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Registered number: 00270228









PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED









ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

 
PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
Ralph Wilson Peer 
Mary Megan Peer 
Nigel Robert Elderton 
Elizabeth Wilson Peer 
Ralph Iversen Peer 




Company secretary
Paul Anthony Flynn



Registered number
00270228



Registered office
Greyhound House
23/24 George Street

Richmond Upon Thames

England

TW9 1HY




Independent auditors
Xeinadin Audit Limited
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

8th Floor Becket House

36 Old Jewry

London

EC2R 8DD




Bankers
Coutts & Co
440 Strand

London

WC2R 0QS





 
PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Group Strategic Report
1 - 2
Directors' Report
3 - 4
Independent Auditors' Report
5 - 8
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
9
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
10 - 11
Company Statement of Financial Position
12
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
13 - 14
Company Statement of Changes in Equity
15 - 16
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
17 - 18
Consolidated Analysis of Net Debt
19
Notes to the Financial Statements
20 - 41


 
PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Introduction
 
The directors present the Strategic Report of the Group for the year ended 31st December 2024. The Company, and all its subsidiaries, principal activity is that of sounds recording and music publishing activities.

Business review
 
The results of the Group for the year, as set out on page 8, show a profit on ordinary activities before tax of £542,690 (2023: £489,942). The shareholders' funds of the Group show a deficit of £983,319 (2023 restated: £1,529,052). The directors are satisfied with the trading results for the year, which has seen an increase in turnover of 11.67%, compared with the previous year. Gross profit decreased by 0.59% and operating profit has decreased by 12.77%, compared to the previous year's results.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The Group has developed a framework for identifying the risks that the company is exposed to. The Group operates in a competitive market and is subject to normal commercial risks and uncertainties. The key risks are as follows:
Price risk
The Group may be affected by increasing royalty charges. The directors are of the opinion that adherence to the Group purchasing policies and procedures, mitigates this risk as far as possible.
Credit risk
There is a limited risk of bad debts in the normal course of trading. The Group operates practices in order to minimise this risk. All customers who wish to trade on credit terms are subject to credit verification procedures. Receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis and strong credit control practices are maintained.
Liquidity risk
The Group has bank and cash balances of £9,573,403 (2023: £9,573,403). The directors are confident the funding structure is sufficient for trading operations and future expansion. 
Market risk
The Group mitigates the risks that arise through competitive pressures by offering a service that is high quality through well trained and experienced staff. The Group is somewhat at risk to market pressures in line with the global economic situation.
The Group is optimistic on its outlook. The expectation is for continued and sustainable growth, helped by the Group's drive for efficiency and commitment to providing an exemplary service to all its customers. 

Financial key performance indicators
 
The Group uses key performance indicators such as gross profit margin and net profit margin to assess its financial performance in the year. The results for the Group are:

- Gross profit margin for the year was 13.16% (2023 - 14.99%).
- Net profit margin for the year was 2.29% (2023 - 2.35%). 

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 

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


This report was approved by the board on 23 July 2025 and signed on its behalf.



Ralph Wilson Peer
Director

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the consolidated financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. 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 the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that period.

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


select suitable accounting policies for the Group's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgments 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 Group 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 the Group and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Principal activity

The principal activity of the Group is that of the administration of music royalties.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £545,733 (2023 - £322,900).

The directors do not propose a payment of a dividend in the year.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

Ralph Wilson Peer 
Mary Megan Peer 
Nigel Robert Elderton 
Elizabeth Wilson Peer 
Ralph Iversen Peer 

Political contributions

There were no political contributions made in the year.

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Future developments

The Group will continue to look at expanding its catalogues and increasing turnover.

Qualifying third party indemnity provisions

There are no qualifying third-party indemnity provisions in place.

Disclosure of information to auditors

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

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

Post balance sheet events

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

Auditors

The auditorsXeinadin Audit Limitedwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board on 23 July 2025 and signed on its behalf.
 





................................................
Ralph Wilson Peer
Director

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED (the 'parent Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, the Company Statement of Financial Position, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, the Company Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 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 of the parent Company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of the Group's profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


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


Conclusions relating to going concern


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


Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the parent 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.


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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Other information


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


We have nothing to report in this regard.


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

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


the information given in the Group 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 Group 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 Group and the parent Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Group 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 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 directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.


Responsibilities of directors
 

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


In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Group's and the parent 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 Group or the parent Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these Group financial statements.


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:

Enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims;
Enquiry of management and those charged with governance to identify any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations;
Performing audit work over the risk of management override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for bias.

The potential effect of these laws and regulations on the financial statements varies considerably.
Firstly, the Company is subject to laws and regulations that directly affect the financial statements including financial reporting legislation (including related companies legislation), distributable profits legislation and taxation legislation and we assessed the extent of compliance with these laws and regulations as part of our procedures on the related financial statement items.
Secondly, the Company is subject to many other laws and regulations where the consequence of non-compliance could have a material effect on amounts or disclosures in the financial statements, for instance the imposition of fines or litigation. We identified the following areas as those most likely to have such an effect: health and safety including data protection laws and employment law compliance for recognising the nature of the Company's activities. Auditing standards limit the required audit procedures to identify non-compliance with these laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any. Therefore, if a breach of operational regulations is not disclosed to us or evident from relevant correspondence, an audit will not detect that breach.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
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.


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


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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Use of our report
 

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





Paul Laxton FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
Xeinadin Audit Limited
 
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
  
8th Floor Becket House
36 Old Jewry
London
EC2R 8DD

23 July 2025
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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
23,636,111
20,878,272

Cost of sales
  
(20,523,729)
(17,747,537)

Gross profit
  
3,112,382
3,130,735

Distribution costs
  
(196,807)
(182,736)

Administrative expenses
  
(2,945,022)
(2,871,657)

Other operating income
  
299,950
233,779

Operating profit
 6 
270,503
310,121

Income from participating interests
  
68,053
41,214

Interest receivable and similar income
  
204,134
138,838

Interest payable and similar expenses
  
-
(231)

Profit before taxation
  
542,690
489,942

Tax on profit
 12 
3,043
(167,042)

Profit for the financial year
  
545,733
322,900

Profit for the year attributable to:
  

Owners of the parent Company
  
545,733
322,900

  
545,733
322,900

There were no recognised gains and losses for 2024 or 2023 other than those included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

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

The notes on pages 20 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 00270228

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

As restated
2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 13 
1,458,561
1,626,432

Tangible assets
 14 
29,820
22,029

Investments
 15 
393,510
393,510

  
1,881,891
2,041,971

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
5,382,487
3,305,985

Cash at bank and in hand
 18 
10,252,221
9,573,403

  
15,634,708
12,879,388

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 19 
(18,499,918)
(16,447,197)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(2,865,210)
 
 
(3,567,809)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
(983,319)
(1,525,838)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 20 
-
(3,214)

  
 
 
-
 
 
(3,214)

  
(983,319)
(1,529,052)

Net liabilities
  
(983,319)
(1,529,052)


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 21 
300
300

Capital redemption reserve
 22 
326,290
326,290

Profit and loss account
 22 
(1,309,909)
(1,855,642)

Equity attributable to owners of the parent Company
  
(983,319)
(1,529,052)

  
(983,319)
(1,529,052)


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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 00270228
    
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 23 July 2025.




Ralph Wilson Peer
Director

The notes on pages 20 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 00270228

COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 13 
140,484
103,762

Tangible assets
 14 
29,820
22,029

Investments
 15 
3,961,660
3,961,660

  
4,131,964
4,087,451

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
5,366,735
3,293,151

Cash at bank and in hand
 18 
10,251,052
9,568,517

  
15,617,787
12,861,668

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 19 
(19,423,678)
(17,371,727)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(3,805,891)
 
 
(4,510,059)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
326,073
(422,608)

  

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 20 
-
(3,305)

  
 
 
-
 
 
(3,305)

  
326,073
(425,913)

Net assets/(liabilities)
  
326,073
(425,913)


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 21 
300
300

Profit and loss account brought forward
  
(426,213)
(948,940)

Profit for the year
  
751,986
522,727

Profit and loss account carried forward
  
325,773
(426,213)

  
326,073
(425,913)


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 23 July 2025.


Ralph Wilson Peer
Director

The notes on pages 20 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 

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


Called up share capital
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss account
Equity attributable to owners of parent Company
Total equity

£
£
£
£
£

At 1 January 2024
300
326,290
(1,855,642)
(1,529,052)
(1,529,052)


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
545,733
545,733
545,733
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
545,733
545,733
545,733


At 31 December 2024
300
326,290
(1,309,909)
(983,319)
(983,319)


The notes on pages 20 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 

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


Called up share capital
Capital redemption reserve
Profit and loss account
Equity attributable to owners of parent Company
Total equity

£
£
£
£
£

At 1 January 2023
300
326,290
(2,178,542)
(1,851,952)
(1,851,952)


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
322,900
322,900
322,900
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
322,900
322,900
322,900


At 31 December 2023
300
326,290
(1,855,642)
(1,529,052)
(1,529,052)


The notes on pages 20 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 

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


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£

At 1 January 2024
300
(426,213)
(425,913)


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
751,986
751,986
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
751,986
751,986


At 31 December 2024
300
325,773
326,073


The notes on pages 20 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 

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


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£

At 1 January 2023
300
(948,940)
(948,640)


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
522,727
522,727
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
522,727
522,727


At 31 December 2023
300
(426,213)
(425,913)


The notes on pages 20 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

As restated
2024
2023
£
£
Enter Text here - user input


Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
545,733
322,900

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
237,871
228,481

Depreciation of tangible assets
12,855
9,872

Interest paid
-
231

Interest received
(272,187)
(180,052)

Taxation charge
(3,043)
167,042

(Increase) in debtors
(2,076,469)
(841,940)

Increase in creditors
2,266,182
2,495,815

(Decrease)/increase in amounts owed to associates
(91,843)
-

Corporation tax (paid)/received
(121,822)
-

Net cash generated from operating activities

497,277
2,202,349


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of intangible fixed assets
(70,000)
-

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(20,646)
(13,220)

Purchase of fixed asset investments
-
(393,610)

Interest received
204,134
138,838

Income from investments in related companies
68,053
41,214

Net cash from investing activities

181,541
(226,778)

Cash flows from financing activities

Interest paid
-
(231)

Proceeds from loans from participating interests
-
(122,752)

Proceeds from loans from group undertakings
-
(34,457)

Net cash used in financing activities
-
(157,440)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
678,818
1,818,131

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
9,573,403
7,755,272

 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
10,252,221
9,573,403

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

As restated

2024
2023

£
£


 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
10,252,221
9,573,403

10,252,221
9,573,403


The notes on pages 20 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024




At 1 January 2024
Cash flows
At 31 December 2024
£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

9,573,403

678,818

10,252,221


9,573,403
678,818
10,252,221

The notes on pages 20 to 41 form part of these financial statements.

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

The company is a private company limited by shares, registered in England and Wales. The registered office and principal place of business is 23/24 George Street, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, TW9 1HY, England.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires Group management to exercise judgment in applying the Group's accounting policies (see note 3).

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of Comprehensive Income in these financial statements.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its own subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the Statement of Financial Position, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.
 

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Going concern

Peermusic (UK) Limited is the parent company of a medium-sized group for which consolidated financial statements are prepared. The going concern assessment has been conducted on the group as a whole.
Within the group there are five trading companies, and the results and period end position disclosed below relate to the entire group of which Peermusic (UK) Limited is the parent.
The group made a consolidated profit before tax of £545,733 (2023: £322,900) during the year ended 31 December 2024 and at that date had net liabilities of £983,319 (2023: £1,529,052) and net current liabilities of £2,865,210 (2023: £3,567,809).
The current and future financial positions of the Company have been reviewed by the Directors to ensure that cash flows and liquidity are sufficiently robust to allow the Company to continue to trade during this period. The Directors are confident that there is sufficient headroom to meet the forecast cash requirements during the twelve months from the date of approval of the financial statements, having considered any additional requirements that would be contingent on a downturn in activity over the same period.

 
2.4

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

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

 
2.5

Revenue

Revenue from royalties is recognised in the period in which the royalties are administered. The right to receive royalties is determined by contractual agreements in place.  

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

Operating leases: the Group as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

 
2.7

Interest income

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

 
2.8

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount.

 
2.9

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Group operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan 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 profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Statement of Financial Position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Group in independently administered funds.

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.10

Current and deferred taxation

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

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the Company and the Group operate and generate income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the reporting date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits;
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met; and
Where they relate to timing differences in respect of interests in subsidiaries, associates, branches and joint ventures and the Group can control the reversal of the timing differences and such reversal is not considered probable in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.


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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.11

Intangible assets

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the difference between amounts paid on the cost of a business combination and the acquirer’s interest in the fair value of the Group's share of its identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree at the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a straight-line basis to the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income over its useful economic life.

Other intangible assets

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

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

All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.

 
2.12

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Short-term leasehold property
-
Over the term of the lease
Office equipment
-
25%
Straight line
Computer equipment
-
33%
Straight line
Other fixed assets
-
25%
Straight line

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.13

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

Investments in unlisted Group shares, whose market value can be reliably determined, are remeasured to market value at each reporting date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the period. Where market value cannot be reliably determined, such investments are stated at historic cost less impairment.

 
2.14

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.15

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

In the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group's cash management.

 
2.16

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.17

Provisions for liabilities

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

 
2.18

Financial instruments

The Group has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Group's Statement of Financial Position when the Group becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
 
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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.18
Financial instruments (continued)


Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, 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.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Group's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Impairment of financial assets

At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. 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. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

Basic 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 Group after the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans, other loans and loans due to fellow group companies are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.
 
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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.18
Financial instruments (continued)


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


3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the Group'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 recognised to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Such estimations include:
Depreciation and Amortisation
The annual depreciation/amortisation charge for tangible and intangible assets is sensitive due to the material nature of the value of fiixed assets. The depreciation/ amortisation rates are reviewed annually to ensure they are appropriate for the type of asset. Assets are reviewed for impairment on an annual basis.
Investment Valuation
The valuation of investment is sensitive due to its material nature. The valuation of investments involves a degree of subjectivity and relies on various assumptions and estimates that may impact financial reporting. The company recognizes that changes in market conditions and the inherent unpredictability of economic factors can influence the valuation process. As such, the estimation of fair values requires management to exercise judgement and apply relevant valuation methodologies, taking into account the inherent uncertainties associated with the valuation of investments. The company diligently considers all available information and market indicators to make reasonable and supportable estimates, while also disclosing the sensitivity of the valuations to changes in key assumptions, as required by FRS 102.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

4.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:


2024
2023
£
£

Royalties
23,636,111
20,878,272

23,636,111
20,878,272


Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2024
2023
£
£

United Kingdom
9,659,308
9,328,152

Rest of the world
13,976,803
11,550,120

23,636,111
20,878,272





5.


Other operating income

2024
2023
£
£

Management charges receivable
299,950
233,779

299,950
233,779



6.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2024
2023
£
£

Amortisation of intangible assets
237,871
228,481

Depreciation of tangible assets
12,855
9,872

Exchange differences
47
1,011

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

7.


Auditors' remuneration

During the year, the Group obtained the following services from the Company's auditors:


2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the consolidated and parent Company's financial statements
29,500
23,610

Fees payable to tthe company's auditors and its associates for other services
5,000
7,700


8.


Employees

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£


Wages and salaries
1,052,054
928,073
884,629
810,647

Cost of defined contribution scheme
37,608
32,442
30,541
26,945

1,089,662
960,515
915,170
837,592


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



Group
Group
Company
Company
        2024
        2023
        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.
            No.
            No.









Administrative staff
18
14
18
14


9.


Directors' remuneration

2024
2023
£
£

Directors' emoluments
252,951
359,002

252,951
359,002


The highest paid director received remuneration of £119,393 (2023 - £359,002).

The value of the Group's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £NIL (2023 - £NIL).

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

10.


Interest receivable

2024
2023
£
£


Interest on cash and cash equivalents
204,134
138,838

204,134
138,838


11.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2024
2023
£
£


Interest on debenture loans
-
231

-
231


12.


Taxation


2024
2023
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
262
121,822


262
121,822


Total current tax
262
121,822

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
(3,305)
45,220

Total deferred tax
(3,305)
45,220


(3,043)
167,042
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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
 
12.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

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

2024
2023
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
542,690
489,942


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 25%)
135,673
122,486

Effects of:


Effect of expenses not deductible for tax purposes
10,180
7,404

Effect of capital allowances and depreciation
2,833
46,106

Effect of differenct UK tax rates on some earnings
51,034
45,220

Utilisation of tax losses
-
(55,302)

Unused tax losses
-
(412)

Other tax adjustment to increase/(decrease) tax liability
(330)
1,540

Non-taxable income
(17,013)
-

Double taxation relief
(185,420)
-

Total tax charge for the year
(3,043)
167,042


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

13.


Intangible assets

Group





Copyrights
Goodwill
Total

£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
1,917,231
2,045,933
3,963,164


Additions
70,000
-
70,000



At 31 December 2024

1,987,231
2,045,933
4,033,164



Amortisation


At 1 January 2024
1,109,174
1,227,558
2,336,732


Charge for the year
33,278
204,593
237,871



At 31 December 2024

1,142,452
1,432,151
2,574,603



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
844,779
613,782
1,458,561



At 31 December 2023
808,057
818,375
1,626,432



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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
 
           13.Intangible assets (continued)

Company




Copyrights

£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
1,209,937


Additions
70,000



At 31 December 2024

1,279,937



Amortisation


At 1 January 2024
1,106,175


Charge for the year
33,278



At 31 December 2024

1,139,453



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
140,484



At 31 December 2023
103,762

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

14.


Tangible fixed assets

Group






Short-term leasehold property
Office equipment
Computer equipment
Other fixed assets
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
52,161
54,970
73,182
2,995
183,308


Additions
7,203
9,581
3,862
-
20,646



At 31 December 2024

59,364
64,551
77,044
2,995
203,954



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
47,265
45,241
65,778
2,995
161,279


Charge for the year
1,557
7,221
4,077
-
12,855



At 31 December 2024

48,822
52,462
69,855
2,995
174,134



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
10,542
12,089
7,189
-
29,820



At 31 December 2023
4,896
9,729
7,404
-
22,029

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

           14.Tangible fixed assets (continued)


Company






Short-term leasehold property
Office equipment
Computer equipment
Other fixed assets
Total

£
£
£
£
£

Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
52,161
35,534
73,180
2,995
163,870


Additions
7,203
9,581
3,862
-
20,646



At 31 December 2024

59,364
45,115
77,042
2,995
184,516



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
47,265
25,803
65,778
2,995
141,841


Charge for the year
1,557
7,221
4,077
-
12,855



At 31 December 2024

48,822
33,024
69,855
2,995
154,696



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
10,542
12,091
7,187
-
29,820



At 31 December 2023
4,896
9,731
7,402
-
22,029






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

15.


Fixed asset investments

Group





Unlisted investments

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
393,510



At 31 December 2024
393,510




Company





Investments in subsidiary companies
Unlisted investments
Total

£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
3,568,150
393,510
3,961,660



At 31 December 2024
3,568,150
393,510
3,961,660




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

16.



Subsidiary and associate undertakings





The following were subsidiary and associate undertakings in the year:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Peer-Southern Productions Limited
Greyhound House, 23/24 George Street, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, TW9 1HY
Ordinary £1
100%
Paul Rodriguez Music Limited
Greyhound House, 23/24 George Street, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, TW9 1HY
Ordinary £0.01
100%
Accorder Music Publishing Limited
Greyhound House, 23/24 George Street, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, TW9 1HY
Ordinary £1
100%
Peermusic Accorder Library Limited
Greyhound House, 23/24 George Street, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, TW9 1HY
Ordinary £1
100%
Dunmo Music Publishing Company Limited
Greyhound House, 23/24 George Street, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, TW9 1HY
Ordinary £1
50%
Donovan (Music) Limited
Greyhound House, 23/24 George Street, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, TW9 1HY
Ordinary £1
50%

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

17.


Debtors

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£


Amounts owed by group undertakings
5,122,625
2,960,367
5,123,838
2,970,682

Amounts owed by joint ventures and associated undertakings
8,449
8,449
-
-

Other debtors
189,797
279,487
181,372
264,787

Prepayments and accrued income
61,525
57,682
61,525
57,682

Deferred taxation
91
-
-
-

5,382,487
3,305,985
5,366,735
3,293,151



18.


Cash and cash equivalents

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
10,252,221
9,573,403
10,251,052
9,568,517

10,252,221
9,573,403
10,251,052
9,568,517



19.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Trade creditors
17,266,699
15,265,094
15,345,258
13,316,114

Amounts owed to group undertakings
391,386
196,215
3,251,211
3,084,155

Amounts owed to joint ventures
131,989
223,832
131,989
223,832

Corporation tax
2,908
124,526
2,704
124,211

Other taxation and social security
599,311
592,975
595,441
589,410

Other creditors
7,064
5,949
3,114
1,999

Accruals and deferred income
100,561
38,606
93,961
32,006

18,499,918
16,447,197
19,423,678
17,371,727


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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

20.


Deferred taxation


Group



2024


£






At beginning of year
3,214


Utilised in year
(3,305)



At end of year
(91)

Company


2024


£






At beginning of year
3,305


Utilised in year
(3,305)



At end of year
-
The deferred taxation balance is made up as follows:

Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Accelerated capital allowances
(91)
3,214
-
3,305

(91)
3,214
-
3,305


21.


Share capital

2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



300 (2023 - 300) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
300
300


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

22.


Reserves

Capital redemption reserve

Capital redemption reserve - This reserve records the nominal value of shares repurchased by the company.

Profit and loss account

Profit and loss account - This reserve records retained earnings and accumulated losses. 


23.


Prior year adjustment

During the year, the company reallocated £393,510 from other debtors to investments, which was retrospectively applied. This reallocation was due to the capitalisation of a loan into equity shares. This has a net impact of £0.

Furthermore, a prior year balance of £4,335 was written off from investments, which has impacted the prior year retained earnings by £4,335.  


24.


Contingent liabilities

The Company is included within the Peermusic (UK) Group V.A.T registration. As a result, a contingent liability may arise for the VAT due in the United Kingdom.
The Peermusic (UK) Limited group has entered into a cross guarantee arrangement with its bankers. The companies included within this arrangement are: Peermusic (UK) Limited and Peer-Southern Productions Limited. 
The Company's bankers have a fixed charge over the intangible assets owned by the Company.


25.


Pension commitments

The amount recognised in profit or loss as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £37,608 (2023 - £32,442).


26.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 2024 the Group and the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:


Group
Group
Company
Company
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Not later than 1 year
145,943
145,943
145,943
145,943

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
315,382
461,517
315,382
461,517

461,325
607,460
461,325
607,460

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PEERMUSIC (U K) LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

27.


Related party transactions

During the year, the company entered into the following transactions with related parties:


Transaction value 2024
Balance owed to 2024
Balance owed to 2023
£
£
£

Dunmo Music Publishing Company Limited
(2,785)
(17,369)
(14,584)
Donovan (Music) Limited
94,629
(114,620)
(209,249)
91,844
(131,989)
(223,833)


28.


Controlling party

The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Peermusic III Ltd, a company registered in the United States of America. The corporate office of Peermusic III Ltd is 2397 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 9704, United States of America. The ultimate controlling party is the family of Mr and Mrs R.I. Peer II.

 
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