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Registered number:  09223617














OPEN OUTDOOR MEDIA LTD
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


 
OPEN OUTDOOR MEDIA LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 09223617

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 5 
1,525,910
1,442,920

  
1,525,910
1,442,920

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
4,243,053
3,893,910

Cash at bank and in hand
  
465,968
1,623,292

  
4,709,021
5,517,202

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 7 
(4,576,337)
(4,566,416)

Net current assets
  
 
 
132,684
 
 
950,786

Total assets less current liabilities
  
1,658,594
2,393,706

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 8 
(603,279)
(1,008,542)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 10 
(336,344)
(313,713)

  
 
 
(336,344)
 
 
(313,713)

Net assets
  
718,971
1,071,451


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
  
111
111

Share premium account
  
49,980
49,980

Profit and loss account
  
668,880
1,021,360

  
718,971
1,071,451


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OPEN OUTDOOR MEDIA LTD
REGISTERED NUMBER: 09223617
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

The directors consider that the Company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and members have not required the Company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.

The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The Company has opted not to file the statement of income and retained earnings in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




M A Smith
Director

Date: 5 November 2025

The notes on pages 3 to 10 form part of these financial statements.

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OPEN OUTDOOR MEDIA LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

The Company is a private company limited by shares, which is incorporated under the Companies Act 2006 and registered in England & Wales (no. 09223617). The registered office is C/O Langtons The Plaza, 100 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, L3 9QJ.
These financial statements present information about the Company as an individual undertaking, not as a group of companies. The principal activity of the Company is that of digital advertising. 

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 FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland' and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. The disclosure requirements of Section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

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

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company 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:

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 Company 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.

 
2.3

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

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

 
2.4

Interest income

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

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OPEN OUTDOOR MEDIA LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.5

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.6

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

 
2.7

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company 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 Balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 
2.8

Current and deferred taxation

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

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet 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; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

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 balance sheet date.

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OPEN OUTDOOR MEDIA LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.9

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.

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

 
2.10

Tangible fixed assets

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

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Plant and machinery
-
15%
straight line
Office equipment
-
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.

 
2.11

Debtors

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

 
2.12

Cash and cash equivalents

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

 
2.13

Creditors

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

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OPEN OUTDOOR MEDIA LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.14

Provisions for liabilities

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

 
2.15

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.


3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 17 (2023 - 20).


4.


Intangible assets




Other Intangibles

£



Cost


At 1 January 2024
32,312



At 31 December 2024

32,312



Amortisation


At 1 January 2024
32,312



At 31 December 2024

32,312



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
-



At 31 December 2023
-



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OPEN OUTDOOR MEDIA LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

5.


Tangible fixed assets





Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Total

£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
2,599,828
286,205
2,886,033


Additions
525,802
21,008
546,810



At 31 December 2024

3,125,630
307,213
3,432,843



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
1,341,044
102,069
1,443,113


Charge for the year on owned assets
419,012
44,808
463,820



At 31 December 2024

1,760,056
146,877
1,906,933



Net book value



At 31 December 2024
1,365,574
160,336
1,525,910



At 31 December 2023
1,258,784
184,136
1,442,920


6.


Debtors

2024
2023
£
£


Trade debtors
2,371,098
2,230,452

Other debtors
1,103,130
1,018,910

Prepayments and accrued income
768,825
644,548

4,243,053
3,893,910


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OPEN OUTDOOR MEDIA LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

7.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024
2023
£
£

Bank overdrafts
20,501
-

Bank loans
300,000
300,000

Other loans
105,263
105,263

Trade creditors
930,346
730,996

Corporation tax
413,336
383,944

Other taxation and social security
789,003
667,385

Proceeds of factored debts
670,024
882,650

Other creditors
72,463
5,901

Accruals and deferred income
1,275,401
1,490,277

4,576,337
4,566,416


The following liabilities were secured:

2024
2023
£
£



Bank loans
300,000
300,000

Other loans
105,263
105,263

Proceeds of factored debts
670,024
882,650

1,075,287
1,287,913

Details of security provided:

The bank and other loans are secured by way of fixed and floating charges over certain assets.

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OPEN OUTDOOR MEDIA LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

8.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2024
2023
£
£

Bank loans
525,000
825,000

Other loans
78,279
183,542

603,279
1,008,542


The following liabilities were secured:

2024
2023
£
£



Bank loans
525,000
825,000

Other loans
78,279
183,542

603,279
1,008,542

Details of security provided:

The bank and other loans are secured by way of fixed and floating charges over certain assets.


9.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


2024
2023
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
300,000
300,000

Other loans
105,263
105,263

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
300,000
300,000

Other loans
71,872
105,263

Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
225,000
525,000

Other loans
6,407
78,279


1,008,542
1,413,805


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OPEN OUTDOOR MEDIA LTD
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

10.


Deferred taxation




2024


£






At beginning of year
(313,713)


Charged to profit or loss
(22,631)



At end of year
(336,344)

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2024
2023
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
(336,344)
(313,713)

(336,344)
(313,713)


11.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company  in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the fund and amounted to £93,272 (2023 - £76,314). Contributions totalling £7,273 (2023 - £5,901) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in other creditors.


12.


Related party transactions

Included in other debtors is an amount owed of £763,595 (2023 - £690,258) and £28,431 (2023 - £38,547) from M A Smith and J Stephenson respectively, both being directors and shareholders.
Also included in other debtors is an amount owed of £126,176 (2023 - £158,000) from B Orr, a shareholder.
The loans are repayable on demand and no interest has been charged


13.


Controlling party

The Company is under the control of M A Smith.

 
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