Mobsta Ltd
Annual Report and Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Company Registration No. 08108260 (England and Wales)
Mobsta Ltd
Company Information
Directors
J A Scorah
D P Kietz
Company number
08108260
Registered office
Silver House
31-35 Bleak Street
London
W1F 9SX
Auditor
Moore Kingston Smith LLP
Charlotte Building
17 Gresse Street
London
W1T 1QL
Mobsta Ltd
Contents
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 8
Profit and loss account
9
Balance sheet
10
Statement of changes in equity
11
Statement of cash flows
12
Notes to the financial statements
13 - 26
Mobsta Ltd
Strategic Report
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Page 1
The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Fair review of the business
Mobsta continues to strengthen its position in the digital advertising ecosystem by prioritising the values that define its culture and long-term sustainability. The Company’s business operations are guided not only by commercial success but by its commitment to responsible growth, people development, and ethical business practices.
Mobsta’s certified B Corporation status underpins every aspect of its business strategy, reflecting a commitment to high standards in environmental performance, social impact, and governance. During the year, Mobsta continued to strengthen its role as a sustainable media partner, incorporating carbon calculators into planning workflows and aligning campaign delivery with Ad Net Zero principles.
Internal efforts included advancing diversity, equity and inclusion across hiring and leadership, and launching initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of media supply chains.
Through this values-led strategy, Mobsta aims to deliver long-term resilience and impact, balancing commercial delivery with broader social and environmental goals.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The Directors regularly review the principal risks and uncertainties facing the business, and ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place to mitigate these as far as possible. The key areas identified include:
Technological Risk: As a business operating in the digital advertising space, Mobsta is exposed to the rapid pace of technological change, particularly with the fast-evolving world of AI and large language models. The Company mitigates this through continuous investment in product development and innovation.
Regulatory and Compliance Risk: The digital advertising industry is subject to a dynamic regulatory environment, particularly with regard to data privacy and usage. Mobsta actively monitors relevant legal frameworks (including GDPR and similar regulations in overseas markets) and maintains robust compliance protocols.
Financial Risk: Credit, liquidity, and foreign exchange exposures are monitored and managed through appropriate financial controls and forecasting.
People and Talent Risk: As a people-driven business, Mobsta is reliant on attracting and retaining skilled employees. Investment in training, culture, and career development remains a key part of the Company’s retention strategy.
The Directors consider these risks to be appropriately managed, and believe the Company is well positioned to respond to ongoing industry developments and external challenges.
Mobsta Ltd
Strategic Report (Continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Page 2
Key performance indicators
Mobsta measures its success through a combination of operational, client-focused, and cultural indicators, reflecting the multifaceted nature of its business.
In addition, the Company actively monitors a set of internal performance markers to ensure the business remains healthy, competitive, and aligned with its strategic objectives.
Client Retention and Satisfaction: Ongoing relationships with key agencies and brands, underpinned by campaign renewal rates and direct client feedback, are used to assess the value and trust Mobsta brings to its partners.
Campaign Delivery and Performance: The effectiveness of Mobsta’s campaigns, in terms of audience accuracy, engagement metrics, and fulfilment of client objectives, is a critical indicator of operational success.
Employee Engagement and Development: Internal surveys, staff retention, and the uptake of training and development programmes are reviewed regularly to gauge the strength of the Company’s culture and investment in its people.
Sustainability and ESG Progress: As part of its commitment to responsible business practices, Mobsta tracks progress against environmental and social targets, including carbon reduction efforts and diversity benchmarks.
By prioritising these indicators, Mobsta maintains focus on long-term value creation, client excellence, and internal culture — rather than short-term financial gains alone.
Future Developments
Mobsta remains focused on sustainable and strategic growth across its core areas of expertise in digital advertising and audience targeting. As the industry continues to evolve in response to consumer privacy expectations, regulatory changes, and shifts in media consumption, the Company is committed to adapting its product offering and operational approach accordingly.
Looking ahead, Mobsta aims to lead the industry in developing tools and strategies that reduce the environmental impact of digital media. This includes expanding the use of carbon-conscious planning tools, strengthening partnerships with sustainability-led publishers and platforms, and investing in next-generation privacy-safe targeting technologies.
The Company sees opportunity in the continued convergence of data, technology, and creative execution and intends to position itself at the forefront of this transformation; enabling advertisers to reach their audiences effectively, ethically, and with measurable impact.
J A Scorah
Director
29 September 2025
Mobsta Ltd
Directors' Report
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Page 3
The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the Company during the year was the provision of sustainable, audience-based advertising solutions. Mobsta enables brands to engage consumers through geo-contextual and ethically informed targeting; balancing campaign performance with environmental and social responsibility.
Campaigns are delivered across a diverse range of digital products, with a core emphasis on minimising environmental impact, ensuring transparency in data use, and upholding high standards of accountability in every stage of execution.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out page 10.
Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £569,500. The directors do not recommend payment of a further dividend.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
J A Scorah
D P Kietz
Auditor
Moore Kingston Smith LLP were appointed as auditor to the company and in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006, a resolution proposing that they be re-appointed will be put at a General Meeting.
Statement of directors' responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the annual 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 United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). 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 enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They 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.
Mobsta Ltd
Directors' Report (Continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Page 4
Statement of disclosure to auditor
So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.
On behalf of the board
J A Scorah
Director
29 September 2025
Mobsta Ltd
Independent Auditor's Report
To the Members of Mobsta Ltd
Page 5
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Mobsta Ltd (the 'company') for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the Profit and Loss Account, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity, the Statement of Cash Flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (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.
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 Auditor's 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 UK, including the FRC’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.
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our 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.
Mobsta Ltd
Independent Auditor's Report (Continued)
To the Members of Mobsta Ltd
Page 6
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our 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, 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.
Mobsta Ltd
Independent Auditor's Report (Continued)
To the Members of Mobsta Ltd
Page 7
Auditor's 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 auditor's 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.
As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK) we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purposes of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors.
Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the company to cease to continue as a going concern.
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
Other matters
The financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 December 2023 were not audited.
Mobsta Ltd
Independent Auditor's Report (Continued)
To the Members of Mobsta Ltd
Page 8
Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below.
The objectives of our audit in respect of fraud, are; to identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements due to fraud; to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the assessed risks of material misstatement due to fraud, through designing and implementing appropriate responses to those assessed risks; and to respond appropriately to instances of fraud or suspected fraud identified during the audit. However, the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with both management and those charged with governance of the company.
Our approach was as follows:
We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements applicable to the company and considered that the most significant are the Companies Act 2006, UK financial reporting standards as issued by the Financial Reporting Council, and UK taxation legislation.
We obtained an understanding of how the company complies with these requirements by discussions with management and those charged with governance.
We assessed the risk of material misstatement of the financial statements, including the risk of material misstatement due to fraud and how it might occur, by holding discussions with management and those charged with governance.
We inquired of management and those charged with governance as to any known instances of non-compliance or suspected non-compliance with laws and regulations.
Based on this understanding, we designed specific appropriate audit procedures to identify instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. This included making enquiries of management and those charged with governance and obtaining additional corroborative evidence as required.
There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above. We are less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations that are not closely related to events and transactions reflected in the financial statements. Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion.
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 2006. Our 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 auditor's 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.
Callum Gritt
Senior Statutory Auditor
for and on behalf of Moore Kingston Smith LLP
29 September 2025
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
Charlotte Building
17 Gresse Street
London
W1T 1QL
Mobsta Ltd
Profit and Loss Account
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Page 9
2024
2023
as restated
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
14,753,775
10,947,162
Cost of sales
(7,951,179)
(5,907,933)
Gross profit
6,802,596
5,039,229
Administrative expenses
(5,762,583)
(4,817,664)
Exceptional item
4
1,051,652
Operating profit
5
2,091,665
221,565
Interest payable and similar expenses
7
(19,001)
(98,304)
Profit before taxation
2,072,664
123,261
Tax on profit
8
(673,101)
(109,215)
Profit for the financial year
1,399,563
14,046
The Profit and Loss Account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
Mobsta Ltd
Balance Sheet
As at 31 December 2024
Page 10
2024
2023
as restated
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
10
1,161,939
1,361,222
Tangible assets
11
20,674
22,373
1,182,613
1,383,595
Current assets
Debtors
12
6,127,305
5,968,014
Cash at bank and in hand
45,474
4,606
6,172,779
5,972,620
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
13
(5,745,807)
(6,476,693)
Net current assets/(liabilities)
426,972
(504,073)
Total assets less current liabilities
1,609,585
879,522
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
14
(175,000)
(275,000)
Net assets
1,434,585
604,522
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
17
190
190
Profit and loss reserves
1,434,395
604,332
Total equity
1,434,585
604,522
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 29 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
J A Scorah
Director
Company Registration No. 08108260
Mobsta Ltd
Statement of Changes in Equity
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Page 11
Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
As restated for the period ended 31 December 2023:
Balance at 1 January 2023
200
801,786
801,986
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
14,046
14,046
Dividends
9
-
(211,500)
(211,500)
Reduction of shares
17
(10)
(10)
Balance at 31 December 2023
190
604,332
604,522
Year ended 31 December 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year
-
1,399,563
1,399,563
Dividends
9
-
(569,500)
(569,500)
Balance at 31 December 2024
190
1,434,395
1,434,585
Mobsta Ltd
Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Page 12
2024
2023
as restated
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
21
1,078,046
1,117,810
Interest paid
(92,351)
(24,954)
Income taxes paid
(248,396)
(195,759)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
737,299
897,097
Investing activities
Purchase of intangible assets
(125,994)
(439,040)
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(10,739)
(19,699)
Repayment of loans
-
(120,500)
Net cash used in investing activities
(136,733)
(579,239)
Financing activities
Redemption of shares
-
(10)
Repayment of bank loans
(100,000)
(100,000)
Dividends paid
(459,698)
(332,000)
Net cash used in financing activities
(559,698)
(432,010)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
40,868
(114,152)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
4,606
118,758
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
45,474
4,606
Mobsta Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Page 13
1
Accounting policies
Company information
Mobsta Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Silver House, 31-35 Bleak Street, London, W1F 9SX.
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.
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.
1.2
Going concern
The company generated a profit of £1,399,563 during the year ended 31 December 2024 (2023: £14,046) and reported net current assets of £426,972 at the reporting date (2023: net current liabilities of £504,073). Cash reserves at 31 December 2024 amounted to £45,474 (2023: £4,606). Additionally, the company utilises a debt factoring facility which allows them access to immediate cash. Post year end this has increased from £2,300,000 to £3,500,000.true
The directors have prepared detailed cash flow forecasts covering a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements. These forecasts, which incorporate historic performance data, anticipated revenue growth and cost management initiatives, indicate that the company will have sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations as they fall due, even after allowing for reasonably possible downside scenarios. The directors actively monitor the company’s financial performance and cash flows. In the event of a significant reduction in income, the directors will consider cost cutting measures in order to ensure the long term viability of the business. The forecasts also incorporate all material known commitments and expected cash flows.
Consequently, the directors are confident that between the existing financing facilities and the current cash generated from operations, the company will have sufficient funds to continue to meet its liabilities as they fall due for at least 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements, and therefore consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.
1.3
Turnover
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.
When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the fair value of the consideration is the present value of the future receipts. The difference between the fair value of the consideration and the nominal amount received is recognised as interest income.
Revenue from contracts for the provision of advertising campaigns is recognised in the month in which the impressions are served on each individual campaign. This is the same across all types of campaigns (managed service, or programmatic).
Mobsta Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
Page 14
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
6 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:
Computers
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
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.
Mobsta Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
Page 15
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.
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.
Other financial assets
Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
Mobsta Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
Page 16
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.
Other financial liabilities
Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.
Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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.
Mobsta Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
Page 17
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
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.
Mobsta Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Page 18
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.
Critical judgements
The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements.
Useful life of depreciable assets
Tangible fixed assets are depreciated over their useful lives. Assets are not considered to have a residual value. The actual lives of the assets are assessed annually and may vary depending on a number of factors.
Impairment of software development costs
Management has applied judgement in determining whether software development costs meet the criteria for capitalisation and whether any indicators of impairment exist. The recoverable amount of such costs is based on estimated future economic benefits, which involves key assumptions about future cash flows and useful life that are subject to uncertainty.
In building the company’s geo-location platform, specific attention was given to structuring the product to take on new datasets so that it can continue to be used for a longer period without becoming obsolete. This structure means that the amount of time for which the software can continue to map audiences for customers will be longer than standard software.
Useful Economic Life of Intangible Assets
Management is required to make judgements in assessing the useful economic lives of intangible assets, which affects the period over which amortisation is charged. This assessment is based on the nature of the asset, its expected use in the business, contractual or legal limits on its use, and historical experience with similar assets.
The useful life of intangible assets is reviewed at each reporting date and revised if expectations differ from previous estimates. Changes to the estimated useful life could result in a material adjustment to the carrying amount of the asset and the amortisation charge in future periods.
Rebate Accruals
Rebate accruals require management to make judgements and estimates about the level of qualifying purchases or sales that will be achieved over the relevant contractual period. Rebate accruals are calculated based on historical trends, current performance, and the terms of the relevant agreements. Management assesses the likelihood and timing of rebate claims, and estimates the total expected rebate liability at the reporting date.
Recoverability of Directors' Loan Account
Mobsta Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
(Continued)
Page 19
Included within other debtors is an amount of £1,184,391 owed by the directors. The directors have considered the recoverability of this balance and drawn up a 5 year forecast showing sufficient distributable reserves in order to recover this balance by way of dividends. If there are negative changes to the forecasted financial performance, the directors may change their view on the recoverability of the balance. If the directors were to assess the full balance as irrecoverable, this would have a material impact on the accounts.
3
Turnover
2024
2023
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Campaigns Revenue
14,753,775
10,947,162
2024
2023
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
United Kingdom
14,753,775
10,947,162
4
Exceptional item
2024
2023
£
£
Expenditure
Contract fee
(1,051,652)
-
5
Operating profit
2024
2023
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Exchange losses/(gains)
42,254
(17,322)
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
38,275
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
12,438
8,225
Amortisation of intangible assets
325,277
194,460
Operating lease charges
167,640
166,957
Mobsta Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Page 20
6
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
40
36
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
2,951,340
2,332,074
Social security costs
346,182
274,193
Pension costs
37,349
31,330
3,334,871
2,637,597
7
Interest payable and similar expenses
2024
2023
£
£
Interest on financial liabilities measured at amortised cost:
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
19,001
24,954
Other finance costs:
Other interest
73,350
19,001
98,304
8
Taxation
2024
2023
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
650,471
109,215
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
22,630
Total current tax
673,101
109,215
Mobsta Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
8
Taxation
(Continued)
Page 21
The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Profit before taxation
2,072,664
123,261
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2023: 23.50%)
518,166
28,966
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
130,772
80,249
Change in unrecognised deferred tax assets
1,533
Adjustments in respect of prior years
22,630
Taxation charge for the year
673,101
109,215
9
Dividends
2024
2023
£
£
Final paid
569,500
211,500
10
Intangible fixed assets
Software
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
1,555,682
Additions
125,994
At 31 December 2024
1,681,676
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
194,460
Amortisation charged for the year
325,277
At 31 December 2024
519,737
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
1,161,939
At 31 December 2023
1,361,222
Mobsta Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Page 22
11
Tangible fixed assets
Computers
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
37,466
Additions
10,739
At 31 December 2024
48,205
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
15,093
Depreciation charged in the year
12,438
At 31 December 2024
27,531
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
20,674
At 31 December 2023
22,373
12
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
4,262,882
4,082,590
Corporation tax recoverable
4,501
69,593
Other debtors
1,620,704
1,707,154
Prepayments and accrued income
239,218
108,677
6,127,305
5,968,014
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
1,316,514
2,190,562
Corporation tax
763,670
371,735
Other taxation and social security
365,643
767,679
Other creditors
1,763,623
1,523,369
Accruals and deferred income
1,536,357
1,623,348
5,745,807
6,476,693
Mobsta Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Page 23
14
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
15
175,000
275,000
15
Loans and overdrafts
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans
175,000
275,000
Payable after one year
175,000
275,000
The long-term loan is unsecured and repayable at the discretion of the company. There are no fixed terms of repayment and the lender has confirmed in writing that they will not require repayment within the next 12 months from the reporting date. As such, the loan is classified as a long-term liability.
16
Retirement benefit schemes
2024
2023
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
37,349
31,330
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.
17
Share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares at 0.001p each
1,900,000
1,900,000
190
190
The company cancelled 100,000 D ordinary shares of 0.0001 each for a total nominal value of £10.
Mobsta Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Page 24
18
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Within one year
180,271
111,900
Between two and five years
587,353
699,253
767,624
811,153
19
Related party transactions
During the year ended 31 December 2024, the company paid dividends totalling £569,500 (2023: £211,500) to directors Darren Kietz and John Scorah.
At the reporting date, amounts outstanding to Directors were £1,184,390 (2023: £1,294,193). These balances arose in the ordinary course of business, are unsecured, non-interest bearing, and repayable on demand.
20
Ultimate controlling party
The directors consider that there is no ultimate controlling party, as the company is owned by multiple shareholders, none of whom have control.
21
Cash generated from operations
2024
2023
£
£
Profit for the year after tax
1,399,563
14,046
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
673,101
109,215
Finance costs
19,001
98,304
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets
325,277
194,460
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
12,438
8,225
Movements in working capital:
Increase in debtors
(443,987)
(1,515,261)
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
(907,347)
2,208,821
Cash generated from operations
1,078,046
1,117,810
Mobsta Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Page 25
22
Analysis of changes in net debt
1 January 2024
Cash flows
31 December 2024
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
4,606
40,868
45,474
Borrowings excluding overdrafts
(275,000)
100,000
(175,000)
(270,394)
140,868
(129,526)
23
Prior period adjustment
There have been prior year adjustments in the 2023 accounts which have resulted in a reduction in current year retained earnings of £88,004.
The prior year adjustments relate to the various items listed below and the subsequent change to corporation tax as a result of these adjustments.
1. In 2022, shares were repurchased by the company and cancelled but the nominal value of these shares, £10 was omitted from the adjustments. This has led to a reduction in share capital and an increase in profit.
2. Due to a change in accounting policy, the capitalisation of software development was changed along with the timeframe for amortisation. Development costs for new features are now capitalised in the period they happen. Amortisation is now taken over 6 years instead of 10. This means we have increased the asset value of the software by £151,316 in the year (thereby reducing cost and increasing profit). We have also recorded an adjustment to amortisation in the year of £18,914. This has reduced amortisation cost and increased the value of the software.
3. In 2023, an accrual for a rebate with a client was agreed based on incorrect turnover figures and was therefore too low. The error was brought to the company’s attention in 2024, despite having received an invoice for the original amount. This has created an increased cost in the profit and loss of £57,571 therefore reducing profit while increasing liabilities.
4. We record barter discounts in our accounts as a reduction to sales. For statutory purposes, this was reclassified out of cost of sales in 2023. This leads to decreased sales and decreased cost of £989,980 million but has no net effect on profits or any balance sheet line.
5. Interest in connection to historical Director Loan Accounts was omitted in error in the prior year. The interest should have been accrued annually. The correction reduces profit by £73,350 and increases liabilities for the period.
6. Staff entertainment costs were identified in 2024 for the prior year which should have been disclosed and the Class 1A tax should have been paid for 2022 and 2023. This omission is estimated to be £23,778, a reduction to profit alongside an increase to tax liabilities.
Changes to the balance sheet
Adjustment
£
Fixed assets
Other intangibles
62,184
Mobsta Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
23
Prior period adjustment
Adjustment
£
(Continued)
Page 26
Current assets
Debtors due within one year
4,501
Creditors due within one year
Other creditors
(154,699)
Net assets
(88,014)
Capital and reserves
Share capital
(10)
Profit and loss reserves
(88,004)
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