Company registration number 07044690 (England and Wales)
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Director
Ms R L Wilm
(Appointed 2 January 2024)
Company number
07044690
Registered office
Unit 17, Orchard View
Estune Business Park, Pear Tree Avenue
Pear Tree Avenue Long Ashton
Bristol
Somerset
United Kingdom
BS41 9FR
Auditor
Xeinadin Audit Limited
Suite 2D
Building 1 Eastern Business Park
St Mellons
Cardiff
CF3 5EA
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Director's report
3 - 4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 8
Profit and loss account
9
Statement of comprehensive income
10
Balance sheet
11
Statement of changes in equity
12
Statement of cash flows
13
Notes to the financial statements
14 - 26
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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The director presents the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Review of the business
The Company operates a global marketplace for grandstand, general admission, and secondary hospitality tickets to motorsport events worldwide, primarily through its website. The Company acts as an official reseller for the Formula 1 and MotoGP World Championships. The business heavily relies on the performance of its UK sales organization, online marketing, and new customer lead generation from the Grand Prix Events website and social media platforms. Customer retention and repeat business are also important income drivers.
The popularity of Formula 1 and MotoGP, bolstered by media coverage and annual documentaries, directly impacts annual sales and revenue. The Company performed well in 2024, with its revenue targets aligning with expectations. The financial results for the year are reflected in the Financial Statements.
Financial Performance
In 2024, the Company generated a turnover of £12,355,584, representing an 11% decrease compared to 2023. Sales were challenging during the summer months, with competition from other global events. However, revenue met expectations as consumer spending slowed in response to economic uncertainty.
The Company achieved a gross profit of £5,764,433, an 11% increase from 2023, driven by careful control of cost-of-sales margins and excellent customer service.
Profit before taxation for the year was £2,020,619, a 33% increase compared to the prior year. While turnover decreased from 2023, the increase in operating profit from £1,359,808 in 2023 to £2,020,619 in 2024, was the result of stringent control over operating expenses.
Principal risks and uncertainties
Following a surge in sales post-pandemic in 2021, 2022, and 2023, sales levelled off in 2024. The increase in ticket prices and travel costs, driven by inflation, along with event promoters raising fees for event access, affected sales. Additionally, competition from other global sporting events, notably the European Football Championships and the Olympic Games, diluted the customer base. While a slight decrease in race attendance was expected, the business maintained strong sales volumes for most races.
Key risks going forward include further increases in ticket prices, airfares, and accommodation costs, which may limit some customers’ ability to attend events as they balance their budgets with ongoing economic uncertainty.
To mitigate these risks, the Company focuses on the following strategies:
- Maintaining a diversified customer portfolio, including both retail and corporate clients.
- Collaborating closely with the parent company to identify and manage risks related to future events.
- Strengthening relationships with key suppliers across the Formula 1 and MotoGP promoter networks.
- Continuously reviewing the business strategy to optimize buying risk inventory and reduce costs.
- Developing targeted marketing strategies to drive traffic to the Grand Prix Events website.
Key performance indicators
The management team monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) such as turnover and profitability, comparing them to the previous year:
Despite the decline in turnover, operating profit increased due to effective management of administrative costs. The Company continued investing in staff development, including bonuses to incentivize sales and foster long-term growth. This approach helped generate additional income through commissions. Overall, the financial results were in line with the Company’s management expectations.
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Other information and explanations
Matters of Strategic Importance
Looking ahead, the Company’s near-term focus is on further developing and expanding its sales organization, supporting the F1 Experiences global travel and hospitality program as a subsidiary entity under its parent company, Liberty Media. The Company’s core focus remains the development of its sales team, with an emphasis on adding multilingual staff to service European and UK regional markets.
The Company is also hoping that growth continues with new partnerships, including enhanced collaborations with the NBA (National Basketball Association) to support exhibition games and events, as well as continuing its strong relationship with MotoGP World Championship promoters. These efforts provide additional revenue streams for the Company in 2024 and beyond.
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Ms R L Wilm
Director
Date: .............................................
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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The director presents his annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company continues to be that of sales agent and retailer of motorsport event tickets.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 9.
No ordinary dividends were paid. The director does not recommend payment of a final dividend.
Director
The director who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements was as follows:
Mr K Bruce
(Resigned 2 January 2024)
Mr B Ruede
(Resigned 2 January 2024)
Mr G B Maffei
(Appointed 2 January 2024 and resigned 31 December 2024)
Ms R L Wilm
(Appointed 2 January 2024)
Auditor
It is proposed that the auditors, Xeinadin Audit Limited will be proposed for appointment.
Statement of director's responsibilities
The director is responsible 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 company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the director is required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 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 company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. He is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Statement of disclosure to auditor
So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.
Medium-sized companies exemption
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the medium-sized companies exemption.
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
DIRECTOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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On behalf of the board
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Ms R L Wilm
Director
29 September 2025
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Exclusive GP Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the profit and loss account, the statement of comprehensive income, the balance sheet, the statement of changes in equity, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including 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 company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the director's use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the director with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The director is responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:
the information given in the strategic report and the 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 the director's report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the director's report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of 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 director
As explained more fully in the director's responsibilities statement, 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 has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Identifying and assessing potential risks related to irregularities
In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations we have considered the following:
The nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business performance including the company’s remuneration policies.
Results of the enquiries of management about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities;
Any matters we have identified having obtained and reviewed the company’s
documentation of their policies and procedures relating to:
identifying, evaluating and complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of noncompliance;
detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud;
the internal controls established to mitigate risks of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations;
the matters discussed among the audit engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud.
As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in the following areas: timing of recognition of income, foreign currency translation. In common with all audits under ISAs (UK), we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override.
We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the company
operates in, focusing on provisions of those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included UK Companies Act, , employment law, health and safety, pensions legislation and tax legislation.
In addition, we considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements but compliance with which may be fundamental to the company’s ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty.
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Audit response to risk identified
Our procedures to respond to risks identified included the following:
reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with provisions of relevant laws and regulations described as having a direct effect on the financial statements;
enquiring of management concerning actual and potential litigation and claims;
performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud;
reviewing correspondence with HMRC; and
in addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments; assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.
We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members including internal specialists, and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.
No instances of material non-compliance were identified. However, the likelihood of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is limited by the inherent difficulty in detecting irregularities, the effectiveness of the entity’s controls, and the nature, timing and extent of the audit procedures performed. Irregularities that result from fraud might be inherently more difficult to detect than irregularities that result from error.
As explained above, there is an unavoidable risk that material misstatements may not be detected, even though the audit has been planned and performed in accordance with ISAs (UK).
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's 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.
Catherine Ingram FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Xeinadin Audit Limited, Statutory Auditor
Chartered Accountants
Suite 2D
Building 1 Eastern Business Park
St Mellons
Cardiff
CF3 5EA
29 September 2025
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
12,355,584
13,744,720
Cost of sales
(6,591,151)
(8,604,060)
Gross profit
5,764,433
5,140,660
Administrative expenses
(3,728,796)
(3,780,851)
Operating profit
4
2,035,637
1,359,809
Interest receivable and similar income
7
4,765
255
Interest payable and similar expenses
8
(19,783)
(245)
Profit before taxation
2,020,619
1,359,819
Tax on profit
9
(515,655)
(388,353)
Profit for the financial year
1,504,964
971,466
The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2024
2023
£
£
Profit for the year
1,504,964
971,466
Other comprehensive income
-
-
Total comprehensive income for the year
1,504,964
971,466
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Goodwill
10
22,937
Other intangible assets
10
17,104
Total intangible assets
40,041
Tangible assets
11
5,063
28,367
5,063
68,408
Current assets
Debtors
12
3,527,420
5,087,397
Cash at bank and in hand
3,229,034
1,571,195
6,756,454
6,658,592
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
13
(2,138,444)
(3,603,491)
Net current assets
4,618,010
3,055,101
Total assets less current liabilities
4,623,073
3,123,509
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
15
1,266
6,666
(1,266)
(6,666)
Net assets
4,621,807
3,116,843
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
18
5
5
Share premium account
1,070,911
1,070,911
Profit and loss reserves
3,550,891
2,045,927
Total equity
4,621,807
3,116,843
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized companies.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 29 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
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Ms R L Wilm
Director
Company registration number 07044690 (England and Wales)
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2023
5
1,070,911
1,074,461
2,145,377
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
971,466
971,466
Balance at 31 December 2023
5
1,070,911
2,045,927
3,116,843
Year ended 31 December 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
1,504,964
1,504,964
Balance at 31 December 2024
5
1,070,911
3,550,891
4,621,807
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
23
2,046,009
191,165
Interest paid
(19,783)
(245)
Income taxes paid
(371,463)
(443,576)
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities
1,654,763
(252,656)
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(1,746)
(40,658)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
37,914
Interest received
4,765
255
Net cash generated from/(used in) investing activities
3,019
(2,489)
Financing activities
Repayment of borrowings
57
(57)
Net cash generated from/(used in) financing activities
57
(57)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
1,657,839
(255,202)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
1,571,195
1,826,397
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
3,229,034
1,571,195
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Exclusive GP Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Unit 17, Orchard View, Estune Business Park, Pear Tree Avenue, Pear Tree Avenue Long Ashton, Bristol, Somerset, United Kingdom, BS41 9FR.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Going concern
Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the director has a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the director continues to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3
Turnover
Revenue comprises sales of goods or services provided to customers net of value added tax and other sales taxes, less an appropriate deduction for actual and expected returns and discounts. Revenue is recognised when performance obligations are satisfied and the control of goods or services is transferred to the buyer. Where the performance obligation is satisfied over time, revenue is recognised in accordance with its progress towards complete satisfaction of that performance obligation.
When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the promised consideration is adjusted for the effects of the time value of money, which is recognised as interest income.
The company recognises revenue from the following major sources:
Commission
Intergroup charges
The nature, timing of satisfaction of performance obligations and significant payment terms of the company's major sources of revenue are as follows:
Commission
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
Intergroup charges
Revenue from contracts for the provision of professional services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion when the stage of completion, costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is calculated by comparing costs incurred, mainly in relation to contractual hourly staff rates and materials, as a proportion of total costs. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that are recoverable.
Revenue from ticket sales is recognised in the month of the event.
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.4
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of unincorporated businesses over the fair value of net assets acquired. It is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is considered to have a finite useful life and is amortised on a systematic basis over its expected life of five years.
For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units expected to benefit from the acquisition. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit.
1.5
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.
Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Other
10% on cost
1.6
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Leasehold land and buildings
5% on cost
Fixtures and fittings
25% on reducing balance
Computers
33% on cost
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
1.7
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
1.8
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9
Financial instruments
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Other financial assets
Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Other financial liabilities
Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.
Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.10
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.11
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.12
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.13
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.14
Leases
As lessee
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.
1.15
Foreign exchange
Monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate ruling on the date of the transaction. Exchange differences are taken into account in arriving at the operating profit.
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the director is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
3
Turnover and other revenue
2024
2023
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Commission
2,681,158
2,320,870
Intergroup charges
3,074,525
2,750,903
Ticket sales
6,599,901
8,672,947
12,355,584
13,744,720
2024
2023
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
United Kingdom
993,801
241,811
Europe
2,553,218
3,438,874
North America
7,408,634
5,823,704
South America
228,359
121,386
Asia
626,928
1,487,081
Rest of the world
544,644
2,631,864
12,355,584
13,744,720
2024
2023
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
4,765
255
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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4
Operating profit
2024
2023
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Exchange (gains)/losses
(1,332)
109,975
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
10,284
9,100
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
25,050
24,502
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
12,429
-
Amortisation of intangible assets
27,612
279,925
Operating lease charges
329,209
373,693
5
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Office and Administration
9
9
Sales, markteting and distribution
33
31
Total
42
40
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
2,689,941
2,523,382
Social security costs
299,776
106,734
Pension costs
86,599
68,856
3,076,316
2,698,972
6
Director's remuneration
2024
2023
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
243,382
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
-
55,860
299,242
The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 0 (2023 - 1).
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
6
Director's remuneration
(Continued)
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Remuneration disclosed above include the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2024
2023
£
£
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
n/a
55,860
7
Interest receivable and similar income
2024
2023
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
4,765
255
2024
2023
Investment income includes the following:
£
£
Interest on financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss
4,765
255
8
Interest payable and similar expenses
2024
2023
£
£
Interest on financial liabilities measured at amortised cost:
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
-
245
Other finance costs:
Other interest
19,783
19,783
245
9
Taxation
2024
2023
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
521,056
391,210
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(5,401)
(2,857)
Total tax charge
515,655
388,353
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
9
Taxation
(Continued)
- 22 -
The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Profit before taxation
2,020,619
1,359,819
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2023: 23.52%)
505,155
319,835
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
3,172
416
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
(437)
(646)
Depreciation on assets not qualifying for tax allowances
13,165
65,841
Amortisation on assets not qualifying for tax allowances
5,763
Short term timing differences
(5,400)
(2,856)
Taxation charge for the year
515,655
388,353
10
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
Other
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
1,376,250
46,749
1,422,999
Disposals
(46,749)
(46,749)
At 31 December 2024
1,376,250
1,376,250
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
1,353,313
29,645
1,382,958
Amortisation charged for the year
22,937
4,675
27,612
Disposals
(34,320)
(34,320)
At 31 December 2024
1,376,250
1,376,250
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
At 31 December 2023
22,937
17,104
40,041
More information on impairment movements in the year is given in note .
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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11
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold land and buildings
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
104,095
2,910
13,789
120,794
Additions
1,746
1,746
At 31 December 2024
104,095
4,656
13,789
122,540
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
82,623
2,260
7,544
92,427
Depreciation charged in the year
20,799
538
3,713
25,050
At 31 December 2024
103,422
2,798
11,257
117,477
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
673
1,858
2,532
5,063
At 31 December 2023
21,472
650
6,245
28,367
12
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
2,181,902
3,204,892
Other debtors
43,650
106,768
Prepayments and accrued income
1,301,868
1,775,737
3,527,420
5,087,397
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Other borrowings
14
113,946
306,843
Trade creditors
648,107
1,391,057
Corporation tax
540,547
390,955
Other taxation and social security
96,029
71,983
Deferred income
16
512,495
1,116,963
Other creditors
9,999
11,717
Accruals and deferred income
217,321
313,973
2,138,444
3,603,491
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
- 24 -
14
Loans and overdrafts
2024
2023
£
£
Loans from group undertakings
113,946
306,843
Payable within one year
113,946
306,843
15
Deferred taxation
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:
Liabilities
Liabilities
2024
2023
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
1,266
6,666
2024
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 January 2024
6,666
Credit to profit or loss
(5,400)
Liability at 31 December 2024
1,266
16
Deferred income
2024
2023
£
£
Other deferred income
512,495
1,116,963
17
Retirement benefit schemes
2024
2023
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
86,599
68,856
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
- 25 -
18
Share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
0.0001 of 0p each
50,000
50,000
5
5
19
Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities
The company will be engaging indirect tax advisors in relation to registering for indirect tax in various jurisdictions across the world. The company may have a liability for indirect tax outside of the UK, but as of the date of the signing of the financial statements the company considers that any errors or omissions would not be material.
20
Operating lease commitments
As lessee
The company has outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Within 1 year
343,819
206,626
Years 2-5
1,311,742
199,111
1,655,561
405,737
21
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
During the year the company entered into the following transactions with related parties:
Sales
Sales
Purchases
Purchases
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Entities with control, joint control or significant influence over the company
5,931,720
6,482,803
1,703,312
1,813,244
Other related parties
193,078
30,532
56,826
73,760
The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:
2024
2023
Amounts due from related parties
£
£
Entities with control, joint control or significant influence over the company
1,722,846
1,919,611
EXCLUSIVE GP LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
21
Related party transactions
(Continued)
- 26 -
At the balance sheet date, taking into account amounts owed on invoices and the balance of the intercompany loan account, Exclusive GP was owed a balance of £1,722,846 by it's parent company, Quint Events International LLC (2023 1,919,611).
22
Ultimate controlling party
The company's immediate parent undertaking is Quint Events International LLC (incorporated in the United States).
Liberty Media Corporation (incorporated in the United States) are the ultimate controlling party of Exclusive GP Limited.
Copies of the group accounts can be obtained from the registered office address : 12300 Liberty Boulevard, Englewood, Colorado, 80112.
23
Cash generated from operations
2024
2023
£
£
Profit after taxation
1,504,964
971,466
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
515,655
388,353
Finance costs
19,783
245
Investment income
(4,765)
(255)
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
12,429
-
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets
27,612
279,925
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
25,050
24,502
Movements in working capital:
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
1,559,977
(1,123,587)
Decrease in creditors
(1,614,696)
(349,484)
Cash generated from operations
2,046,009
191,165
24
Analysis of changes in net funds
1 January 2024
Cash flows
31 December 2024
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
1,571,195
1,657,839
3,229,034
Borrowings excluding overdrafts
(306,843)
192,897
(113,946)
1,264,352
1,850,736
3,115,088
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