Auditor:
Mercer & Hole LLP
Date of audit report:
3 September 2025
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