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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED










ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

 
EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
R. Stephenson Brown (appointed 23 July 2024)
A. Stephenson Brown (appointed 23 July 2024)
A. Thirkill (appointed 31 July 2024)
J. Bean (appointed 31 July 2024)
L. Simpson (appointed 23 July 2024)




Registered number
15854579



Registered office
1 Smithy Court
Smithy Brook Road

Wigan

Lancashire

WN3 6PS




Independent auditors
AAB Audit & Accountancy Limited

Gresham House

5-7 St Pauls Street

Leeds

LS1 2JG





 
EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS 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
Company Statement of Financial Position
11
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
12
Company Statement of Changes in Equity
13
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
14
Consolidated Analysis of Net Debt
15
Notes to the Financial Statements
16 - 36


 
EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

Introduction
 
Evolve Business Group offers proactive and human-centric digital solutions to keep businesses running smoothly 24/7/365. With smart systems and agile procedures; including a fully manned, multilingual support desk, Evolve identify and fix problems before they are even noticed by their customers. With four primary services - SD-WAN (EvolveWAN), IT support (EvolveIT), Business Connectivity (EvolveISP) and Guest Wi-Fi (EvolveODM), - they provide one-stop solutions for all telecom needs. Their SD-WAN technology allows Evolve Business Group to deliver top-spec hardware with software-defined WAN paths that offer layers of redundancy, ensuring high availability and cloud-based control. Evolve's core ethos for its employees is acting with pace, curiosity and dedication.

Business review
 
Evolve BG Holdings Limited (the “Company”) is a holding company incorporated on 23 July 2024 to facilitate investment from BGF. This is the first reporting period for the newly formed Evolve BG Holdings Group (the “Group”). 
Evolve BG Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Evolve BG Holdings, is the main trading entity in the Group. There have been no changes to the operations or management of Evolve BG Limited because of the creation of Evolve BG Holdings Limited, and they continue to drive the Group’s revenue and profitability.
These Financial Statements have been prepared for the 6-month period from the date of incorporation (23 July 2024) to 31 January 2025. 
The Group is certified against ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management, ISO 27001:2022 Information Security Management, PCI-DSS and Cyber Essentials. 
Being a newly formed Group, for the purpose of this report, the directors deem it reasonable to compare the performance of Evolve BG Limited year on year. 
The main trading entity, Evolve BG Limited, performed strongly over the 12-month period to 31 January 2025 with revenues increasing to £20.7m from £14.4m in FY24 (44% increase year on year) demonstrating the Group’s ability to grow market share. The Group has good visibility of its monthly revenues with 87% of revenue in the year being from recurring sources. 

Financial key performance indicators
 
The below are based on the 12-month performance of the main trading entity, Evolve BG Limited to 31 January 2025.
Turnover: £20.7m (2024: £14.4m)
Gross Profit: £9.9m (2024: £6.2m) 
Profit/(loss) before tax: £2.1m (2024: £0.7m loss) 
Recurring revenue: £18.1m (2024: £13.8m)
Average number of employees: 117 (2024: 70)

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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The directors regularly review the business risks and uncertainties in the Group. The key ones are deemed to be:
Increased Competition 
The telecommunications and managed network services markets could become more competitive resulting increased competition for the Group. As a Group, we embrace this by continuously striving for customer service excellence and maintaining a relentless focus on improving customer site uptime and service levels across the board. Our commitment to unparalleled service ensures that we not only thrive amidst the intensifying competition but also emerge as industry leaders, setting new standards for customer satisfaction and overall performance.
Key Resources
The Group is managed by key personnel, including executive directors and senior management who have significant experience within the Group and may be difficult to replace. Additionally, the Group depends on being able to recruit and retain skilled employees to provide exceptional levels of customer service to new and existing clients. The Group is mitigating this risk by investing in additional highly skilled senior management and succession planning. This strategic approach not only safeguards the continuity of our operations but also reinforces our commitment to consistently deliver top-notch service to our valued clients.
Customer Concentration
The Group has historically had a relatively high level of customer concentration, with a small number of customers accounting for a significant proportion of revenue. While this concentration has reduced over the past 12 months, it remains a key area of focus. The Group is mitigating this risk through heavy investment in the sales and business development function. This investment has already started to pay off as significant progress in this area has been seen due to the increased focus.
Supplier Dependence
The Group relies on a limited number of key technology suppliers. Any disruption to these services could impact operational performance. This risk is mitigated by strong, long-standing relationships with suppliers and a network of alternative providers to ensure business continuity if needed.
Data Protection and IT Security
The Group handles confidential data and therefore data protection and IT security are critical. There is a risk that a data breach or security issue could cause irreparable reputational damage to the brand resulting in loss of customers. This could also have legal or regulatory implications. The Group is mitigating this risk through processes and procedures coupled with data protection policies and training across all employees and continual upgrading of software and security equipment as well as continual monitoring and assessment across the business. The Group has also mitigated our risk in this area through a partnership with Purple WiFi, as a result of this partnership, the Group no longer store personal customer information from the Guest WiFi platform.

Future developments
 
As a leading managed network and IT services provider, the Group remains firmly committed to realising ambitious growth targets in the coming financial year ending 31 January 2026 and beyond. This dedication stems from continued investments into critical areas, namely systems/automation and workforce expansion. 
The foundations have been laid for seamless scalability to accommodate the evolving needs of the ever-growing customer base and meet the surging demand for developing services. 


This report was approved by the board on 7 July 2025 and signed on its behalf.



L. Simpson
Director

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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

The Directors present their report and the financial statements for the period ended 31 January 2025.

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 judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

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.

Results and dividends

The company was incorporated on 23 July 2024 and started trading on this date. 

The loss for the period, after taxation, amounted to £911,124.

The directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend.

Directors

The Directors who served during the period, and up to the date of this report were:

R. Stephenson Brown (appointed 23 July 2024)
A. Stephenson Brown (appointed 23 July 2024)
A. Thirkill (appointed 31 July 2024)
J. Bean (appointed 31 July 2024)
L. Simpson (appointed 23 July 2024)

Matters covered in the Group Strategic Report

The Group has chosen in accordance with section 414C(11) of the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 to set out in the Group's strategic report information required by schedule 7 of the Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008.

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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

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

Under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006AAB Audit & Accountancy Limited will be deemed to have been reappointed as auditors 28 days after these financial statements were sent to members or 28 days after the latest date prescribed for filing the accounts with the registrar, whichever is earlier.

This report was approved by the board on 7 July 2025 and signed on its behalf.
 





L. Simpson
Director

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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Evolve B G Holdings Limited (the 'parent Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the period ended 31 January 2025, which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, the Company Statement of Financial Position, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, the Company Statement of Changes in Equity, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 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 January 2025 and of the Group's loss for the period 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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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS 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 period 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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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS 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:

We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks within which the Group and Company operate, focusing on those laws and regulations that have a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The laws and regulations we considered in this context were the Companies Act 2006 , UK Taxation legislation, GDPR and UK employment law.
We identified the greatest risk of material impact on the financial statements from irregularities including fraud to be:
 
Management override of controls to manipulate the Group’s key performance indicators to meet targets.
Timing of revenue recognition.
Management judgement applied in calculating provisions.
Compliance with relevant laws and regulations which directly impact the financial statements and those that the Group needs to comply with for the purpose of trading.
 
Our audit procedures to respond to these risks included:
 
Testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness.
Reviewing judgements made by management in their calculation of accounting estimates for potential management bias.
Enquiries of management about litigation and claims and inspection of relevant correspondence.
Reviewing legal and professional fees to identify indications of actual or potential litigation, claims and any non-compliance with laws and regulations.
Analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected trends or relationship.
Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance to identify any matters indicating actual or potential fraud. 


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.


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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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS 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.





Ross Preston, CA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
AAB Audit & Accountancy Limited
 
Statutory Auditor
  
Gresham House
5-7 St Pauls Street
Leeds
LS1 2JG

7 July 2025
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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

Period ended
31 January
2025
Note
£

  

Turnover
 4 
11,494,333

Cost of sales
  
(6,067,072)

Gross profit
  
5,427,261

Distribution costs
  
(90,742)

Administrative expenses
  
(5,632,539)

Operating loss
 5 
(296,020)

Interest receivable and similar income
 9 
964

Interest payable and similar expenses
 10 
(465,819)

Loss before taxation
  
(760,875)

Tax charge for the year
 11 
(150,249)

Loss for the financial period
  
(911,124)

  

Currency translation differences
  
(4,971)

Other comprehensive loss for the period
  
(4,971)

Total comprehensive loss for the period
  
(916,095)

Loss for the period attributable to:
  

Owners of the parent Company
  
(911,124)

Total comprehensive loss for the period attributable to:
  

Owners of the parent Company
  
(916,095)

There were no recognised gains and losses for 2025 other than those included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

The notes on pages 16 to 36 form part of these financial statements.

All the activities of the Group are from continuing operations. 

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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 15854579

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2025

2025
Note
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 12 
18,637,238

Tangible assets
 13 
766,141

Investment property
 15 
484,493

  
19,887,872

Current assets
  

Stocks
 16 
95,163

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
3,329,028

Cash at bank and in hand
  
4,709,262

  
8,133,453

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 18 
(6,612,420)

Net current assets
  
 
 
1,521,033

Total assets less current liabilities
  
21,408,905

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 19 
(9,200,000)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 20 
(125,000)

  
 
 
(125,000)

Net assets
  
12,083,905


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 21 
10

Share premium account
 22 
12,999,990

Foreign exchange reserve
 22 
(4,971)

Profit and loss account
 22 
(911,124)

  
12,083,905


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 7 July 2025.




L. Simpson
Director

The notes on pages 16 to 36 form part of these financial statements.

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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 15854579

COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2025

2025
Note
£

Fixed assets
  

Investments
 14 
20,222,950

  
20,222,950

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
1,396,335

Cash at bank and in hand
  
13,616

  
1,409,951

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 18 
(127,392)

Net current assets
  
 
 
1,282,559

Total assets less current liabilities
  
21,505,509

  

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 19 
(9,200,000)

  

Net assets
  
12,305,509


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 21 
10

Share premium account
 22 
12,999,990

Loss for the period
  
(694,491)

Profit and loss account carried forward
  
(694,491)

  
12,305,509


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on 7 July 2025.


L. Simpson
Director

The notes on pages 16 to 36 form part of these financial statements.

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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Foreign exchange reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£
£


Comprehensive loss for the period

Loss for the period
-
-
-
(911,124)
(911,124)

Currency translation differences
-
-
(4,971)
-
(4,971)
Total comprehensive 
loss for the period
-
-
(4,971)
(911,124)
(916,095)


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Shares issued during the period
10
12,999,990
-
-
13,000,000


At 31 January 2025
10
12,999,990
(4,971)
(911,124)
12,083,905

The notes on pages 16 to 36 form part of these financial statements.

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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£


Comprehensive loss for the period

Loss for the period
-
-
(694,491)
(694,491)
Total comprehensive loss for the period
-
-
(694,491)
(694,491)


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Shares issued during the period
10
12,999,990
-
13,000,000


At 31 January 2025
10
12,999,990
(694,491)
12,305,509

The notes on pages 16 to 36 form part of these financial statements.

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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

2025
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Loss for the financial period
(911,124)

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
994,209

Depreciation of tangible assets
91,168

Interest paid
465,819

Interest received
(964)

Taxation charge
150,249

Decrease in stocks
49,011

(Increase) in debtors
(1,151,737)

Increase in creditors
3,839,889

Net cash generated from operating activities

3,526,520


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of intangible fixed assets
(132,458)

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(248,589)

Net cash outflow on acquisition of subsidiary
(6,400,334)

Interest received
964

Net cash used in investing activities

(6,780,417)

Cash flows from financing activities

Repayment of loans
(771,022)

Purchase of debenture loans
9,200,000

Interest paid
(465,819)

Net cash generated from financing activities
7,963,159

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
4,709,262

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period
4,709,262


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
4,709,262

4,709,262


The notes on pages 16 to 36 form part of these financial statements.

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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025




Cash flows
Acquisition of subsidiaries
At 31 January 2025
£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

3,886,646

822,616

4,709,262

Debt due after 1 year

(9,200,000)

-

(9,200,000)

Deferred Consideration

(421,210)

-

(421,210)


(5,734,564)
822,616
(4,911,948)

The notes on pages 16 to 36 form part of these financial statements.

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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

1.


General information

The principal activity of the Group is information technology activities.
Evolve B G Holdings Limited (the "Company") is a private company limited by shares, incorporated and registered in England & Wales in the UK. The registered number is 15854579 and the registered address is EvolveODM, 1 Smithy Court, Smithy Brook Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6PS.

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 judgement 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 financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.
Parent company disclosure exemptions
In preparing the separate financial statements of the parent company, advantage has been taken of
the following disclosure exemptions available in FRS 102:
- No Statement of cash flows has been presented for the parent company;

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

  
2.2

Reporting period

The reporting period runs from 23 July 2024 to 31 January 2025, due to it being the first period of account for the Group and Company. As such, there is no comparative information to disclose.

 
2.3

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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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on the basis that the Group can continue to operate as a going concern.
The Directors are of the opinion, based on forecasts prepared, that the Group has adequate working capital to execute its operations for at least the next 12 months, from the date of approval of the accounts.
Having regard to the above, the Directors believe it appropriate to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements

 
2.5

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Group and Company's functional and presentational currency is sterling.

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 resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

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'.

On consolidation, the results of overseas operations are translated into Sterling at rates approximating to those ruling when the transactions took place. All assets and liabilities of overseas operations are translated at the rate ruling at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on translating the opening net assets at opening rate and the results of overseas operations at actual rate are recognised in other comprehensive income.

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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Group has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Group retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Group will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

Rendering of services

Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Group will receive the consideration due under the contract;
the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.

 
2.7

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.

 
2.8

Research and development

In the research phase of an internal project it is not possible to demonstrate that the project will generate future economic benefits and hence all expenditure on research shall be recognised as an expense when it is incurred. Intangible assets are recognised from the development phase of a project if and only if certain specific criteria are met in order to demonstrate the asset will generate probable future economic benefits and that its cost can be reliably measured. The capitalised development costs are subsequently amortised on a straight-line basis over their useful economic lives, which is disclosed in accounting policy 2.11.
If it is not possible to distinguish between the research phase and the development phase of an internal project, the expenditure is treated as if it were all incurred in the research phase only.

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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
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.

 
2.10

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the period 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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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

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 Group 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.

 The estimated useful lives range as follows:

Goodwill
-
10
years straight line
Computer software
-
5
years straight line

 
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.

At each reporting date the Group 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.

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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.12
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method, with the exception of motor vehicles which are depreciated on a reducing balance basis.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Leasehold improvements
-
20%
straight line
Motor vehicles
-
25%
reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
-
15%
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.

 
2.13

Investment property

Investment property is carried at fair value determined by the directors in conjunction with external valuers and derived from the current market rents and investment property yields for comparable real estate, adjusted if necessary for any difference in the nature, location or condition of the specific asset. No depreciation is provided. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.14

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

 
2.15

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each reporting date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

 
2.16

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.

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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.17

Financial instruments

The Group only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in ordinary shares.
Debt instruments (other than those wholly repayable or receivable within one year), including loans and other accounts receivable and payable, are initially measured at present value of the future cash flows and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are payable or receivable within one year, typically trade debtors and creditors, are measured, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received. However, if the arrangements of a short-term instrument constitute a financing transaction, like the payment of a trade debt deferred beyond normal business terms or in case of an out-right short-term loan that is not at market rate, the financial asset or liability is measured, initially at the present value of future cash flows discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument and subsequently at amortised cost, unless it qualifies as a loan from a director in the case of a small company, or a public benefit entity concessionary loan.
Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If a financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract.
For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and best estimate of the recoverable amount, which is an approximation of the amount that the Group would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the reporting date.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the Statement of financial position when there is an enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities as at the date of the statement of financial position and the amounts reported for revenues and expenses during the year. However, the nature of estimation means that actual outcomes could differ from those estimates. Details of these judgements are set out in the accounting policies.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The estimates and assumptions which have a heightened risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows:
Valuation of goodwill and investments
Goodwill (for the group) and investments (for the company) represents the value associated with the acquisition of subsidiaries within the group. To assess the recoverability of goodwill each year, the Director's review the results in relation to cash generating units, alongside expected future results.
Valuation of investment property
The Directors have estimated the value of investment property based on the purchase price in November 2023, current market conditions and sale prices of similar properties in the area. Any significant changes since the date of acquisition are taken into account when making this assessment.


4.


Turnover

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


Period ended
31 January
2025
£

Services
9,141,057

Goods
2,353,276

11,494,333


Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

Period ended
31 January
2025
£

United Kingdom
4,543,418

Rest of Europe
1,834,982

Rest of the world
5,115,933

11,494,333


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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

5.


Operating loss

The operating loss is stated after charging/(crediting):

Period ended
31 January
2025
£

Amortisation of intangible assets
994,209

Depreciation of tangible assets
91,168

Impairment of trade debtors
20,917

Exchange differences
(83,070)

Other operating lease rentals
109,517


6.


Auditors' remuneration

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


Period ended
31 January
2025
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the consolidated and parent Company's financial statements
25,288

Fees payable to the Company's auditors in respect of:

All non-audit services not included above
8,340

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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

7.


Employees

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


Group
Period ended 31 January 2025
£


Wages and salaries
2,693,975

Social security costs
290,033

Cost of defined contribution scheme
131,506

3,115,514


The average monthly number of employees, including the Directors, during the period was as follows:


     Period ended
      31 January
        2025
            No.






Management
8



Adminstration
115

123

The Company has no employees other than the Directors. 


8.


Directors' remuneration

Period ended
31 January
2025
£

Directors' emoluments
158,621

Group contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
14,490

173,111


During the period retirement benefits were accruing to 3 Directors in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

Remuneration of key management personnel of the Group during the period totalled £339,003.

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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

9.


Interest receivable and similar income

Period ended
31 January
2025
£


Other interest receivable
964

964


10.


Interest payable and similar expenses

Period ended
31 January
2025
£


Other loan interest payable
465,819

465,819


11.


Taxation


Period ended
31 January
2025
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
50,000


50,000


Total current tax
50,000

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
100,249

Total deferred tax
100,249


Tax on loss
150,249
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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
 
11.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the period

The tax assessed for the period is higher than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25%. The differences are explained below:

Period ended
31 January
2025
£


Loss on ordinary activities before tax
(760,875)


Loss on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25%
(190,219)

Effects of:


Non-tax deductible amortisation of goodwill and impairment
226,082

Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
7,153

Deferred tax not recognised
7,816

Other differences leading to an increase in the tax charge
99,417

Total tax charge for the period
150,249


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.

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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

12.


Intangible assets

Group 




Patents
Computer software
Goodwill
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost


Additions
-
132,458
18,061,523
18,193,981


On acquisition of subsidiaries
104,574
85,633
1,664,271
1,854,478



At 31 January 2025

104,574
218,091
19,725,794
20,048,459



Amortisation


Charge for the period on owned assets
-
8,520
985,689
994,209


Amortisation on acquisition
104,574
5,973
306,465
417,012



At 31 January 2025

104,574
14,493
1,292,154
1,411,221



Net book value



At 31 January 2025
-
203,598
18,433,640
18,637,238

On 31 July 2024, Evolve B G Holdings Limited purchased the entire share capital of Evolve B G Limited. The resulting goodwill was capitalised and will be amortised over 10 years. The reason for selecting this period is that the directors believe the business of Evolve B G Limited will generate future cash inflows for at least that period.
The goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries relates to goodwill recognised in Evolve B G Limited in relation to a group reorganisation that took place in the year to 31 January 2024 and accounted for using acquisition accounting. The goodwill is being amortised over 10 years, as the acquisitions contributed to a new revenue stream, thus increasing group turnover and profitability.
The Company had no intangible fixed assets at 31 January 2025.



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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

13.


Tangible fixed assets

Group






Leasehold improvements
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


Additions
161,566
-
87,023
248,589


Acquisition of subsidiary
345,328
4,000
548,962
898,290


Disposals
-
-
(1,134)
(1,134)



At 31 January 2025

506,894
4,000
634,851
1,145,745



Depreciation


Charge for the period on owned assets
44,552
58
46,558
91,168


Depreciation on acquisition
94,831
3,512
190,093
288,436



At 31 January 2025

139,383
3,570
236,651
379,604



Net book value



At 31 January 2025
367,511
430
398,200
766,141

The Company had no tangible fixed assets at 31 January 2025. 


14.


Fixed asset investments

Company





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or Valuation and Net Book Value


Additions
20,222,950



At 31 January 2025
20,222,950




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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

Direct subsidiary undertakings


The following were direct subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Evolve B G Limited
1 Smithy Court, Smithy Brook Road,Wigan England, WN3  6PS
Ordinary
100%
OneCore Group Limited
32 Eyre Street, Sheffield, England, S1 4QZ
Ordinary
100%


Indirect subsidiary undertakings


The following were indirect subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Evolve B G Inc.
6 Liberty Square 6203, Boston MA, 02109
Ordinary
100%
Evolve B G GmBH
Koenigstrasse 27, 70173 Stuttgart
Ordinary
100%

All subsidiary companies operate in the telecommunications industry, with the exception of OneCore Group Limited which previously acted as a holding company.
Following the year end, on 6 May 2025, OneCore Group Limited was dissolved. 

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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

15.


Investment property

Group


Freehold investment property

£



Cost or Valuation and Net Book Value


On acquisition of subsidiaries
484,493



At 31 January 2025
484,493

The Directors have reviewed the valuation of the investment property at the year end and have concluded that the valuation still reflects the current market value based on current market conditions.





If the Investment properties had been accounted for under the historic cost accounting rules, the properties would have been measured as follows:

2025
£


Historic cost
484,493

484,493



16.


Stocks

Group
2025
£

Finished goods and goods for resale
95,163

95,163


The difference between purchase price or production cost of stocks and their replacement cost is not material.

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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

17.


Debtors

Group
Company
2025
2025
£
£


Trade debtors
2,040,022
-

Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
1,383,835

Other debtors
5,710
-

Prepayments and accrued income
1,283,296
12,500

3,329,028
1,396,335



18.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Group
Company
2025
2025
£
£

Trade creditors
2,493,869
-

Deferred Consideration
421,210
-

Corporation tax
50,000
-

Other taxation and social security
274,412
-

Other creditors
54,471
-

Accruals and deferred income
3,318,458
127,392

6,612,420
127,392



19.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

Group
Company
2025
2025
£
£

Other creditors
9,200,000
9,200,000

9,200,000
9,200,000


Further details of other creditors can be found in note 26. Included within other creditors due after one year is an amount of £3,680,000 in respect of liabilities which fall for payment after more than five years from the reporting date. Interest is charged at 10%.
Included within other creditors due after one year is an amount of £9,150,000 which is secured against a fixed and floating charge over all assets of Evolve B G Holdings Limited and Evolve B G Limited.  

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EVOLVE B G HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

20.


Deferred taxation


Group



2025


£






Charged to profit or loss
100,249


Arising on business combinations
24,751



At end of year
125,000






The deferred taxation balance is made up as follows:

Group
2025
£

Accelerated capital allowances
129,820

Tax losses carried forward
(4,820)

125,000

The Company had no deferred tax assets or liabilities at 31 January 2025. 


21.


Share capital

2025
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid


34,810 A Ordinary shares of £0.0001 each
3.4810
190 B Ordinary shares of £0.0001 each
0.0190
64,999 C Ordinary shares of £0.0001 each
6.4999
1,000 D Ordinary shares of £0.0001 each
0.1000

10.0999


On incorporation, 1 Ordinary share was issued at a nominal value of £0.0001. On 31 July 2024, this Ordinary share was redesignated as 1 C Ordinary share. 
On 31 July 2024, the Company issued 34,810 A Ordinary, 190 B Ordinary, 64,999 C Ordinary and 1,000 D Ordinary shares. All shares have nominal value of £0.0001. 
Full details of the rights attached to each share class can be obtained from the Company's articles. 

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FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

22.


Reserves

Share premium account

This reserve records the amount above the nominal value received from shares sold, less transaction costs.

Foreign exchange reserve

This reserve records foreign currency movements arising on consolidation.

Profit and loss account

This reserve records retained earnings and accumulated profits and losses


23.
 

Business combinations

On 31 July 2024, the Company acquired 100% of the ordinary share capital of Evolve B G Limited for consideration of £20,000,000. The acquisition method of accounting is being used. 

Acquisition of Evolve B G Limited

Recognised amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed

Book value
Fair value
£
£

Fixed Assets

Tangible
1,114,927
1,114,927

Intangible
1,437,466
1,437,466

2,552,393
2,552,393

Current Assets

Stocks
144,174
144,174

Debtors
2,177,291
2,177,291

Cash at bank and in hand
822,616
822,616

Total Assets
5,696,474
5,696,474

Creditors

Due within one year
(3,510,296)
(3,510,296)

Deferred taxation
(24,751)
(24,751)

Total Identifiable net assets
2,161,427
2,161,427


Goodwill
18,061,523

Total purchase consideration
20,222,950

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

23.Business combinations (continued)

Consideration

£


Cash
7,000,000

Equity instruments
13,000,000

Directly attributable costs
222,950

Total purchase consideration
20,222,950

Cash outflow on acquisition

£


Purchase consideration settled in cash, as above
7,000,000

Directly attributable costs
222,950

7,222,950

Less: Cash and cash equivalents acquired
(822,616)

Net cash outflow on acquisition
6,400,334

The results of Evolve B G Limited since acquisition are as follows:

Current period since acquisition
£

Turnover
11,494,333

Profit for the period since acquisition
611,125


24.


Pension commitments

The Group operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Group  in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Group to the fund and amounted to £131,506. Contributions totalling £38,734  were payable to the fund at the reporting date and are included in creditors.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

25.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 January 2025 the Group had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:


Group
2025
£

Not later than 1 year
228,248

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
483,202

Later than 5 years
206,984

918,434

The  Company had no commitments under non-cancellable operating leases at the reporting date.


26.


Related party transactions

As part of the investment in the Group during the period ended 31 January 2025, BGF provided a loan of £9,150,000 to the Company and a director provided a loan of £50,000. Both loans are subject to interest of 10% per annum. The loan provided by BGF is secured against all the assets of the Group. Interest of £466,288 was charged and an amount of £78,137 was payable at the reporting date.
During the year, the Company paid fees totalling £37,705 to the BGF and £18,000 to the director in respect of monitoring fees.
The Group has taken advantage of the exemption under Financial Reporting 102 not to disclose transactions with entities that are part of the Evolve B G Holdings Limited group of companies on the grounds that all the voting rights of the company are controlled by Evolve B G Holdings Limited and each entity's results are included in the consolidated financial statements of Evolve B G Holdings Limited. 


27.


Controlling party

The Directors believe that there is no individual controlling party of Evolve B G Holdings Limited.

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