Company registration number 04013134 (England and Wales)
LINK MOBILITY UK LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
LINK MOBILITY UK LIMITED
CONTENTS
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Balance sheet
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Notes to the financial statements
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LINK MOBILITY UK LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
4
181,740
272,611
Tangible assets
5
777
107
Investments
6
4,049,939
4,232,456
272,718
Current assets
Debtors
8
1,838,489
2,096,518
Cash at bank and in hand
2,712,892
1,909,278
4,551,381
4,005,796
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
9
(8,170,962)
(3,642,972)
Net current (liabilities)/assets
(3,619,581)
362,824
Net assets
612,875
635,542
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
10
5,801,000
5,801,000
Profit and loss reserves
(5,188,125)
(5,165,458)
Total equity
612,875
635,542
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 26 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
B C Bole
Director
Company Registration No. 04013134
LINK MOBILITY UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Link Mobility UK Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 24/25 The Shard, The Shard Quarter, 32 London Bridge, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9SG.
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 £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
The company has taken advantage of the exemption under section 399 of the Companies Act 2006 not to prepare consolidated accounts, on the basis that the group of which this is the parent qualifies as a small group. The financial statements present information about the company as an individual entity and not about its group.
1.2
Going concern
The financial statements of the company have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes that the Company will continue to be able to meets its liabilities as they fall due for the foreseeable future. The Company’s activities, together with factors likely to affect its future development, performance and position are continuously reviewed by the Directors. These include the Company’s cash flow, liquidity position, intercompany facilities and group support. In doing so the Directors have prepared and reviewed the cash flow forecasts for the next 12 months taking into account of reasonably possible changes in trading performance of the Company.true
At the time of approval of the financial statements, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The directors have obtained an undertaking from the group that continued financial support will be available to the company for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements. Thus, the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3
Turnover
The company acts as principal in the messaging services business. Turnover represents the amounts, net of value added tax and discounts, derived from the provision of messaging services provided to customers. As turnover is recognised a corresponding amount is included within debtors.
Turnover is recognised and accrued in the accounting year in which the related services have been provided. It is stated less discounts and volume rebates. Advance payments received from customers are included in creditors as deferred income.
LINK MOBILITY UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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:
Customer contracts
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.
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:
Plant and equipment
3 years straight line
Fixtures and fittings
3 years straight line
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
Fixed asset investments
Interests in subsidiaries are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
1.7
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.
LINK MOBILITY UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
1.8
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.
1.9
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.
1.10
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.
LINK MOBILITY UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.11
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.
1.12
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.13
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.
1.14
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The key sources of estimation uncertainty are as follows:
Revenue recognition - accrued revenue is recognised when earned and not when invoiced. Therefore revenue on long term contracts is recognised based on progress or completion of the contract, but billing occurs at a later date. The method used to determine the stage of completion is described in the turnover accounting policy.
3
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
15
12
LINK MOBILITY 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
272,611
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
Amortisation charged for the year
90,871
At 31 December 2024
90,871
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
181,740
At 31 December 2023
272,611
5
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery etc
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
6,136
Additions
875
At 31 December 2024
7,011
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
6,029
Depreciation charged in the year
205
At 31 December 2024
6,234
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
777
At 31 December 2023
107
6
Fixed asset investments
2024
2023
£
£
Shares in group undertakings and participating interests
4,049,939
LINK MOBILITY UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Fixed asset investments
(Continued)
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Movements in fixed asset investments
Shares in subsidiaries
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2024
-
Additions
4,049,939
At 31 December 2024
4,049,939
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
4,049,939
At 31 December 2023
-
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Subsidiaries
Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 December 2024 are as follows:
Name of undertaking
Registered office
Nature of business
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Reach-Data Limited
Atlas 4 Atlas Office Park, Doncaster, First Point, United Kingdom, DN4 5JT
Telecommunications activities
Ordinary
100.00
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Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
534,455
908,365
Amounts owed by group undertakings
936,774
719,864
Other debtors
367,260
468,289
1,838,489
2,096,518
9
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
2,190,931
1,321,947
Amounts owed to group undertakings
4,274,317
1,057,071
Taxation and social security
102,783
36,688
Other creditors
1,602,931
1,227,266
8,170,962
3,642,972
LINK MOBILITY UK LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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10
Called up share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
5,801,000
5,801,000
5,801,000
5,801,000
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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 was unqualified.
Senior Statutory Auditor:
Michael Wesley FCA
Statutory Auditor:
Azets Audit Services
12
Operating lease commitments
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
£
£
1,872
3,588
13
Events after the reporting date
On 4 March 2025 there was an allotment of 1 ordinary share of £1 in the capital of the Company to the Parent (Link Mobility Group AS). This was for a subscription price of £4,049,939.
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Parent company
The company is a subsidiary undertaking of Link Mobility Group AS, a company incorporated in Norway. Copies of the consolidated group financial statements are available from its registered office: Langkaia 1 – Havnelageret, 0150 Oslo, Norway.