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Registered number: 15730638
HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
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Carl Harring (appointed 20 May 2024)
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Maximilian Woolfson (appointed 20 May 2024)
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Vanessa Zampiga (appointed 20 May 2024)
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Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor
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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
CONTENTS
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Independent Auditors' Report
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Statement of Comprehensive Income
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Statement of Financial Position
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Statement of Changes in Equity
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The company was incorporated on 20 May 2024 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of HiFi Topco Limited.
On 7 June 2024, the company acquired the entire share capital of its subsidiary company, and from that point acted as a management services and intermediate holding company.
Principal risks and uncertainties
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Company risks are discussed in the financial statements of HiFi Topco Limited, the company's ultimate parent company. These financial statements are available from its registered office, 10 Ledbury Mews North, London, United Kingdom, W11 2AF.
Financial and other key performance indicators
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The nature and complexity of this company is such that no specific KPIs are relevant, other than maintaining adequate profit reserves for the business to enable flow through of funds.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
Maximilian Woolfson
Director
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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2024.
Directors' responsibilities statement
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The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the 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 of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
∙select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;
∙make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
∙state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
∙prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company 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 to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are 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.
The loss for the period, after taxation, amounted to £942,473.
The directors who served during the period were:
Carl Harring (appointed 20 May 2024)
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Maximilian Woolfson (appointed 20 May 2024)
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Vanessa Zampiga (appointed 20 May 2024)
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The directors intend for the company to continue as a management services and intermediate holding company for the foreseeable future.
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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Disclosure of information to auditors
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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'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's auditors are aware of that information.
Post balance sheet events
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The Company purchased the entire share capital of another trading company on 9 May 2025.
After the year end a fixed and floating charge over the trade and assets of the Company was registered relating to the loan in HiFi Midco 2 Limited. HiFi Midco 2 Limited is the parent company of HiFi Bidco Limited. This was registered against HiFi Midco 2 Limited and all of its subsidiaries.
BKL Audit LLP were appointed as auditors during the period to fill a casual vacancy arising. Under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006, BKL Audit LLP 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 and signed on its behalf.
Maximilian Woolfson
Director
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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
We have audited the financial statements of HiFi Bidco Limited (the 'Company') for the period ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Statement of Financial Position, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
∙give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its 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.
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 Company 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
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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 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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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HIFI BIDCO LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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 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.
Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
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In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
∙the information given in the 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 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
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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 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, 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 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
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As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 2, 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 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 Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HIFI BIDCO LIMITED (CONTINUED)
Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
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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 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:
• Enquiring of management around actual and potential litigation and claims;
• Enquiring of entity staff in finance and compliance functions to identify any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations;
• Reviewing meetings of minutes of those charged with governance;
• Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
• Performing audit work over the risk of management override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for bias;
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.
As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK), we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
∙Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
∙Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control.
∙Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors.
∙Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our Auditors' Report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our Auditors' Report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern.
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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HIFI BIDCO LIMITED (CONTINUED)
∙Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
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 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.
Myfanwy Neville FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of
BKL Audit LLP
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
London
N3 1XW
7 November 2025
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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Interest payable and similar expenses
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(Loss)/profit for the financial period
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There were no recognised gains and losses for 2024 other than those included in the statement of comprehensive income.
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There was no other comprehensive income for 2024.
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The notes on pages 11 to 21 form part of these financial statements.
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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 15730638
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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Net current (liabilities)/assets
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Total assets less current liabilities
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Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
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The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
The notes on pages 11 to 21 form part of these financial statements.
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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Comprehensive income for the period
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Total comprehensive income for the period
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Contributions by and distributions to owners
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Shares issued during the period
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The notes on pages 11 to 21 form part of these financial statements.
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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The principal activity of HiFi Bidco Limited ("the Company") is that of a management services and intermediate holding company.
The Company is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in England and Wales on 20 May 2024.
The address of its Registered Office is 10 Ledbury Mews North, London, W11 2AF.
2.Accounting policies
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Basis of preparation of financial statements
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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 management to exercise judgement in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
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Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions
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The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
∙the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
∙the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d);
∙the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44 to 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
∙the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments paragraphs 12.26 to 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A;
∙the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.
This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of HiFi Topco Limited as at 31 December 2024 and these financial statements may be obtained from Companies House.
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Exemption from preparing consolidated financial statements
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The Company is a parent company that is also a subsidiary included in the consolidated financial statements of a larger group by a parent undertaking established under the law of any part of the United Kingdom and is therefore exempt from the requirement to prepare consolidated financial statements under section 400 of the Companies Act 2006.
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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, which assumes that the Company will continue to meet its debts as they fall due, and will continue to trade for at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements.
HiFi Bidco Limited provides management services and is an intermediate holding company that receives management fees from its subsidiary to cover its costs but it is not expected to be profit making.
At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation, based on their assessment of the Company's financial position and resources, that the Company has adequate financial resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, being a period of at least twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements, and will be able to meet its debts as they fall due.
The Company has a loss of £942,473, net current liabilities of £16,754,330 and net assets of £1,277,150, £16,904,652 of which relates to a creditor due to the immediate parent entity (see note 12). The immediate parent company, alongside the ultimate parent company and the trading subsidiary of the group have all indicated their intention to support the Company and not seek repayment of any amounts due for at least the next 12 months from the approval of these financial statements. On this basis, the directors consider it reasonable to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.
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:
Revenue relating to management services is recognised in the period during which the services have been provided.
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.
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 Statement of Financial Position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.
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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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 operates and generates 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; 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 reporting date.
Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.
The company only enters into basic financial instruments that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities, like trade and other debtors and creditors, and loans to and from related parties.
(i) Financial assets
Basic financial assets, including trade and other debtors, are initially recognised at transaction price, 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.
Such assets are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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Financial instruments (continued)
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(ii) Financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other creditors and accruals, 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 receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors 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.
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the liability is extinguished, that is when the contractual obligation is discharged, cancelled or expires.
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Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty
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The preparation of the Company's financial statements requires management to make significant
accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities as at the balance sheet date and the amounts reported for revenues and expenses during the year. However, the nature of the estimation means that actual outcomes could differ from those estimates.
Management’s estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. These include:
Deferred Consideration - Investment in Subsidiaries
Where investments in subsidiaries include deferred consideration, management exercises judgement in assessing whether such amounts should be recognised. This involves evaluating the likelihood of future payments becoming due, particularly where they are contingent on performance conditions or other uncertain outcomes. Judgement is applied in determining whether the consideration is reliably measurable and in estimating its fair value, taking into account factors such as forecast performance, contractual terms, and market conditions.
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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The whole of the turnover is attributable to management service charges.
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All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.
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The operating profit is stated after charging:
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Defined contribution pension schemes
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During the period, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditors:
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Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the Company's financial statements
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The Company has taken advantage of the exemption not to disclose amounts paid for non-audit services as these are disclosed in the consolidated accounts of the parent Company.
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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Staff costs were as follows:
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Cost of defined contribution scheme
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The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the period was as follows:
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Certain directors of this company also received remuneration from companies within the wider group
structure.
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Interest payable and similar expenses
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Other loan interest payable
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Loans from group undertakings
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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Factors affecting tax charge for the period
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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:
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(Loss)/profit on ordinary activities before tax
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(Loss)/profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25%
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Total tax charge for the period
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Factors that may affect future tax charges
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There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.
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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Investments in subsidiary companies
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As part of the investment in this subsidiary company, additional deferred consideration of up to £3 million was agreed, contingent on the subsidiary achieving certain financial targets by 31 March 2025. No deferred consideration in relation to this has been recognised in the financial statements as it was not expected to be paid.
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The following was a subsidiary undertaking of the Company:
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C/O Teacher Stern Llp,37-41 Bedford Row,London, WC1R 4JH
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Amounts owed by group undertakings
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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
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Amounts owed to group undertakings
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Other taxation and social security
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Accruals and deferred income
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Included within amounts owed to group undertakings is an unsecured loan of £16,904,652, repayable on demand with interest charged 9% per annum.
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Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
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Amounts owed to group undertakings
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Amounts owed to group undertakings comprises unsecured loan notes with interest charged at 5%, and where the loan notes are repayable in full on 6 June 2031.
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The aggregate amount of liabilities repayable wholly or in part more than five years after the reporting date is:
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Repayable other than by instalments
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These loan notes charge interest at 5%, and are repayable in full on 6 June 2031.
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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Allotted, called up and fully paid
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2,219,624 Ordinary shares of £0.01 each
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On 20 May 2024, 2,219,624 ordinary shares of £0.01 each were issued for total consideration of £2,219,624.
Share premium account
Included in the share premium account are all amounts paid for shares above their nominal value.
Profit and loss account
Includes all current period retained profits and losses.
The Company operates a defined contribution 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 £3,596. Contributions totalling £884 were payable to the fund at the reporting date and are included in creditors.
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Related party transactions
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Where possible, the company has taken advantage of the exemption within s33.1A of FRS 102 not to
disclose related party transactions with other wholly group owned undertakings.
Included within Other Creditors, is a balance of £146,087 owed to a related party companies with common directors.
During the year, HiFi Bidco Limited issued rollover loan notes with a principal value of £4,700,848 to management shareholders as part of the acquisition of the subsidiary. These loan notes were transferred on the same day of issue under the terms of a put and call option agreement and replaced by equivalent instruments in group companies. No balances remained outstanding with management shareholders at year end.
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Post balance sheet events
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The Company purchased the entire share capital of another trading company on 9 May 2025.
After the year end a fixed and floating charge over the trade and assets of the Company was registered relating to the loan in HiFi Midco 2 Limited. HiFi Midco 2 Limited is the parent company of HiFi Bidco Limited. This was registered against HiFi Midco 2 Limited and all of its subsidiaries.
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HIFI BIDCO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The immediate parent company of HiFi Bidco Limited at 31 December 2024 was HiFi Midco 2 Limited, a
company incorporated in the UK.
The ultimate parent company of the Group is HiFi Topco Limited, a company incorporated in the UK.
The registered office address of HiFi Topco Limited is 10 Ledbury Mews, London W11 2AF. The consolidated financial statements of this group can be obtained from Companies House or from the registered office address.
The ultimate controlling party is Carl Harring.
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