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Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Annual Report and Consolidated Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Contents

Company Information

1

Strategic Report

2 to 4

Director's Report

5 to 7

Statement of Director's Responsibilities

8

Independent Auditor's Report

9 to 12

Consolidated Profit and Loss Account

13

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

14

Consolidated Balance Sheet

15

Balance Sheet

16

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

17

Statement of Changes in Equity

18

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

19 to 20

Statement of Cash Flows

21 to 22

Notes to the Financial Statements

23 to 43

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Company Information

Director

Mr G Hamilton

Registered office

3-5 Wardour Street
London
W1D 6PB

Auditors

Crossley & Davis Chartered Accountants
Senior Statutory Auditor
Ground Floor Seneca House
Links Point
Amy Johnson Way
Blackpool
FY4 2FF

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Strategic Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

The director presents his strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Principal activity

The principal activity of the group is that of the operation of adult gaming centres.

Fair review of the business

The Chongie Entertainment UK Ltd Group is formed of the following companies:
• Chongie Entertainment UK Ltd
• Chongie Finance UK Ltd
• Chongie Entertainment Ltd

During the year, Chongie Entertainment UK Ltd acquired the entire trade and assets of Chongie Entertainment Ltd as a going concern. Chongie Entertainment UK Ltd opened four new sites in the year. The Group considers its main KPI's to be turnover, gross profit and EBITDA.

Chongie Entertainment UK Ltd acquired the share capital of Chongie Entertainment Ltd on 7th December 2023. Accordingly, the 2023 comparative figures only include Chongie Entertainment Ltd’s trading results for the 25 days post acquisition and are therefore not directly comparable with the 2024 financial year or with Chongie Entertainment UK Ltd’s underlying results for the same period.

For the year ending 31 December 2024 the Group achieved a turnover of £14,196,388 (2023: £884,020, an increase of £13,312,368 (1,505%). The Group has continued to build on the success of Chongie Entertainment Ltd, opening four new sites whilst establishing itself as a key competitor in the AGC industry. The success is a result of improved marketing strategies and heightened customer engagement through promotions and loyalty programmes. The strategic selection of new sites in high-traffic areas has significantly boosted overall turnover.

For the period ending 31 December 2024 the gross profit margin for the Group was 26.9% (2023: 30.4%) a decrease of 3.5%. The Group has achieved a gross profit of £3,816,731 (2023: £269,078). The gross profit margin has been impacted by an increase in wage and site running costs.

For the period ending 31 December 2024 the EBITDA for the Group was £1,152,657 (2023: £61,790), an increase of £1,090,867 (1,765%). EBITDA has increased in comparison to the prior period trading results of Chongie Entertainment Ltd. This has been driven by the continued expansion and acquisition of new sites whilst stabilising overhead costs.

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Strategic Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Principal risks and uncertainties

The Group’s financial results are influenced by a number of risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be controlled and management are looking to mitigate these risks.

Regulatory Risk
• Risk: The gambling industry is heavily regulated, and changes in legislation could impact operations.
• Mitigation: The Group closely monitors regulatory developments and engages with industry bodies to stay informed and compliant. It also has a dedicated compliance team to ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements.

Market Risk
• Risk: Changes in consumer preferences and market trends could affect revenue.
• Mitigation: The Group conducts regular market research and customer feedback surveys to stay aligned with consumer needs and preferences. It also diversifies its game offerings and continually innovates to attract and retain customers.

Operational Risk
• Risk: Disruptions in operations due to site closures, technology failures, or other unforeseen events.
• Mitigation: The Group has robust contingency plans in place. It invests in regular maintenance and upgrades of its sites and technology infrastructure to minimise downtime and operational disruptions.

Competitive Risk
• Risk: Increased competition from other gaming centres and entertainment options.
• Mitigation: The Group differentiates itself through superior customer service, unique gaming experiences, and loyalty programs. It also monitors competitor activities and adjusts its strategies accordingly to maintain a competitive edge.

Economic Risk
• Risk: Economic downturns could lead to reduced discretionary spending by consumers.
• Mitigation: The Group maintains a flexible cost structure and explores cost-saving measures during economic slowdowns. It also targets a diverse customer base to mitigate the impact of economic fluctuations on any single demographic.

Liquidity Risk
• Risk: Insufficient liquidity could hinder the Group’s ability to meet its short-term obligations and fund its operations and growth initiatives.
• Mitigation: The Group closely monitors its cash flow and maintains a strong liquidity position through prudent financial management. It also explores various financing options to ensure adequate funding for its operational and strategic needs.

Interest Rate Risk
• Risk: Changes in interest rates could impact borrowing costs and financial performance.
• Mitigation: The Group does not have loan facilities with variable rates of interest, therefore does not consider this to be a key risk.

Foreign Exchange Risk
• Risk: Fluctuations in exchange rates could affect the Group’s financial performance.
• Mitigation: The Group does not have any major overseas suppliers or customers and is not exposed to exchange rate risk.

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Strategic Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Approved and authorised by the director on 29 September 2025
 

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Mr G Hamilton
Director

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Director's Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

The director presents his report and the for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Director of the group

The director who held office during the year was as follows:

Mr D Baltadzhiev (ceased 24 July 2025)

The following director was appointed after the year end:

Mr G Hamilton (appointed 24 July 2025)

Dividends

No dividends were paid during the year.
 

Financial instruments

Objectives and policies

The Group’s principal financial instruments are loans and finance agreements. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to raise finance for the Group’s operations. The Group has other financial instruments which arise directly from its operations, such as trade debtors and trade creditors and the directors do not consider there to be any material risks associated with these.

Price risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and cash flow risk

The Group considers its price risk and customer credit risk to be low due to the cash nature of the business. The Group operates under normal credit terms determined by its suppliers. The Group is subject to interest risk on borrowings, however, existing loans have a fixed rate of interest over the loan term. The Group is supported by its shareholders and its objective is to maintain its cashflow through the Group’s operations to reduce liquidity risk.

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Director's Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Future developments

Post year-end, the Group acquired two new sites, located in Edgware and Eastham, increasing the total number of live venues to 18. The company remains focused on growth and expansion, with plans to open an additional two venues by mid-2026, bringing the total number of live venues to 20.

We are closely monitoring the ongoing duty reforms in the market, which have the potential to significantly impact the industry landscape. As these reforms come into clearer focus, we will continue to assess their effect and adapt our strategy accordingly to remain competitive and resilient.

In terms of operational efficiency, the Group remains committed to optimising all aspects of our business. Streamlining processes, improving cost controls, and enhancing operational productivity will be key areas of focus. Our aim is to drive sustainable growth while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and engagement across our venues. We are also investing in targeted marketing initiatives to ensure continued visibility and relevance in a rapidly changing marketplace. By leveraging data-driven strategies, we aim to reach new audiences, foster stronger customer loyalty, and enhance brand presence.

Regarding our subsidiary, Chongie Finance Limited, once the duty reforms are finalised and industry uncertainty diminishes, we will explore opportunities to expand our machine leasing offering to further customers. This will allow us to tap into a broader client base and provide tailored solutions that support the growth of smaller operators within the industry.

Overall, the Company is optimistic about the future, with a clear strategic focus on expanding our venue portfolio, enhancing operational capabilities, and adapting to market changes to deliver long-term growth.

Important non adjusting events after the financial period

The terms of a loan facility in Chongie Entertainment UK Ltd with a value of £14,300,000 was amended post year end. The initial repayment date was 31 December 2025 and this has been extended to 31 December 2026. In consideration for the extension of the maturity date, an option will be granted to the loan provider to buy 1000 Ordinary B shares in Chongie Entertainment UK Ltd with no voting rights but would have an entitlement to 75% of the economic interests of the Company. In the event the loan is not repaid by the new repayment date, the loan provider can exercise this option.

A loan facility in Chongie Entertainment UK Ltd with a value of £10,000,000 plus accrued interest of £2,079,000 has been partially repaid post year end. The amount repaid post year end is £6,100,000 and the directors anticipate that the entire loan facility will be repaid by the maturity date of 31 December 2025.

Loan facilities with a value of £26,379,000 at the year end have been novated from Chongie Entertainment UK Ltd to Chongie Entertainment Ltd post year end.

Disclosure of information to the auditor

The director has taken steps that he ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditor is aware of that information. The director confirms that there is no relevant information that he knows of and of which he knows the auditor is unaware.

Approved and authorised by the director on 29 September 2025
 

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Director's Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

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Mr G Hamilton
Director

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Statement of Director's Responsibilities

The director acknowledges his responsibilities for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the director to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the director has 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 director must not approve the financial statements unless he is satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the group and the company and of the profit or loss of the group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the director is required to:

select suitable accounting policies and 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; and

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

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

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Chongie Entertainment UK Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Consolidated Profit and Loss Account, Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Balance Sheet, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, Statement of Changes in Equity, Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, Statement of Cash Flows, and Notes to the Financial Statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 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 group's and the parent company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its loss 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 auditor responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group 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.

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the director's use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. As auditors we have assessed management’s evaluation of the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and are satisfied with the conclusions arrived at.

We have obtained confirmation that the entity continues to be funded by key creditors and the ultimate controlling party. We have reviewed the amendments arising post year end to the existing loans, along with the part repayment of the aforementioned loans and we are satisfied that with the continued backing of the ultimate controlling party, the entity has the capacity to repay the loans by the repayment date.

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 group's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the original financial statements were authorised for issue.

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

Other information

The director are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. 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.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, 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 audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. 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.

Opinion on other matter 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 Director's Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and

the Strategic Report and Director's Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of our 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 and the Director's Report.

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

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or

the parent company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or

certain disclosures of director's remuneration specified by law are not made; or

we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.

Responsibilities of the director

As explained more fully in the Statement of Director's Responsibilities [set out on page 8], the director is 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 director determines 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 director is 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 director either intends to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor 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.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

We gained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the group and the industry in which it operates, and considered the risk of acts by the group that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud. We designed audit procedures to respond to the risk, recognising that 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.

We focused on laws and regulations which could give rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements, including, but not limited to, the Companies Act 2006 and UK tax legislation. Our tests included agreeing the financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation, enquiries with management and enquiries of legal counsel. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and, the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of it. We did not identify any key audit matters relating to irregularities, including fraud. We also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including testing journals and evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by the directors that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

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 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.

......................................
Mr P Swarbrick (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Crossley & Davis Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditor

Ground Floor Seneca House
Links Point
Amy Johnson Way
Blackpool
FY4 2FF

29 September 2025

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Consolidated Profit and Loss Account for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Note

2024
£

2023
£

Turnover

3

14,196,389

884,020

Cost of sales

 

(10,379,658)

(614,942)

Gross profit

 

3,816,731

269,078

Administrative expenses

 

(8,450,115)

(579,066)

Operating loss

5

(4,633,384)

(309,988)

Other interest receivable and similar income

6

3,121,914

-

Interest payable and similar expenses

7

(2,956,824)

(249,681)

   

165,090

(249,681)

Loss before tax

 

(4,468,294)

(559,669)

Tax on loss

11

1,400,549

68,658

Loss for the financial year

 

(3,067,745)

(491,011)

Profit/(loss) attributable to:

 

Owners of the company

 

(3,067,745)

(491,011)

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

2024
£

2023
£

Loss for the year

(3,067,745)

(491,011)

Total comprehensive income for the year

(3,067,745)

(491,011)

Total comprehensive income attributable to:

Owners of the company

(3,067,745)

(491,011)

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

(Registration number: 14806879)
Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024

Note

2024
£

2023
£

Fixed assets

 

Intangible assets

12

7,655,045

9,918,160

Tangible assets

13

9,047,737

7,750,460

Debtors

17

601,133

598,567

 

17,303,915

18,267,187

Current assets

 

Stocks

16

68,310

-

Debtors

17

5,655,365

4,042,474

Cash at bank and in hand

 

2,850,099

1,396,932

 

8,573,774

5,439,406

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

19

(28,664,611)

(2,113,464)

Net current (liabilities)/assets

 

(20,090,837)

3,325,942

Total assets less current liabilities

 

(2,786,922)

21,593,129

Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

19

(771,833)

(22,084,139)

Net liabilities

 

(3,558,755)

(491,010)

Capital and reserves

 

Called up share capital

21

1

1

Retained earnings

(3,558,756)

(491,011)

Equity attributable to owners of the company

 

(3,558,755)

(491,010)

Shareholders' deficit

 

(3,558,755)

(491,010)

Approved and authorised by the director on 29 September 2025
 

.........................................
Mr G Hamilton
Director

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

(Registration number: 14806879)
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024

Note

2024
£

2023
£

Fixed assets

 

Intangible assets

12

7,645,025

52,271

Tangible assets

13

7,445,885

11,352

Investments

14

3

3

Debtors

17

601,133

-

 

15,692,046

63,626

Current assets

 

Stocks

16

68,310

-

Debtors

17

6,789,317

34,581

Cash at bank and in hand

 

2,742,185

1

 

9,599,812

34,582

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

19

(28,409,439)

(106,577)

Net current liabilities

 

(18,809,627)

(71,995)

Total assets less current liabilities

 

(3,117,581)

(8,369)

Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

19

(354,401)

-

Net liabilities

 

(3,471,982)

(8,369)

Capital and reserves

 

Called up share capital

21

1

1

Retained earnings

(3,471,983)

(8,370)

Shareholders' deficit

 

(3,471,982)

(8,369)

The company made a loss after tax for the financial year of £3,463,613 (2023 - loss of £8,370).

Approved and authorised by the director on 29 September 2025
 

.........................................
Mr G Hamilton
Director

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Equity attributable to the parent company

Share capital
£

Retained earnings
£

Total
£

Total equity
£

At 1 January 2024

1

(491,011)

(491,010)

(491,010)

Loss for the year

-

(3,067,745)

(3,067,745)

(3,067,745)

At 31 December 2024

1

(3,558,756)

(3,558,755)

(3,558,755)

Share capital
£

Retained earnings
£

Total
£

Total equity
£

Loss for the year

-

(491,011)

(491,011)

(491,011)

New share capital subscribed

1

-

1

1

At 31 December 2023

1

(491,011)

(491,010)

(491,010)

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Statement of Changes in Equity for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Share capital
£

Retained earnings
£

Total
£

At 1 January 2024

1

(8,370)

(8,369)

Loss for the year

-

(3,463,613)

(3,463,613)

At 31 December 2024

1

(3,471,983)

(3,471,982)

Share capital
£

Retained earnings
£

Total
£

Loss for the year

-

(8,370)

(8,370)

New share capital subscribed

1

-

1

At 31 December 2023

1

(8,370)

(8,369)

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Note

2024
£

2023
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Loss for the year

 

(3,067,745)

(491,011)

Adjustments to cash flows from non-cash items

 

Depreciation and amortisation

5

4,123,625

368,651

Impairment of goodwill

 

2,066,341

-

(Profit)/loss on disposal of tangible assets

4

(403,925)

3,127

Finance income

6

(3,121,914)

-

Finance costs

7

2,956,824

249,681

Income tax expense

11

(1,400,549)

(68,658)

Foreign exchange gains/losses

 

3,806

305

 

1,156,463

62,095

Working capital adjustments

 

Increase in stocks

16

(68,310)

-

Increase in trade debtors

17

(214,907)

(1,576,953)

Increase in trade creditors

19

652,435

1,395,827

Increase/(decrease) in non current creditors

 

62,921

75,127

Increase/(decrease) from working capital acquired on business combinations

 

-

258,543

Net cash flow from operating activities

 

1,588,602

214,639

Cash flows from investing activities

 

Interest received

1,179

-

Acquisitions of tangible assets

(4,273,909)

(84,421)

Proceeds from sale of tangible assets

 

836,475

(3,127)

Acquisition of intangible assets

12

(977,396)

(79,234)

Proceeds from sale of intangible assets

 

167,079

-

Cash acquired on business combination

 

-

1,420,711

Net cash flows from investing activities

 

(4,246,572)

1,253,929

Cash flows from financing activities

 

Interest paid

 

(62,385)

(769)

Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares, net of issue costs

 

-

1

Proceeds from other borrowing draw downs

 

5,083,150

-

Payments to finance lease creditors

 

(905,822)

(70,563)

Net cash flows from financing activities

 

4,114,943

(71,331)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

1,456,973

1,397,237

Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January

 

1,396,932

-

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Note

2024
£

2023
£

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held

 

(3,806)

(305)

Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December

 

2,850,099

1,396,932

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Note

2024
£

2023
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Loss for the year

 

(3,463,613)

(8,370)

Adjustments to cash flows from non-cash items

 

Depreciation and amortisation

5

2,918,553

471

Impairment of goodwill

 

3,408,246

-

Profit on disposal of tangible assets

4

(5,698)

-

Finance income

(3,120,735)

-

Finance costs

2,612,334

-

Income tax expense

11

(1,121,858)

(1,134)

Foreign exchange gains/losses

 

2,629

-

 

1,229,858

(9,033)

Working capital adjustments

 

Increase in stocks

16

(68,310)

-

Increase in trade debtors

17

(2,918,078)

(33,447)

Increase in trade creditors

19

1,808,474

106,577

Increase/(decrease) in non current creditors

 

15,034

-

Increase/(decrease) from working capital acquired from business combinations

 

1,257,731

-

Net cash flow from operating activities

 

1,324,709

64,097

Cash flows from investing activities

 

Acquisition of subsidiaries

14

-

(3)

Acquisitions of tangible assets

(2,531,534)

(11,352)

Proceeds from sale of tangible assets

 

62,199

-

Acquisition of intangible assets

 

(840,354)

(52,742)

Cash acquired on business combination

 

1,304,734

-

Net cash flows from investing activities

 

(2,004,955)

(64,097)

Cash flows from financing activities

 

Interest paid

 

(53,011)

-

Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares, net of issue costs

 

-

1

Proceeds from other borrowing draw downs

 

4,133,150

-

Payments to finance lease creditors

 

(655,080)

-

Net cash flows from financing activities

 

3,425,059

1

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

2,744,813

1

Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January

 

1

-

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held

 

(2,629)

-

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Note

2024
£

2023
£

Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December

 

2,742,185

1

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

1

General information

The company is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in England and Wales.

The address of its registered office is:
3-5 Wardour Street
London
W1D 6PB
England

These financial statements were authorised for issue by the director on 29 September 2025.

2

Accounting policies

Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

Statement of compliance

These financial statements were prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006'.

Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except that as disclosed in the accounting policies certain items are shown at fair value.

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements consolidate the financial statements of the company and its subsidiary undertakings drawn up to 31 December 2024.

No Profit and Loss Account is presented for the company as permitted by section 408 of the Companies Act 2006. The company made a loss after tax for the financial year of £3,463,613 (2023 - loss of £8,370).

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is achieved where the company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the Profit and Loss Account from the effective date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with those used by the group.

The purchase method of accounting is used to account for business combinations that result in the acquisition of subsidiaries by the group. The cost of a business combination is measured as the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange, plus costs directly attributable to the business combination. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. Any excess of the cost of the business combination over the acquirer’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities recognised is recorded as goodwill.

Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between the company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties, are eliminated in full.

Intra-group losses are also eliminated but may indicate an impairment that requires recognition in the consolidated financial statements.

Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the group. Non-controlling interests in the net assets of consolidated subsidiaries are identified separately from the group’s equity therein. Non-controlling interests consist of the amount of those interests at the date of the original business combination and the non-controlling shareholder’s share of changes in equity since the date of the combination.

Disclosure of prior period comparatives not comparable with current period

Chongie Entertainment UK Ltd acquired the share capital of Chongie Entertainment Ltd on 7th December 2023. Accordingly, the 2023 comparative figures only include Chongie Entertainment Ltd’s trading results for the 25 days post acquisition and are therefore not directly comparable with the 2024 financial year or with Chongie Entertainment UK Ltd’s underlying results for the same period.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. At the balance sheet date, the Group’s liabilities exceed the assets, arising as a result of the initial capital outlay required for the business model. As the Group continues to trade and grow, the directors anticipate that the Group will be funded through its retained earnings. The entity is backed by its ultimate controlling owner who is committed to supporting the ongoing operations of the Group for the foreseeable future.

Within 12 months from the date of signing of the balance sheet a loan with a value of £10,000,000 plus accrued interest at the balance sheet date of £2,079,000 is due to be repaid. Amounts totalling £6,100,000 have been repaid by the date of signing of the balance sheet and with the backing of the ultimate controlling party, the Group has the capacity to repay the outstanding loans by the repayment date.

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Revenue recognition

Turnover comprises the fair value of gaming machine takings net of any prizes paid out and the consideration received or receivable for the provision of services in the ordinary course of the Group’s activities.

Machines used by the company are subject to machine games duty. Where the machine takings are subject to machine games duty the turnover is shown in the profit and loss account gross with the machine games duty recorded separately as an expense. Turnover not subject to machine games duty is shown net of sales/value added tax, returns, rebates and discounts and after eliminating sales within the group.

The Group recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the Group and specific criteria have been met for each of the Group’s activities.

Foreign currency transactions and balances

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded at the functional currency rate prevailing at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated into the respective functional currency of the entity at the rates prevailing on the reporting period date. Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rate on the date when the fair value is re-measured.

Non-monetary items measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.

Tax

The tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss, except that a change attributable to an item of income or expense recognised as other comprehensive income is also recognised directly in other comprehensive income.

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 group operates and generates taxable income.

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences between taxable profits and profits reported in the consolidated financial statements.

Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised when it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits.

Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are stated in the balance sheet at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

The cost of tangible assets includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation.

Depreciation

Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, other than land and properties under construction over their estimated useful lives, as follows:

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Asset class

Depreciation method and rate

Gaming machines

20% straight line

Other plant and machinery

33% straight line

Computer equipment

33% straight line

Fixtures and fittings

20% straight line

Leasehold improvements

20% straight line

Motor vehicles

25% reducing balance

Business combinations

Business combinations are accounted for using the purchase method. The consideration for each acquisition is measured at the aggregate of the fair values at acquisition date of assets given, liabilities incurred or assumed, and equity instruments issued by the group in exchange for control of the acquired, plus any costs directly attributable to the business combination. When a business combination agreement provides for an adjustment to the cost of the combination contingent on future events, the group includes the estimated amount of that adjustment in the cost of the combination at the acquisition date if the adjustment is probable and can be measured reliably.

Goodwill

Goodwill arising on the acquisition of an entity represents the excess of the cost of acquisition over the group’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the entity recognised at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is held in the currency of the acquired entity and revalued to the closing rate at each reporting period date. Goodwill is amortised over its useful life, which shall not exceed ten years if a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made.

Amortisation

Amortisation is provided on intangible assets so as to write off the cost, less any estimated residual value, over their useful life as follows. Where the useful life of an intangible asset cannot be reliably measured, it is amortised on a straight line basis over a period that does not exceed 10 years.

Asset class

Amortisation method and rate

Goodwill

10% straight line

Other intangible assets

10% straight line

Lease premiums

Over the term of the lease

Investments

Investments in equity shares which are publicly traded or where the fair value can be measured reliably are initially measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss. Investments in equity shares which are not publicly traded and where fair value cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.


Interest income on debt securities, where applicable, is recognised in income using the effective interest method. Dividends on equity securities are recognised in income when receivable.

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Trade debtors

Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.

The cost of finished goods and work in progress comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Stocks also includes any spare parts which do not meet the definition of property, plant and equipment. At each reporting date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stocks are 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.

Trade creditors

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the group does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.

Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Borrowings

Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the profit and loss account over the period of the relevant borrowing.

Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Leases

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee.

Assets held under finance leases are recognised at the lower of their fair value at inception of the lease and the present value of the minimum lease payments. These assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the useful life of the asset and the lease term. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation.

Lease payments are apportioned between finance costs in the profit and loss account and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Equity instruments are measured at the fair value of the cash or other resources received or receivable, net of the direct costs of issuing the equity instruments. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis.

Defined contribution pension obligation

The Group operates a defined contribution pension scheme for its employees. A defined contribution pension scheme is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Group has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in the profit and loss account when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in other creditors as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Group in an independently administered fund.

3

Turnover

The analysis of the group's Turnover for the year from continuing operations is as follows:

2024
£

2023
£

Machine takings

14,148,577

877,550

Other revenue

47,812

6,470

14,196,389

884,020

4

Other gains and losses

The analysis of the group's other gains and losses for the year is as follows:

2024
£

2023
£

Gain/(loss) on disposal of Tangible assets

403,925

(3,127)

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

5

Operating loss

Arrived at after charging/(crediting)

2024
£

2023
£

Depreciation expense

3,116,538

301,110

Amortisation expense

1,007,087

67,541

Impairment loss

2,066,342

-

Foreign exchange losses

3,806

305

(Profit)/loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

(403,925)

3,127

6

Other interest receivable and similar income

2024
£

2023
£

Interest income on bank deposits

1,179

-

Net gain on financial instrument

3,120,735

-

3,121,914

-

7

Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
£

2023
£

Interest on bank overdrafts and borrowings

44,028

-

Interest on obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts

175,670

769

Interest expense on other finance liabilities

2,737,126

248,912

2,956,824

249,681

8

Staff costs

The aggregate payroll costs (including director's remuneration) were as follows:

2024
£

2023
£

Wages and salaries

4,014,563

278,617

Social security costs

327,512

24,192

Pension costs, defined contribution scheme

46,483

4,319

Other employee expense

65,732

-

4,454,290

307,128

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

The average number of persons employed by the group (including the director) during the year, analysed by category was as follows:

2024
No.

2023
No.

Shop staff

145

11

Engineers

2

-

Head office

11

1

Directors

1

1

159

13

Chongie Entertainment Ltd was acquired on 7 December 2023 and the comparative figures for the average employees only reflects the period post acquisition. Chongie Entertainment Ltd employed an average of 94 employees during 2023 (114 at the acquisition date).

9

Director's remuneration

The director's remuneration for the year was as follows:

2024
£

2023
£

Remuneration

48,333

3,833

10

Auditors' remuneration

2024
£

2023
£

Audit of these financial statements

66,200

-


 

Auditors’ remuneration includes amounts paid in respect of a prior year audit of an entity acquired in the current financial year with a period end that was non-coterminous with Chongie Entertainment UK Ltd.

The Group entered into a liability limitation agreement with the auditor on 15 May 2025. The liability of the auditor in respect of any claim or claims made by the company is limited to £4,000,000 inclusive of interest and costs.

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

11

Taxation

Tax charged/(credited) in the consolidated profit and loss account

2024
£

2023
£

Current taxation

UK corporation tax

(5,040)

-

Deferred taxation

Arising from origination and reversal of timing differences

(1,395,509)

(68,658)

Tax receipt in the income statement

(1,400,549)

(68,658)

The tax on profit before tax for the year is the same as the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK (2023 - the same as the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK) of 25% (2023 - 25%).

The differences are reconciled below:

2024
£

2023
£

Loss before tax

(4,468,294)

(559,669)

Corporation tax at standard rate

(1,117,074)

(139,917)

Tax increase from effect of capital allowances and depreciation

732,870

15,719

Tax increase from other short-term timing differences

506,889

52,015

Effect of expense not deductible in determining taxable profit (tax loss)

(447,545)

3,558

Deferred tax expense/(credit) from unrecognised tax loss or credit

33

(33)

Decrease from effect of tax incentives

(5,040)

-

Tax increase from other tax effects

8,671

-

Further item of tax decrease

(1,079,353)

-

Total tax credit

(1,400,549)

(68,658)

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Deferred tax

Group

Deferred tax assets and liabilities

2024

Asset
£

Liability
£

Accelerated tax depreciation

-

515,623

Tax losses carried forward

4,975,222

-

4,975,222

515,623

2023

Asset
£

Liability
£

Accelerated tax depreciation

-

1,125,795

Tax losses carried forward

4,189,883

-

4,189,883

1,125,795

Company

Deferred tax assets and liabilities

2024

Asset
£

Liability
£

Accelerated tax depreciation

-

264,764

Tax losses carried forward

4,698,649

-

4,698,649

264,764

2023

Asset
£

Liability
£

Tax losses carried forward

1,101

-

1,101

-

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

12

Intangible assets

Group

Goodwill
 £

Other intangible assets
 £

Total
£

Cost or valuation

At 1 January 2024

9,179,940

805,761

9,985,701

Additions acquired separately

239,000

738,396

977,396

Disposals

-

(169,005)

(169,005)

At 31 December 2024

9,418,940

1,375,152

10,794,092

Amortisation

At 1 January 2024

62,876

4,665

67,541

Amortisation charge

923,305

83,784

1,007,089

Amortisation eliminated on disposals

-

(1,926)

(1,926)

Impairment

2,066,343

-

2,066,343

At 31 December 2024

3,052,524

86,523

3,139,047

Carrying amount

At 31 December 2024

6,366,416

1,288,629

7,655,045

At 31 December 2023

9,117,064

801,096

9,918,160

Impairment

Goodwill
The impairment was introduced to reflect the realisable economic value of the assets. The amount of impairment loss included in profit or loss is £2,066,343 (2023 - £Nil).

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Company

Goodwill
 £

Other intangible assets
 £

Total
£

Cost or valuation

At 1 January 2024

-

52,742

52,742

Additions acquired separately

239,000

601,356

840,356

Acquired through business combinations

10,314,565

696,260

11,010,825

At 31 December 2024

10,553,565

1,350,358

11,903,923

Amortisation

At 1 January 2024

-

471

471

Amortisation charge

778,903

71,277

850,180

Impairment

3,408,247

-

3,408,247

At 31 December 2024

4,187,150

71,748

4,258,898

Carrying amount

At 31 December 2024

6,366,415

1,278,610

7,645,025

At 31 December 2023

-

52,271

52,271

Impairment

Goodwill
The impairment was introduced to reflect the realisable economic value of the assets. The amount of impairment loss included in profit or loss is £3,408,247 (2023 - £Nil).

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

13

Tangible assets

Group

Short leasehold land and buildings
£

Fixtures and fittings
£

Plant and machinery
£

Office equipment
£

Motor vehicles
 £

Total
£

Cost or valuation

At 1 January 2024

3,716,139

245,662

3,524,088

547,584

18,098

8,051,571

Additions

2,565,959

68,124

1,877,356

305,404

29,521

4,846,364

Disposals

(354,877)

(34,367)

(31,559)

(35,139)

(18,098)

(474,040)

At 31 December 2024

5,927,221

279,419

5,369,885

817,849

29,521

12,423,895

Depreciation

At 1 January 2024

83,971

5,294

185,703

25,669

474

301,111

Charge for the year

1,217,158

67,056

1,557,571

268,013

6,739

3,116,537

Eliminated on disposal

(20,003)

(488)

(15,875)

(3,701)

(1,423)

(41,490)

At 31 December 2024

1,281,126

71,862

1,727,399

289,981

5,790

3,376,158

Carrying amount

At 31 December 2024

4,646,095

207,557

3,642,486

527,868

23,731

9,047,737

At 31 December 2023

3,632,168

240,368

3,338,385

521,915

17,624

7,750,460

Included within the net book value of land and buildings above is £4,646,095 (2023 - £3,632,168) in respect of short leasehold land and buildings.
 

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Assets held under finance leases and hire purchase contracts

The net carrying amount of tangible assets includes the following amounts in respect of assets held under finance leases and hire purchase contracts:

2024
£

2023
£

Plant and machinery

2,545,150

1,300,979

   

Company

Land and buildings
£

Furniture, fittings and equipment
 £

Motor vehicles
 £

Total
£

Cost or valuation

At 1 January 2024

11,352

-

-

11,352

Additions

2,143,997

365,542

21,995

2,531,534

Acquired through business combinations

3,449,364

3,561,630

16,879

7,027,873

Disposals

-

(52,660)

(9,667)

(62,327)

At 31 December 2024

5,604,713

3,874,512

29,207

9,508,432

Depreciation

Charge for the year

958,618

1,104,279

5,476

2,068,373

Eliminated on disposal

-

(5,826)

-

(5,826)

At 31 December 2024

958,618

1,098,453

5,476

2,062,547

Carrying amount

At 31 December 2024

4,646,095

2,776,059

23,731

7,445,885

At 31 December 2023

11,352

-

-

11,352

Included within the net book value of land and buildings above is £4,646,095 (2023 - £11,352) in respect of short leasehold land and buildings.
 

Assets held under finance leases and hire purchase contracts

The net carrying amount of tangible assets includes the following amounts in respect of assets held under finance leases and hire purchase contracts:

2024
£

2023
£

Plant and machinery

943,299

-

   
 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

14

Investments

Company

2024
£

2023
£

Investments in subsidiaries

3

3

Subsidiaries

£

Cost or valuation

At 1 January 2024

3

At 31 December 2024

3

Provision

At 31 December 2024

-

Carrying amount

At 31 December 2024

3

At 31 December 2023

3

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Details of undertakings

Details of the investments (including principal place of business of unincorporated entities) in which the company holds 20% or more of the nominal value of any class of share capital are as follows:

Undertaking

Registered office

Holding

Proportion of voting rights and shares held

2024

2023

Subsidiary undertakings

Chongie Finance UK Limited

71-75 Shelton Street, London, England, WC2H 9JQ

England and Wales

Ordinary

100%

100%

Chongie Entertainment Ltd

9 Pineapple House, Western Road, Lyford Cay, P.O. Box Sp64274, New Providence, Bahamas

Bahamas

Ordinary

100%

100%

The principal activity of Chongie Finance UK Ltd is that of the leasing of amusement machines. The principal activity of Chongie Entertainment Ltd is that of a non trading entity, previously that of the operation of adult gaming centres.

15

Business combinations

Group reconstruction
The names of the combining entities in the group reconstruction are Chongie Entertainment Ltd and Chongie Entertainment UK Ltd. The combination was accounted for as an acquisition. The date of the combination was 1 April 2024.

16

Stocks

 

Group

Company

2024
£

2023
£

2024
£

2023
£

Other inventories

68,310

-

68,310

-

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

17

Debtors

   

Group

Company

Current

Note

2024
£

2023
£

2024
£

2023
£

Amounts owed by related parties

24

-

-

1,278,723

-

Other debtors

 

447,059

437,707

330,908

25,000

Prepayments

 

743,668

540,679

740,761

8,447

Deferred tax assets

11

4,459,598

3,064,088

4,433,885

1,134

Income tax asset

11

5,040

-

5,040

-

   

5,655,365

4,042,474

6,789,317

34,581

 

Group

Company

Non-current

2024
£

2023
£

2024
£

2023
£

Other debtors

601,133

598,567

601,133

-

 

601,133

598,567

601,133

-

18

Cash and cash equivalents

 

Group

Company

2024
£

2023
£

2024
£

2023
£

Cash on hand

1,053,884

608,256

1,053,885

1

Cash at bank

1,796,182

788,676

1,688,267

-

Other cash and cash equivalents

33

-

33

-

2,850,099

1,396,932

2,742,185

1

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

19

Creditors

   

Group

Company

Note

2024
£

2023
£

2024
£

2023
£

Due within one year

 

Loans and borrowings

22

26,616,349

717,637

26,494,388

-

Trade creditors

 

463,337

513,397

345,125

-

Amounts due to related parties

24

-

-

2

104,777

Social security and other taxes

 

940,321

544,841

940,321

-

Outstanding defined contribution pension costs

 

6,399

3,196

6,399

-

Other payables

 

278,214

154,312

278,213

-

Accruals

 

359,991

180,081

344,991

1,800

 

28,664,611

2,113,464

28,409,439

106,577

Due after one year

 

Loans and borrowings

22

633,785

22,009,012

339,367

-

Other non-current financial liabilities

 

138,048

75,127

15,034

-

 

771,833

22,084,139

354,401

-

Barclays Bank PLC have a debenture with Chongie Entertainment UK Ltd. The charge is secured by way of a fixed and floating charge over all the property or undertaking of the company and contains a negative pledge.

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

20

Pension and other schemes

Defined contribution pension scheme

The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost charge for the year represents employer contributions payable by the group to the scheme and amounted to £46,483 (2023 - £4,319).

Employee deductions and employer contributions totalling £6,399 (2023 - £3,196) were payable to the scheme at the end of the year and are included in creditors.

21

Share capital

Allotted, called up and fully paid shares

2024

2023

No.

£

No.

£

Ordinary share of £1 each

1

1

1

1

       

Rights, preferences and restrictions

Ordinary shares have the following rights, preferences and restrictions:
Each Ordinary share shall confer on the holder one vote at any general meeting of the company. Holders shall be entitled to dividends and distributions on winding up.

22

Loans and borrowings

Non-current loans and borrowings

 

Group

Company

2024
£

2023
£

2024
£

2023
£

Hire purchase contracts

633,785

903,601

339,367

-

Other borrowings

-

21,105,411

-

-

633,785

22,009,012

339,367

-

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Current loans and borrowings

 

Group

Company

2024
£

2023
£

2024
£

2023
£

Hire purchase contracts

811,399

717,637

689,438

-

Other borrowings

25,804,950

-

25,804,950

-

26,616,349

717,637

26,494,388

-

23

Obligations under leases and hire purchase contracts

Group

Finance leases

The total of future minimum lease payments is as follows:

2024
£

2023
£

Not later than one year

811,398

717,637

Later than one year and not later than five years

633,785

903,601

1,445,183

1,621,238

Operating leases

The total of future minimum lease payments is as follows:

2024
£

2023
£

Not later than one year

1,131,400

999,400

Later than one year and not later than five years

3,671,419

3,143,419

Later than five years

6,747,217

5,501,321

11,550,036

9,644,140

The amount of non-cancellable operating lease payments recognised as an expense during the year was £1,184,023 (2023 - £58,154).

Company

Finance leases

The total of future minimum lease payments is as follows:

2024
£

2023
£

Not later than one year

689,438

-

Later than one year and not later than five years

339,367

-

1,028,805

-

 

Chongie Entertainment UK Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Operating leases

The total of future minimum lease payments is as follows:

2024
£

2023
£

Not later than one year

1,131,400

-

Later than one year and not later than five years

3,671,419

-

Later than five years

6,747,217

-

11,550,036

-

The amount of non-cancellable operating lease payments recognised as an expense during the year was £883,860 (2023 - £Nil).

24

Related party transactions

Group

Key management compensation

2024
£

2023
£

Salaries and other short term employee benefits

289,759

24,022

Summary of transactions with entities with control or significant interest

There are transactions between Chongie Entertainment UK Ltd and G Hamilton. G Hamilton is the ultimate controlling party. During the year the individual advanced £1,283,150 to the Company. At the balance sheet date, the amount owned to G Hamilton is £1,283,150 (2023: £nil) and this is included within Creditors. No interest is charged on this loan. The loan is unsecured and repayable on demand.

25

Parent and ultimate parent undertaking

The ultimate controlling party is G Hamilton.

26

Non adjusting events after the financial period

The terms of a loan facility in Chongie Entertainment UK Ltd with a value of £14,300,000 was amended post year end. The initial repayment date was 31 December 2025 and this has been extended to 31 December 2026. In consideration for the extension of the maturity date, an option will be granted to the loan provider to buy 1000 Ordinary B shares in Chongie Entertainment UK Ltd with no voting rights but would have an entitlement to 75% of the economic interests of the Company. In the event the loan is not repaid by the new repayment date, the loan provider can exercise this option.

A loan facility in Chongie Entertainment UK Ltd with a value of £10,000,000 plus accrued interest of £2,079,000 has been partially repaid post year end. The amount repaid post year end is £6,100,000 and the directors anticipate that the entire loan facility will be repaid by the maturity date of 31 December 2025.

Loan facilities with a value of £26,379,000 at the year end have been novated from Chongie Entertainment UK Ltd to Chongie Entertainment Ltd post year end.