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Registered number: 06960657


TRAPEZE ITS U.K. LTD
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
TRAPEZE ITS U.K. LTD
 

COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
C Marks (resigned 2 May 2025)
R Clay 
L Eskenazi 
S Jukes (appointed 2 May 2025)




Company secretary
C Sidhu



Registered number
06960657



Registered office
Brook Suite, Ground Floor
Bewley House

Marshfield Road

Chippenham

SN15 1JW




Independent auditors
James Cowper Kreston Audit
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor

2 Communications Road

Greenham Business Park

Greenham

Newbury

Berkshire

RG19 6AB





 
TRAPEZE ITS U.K. LTD
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 7
Independent auditors' report
8 - 10
Statement of comprehensive income
11
Statement of financial position
12
Statement of changes in equity
13
Notes to the financial statements
14 - 33


 
TRAPEZE ITS U.K. LTD
 

STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Principal activity
 
The principal activity of the Company during the year was that of software development, deployment and support.

Business review
 
As one of the UK’s leading Intelligent Transport System companies, we provide Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) software and services to public and private sector clients in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The Company has approximately 50 experts based in the United Kingdom, who sell, develop, implement, and support a range of software applications that are used by local government and commercial organisations to promote sustainable forms of mobility. We do this by ensuing passengers can access efficient and reliable transport services by being fully informed via accurate real-time information relating to departure times, transfer and schedule deviations.
 
The Company supports a range of software applications that overcome complexity and deliver quality and innovation through our own products and services with a best-in-class supply chain.

In 2024, the business continued to focus on growing its revenues with existing clients, whilst delivering the implementation of nationwide deployment with the NTA in Ireland. As a result of this activity, the directors are satisfied with the performance of the business in 2024.

Trapeze ITS UK Limited transferred the shares of BBT Software AG (“BBT”) to Vencora UK Limited on November 30, 2024. The intragroup transfer was part of a wider re-organisation to move non-public transportation businesses out of the Modaxo portfolio/

For 2025, we forecast continued growth as we help our clients develop green transport solutions that will sustainably drive economic growth across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Specifically, we’ll focus on providing innovative passenger information using the latest machine-learning technologies, enabling people to make better, informed travel decisions.

As referenced below, the directors use certain financial KPI to measure the business. During the period the Company exceeded its target against each KPI.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The material business risk faced by the Company that are likely to have an effect on the financial prospects of the Company are outlined below:
Business risk management
The directors view the business risks for the Company as low and manageable. The Company has a wide and balanced portfolio of clients. As significant proportion of the Company’s revenues are derived from long term, recurring business held with loyal, long-term clients. The Company has strong personnel in the management team, and at every tier of operation. 
Financial risk management
The Company is profitable and cash generative and makes little use of financial instruments, other than an operational bank account, trader debtors, and trade creditors. The Company benefits from strong recurring revenues, typically paid annually in advance. Consequently, its exposure to risks associated with credit, liquidity, and cash flow is not material for the assessment of the assets, liabilities, financial position, and profit or loss of the Company. The Company also benefits from long-term Support and Maintenance contracts, which significantly reduces price risk. The competitive nature of the industry does still pose a risk, although the Company’s focus on quality and complexity provides some mitigation.  

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STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Financial key performance indicators
 
The directors used the Key Performance Indicators defined by its parent company. The Key Performance Indicators are Sales, Net Revenue Growth, Gross Margin, and EBITA.
The performance against these metrics in 2024 is considered acceptable by the directors, albeit further improvements will be pursued in 2025.


2024
2023
2022
Sales
£11,991,604
£7,107,984
£5,264,202
Net sales growth
68.7%
35.0%
22.6%
Gross margin
£4,359,619
£3,000,121
£1,069,505
EBITA
£1,362,418
£173,629
£911,570

In addition to the above KPIs, the Company also pays close attention to its Net Tangible Asset (NTA) position. The group requires that the Company is party to a central corporate treasury function which allows the group to centrally manage its liquidity and financial risk whilst ensuring capital is deployed globally in the most effective manner. However, this can mean that locally the financial strength of the Company is not necessarily conveyed by the corporate NTA when reading these financial statements in isolation. To fully understand the size and strength of the corporate group of which the Company is part, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with those of Constellation Software Inc., which are available from the Company's website.


This report was approved by the board on 25 September 2025 and signed on its behalf.




R Clay
Director

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DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

C Marks (resigned 2 May 2025)
R Clay 
L Eskenazi 

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic report, the Directors' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 101 ‘Reduced Disclosure Framework’. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.

 In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:


select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £78,368,116 (2023 - £4,543,274). This includes dividends received in the year of £55,461,485 (2023 - £4,192,291).

A dividend of £87,953,827 was paid during the year (2023 - £3,361,456). The significant increase in the dividends paid during the year is due to the disposal of BBT as explained in the strategic report and the timing of dividends being declared by the Company's subsidiaries. 

Future developments

The Company is expected to grow by winning new customers as well as working closely with our current customers to deliver valuable solutions. As well we will continue to drive efficiencies by investing in our resources and people to service future growth.

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DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Section 172 statement

Introduction
The company’s business model is to provide software and hardware products which enable transport operators to provide sustainable, efficient and environmentally friendly methods of public transportation. As part of the Modaxo Group, the Company has access to a deep and diverse knowledge pool which the Company uses to continue development of next generation systems.
Employees
The company’s group of talented & dedicated employees are its most important resource, the Company is proud to provide regular internal and external training & development sessions which are open to all employees. The company also provides centralised resources to support employee physical and mental wellbeing.
Environment
The company is committed to operating in an environmentally sustainable way. The company is part of a Group-wide asset retention and disposal policy in relation to computer hardware, which includes specialist WEEE recycling via a 3rd party. Where the company provides employees with a vehicle, the company is committed to providing the most CO2 efficient vehicle that meets all relevant criteria.
Business operations
The company maintains a high standard of professionalism and integrity in all of its business dealings, treating all internal and external stakeholders with respect and equality.

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TRAPEZE ITS U.K. LTD
 

DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and energy efficiency action

At Trapeze ITS UK Ltd, we recognise the importance of environmental stewardship and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint as part of our broader sustainability strategy. The Annual Energy and Carbon Report is a key component of our transparency and accountability initiatives, providing stakeholders with detailed insights into our energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and the actions we are taking to enhance energy efficiency. By sharing this information, we aim to demonstrate our commitment to responsible energy management and our progress toward achieving our sustainability goals.

In this report, we present a comprehensive overview of our energy consumption across various sources, including electricity and natural gas. We also provide a detailed account of our greenhouse gas emissions, categorised by scope, and highlight the energy efficiency measures we have implemented over the reporting period. 
We are proud of the progress we have made so far, but we acknowledge that there is still much work to be done. As we move forward, we will continue to set ambitious targets, monitor our performance, and adapt our strategies to ensure that we remain at the forefront of sustainable business practices.


2024
2023

Emissions resulting from activities for which the Company is responsible involving the combustion of gas or consumption of fuel for the purposes of transport (in tonnes of CO2 equivalent)
12.0
11.5

Emissions resulting from the purchase of the electricity by the Company for its own use, including the purposes of transport (in tonnes of CO2 equivalent)
4.1
3.7

Energy consumed from activities for which the Company is responsible involving the combustion of gas, or the consumption of fuel for the purposes of transport, and the annual quantity of energy consumed resulting from the purchase of electricity by the Company for its own use, including for the purposes of transport, in kWh
78,065
75,499

Energy Efficiency Actions
During the reporting period, we have implemented several key measures aimed at optimizing our energy use and minimizing our carbon footprint. Below are the principal energy efficiency actions undertaken:

1.Promoting Behavioural Change
We have fully separated recycling and general waste across all our facilities, and have employed the services of a green commercial waste management business. Additionally we have significantly reduced paper usage by becoming a predominantly paperless organisation, utilising Microsoft SharePoint and One Drive for the storage of all documentation. 

2.   Reducing Travel Emissions 
We have prioritised local people wherever possible to minimise unnecessary travel, as well as encouraging the use of public transport and operating a hybrid working model to reduce the impact of commuting. As a business we have sought to cut down on flights by holding international meetings via Microsoft Teams where possible. 













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TRAPEZE ITS U.K. LTD
 

DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Methodologies

In this section, we detail the methodologies and standards used to calculate our energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Transparency and consistency in our reporting are essential, and we aim to provide clear, replicable, and verifiable data. Below, we outline the key methodologies applied in preparing this report.

Data Collection: We collected data on energy consumption from utility bills. We collected data on fuel by using the total mileage for the fleet and converting that into kWh by assuming 1 litre of fuel gives 12.5 Km and 10.5 kWh. The data covers all relevant energy sources, including electricity, natural gas, and other fuels.
Conversion Factors: We used the latest conversion factors provided by the UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to convert energy consumption from kWh to CO2e. The specific factors applied are as follows:

Electricity: 0.20705 kg CO2e/kWh
Natural Gas: 0.20264 kg CO2e/kWh
Average sized diesel car in Km: 0.25403 kg CO2e/kWh
Formula Used: CO2e Emissions = Energy Consumption (kWh) x Emissions Factor (kg CO2e/kWh)

Intensity Metrics
 
In this section, we present the intensity metrics used to evaluate the efficiency and sustainability of our energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These metrics are crucial for assessing our performance relative to our operational scale and for benchmarking against industry standards. Below, we outline the key intensity metrics calculated for this report

Carbon Intensity: Carbon intensity measures the amount of CO2e emissions produced per unit of revenue. This metric helps us understand the carbon footprint of our economic activities.
Carbon Intensity = 16,195 CO2e / £11,991,604 = 0.001 CO2e per £ (2023: 0.002 CO2e per £).

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditors are unaware, and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditors are aware of that information.

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TRAPEZE ITS U.K. LTD
 

DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end.

Auditors

The auditorsJames Cowper Kreston Auditwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 





R Clay
Director
Date: 25 September 2025

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TRAPEZE ITS U.K. LTD
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Trapeze ITS U.K. Ltd (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Statement of comprehensive income, the Statement of financial position, the Statement of changes in equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 101 ‘Reduced Disclosure Framework’ (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.


Conclusions relating to going concern


In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.


Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.


Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual ReportOur opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. 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 that fact.


We have nothing to report in this regard.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TRAPEZE ITS U.K. LTD (CONTINUED)

Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:


the information given in the Strategic report and the Directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Strategic report and the Directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic report or the Directors' report.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' responsibilities statement set out on page 3, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company'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 directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TRAPEZE ITS U.K. LTD (CONTINUED)

Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) 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 financial statements.


Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance.
The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation. The specific procedures for this engagement that we designed and performed to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud, were as follows:

Enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims;
Enquiry of management and those charged with governance to identify any material instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations;
Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
Performing audit work to address the risk of irregularities due to management override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for evidence of bias.


A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' report.


Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.





Jonathan Baillie BA (Hons) ACA FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of
James Cowper Kreston Audit
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor
2 Communications Road
Greenham Business Park
Greenham
Newbury
Berkshire
RG19 6AB

25 September 2025
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STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

As restated
2024
2023
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
11,991,604
7,107,984

Cost of sales
  
(7,631,985)
(4,107,863)

Gross profit
  
4,359,619
3,000,121

Administrative expenses
  
(2,997,201)
(2,826,492)

Operating profit
 5 
1,362,418
173,629

Income from shares in group undertakings
  
55,461,485
4,192,291

Profit on disposal of investments
 14 
21,529,758
-

Interest receivable and similar income
 8 
415,318
301,046

Interest payable and similar expenses
 9 
(10,039)
(11,577)

Profit before tax
  
78,758,940
4,655,389

Tax on profit
 10 
(390,824)
(112,115)

Profit for the financial year
  
78,368,116
4,543,274

There was no other comprehensive income for 2024 (2023:£NIL).

The notes on pages 14 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

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TRAPEZE ITS U.K. LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER:06960657

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

  

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 12 
27,781
-

Tangible assets
 13 
493,912
585,919

Investments
 14 
84,727,956
96,353,310

  
85,249,649
96,939,229

Current assets
  

Stocks
 15 
249,559
228,070

Debtors
 16 
41,713,690
10,689,598

Cash at bank and in hand
 17 
169,052
80,248

  
42,132,301
10,997,916

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 18 
(30,568,081)
(1,402,428)

Net current assets
  
 
 
11,564,220
 
 
9,595,488

Total assets less current liabilities
  
96,813,869
106,534,717

  

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 19 
(255,784)
(390,921)

  
96,558,085
106,143,796

  

  

Net assets
  
96,558,085
106,143,796


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 22 
1,003
1,003

Share premium account
 23 
94,027,956
94,027,956

Profit and loss account
 23 
2,529,126
12,114,837

  
96,558,085
106,143,796


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 25 September 2025.

R Clay
Director

The notes on pages 14 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

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TRAPEZE ITS U.K. LTD
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£

At 1 January 2024
1,003
94,027,956
12,114,837
106,143,796



Profit for the year
-
-
78,368,116
78,368,116

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(87,953,827)
(87,953,827)


At 31 December 2024
1,003
94,027,956
2,529,126
96,558,085


The notes on pages 14 to 33 form part of these financial statements.


STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£

At 1 January 2023
1,003
94,027,956
10,933,019
104,961,978



Profit for the year
-
-
4,543,274
4,543,274

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(3,361,456)
(3,361,456)


At 31 December 2023
1,003
94,027,956
12,114,837
106,143,796


The notes on pages 14 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

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TRAPEZE ITS U.K. LTD
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

Trapeze ITS U.K. Ltd is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England and Wales. Its registered head office is located at Brook Suite, Ground Floor, Bewley House, Marshfield Road, Chippenham, England, SN15 1JW.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 101 'Reduced Disclosure Framework'  and the Companies Act 2006.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 101 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Financial Reporting Standard 101 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions under FRS 101:
the requirements of IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures
the requirements of paragraphs 91-99 of IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement
the requirements of the second sentence of paragraph 110 and paragraphs 113(a), 114, 115, 118, 119(a) to (c), 120 to 127 and 129 of IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
the requirements of paragraph 52, the second sentence of paragraph 89, and paragraphs 90, 91 and 93 of IFRS 16 Leases. The requirements of paragraph 58 of IFRS 16, provided that the disclosure of details in indebtedness relating to amounts payable after 5 years required by company law is presented separately for lease liabilities and other liabilities, and in total
the requirement in paragraph 38 of IAS 1 'Presentation of Financial Statements' to present comparative information in respect of:
 - paragraph 79(a)(iv) of IAS 1;
 - paragraph 73(e) of IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment;
the requirements of IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows
the requirements of paragraph 74A(b) of IAS 16
the requirements of paragraph 17 and 18A of IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures
the requirements in IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures to disclose related party transactions entered into between two or more members of a group, provided that any subsidiary which is a party to the transaction is wholly owned by such a member
the requirements of paragraphs 130(f)(ii), 130(f)(iii), 134(d)-134(f) and 135(c)-135(e) of IAS 36 Impairment of Assets.

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Constellation Software Inc. as at 31 December 2024 and these financial statements may be obtained from https://www.csisoftware .com/.

 
2.3

Exemption from preparing consolidated financial statements

The Company is a parent company that is also a subsidiary included in the consolidated financial statements of a larger group by a parent undertaking established under the law of a state other than the United Kingdom and is therefore exempt from the requirement to prepare consolidated financial statements under section 401 of the Companies Act 2006.

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TRAPEZE ITS U.K. LTD
 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes that the company will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The Directors have reviewed the working capital requirements of the Company for a period of at least 12 months from the anticipated date of signing the financial statements and are satisfied that the Company will be able to meet its liabilities as they fall due. 

 
2.5

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

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 profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Statement of comprehensive income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

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TRAPEZE ITS U.K. LTD
 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

Revenue

Revenue comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods and services in the ordinary course of the Company's activities. Revenue is shown net of value added tax, returns, rebates and discounts after eliminating sales within the company. 
To determine whether to recognise revenue, the Company 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
Software licenses and hardware sales are recognised when the customer obtains control of the asset, which is on delivery of the asset. When delivery of goods is delayed at the buyers request, the customer specifically acknowledges the deferred delivery instructions and the usual payment terms apply; revenue is recognised when the customer takes title of the goods.
Consultancy and service revenues provided on a time and materials basis are recognised when the services has been performed. For services provided on a fixed price basis, revenue is recognised when the Company has a present right to receive payment for the services performed. Maintenance and warranty renewals are recognised rateably over the period of the contract.
When a contract consists of various components that operate independently of each other, the Company recognises revenue for each component as if it were an individual contract. 

 
2.7

Leases

The Company as a lessee

The Company assesses whether a contract is or contains a lease, at inception of a contract. The Company recognises a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability with respect to all lease agreements in which it is the lessee, except for short-term leases (defined as leases with a lease term of 12 months or less) and leases of low value assets. For these leases, the Company recognises the lease payments as an operating expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease unless another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed.

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted by using the rate implicit in the lease. If this rate cannot be readily determined, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate.

Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise:

fixed lease payments (including in-substance fixed payments), less any lease incentives;


The lease liability is included in 'Creditors' on the Statement of financial position.

The lease liability is subsequently measured by increasing the carrying amount to reflect interest on the lease liability (using the effective interest method) and by reducing the carrying amount to reflect the lease payments made.

The Company did not make any such adjustments during the periods presented.

The right-of-use assets comprise the initial measurement of the corresponding lease liability, lease payments made at or before the commencement day and any initial direct costs. They are
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TRAPEZE ITS U.K. LTD
 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.7
Leases (continued)

subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

Right-of-use assets are depreciated over the shorter period of lease term and useful life of the underlying asset. If a lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset or the cost of the right-of-use asset reflects that the Company expects to exercise a purchase option, the related right-of-use asset is depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset. The depreciation starts at the commencement date of the lease.

The right-of-use assets are included in the 'Intangible Assets', 'Tangible Fixed Assets' and 'Investment Property' lines, as applicable, in the Statement of financial position.

The Company applies IAS 36 to determine whether a right-of-use asset is impaired and accounts for any identified impairment loss as described in note 2.13.

As a practical expedient, IFRS 16 permits a lessee not to separate non-lease components, and instead account for any lease and associated non-lease components as a single arrangement. The Company has used this practical expedient.

 
2.8

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

 
2.9

Finance costs

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.

 
2.10

Pensions

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 Statement of financial position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

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TRAPEZE ITS U.K. LTD
 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.11

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. 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 reporting 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 reporting 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 reporting date.


 
2.12

Intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

 The estimated useful lives range as follows:

Computer Software
-
2
years

 
2.13

Tangible fixed assets

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.

At each reporting date the Company assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.13
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

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:

Long-term leasehold property
-
Straight line over lease term
Fixtures and fittings
-
5-10 years
Computer equipment
-
3-5 years

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.

 
2.14

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

 
2.15

Stocks

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 reporting 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.

 
2.16

Debtors

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.

 
2.17

Cash and cash equivalents

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.

 
2.18

Creditors

Creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers.

Creditors are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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TRAPEZE ITS U.K. LTD
 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.19

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.20

Financial instruments

The Company recognises financial instruments when it becomes a party to the contractual arrangements of the instrument. Financial instruments are de-recognised when they are discharged or when the contractual terms expire. The Company's accounting policies in respect of financial instruments transactions are explained below:

Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value. 

Financial assets

All recognised financial assets are subsequently measured in their entirety at either fair value or amortised cost, depending on the classification of the financial assets.

Debt instruments at amortised cost

Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost where they are financial assets held within a business model whose objective is to hold financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows and selling the financial assets, and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. Amortised cost is calculated using the effective interest method and represents the amount measured at initial recognition less repayments of principal plus the cumulative amortisation using the effective interest method of any difference between the initial amount and the maturity amount, adjusted for any loss allowance.

Impairment of financial assets

The Company recognises a loss allowance for expected credit losses on investments in debt instruments that are measured at amortised or at FVOCI. The amount of expected credit losses is updated at each reporting date to reflect changes in credit risk since initial recognition of the respective financial instrument.

The Company always recognises lifetime ECL for trade receivables and amounts due on contracts with customers. The expected credit losses on these financial assets are estimated based on the Company's historical credit loss experience, adjusted for factors that are specific to the debtors, general economic conditions and an assessment of both the current as well as the forecast direction of conditions at the reporting date, including time value of money where appropriate. Lifetime ECL represents the expected credit losses that will result from all possible default events over the expected life of a financial instrument.

Financial liabilities

At amortised cost

Financial liabilities which are neither contingent consideration of an acquirer in a business combination, held for trading, nor designated as at fair value through profit or loss are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. This is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial liability and of allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments through the expected life of the financial liability, or where appropriate a shorter period, to the amortised cost of a financial liability.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.21

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.


3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Estimates are based on historical experience and other assumptions that are considered reasonable in the circumstances. The actual amount or values may vary in certain instances from the assumptions and estimates made. Changes will be recorded, with corresponding effect in profit or loss, when, and if, better information is obtained. 
Information about assumptions and estimation uncertainties that have a significant risk of resulting in material adjustment within the next financial year are included below.
Critical judgments that management has made in the process of applying accounting policies disclosed herein and that have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements relates to the following:
Revenue recognition
Management applies judgment when a contract involves delivery of multiple components. Judgment will be required here to determine whether these should be bundled together or treated as distinct and accounted for as separate performance obligations. It is not expected that this aggregation will change either the period over which revenue is recognised or how the Company's significant revenue streams are classified and reported. 
Impairment of investment in subsidiaries
The Company tests annually whether the carrying value of investment in subsidiaries has suffered any impairment. The recoverable amount has been determined based on value in use calculations. These calculations require the use of estimates.
Provisions
In recognising provisions, the Company evaluates the extent to which it is probable that it has incurred a legal of constructive obligations in respect of past events and the probability that there will be an outflow of benefits as a result. The judgments used to recognise provisions are based on currently known factors which may vary over time, resulting in changes in the measurement of recorded amounts as compared to initial estimates. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

4.


Turnover

The whole of the turnover is attributable to software consultancy and supply. 

Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2024
2023
£
£

United Kingdom
1,397,224
1,123,554

Rest of Europe
8,754,239
5,044,172

Rest of the world
1,840,141
940,258

11,991,604
7,107,984



5.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2024
2023
£
£

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
203,529
190,272

Amortisation of intangible assets, including goodwill
14,980
-

Exchange differences
131,563
229,092

Defined contribution pension cost
131,834
105,914


6.


Auditors' remuneration

During the year, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditors and their associates:


2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors and their associates for the audit of the Company's financial statements
20,400
19,600


Fees payable to the Company's auditor and its associates in respect of tax compliance services is £3,350 (2023: £3,200) and all other services is £3,000 (2023: £2,900).




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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

7.


Employees

Staff costs were as follows:


2024
2023
£
£

Wages and salaries
4,113,474
4,100,284

Social security costs
491,658
378,006

Cost of defined contribution scheme
131,834
105,914

4,736,966
4,584,204


The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:


        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.







Maintenance
36
45



Professional services
16
8

52
53

No remuneration or other benefits were paid to directors or key management personnel during the year (2023: Nil). 


8.


Interest receivable

2024
2023
£
£


Interest receivable from group companies
415,318
301,046


9.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
2023
£
£


Interest on lease liabilities
10,039
11,577

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

10.


Taxation


2024
2023
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
452,794
99,174

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
(58,686)
-


Total current tax
394,108
99,174

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
(3,284)
12,941

Total deferred tax
(3,284)
12,941


Taxation on profit on ordinary activities
390,824
112,115

Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2023 - lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.5%). The differences are explained below:

2024
2023
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
78,758,940
4,655,389


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.5%)
19,689,735
1,094,016

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
5,882
706

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
-
1,517

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
(58,686)
48

Dividends from group companies
(13,865,371)
(986,050)

Remeasurement of deferred tax for changes in tax rates
1,704
1,878

Income not taxable for tax purposes
(5,382,440)
-

Total tax charge for the year
390,824
112,115

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
 
10.Taxation (continued)


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.

OECD Pillar Two model rules
Trapeze ITS UK Ltd is within the scope of the OECD Pillar Two model rules. Pillar Two legislation has been enacted in the UK, the jurisdiction in which the entity is incorporated, and is effective in 2024.

Under the legislation, the Company is liable to pay a top-up tax in the UK for the difference between the GloBE effective tax rate for each jurisdiction and the 15% minimum rate. In addition, top-up taxes are payable locally where qualifying domestic minimum top-up taxes have been legislated and are in effect.

The Company applies the exception to recognising and disclosing information about deferred tax assets and liabilities related to Pillar Two income taxes, as provided in the amendments to IAS 12 issued in May 2023.


11.


Dividends

2024
2023
£
£


Dividends paid to group company
87,953,827
3,361,456

87,953,827
3,361,456

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TRAPEZE ITS U.K. LTD
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

12.


Intangible assets




Computer software

£



Cost


Additions
42,761



At 31 December 2024

42,761



Amortisation


Charge for the year on owned assets
14,980



At 31 December 2024

14,980



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
27,781



At 31 December 2023
-




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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

13.


Tangible fixed assets





Long-term leasehold property
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
ROU assets
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
136,234
142,418
134,004
872,897
1,285,553


Additions
-
-
-
111,522
111,522


Disposals
-
-
-
(5,058)
(5,058)



At 31 December 2024

136,234
142,418
134,004
979,361
1,392,017



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
27,548
137,517
97,315
437,254
699,634


Charge for the year on owned assets
13,623
1,850
17,931
-
33,404


Charge for the year on right-of-use assets
-
-
-
170,125
170,125


Disposals
-
-
-
(5,058)
(5,058)



At 31 December 2024

41,171
139,367
115,246
602,321
898,105



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
95,063
3,051
18,758
377,040
493,912



At 31 December 2023
108,686
4,901
36,689
435,643
585,919


The net book value of owned and leased assets included as "Tangible fixed assets" in the Statement of financial position is as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Tangible fixed assets owned
118,071
150,276

Right-of-use tangible fixed assets
375,841
435,643

493,912
585,919

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

           13.Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Information about right-of-use assets is summarised below:

Net book value

2024
2023
£
£

Property
269,415
352,157

Motor vehicles
106,426
83,486

375,841
435,643

Depreciation charge for the year ended

2024
2023
£
£

Property
82,742
82,742

Motor vehicles
86,451
72,385

170,125
155,127


14.


Fixed asset investments





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
96,353,310


Disposals
(11,625,354)



At 31 December 2024
84,727,956




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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Subsidiary undertakings


The following were subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Trapeze Switzerland GmbH
Industrieplatz 3, 8212 Neuhausen am Reheinfall
Ordinary
100%
Trapeze Poland sp. z.o.o
Strzgomska 140A, 54-429 Wroclaw, Poland
Ordinary
100%
Modcore Software India Private Limited
Ordinary
50%

On 30 November 2024, the Company disposed of 100% of the share capital in BBT Software AG. The consideration received was in excess of the carrying value of the investments, and therefore profit on disposal of £21,529,758 has been recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.


15.


Stocks

2024
2023
£
£

Raw materials and consumables
223,198
186,995

Finished goods and goods for resale
26,361
41,075

249,559
228,070




16.


Debtors

2024
2023
£
£

Due after more than one year

Other debtors
27,765
27,765

27,765
27,765

Due within one year

Trade debtors
207,912
466,253

Amounts owed by group undertakings
39,934,264
9,921,030

Other debtors
912,305
17,889

Prepayments and accrued income
623,107
251,608

Deferred taxation
8,337
5,053

41,713,690
10,689,598


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

17.


Cash and cash equivalents

2024
2023
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
169,052
80,248

169,052
80,248



18.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Trade creditors
403,323
24,122

Amounts owed to group undertakings
27,951,487
174,681

Corporation tax
469,888
225,947

Other taxation and social security
91,120
67,285

Lease liabilities
137,226
120,949

Accruals and deferred income
1,515,037
789,444

30,568,081
1,402,428



19.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2024
2023
£
£

Lease liabilities
242,365
312,367

Accruals and deferred income
13,419
78,554

255,784
390,921



20.

Leases

Company as a lessee

The Company utilises a number of leases for property and motor vehicles which are capitalised under IFRS16.

Lease liabilities are due as follows:

2024
2023
£
£

Not later than one year
137,226
120,949

Between one year and five years
242,365
312,367

379,591
433,316

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

21.


Deferred taxation




2024


£






At beginning of year
5,053


Charged to profit or loss
3,284



At end of year
8,337

The deferred tax asset is made up as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(11,746)
(16,647)

Short term timing differences
20,083
21,700

8,337
5,053


22.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Authorised, allotted, called up and fully paid



1,003 (2023 - 1,003) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
1,003
1,003



23.


Reserves

Share premium account

Includes any premiums received on issue of share capital. Any transaction costs associated with the issuing of shares are deducted from the share premium. 

Profit and loss account

Includes all current and prior period retained profits and losses. 


24.


Prior year adjustment

During the year ended 31 December 2024, management identified an amount related to the wages expenses was being recognised within cost of sales and have corrected this in the financial statements as this related to non-direct staff. The effect of this adjustment on the year ended 31 December 2023 is to decrease cost of sales and increase administrative expenses by £1,717,633. There is no impact on the reported profit.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

25.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company  in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company  to the fund and amounted to £131,834 (2023: £105,914).
Contributions totaling £23,924 (2023: £19,524) were payable to the fund at the reporting date and are included in creditors.


26.


Related party transactions

As permitted by FRS 101, related party transactions with wholly owned members of Constellation Software Inc. have not been disclosed.


27.


Controlling party

The immediate parent company is Modaxo Europe A/S, a company incorporated in Denmark.
The largest and smallest group in which the results are consolidated is that headed by Constellation Software Inc. No other group company consolidates the results of the Company. 
Constellation Software Inc. is also the ultimate controlling party of the Company. The consolidated financial statements of Constellation Software Inc. are available to the public and may be obtained from www.csisoftware.com/category/stat-filings.

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