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Registered number: 13836822 Cameo Holdings Limited Annual Report and Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025
Cameo Holdings Limited Company Information
Director | Luke H H Horton-Walker
Registered number | 13836822
Registered office | Unit 1 Estley Green Industrial Estate, Box Road
| Broughton Astley
| Leicester
| LE9 6TJ
Independent auditors | Hurst Accountants Limited
| Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
| Stockport
| Cheshire
| SK1 3GG
Cameo Holdings Limited Contents
| Page
Group strategic report | 1 - 2
Director's report | 3 - 4
Independent auditors' report | 5 - 8
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income | 9
Consolidated balance sheet | 10
Company balance sheet | 11
Consolidated statement of changes in equity | 12
Company statement of changes in equity | 13
Consolidated statement of cash flows | 14 - 15
Consolidated analysis of net debt | 16
Notes to the financial statements | 17 - 41
Cameo Holdings Limited Group Strategic Report For the year ended 31 January 2025
Introduction
The company did not trade externally during the financial year but acted as the Holding company for Cameo Computer Services (UK) Limited and Verto Recycling Limited.
Business review
The consolidated performance in this current year has been particularly strong following further diversification into IT and networks project services and in particular a large retail rollout. This has resulted in a year on year revenue increase of £7.8m to £16.0m and an EBITDA increase of £3.9m to £5.9m. During the year Verto Recycling Limited (Verto) became a 100% subsidiary of Cameo Holdings following the purchase of the remaining 50% of shareholding. Verto brings the ability to recycling IT equipment once its beyond its useful life, extending our service offering to our customers. A significant proportion of the profit has flowed through to cash with a year end cash balance, despite acquiring the remaining 50% shareholding in Verto Recycle Limited and accelerating the repayment of the bank loan. Year end cash balance was £4.2m with Net assets increasing to £4.7m from £1.3m. We have continued to invest in roles across the company to increase our internal capabilities and further our customer offerings. Average head count has increased to 106 from 95. Following the year end we have continued to extend the Group’s capabilities. This includes investing in an additional £37k square feet warehouse on a 10 year lease.
Principal risks and uncertainties
Economic conditions Uncertainty in the economic climate leading to reduced IT budgets, delayed investment decisions, pressure on pricing and pressure on wage inflation all of which could lead to reduction in revenue and profitability. Cameo continues to evolve and extend its service offering whilst ensuring it offers both exceptional service at a competitive price. We continue to focus on strengthening our relationship with existing customers and developing new partnerships. Competition Cameo operates in a competitive marketplace that could lead to customer and revenue erosion. Cameo mitigates the risk of customer loss by focusing on providing exceptional customer services and competitive pricing together with broadening our service offering and capabilities. Technology The continued adoption of Cloud Technology reduces the requirement for on-premise hardware support. Though this is a continuing trending in the market we still see opportunities for growth whether that be taking market with new customers or extending our service offering to maintain wallet share from our existing customer base. Loss of major customers Loss of a major customer resulting in loss of revenue and profit. We continue to focus on the quality of the value proposition from Cameo to our customers. Our greatest asset is our expertise and the excellent customer service provided. Page 1
Cameo Holdings Limited Group Strategic Report (continued) For the year ended 31 January 2025
Financial key performance indicators
| 2025 | 2024
| £000's | £000's
Revenue | 16,036 | 8,192
EBITDA | 5,942 | 2,023
Net Assets | 4,711 | 1,341
Net Cash/(Debt) | 1,758 | (2,011)
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
Luke H H Horton-Walker Director
Date: 17 November 2025
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Cameo Holdings Limited Director's Report For the year ended 31 January 2025 The director presents his report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2025.
Director's responsibilities statement
The director is responsible for preparing the group strategic report, the director's report and the consolidated financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the director to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the director has elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with 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 director must not approve the financial statements unless he is satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the director is required to: ∙select suitable accounting policies for the Group's financial statements and then apply them consistently; ∙make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; ∙prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group will continue in business. The director is responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and the Group and to enable him to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. He is 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 profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £3,397,687 (2024 - £779,086). Dividends paid on equity capital amounted to £27,652 (2024 - £10,380)
Director
The director who served during the year was:
Luke H H Horton-Walker
Future developments
Information on the company’s future developments is included in the Strategic Report.
Disclosure of information to auditors
The director at the time when this director's report is approved has confirmed that: ∙so far as he is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company and the Group's auditors are unaware, and ∙he 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. Page 3
Cameo Holdings Limited Director's Report (continued) For the year ended 31 January 2025
Post balance sheet events
There have been no significant events affecting the Group since the year end.
Auditors
Hurst Accountants Limited were appointed as auditors during the year. They will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006. This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
Luke H H Horton-Walker Director
Date: 17 November 2025
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Cameo Holdings Limited Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of Cameo Holdings Limited
Qualified opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Cameo Holdings Limited (the 'parent Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 31 January 2025, which comprise the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Company Balance Sheet, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, the Company Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting 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, except for the possible effects of the matter described in the basis for qualified opinion section of our report, the financial statements:, 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 profit for the year then ended; ∙have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and ∙have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for qualified opinion
The group was not audited in the previous period and we did not observe the counting of physical stocks at the beginning of the period. We were unable to satisfy ourselves by alternative means concerning stock quantities held at 31 January 2024. Since opening stocks enter into the determination of the financial performance, we were unable to determine whether adjustments might have been necessary in respect of the profit for the period reported in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. 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 qualified opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the director's use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 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 director with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. Page 5
Cameo Holdings Limited Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of Cameo 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 director is responsible for the other information contained within the Annual Report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. As described in the basis for qualified opinion section of our report, we were unable to satisfy ourselves concerning the stock quantities held at 31 January 2024. We have concluded that where the other information refers to the stock balance or related balances such as cost of sales, it may be materially misstated for the same reason.
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 director's report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and ∙the group strategic report and the director's 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 director's report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: ∙adequate accounting records have not been kept 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 director's remuneration specified by law are not made; or ∙we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the director's responsibilities statement set out on page 3, the director is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the director determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the director is responsible for assessing the 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 director either intends to liquidate the Group or the parent Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. Page 6
Cameo Holdings Limited Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of Cameo 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: Identifying and assessing potential risks related to irregularities In identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we considered the following: ∙The nature of the industry and sector in which the company operates; the control environment and business performance including key drivers for directors' remuneration, bonus levels and performance targets. ∙The outcome of enquiries of local management and parent company management, including whether management was aware of any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations, and whether management had knowledge of any actual, suspected, or alleged fraud. ∙Supporting documentation relating to the Company's policies and procedures for: °Identifying, evaluating, and complying with laws and regulations °Detecting and responding to the risks of fraud ∙The internal controls established to mitigate risks related to fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations. ∙The outcome of discussions amongst the engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud. ∙The legal and regulatory framework in which the Company operates, particularly those laws and regulations which have a direct effect on the financial statements, such as the Companies Act 2006, pensions and tax legislation, or which had a fundamental effect on the operations of the Company, including General Data Protection requirements, and Anti-bribery and Corruption. Audit response to risks identified Our procedures to respond to the risks identified included the following: ∙Reviewing the financial statements disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with the provisions of those relevant laws and regulations which have a direct effect on the financial statements. ∙Discussions with management, including consideration of known or suspected instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations and fraud. ∙Evaluation of management’s controls designed to prevent and detect irregularities. ∙Enquiring of management about any actual and potential litigation and claims. ∙Performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships which may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud. Page 7
Cameo Holdings Limited Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of Cameo Holdings Limited (continued) We have also considered the risk of fraud through management override of controls by: ∙Testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments. We have used data analytics software to identify accounting transactions which may pose a heightened risk of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. ∙Challenging assumptions made by management in their significant accounting estimates, and assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and ∙Evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business. We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above, and the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations are from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of them. Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion. 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.
Other matters
Comparative information in the financial statements is derived from the group's prior period financial statements which were not audited.
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 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. John Glover (senior statutory auditor) for and on behalf of Hurst Accountants Limited Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors Stockport Cheshire SK1 3GG 17 November 2025 Page 8
Cameo Holdings Limited Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income For the year ended 31 January 2025
| 31 January | Unaudited 31 January
| 2025 | 2024
Note | £ | £
Turnover | 4 | 16,036,079 | 8,191,917
Cost of sales |  | (2,414,582) | (1,157,633)
Gross profit |  | 13,621,497 | 7,034,284
Administrative expenses |  | (8,763,197) | (5,543,286)
Exceptional administrative expenses | 13 | - | (177,800)
Other operating income |  | 113,036 | -
Operating profit | 5 | 4,971,336 | 1,313,198
Interest receivable and similar income | 9 | 23,587 | 4,636
Interest payable and similar expenses | 10 | (330,319) | (285,161)
Profit before tax |  | 4,664,604 | 1,032,673
Tax on profit | 11 | (1,266,917) | (253,587)
Profit for the financial year |  | 3,397,687 | 779,086
Profit for the year attributable to: |  |  |
Owners of the parent company |  | (3,397,687) | (779,086)
Total comprehensive income attributable to: |
There was no other comprehensive income for 2025 (2024:£NIL).
The notes on pages 17 to 41 form part of these financial statements.
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Cameo Holdings Limited Registered number: 13836822 Consolidated Balance Sheet As at 31 January 2025
|  | 2025 |  | Unaudited 2024
Note |  | £ |  | £
Fixed assets |  |  |  |  |
Intangible assets | 14 |  | 3,748,215 |  | 2,618,315
Tangible assets | 15 |  | 2,119,291 |  | 1,463,989
Investments | 16 |  | - |  | 663,284
|  |  | 5,867,506 |  | 4,745,588
Current assets |  |  |  |  |
Stocks | 17 | 872,837 |  | 653,097 |
Debtors: amounts falling due within one year | 18 | 2,730,380 |  | 3,299,743 |
Cash at bank and in hand | 19 | 4,210,635 |  | 1,251,330 |
|  | 7,813,852 |  | 5,204,170 |
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 20 | (6,568,704) |  | (5,105,751) |
Net current assets |  |  | 1,245,148 |  | 98,419
Total assets less current liabilities |  |  | 7,112,654 |  | 4,844,007
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year | 21 |  | (2,287,662) |  | (3,208,214)
Provisions for liabilities |  |  |  |  |
Deferred tax | 24 |  | (113,700) |  | (294,536)
Net assets |  |  | 4,711,292 |  | 1,341,257
Capital and reserves |  |  |  |  |
Called up share capital | 25 |  | 8,003 |  | 8,003
Profit and loss account | 26 |  | 4,703,289 |  | 1,333,254
|  |  | 4,711,292 |  | 1,341,257
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
Luke H H Horton-Walker
Director
Date: 17 November 2025
The notes on pages 17 to 41 form part of these financial statements. Page 10
Cameo Holdings Limited Registered number: 13836822 Company Balance Sheet As at 31 January 2025
|  | 2025 |  | Unaudited 2024
Note |  | £ |  | £
Fixed assets |  |  |  |  |
Investments | 16 |  | 6,877,177 |  | 5,799,532
Current assets |  |  |  |  |
Cash at bank and in hand | 19 | 45,734 |  | 18,197 |
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |  | (4,352,571) |  | (2,543,741) |
Net current liabilities |  |  | (4,306,837) |  | (2,525,544)
Total assets less current liabilities |  |  | 2,570,340 |  | 3,273,988
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year |  |  | (1,000,000) |  | (2,208,427)
Net assets |  |  | 1,570,340 |  | 1,065,561
Capital and reserves |  |  |  |  |
Called up share capital | 25 |  | 8,003 |  | 8,003
Profit and loss account brought forward |  | 1,057,558 |  | 581,482 |
Profit for the year |  | 532,431 |  | 486,456 |
Dividends |  | (27,652) |  | (10,380) |
Profit and loss account carried forward |  |  | 1,562,337 |  | 1,057,558
|  |  | 1,570,340 |  | 1,065,561
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
Luke H H Horton-Walker
Director
Date: 17 November 2025
The notes on pages 17 to 41 form part of these financial statements. Page 11
Cameo Holdings Limited Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity For the year ended 31 January 2025
| Called up share capital | Profit and loss account | Total equity
| £ | £ | £
At 1 February 2024 | 8,003 | 1,333,254 | 1,341,257
Profit for the year | - | 3,397,687 | 3,397,687
Dividends: Equity capital | - | (27,652) | (27,652)
At 31 January 2025 | 8,003 | 4,703,289 | 4,711,292
| The notes on pages 17 to 41 form part of these financial statements.
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity For the year ended 31 January 2024
| Called up share capital | Profit and loss account | Total equity
| £ | £ | £
At 1 February 2023 | 8,003 | 564,548 | 572,551
Profit for the period | - | 779,086 | 779,086
Dividends: Equity capital | - | (10,380) | (10,380)
At 31 January 2024 | 8,003 | 1,333,254 | 1,341,257
| The notes on pages 17 to 41 form part of these financial statements.
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Cameo Holdings Limited Company Statement of Changes in Equity For the year ended 31 January 2025
| Called up share capital | Profit and loss account | Total equity
| £ | £ | £
At 1 February 2024 | 8,003 | 1,057,558 | 1,065,561
Profit for the year | - | 532,431 | 532,431
Dividends: Equity capital | - | (27,652) | (27,652)
At 31 January 2025 | 8,003 | 1,562,337 | 1,570,340
| The notes on pages 17 to 41 form part of these financial statements.
Company Statement of Changes in Equity For the year ended 31 January 2024
| Called up share capital | Profit and loss account | Total equity
| £ | £ | £
At 1 January 2023 | 8,003 | 581,482 | 589,485
Profit for the period | - | 486,456 | 486,456
Dividends: Equity capital | - | (10,380) | (10,380)
At 31 January 2024 | 8,003 | 1,057,558 | 1,065,561
| The notes on pages 17 to 41 form part of these financial statements.
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Cameo Holdings Limited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For the year ended 31 January 2025
|  |  | 2025 | Unaudited 2024
|  |  | £ | £
Cash flows from operating activities |  |
Profit for the financial year | 3,397,687 | 779,086
Adjustments for: |  |
Amortisation of intangible assets | 363,022 | 323,915
Depreciation of tangible assets | 607,874 | 386,201
(Profit)/loss on disposal of tangible assets | 10,151 | (37,619)
Interest paid | 330,319 | 285,587
Interest received | (23,587) | (4,636)
Taxation charge | 1,266,917 | 253,587
Increase in stocks | (122,740) | (132,576)
Decrease/(increase) in debtors | 776,313 | (497,704)
(Increase)/decrease in amounts owed by associates | (90,392) | -
Increase in creditors | 171,428 | 1,583,668
Corporation tax (paid) | (705,246) | (6,976)
Profit on disposal of investment property | (113,036) | -
Net cash generated from operating activities | 5,868,710 | 2,932,533
Cash flows from investing activities |  |
Purchase of tangible fixed assets | (269,393) | (1,002,844)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets | 48,408 | -
Purchase of unlisted and other investments | - | (555,692)
Interest received | 23,587 | 4,636
HP interest paid | (97,134) | (2,086)
Acquistion of subsidaries, net of cash acquired (note 26) | (872,539) | -
Net cash from investing activities | (1,167,071) | (1,555,986)
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Cameo Holdings Limited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (continued) For the year ended 31 January 2025
|  | 2025 | 2024
|  | £ | £
Cash flows from financing activities |  |
Repayment of loans | (1,202,739) | (449,985)
Repayment of finance leases | (278,758) | (257,070)
Dividends paid | (27,652) | (10,380)
Interest paid | (233,185) | (283,075)
Net cash used in financing activities | (1,742,334) | (1,000,510)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 2,959,305 | 376,037
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 1,251,330 | 875,293
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year | 4,210,635 | 1,251,330
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise: |  |
Cash at bank and in hand | 4,210,635 | 1,251,330
| 4,210,635 | 1,251,330
The notes on pages 17 to 41 form part of these financial statements.
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Cameo Holdings Limited Consolidated Analysis of Net Debt For the year ended 31 January 2025
| At 1 February 2024 | Cash flows | Acquisition of subsidiaries | New finance leases | Other non-cash changes | At 31 January 2025
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £
Cash at bank and in hand | 1,251,330 | 2,916,606 | 42,699 | - | - | 4,210,635
Debt due after 1 year | (2,208,427) | 725,000 | (424,531) | - | 907,958 | (1,000,000)
Debt due within 1 year | (491,581) | 477,739 | - | - | (909,739) | (923,581)
Finance leases | (562,136) | 278,758 | (178,034) | (69,456) | - | (530,868)
| (2,010,814) | 4,398,103 | (559,866) | (69,456) | (1,781) | 1,756,186
The notes on pages 17 to 41 form part of these financial statements.
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Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025
1. | General information
Cameo Holdings Limited ("the Company") is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in England & Wales, company number 13836822. The address of the registered office and the principal place of business is Unit 1 Estley Green Industrial Estate, Box Road, Broughton Astley, Leicester, England, LE9 6TJ. The nature of the Company's operation is that of a holding company. The nature of the Group's operations is that of maintenance, technical support, project-based infrstructure services and asset recycling and disposal. 2.Accounting policies
| 2.1 | Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006. The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires Group management to exercise judgment in applying the Group's accounting policies (see note 3). The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own statement of comprehensive income in these financial statements. The company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under FRS 102 section 1.12 (b) and has not presented its own statement of cash flows in these financial statements. The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
| 2.2 | Basis of consolidation
The group has prepared consolidated financial statements as it no longer qualifies for the small group exemption under the Companies Act 2006. Consolidated comparatives have been presented on a consistent basis with the current year. 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 balance sheet, 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. Page 17
Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.3 | Foreign currency translation
Functional and presentation currency The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP. Transactions and balances Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.
| 2.4 | 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. Revenue from maintenance contracts, projects, professional services, and engineering work is recognised over time based on the stage of completion or on a straight-line basis over the contract term, reflecting the continuous transfer of services to customers. Revenue from repairs, parts, and other sales is recognised at the point when control of goods or services passes to the customer, typically on completion of the repair or upon delivery of goods. Hardware sales are recognised when control transfers to the customer, usually on delivery or, where installation is a significant element, upon completion of installation. Revenue from recycling services is recognised either over time as the service is performed or at the point of completion, depending on when the customer obtains the benefit. Amounts invoiced in advance are recorded as deferred income and released to revenue as the related obligations are satisfied.
| 2.5 | 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. Page 18
Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.6 | 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 range from 3 to 6 years. 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.
| 2.7 | Interest income
Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.
| 2.8 | Finance costs
Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.
| 2.9 | Borrowing costs
All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.
| 2.10 | 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 balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Group in independently administered funds. Page 19
Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.11 | 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 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 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; ∙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 balance sheet date.
| 2.12 | Exceptional items
Exceptional items are transactions that fall within the ordinary activities of the Group but are presented separately due to their size or incidence. Page 20
Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.13 | 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. 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
|  |  |  | Computer software | - | 20 | % reducing balance
| 2.14 | 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 and reducing balance method. Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
|  |  |  | Plant and machinery | - | 10%/25% reducing balance/straight-line
|  |  |  | Motor vehicles | - | 25% straight-line
|  |  |  | Fixtures and fittings | - | 20%/25% reducing balance/straight-line
|  |  |  | Office equipment | - | 25% straight-line
|  |  |  | Improvements to property | - | 10%/25% reducing balance/straight-line
|  |  |  | Website | - | 33% reducing balance
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.
| 2.15 | Valuation of investments
Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment. Page 21
Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.16 | Associates and joint ventures
An entity is treated as a joint venture where the Group is a party to a contractual agreement with one or more parties from outside the Group to undertake an economic activity that is subject to joint control. An entity is treated as an associated undertaking where the Group exercises significant influence in that it has the power to participate in the operating and financial policy decisions. In the consolidated accounts, interests in associated undertakings are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Under this method an equity investment is initially recognised at the transaction price (including transaction costs) and is subsequently adjusted to reflect the investors share of the profit or loss, other comprehensive income and equity of the associate. The consolidated statement of comprehensive income includes the Group's share of the operating results, interest, pre-tax results and attributable taxation of such undertakings applying accounting policies consistent with those of the Group. In the consolidated balance sheet, the interests in associated undertakings are shown as the Group's share of the identifiable net assets, including any unamortised premium paid on acquisition. Any premium on acquisition is dealt with in accordance with the goodwill policy.
| 2.17 | 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 balance sheet 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.
| 2.18 | 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.
| 2.19 | Cash and cash equivalents
Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value. In the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group's cash management.
| 2.20 | 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. Page 22
Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.21 | 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.
| 2.22 | Financial instruments
The Group has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Basic financial assets Basic financial assets, which include trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Group's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments. Other financial assets Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment. Impairment of financial assets At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss. Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate. If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss. Page 23
Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025 2.Accounting policies (continued)
| 2.22 | Financial instruments (continued)
Basic financial liabilities Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Group after the deduction of all its liabilities. Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans, other loans and loans due to fellow group companies are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. Other financial instruments Derivatives, including forward exchange contracts, futures contracts and interest rate swaps, are not classified as basic financial instruments. These are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into, with costs being charged to the profit or loss. They are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in the profit or loss. Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions as set out in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through the profit or loss. This recognition and measurement would also apply to financial instruments where the performance is evaluated on a fair value basis as with a documented risk management or investment strategy. Derecognition of financial assets Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Group transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Group will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained. Derecognition of financial liabilities Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
| 2.23 | 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. Page 24
Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025
3. | Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty
Preparation of the financial statements requires management to make significant judgements and estimates that affect amounts recognised for assets and liabilities at the reporting date and the amounts of revenue and expenses incurred during the reporting period. Actual outcomes may differ from these judgements, estimates and assumptions. The judgements, estimates and assumptions that have the most significant effect on the carrying value of assets and liabilities of the group as at 31 January 2025 are discussed below: Recoverable value of trade debtors The recoverability of trade debtors is regularly reviewed in the light of the available economic information specific to each debtor and specific provisions are recognised for balances considered to be at risk or irrecoverable. At 31 January 2025, the group has recognised a provision against trade debtors of £12,275 (2024: £16,733). Stock valuation The group exercises judgement in estimating the obsolescence of stock and making impairments to reflect the difference between cost and estimated net realisable value. At 31 January 2025, the group recognises stock with a carrying value of £872,837 (2024: £653,097). Page 25
Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025
4. | Turnover
| An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:
|  |  |  |  | 31 January | Unaudited 31 January
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Maintenance | 6,271,804 | 6,426,981
| Projects and Professional Services | 8,808,642 | 793,133
| Engineering | 523,781 | 782,682
| Recycling Services | 79,274 | -
| Repairs, parts and other sales | 235,652 | 189,121
| Hardware Sales | 116,926 | -
|  | 16,036,079 | 8,191,917
Analysis of turnover by country of destination:
|  |  |  |  | 31 January | Unaudited 31 January
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| United Kingdom | 15,946,468 | 8,145,075
| Rest of Europe | 85,977 | 30,772
| Rest of the world | 3,634 | 16,070
|  | 16,036,079 | 8,191,917
5. | Operating profit
| The operating profit is stated after charging:
|  |  |  |  | 31 January | Unaudited 31 January
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Research & development charged as an expense | 105,100 | 94,630
| Exchange differences | 8,060 | 6,422
| Other operating lease rentals | 225,838 | 145,746
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Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025
6. | Auditors' remuneration
| During the year, the Group obtained the following services from the Company's auditors:
|  |  |  |  | 31 January
|  |  |  |  | 2025
|  |  |  |  | £
| Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the consolidated and parent Company's financial statements | 6,925
| Fees payable to the Company's auditors in respect of: |
| The auditing of accounts of subsidiaries of the Company | 24,225
| Taxation compliance services | 2,975
| All non-audit services not included above | 6,820
| The group was not audited in the prior year.
7. | Employees
| Staff costs, including director's remuneration, were as follows:
|  | Group | Group
|  | 2025 | 2024
|  | £ | £
| Wages and salaries | 4,825,864 | 3,136,591
| Social security costs | 576,016 | 374,610
| Cost of defined contribution scheme | 335,068 | 61,753
|  | 5,736,948 | 3,572,954
| The average monthly number of employees, including the director, during the year was as follows:
|  |  | 31 January | Unaudited 31 January
|  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  | No. | No.
|  | Sales | 13 | 8
|  | Admin | 38 | 31
|  | Manual/Engineering | 55 | 56
|  |  | 106 | 95
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Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025
8. | Director's remuneration
|  |  |  |  | 31 January | Unaudited 31 January
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Director's emoluments | 284,859 | 77,892
| Group contributions to defined contribution pension schemes | 166,097 | 973
|  | 450,956 | 78,865
| During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 1 director (2024 - 1) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.
9. | Interest receivable
|  |  |  |  | 31 January | Unaudited 31 January
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Other interest receivable | 23,587 | 4,636
10. | Interest payable and similar expenses
|  |  |  |  | 31 January | Unaudited 31 January
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Bank interest payable | 156,077 | 190,567
| Other loan interest payable | 77,108 | 78,982
| Finance leases and hire purchase contracts | 97,134 | 15,612
|  | 330,319 | 285,161
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Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025
11. | Taxation
|  |  |  |  | 31 January | Unaudited 31 January
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Corporation tax |  |
| Current tax on profits for the year | 1,463,673 | 147,028
| Deferred tax |  |
| Origination and reversal of timing differences | (218,238) | 106,559
| Adjustments in respect of prior periods | 21,482 | -
| Total deferred tax | (196,756) | 106,559
|  | 1,266,917 | 253,587
| Factors affecting tax charge for the year/period
| The tax assessed for the year/period is higher than (2024 - lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%). The differences are explained below:
|  |  |  |  | 31 January | Unaudited 31 January
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Profit on ordinary activities before tax | 4,664,604 | 1,032,673
| Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%) | 1,166,151 | 258,168
| Effects of: |  |
| Non-tax deductible amortisation of goodwill and impairment | 90,246 | 80,979
| Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment | 32,876 | -
| Fixed asset differences | (27,661) | (85,560)
| Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods | 3,941 | -
| Other timing differences leading to an increase (decrease) in taxation | 2,500 | -
| Tax on pre-acquisition acquisition losses | (23,120) | -
| Tax on chargeabe gains | 21,984 | -
| Total tax charge for the year/period | 1,266,917 | 253,587
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Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025 11.Taxation (continued)
| Factors that may affect future tax charges
There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.
12. | Dividends
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | Unaudited 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Dividends | 27,652 | 10,380
13. | Exceptional items
|  |  |  |  | 31 January | Unaudited 31 January
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Employee resturcturing costs | - | 177,800
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Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025
14. | Intangible assets
| Group and Company
|  | Computer software | Goodwill | Total
|  | £ | £ | £
| Cost |  |  |
| At 1 February 2024 | - | 3,239,153 | 3,239,153
| On acquisition of subsidiaries | 10,187 | 1,482,735 | 1,492,922
| At 31 January 2025 | 10,187 | 4,721,888 | 4,732,075
| Amortisation |  |  |
| At 1 February 2024 | - | 620,838 | 620,838
| Charge for the year | 2,038 | 360,984 | 363,022
| At 31 January 2025 | 2,038 | 981,822 | 983,860
| Net book value |  |  |
| At 31 January 2025 | 8,149 | 3,740,066 | 3,748,215
| At 31 January 2024 | - | 2,618,315 | 2,618,315
| Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisitions over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired. During the year, the Group recognised additional goodwill arising on the acquisition of Verto of £1,482,735, which has been included within intangible assets at 31 January 2025. Amortisation of £37,068 was charged in the period, giving a closing net book value of £1,445,667 for Verto at 31 January 2025. At the start of the year, goodwill brought forward in respect of Cameo Computer Services (UK) Limited was £3,239,213 at cost, with accumulated amortisation of £620,838. An amortisation charge of £323,916 was recognised during the period, resulting in a closing net book value of £2,294,399. Goodwill is amortised over 10 years. Management has reviewed the carrying value of goodwill and concluded that there are no indicators of impairment.
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Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025
15. | Tangible fixed assets
| Group
|  | Imprvs. to Property | Plant and machinery | Motor vehicles | Fixtures and fittings | Office equipment | Other fixed assets | Total
|  | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £
| Cost or valuation |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| At 1 February 2024 | - | 56,178 | 1,542,837 | 158,465 | 94,806 | 80,315 | 1,932,601
| Additions | - | 66,055 | 156,433 | 29,222 | 61,813 | 64,103 | 377,626
| Acquisition of subsidiary | 100,797 | 835,021 | - | - | 12,892 | 1,986 | 950,696
| Disposals | - | (34,447) | (78,549) | (18,541) | - | - | (131,537)
| At 31 January 2025 | 100,797 | 922,807 | 1,620,721 | 169,146 | 169,511 | 146,404 | 3,129,386
| Depreciation |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| At 1 February 2024 | - | 15,481 | 339,846 | 79,534 | 14,275 | 19,476 | 468,612
| Charge for the year on owned assets | 9,940 | 56,661 | 220,067 | 45,235 | 35,618 | 29,329 | 396,850
| Charge for the year on financed assets | - | 34,047 | 176,977 | - | - | - | 211,024
| Disposals | - | (11,101) | (36,749) | (18,541) | - | - | (66,391)
| At 31 January 2025 | 9,940 | 95,088 | 700,141 | 106,228 | 49,893 | 48,805 | 1,010,095
| Net book value |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| At 31 January 2025 | 90,857 | 827,719 | 920,580 | 62,918 | 119,618 | 97,599 | 2,119,291
| At 31 January 2024 | - | 40,697 | 1,202,991 | 78,931 | 80,531 | 60,839 | 1,463,989
| The net book value of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, included above, are as follows:
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | Unaudited 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Motor vehicles | 818,385 | 997,650
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Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025
16. | Fixed asset investments
| Group
|  | Investments in associates
|  | £
| At 1 February 2024 | 663,284
| Additions | 150,000
| Disposals | (813,284)
| At 31 January 2025 | -
| Net book value |
| At 31 January 2025 | -
| At 31 January 2024 | 663,284
| During the year, the carrying value of the investment in associate was increased by £150,000 through a capital contribution, with no change in ownership interest. On 31 October 2024, the Group acquired the remaining 50% shareholding, resulting in the investment in associate being reclassified as a subsidiary, see note 26 for more details.
| Company
|  | Investments in subsidiary companies | Investments in associates | Total
|  | £ | £ | £
| Cost or valuation |  |  |
| At 1 February 2024 | 5,136,248 | 663,284 | 5,799,532
| Additions | 1,740,929 | 150,000 | 1,890,929
| Disposals | - | (813,284) | (813,284)
| At 31 January 2025 | 6,877,177 | - | 6,877,177
| Net book value |  |  |
| At 31 January 2025 | 6,877,177 | - | 6,877,177
| At 31 January 2024 | 5,136,248 | 663,284 | 5,799,532
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Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025
| Subsidiary undertakings
| The following were subsidiary undertakings of the Company:
| Name | Registered office | Class of shares | Holding
| Cameo Computer Services (UK) Limited | Unit 1 Estley Green Industrial Estate, Box Road, Broughton Astley, England, LE9 6TJ | Ordinary | 100%
| Verto Recycle Ltd | Unit 197 Avenue B, Thorp Arch, Wetherby, England, LS23 7BJ | Ordinary | 100%
17. | Stocks
|  | Group | Group
|  | 2025 | 2024
|  | £ | £
| Finished goods and goods for resale | 872,837 | 653,097
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Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025
18. | Debtors
|  | Group | Group
|  | 2025 | 2024
|  | £ | £
| Trade debtors | 1,326,907 | 2,245,110
| Amounts owed by joint ventures and associated undertakings | - | 114,608
| Other debtors | 1,050,626 | 683,926
| Prepayments and accrued income | 352,847 | 256,099
|  | 2,730,380 | 3,299,743
19. | Cash and cash equivalents
|  | Group | Group | Company | Company
|  | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024
|  | £ | £ | £ | £
| Cash at bank and in hand | 4,210,635 | 1,251,330 | 45,734 | 18,197
20. | Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
|  | Group | Group | Company | Company
|  | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024
|  | £ | £ | £ | £
| Bank loans | 647,477 | 491,552 | 479,852 | 491,552
| Trade creditors | 355,858 | 275,895 | - | -
| Amounts owed to group undertakings | - | - | 3,837,238 | 1,924,496
| Corporation tax | 958,011 | 199,584 | - | -
| Other taxation and social security | 957,327 | 511,114 | - | -
| Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts | 261,414 | 177,507 | - | -
| Other creditors | 183,880 | 150,522 | 17,922 | 117,922
| Accruals and deferred income | 3,204,737 | 3,299,577 | 17,559 | 9,771
|  | 6,568,704 | 5,105,751 | 4,352,571 | 2,543,741
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Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025 .Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year (continued)
| Secured Creditors HSBC UK Bank plc holds a fixed and floating charge over the assets of Cameo Computer Services (UK) Limited in respect of all borrowings. Barclays Bank plc holds a fixed and floating charge over the undertaking and all property and assets, present and future, of Verto Recycle Ltd. Certain loans of Verto Recycle Ltd are also secured by personal guarantees from the directors. Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts for Cameo Computer Services (UK) Limited are secured against the assets to which they relate. Amounts owed to group undertakings are interest-free, unsecured, and repayable on demand.
21. | Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
|  | Group | Group | Company | Company
|  | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024
|  | £ | £ | £ | £
| Bank loans | 274,294 | 1,208,427 | - | 1,208,427
| Loan notes | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000
| Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts | 269,454 | 384,629 | - | -
| Accruals and deferred income | 743,914 | 615,158 | - | -
|  | 2,287,662 | 3,208,214 | 1,000,000 | 2,208,427
| Secured Creditors Barclays Bank plc holds a fixed and floating charge over the undertaking and all property and assets, present and future, of Verto Recycle Ltd. Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts for Cameo Computer Services (UK) Limited are secured against the assets to which they relate. The loan notes were issued on 25 February 2022 and are repayable on the fifth anniversary of the issue date (25 February 2027), subject to early repayment provisions contained within the loan note instrument. The loan notes are unsecured and bear interest at a fixed rate of 7.5% per annum.
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Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025
22. | Loans
| Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
|  | Group | Group | Company | Company
|  | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024
|  | £ | £ | £ | £
| Amounts falling due within one year |  |  |  |
| Bank loans | 647,477 | 491,552 | 479,852 | 491,552
| Amounts falling due 1-2 years |  |  |  |
| Bank loans | 160,302 | 546,714 | - | 546,714
| Amounts falling due 2-5 years |  |  |  |
| Bank loans | 113,992 | 661,713 | - | 661,713
| Loan notes | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000
|  | 1,921,771 | 2,699,979 | 1,479,852 | 2,699,979
23. | Hire purchase and finance leases
| Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:
|  | Group | Group
|  | 2025 | 2024
|  | £ | £
| Within one year | 275,648 | 291,648
| Between 1-5 years | 264,779 | 486,415
| Over 5 years | 19,750 | -
|  | 560,177 | 778,063
24. | Deferred taxation
| Group
|  | 2025 | 2024
|  | £ | £
| At beginning of year | (294,536) | (187,977)
| Charged to profit or loss | 196,756 | (106,559)
| Arising on business combinations | (15,920) | -
| At end of year | (113,700) | (294,536)
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Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025 24.Deferred taxation (continued)
| The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:
|  | Group | Group
|  | 2025 | 2024
|  | £ | £
| Accelerated capital allowances | (439,470) | (294,536)
| Tax losses carried forward | 255,325 | -
| Short term timing differences | 70,445 | -
|  | (113,700) | (294,536)
25. | Share capital
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | Unaudited 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
|  | Allotted, called up and fully paid |  |
|  | 8,002 (2024 - 8,002) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each | 8,002 | 8,002
|  | 1 (2024 - 1) Ordinary A share of £1.00 | 1 | 1
|  |  | 8,003 | 8,003
| All classes of share rank pari passu in respect of voting rights, dividends and capital distributions.
26. | Reserves
Profit and loss account The profit and loss account reserve is the accumulation of profits and losses made by the company since incorporation, net of dividends paid. Page 38
Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025
27. | Business combinations
On 31 October 2024, the Group acquired the remaining 50% of the share capital of Verto Recycle Ltd. As a result, Verto Recycle Ltd became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Group. Prior to the acquisition, the Group held a 50% interest in Verto Recycle Ltd which was accounted for as an associate. During the year, the Group made a capital contribution of £150,000 to Verto Recycle Ltd, which increased the carrying value of the investment without altering the Group’s ownership interest. For the purposes of determining goodwill on acquisition, this contribution has been treated as part of the total consideration transferred.
| Acquisition of Verto Recycle Ltd
| Recognised amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
|  |  |  |  | Book value | Fair value adjustments | Fair value
|  |  |  |  | £ | £ | £
| Fixed Assets |  |  |
| Tangible | 950,696 | - | 950,696
| Intangible | 10,187 | - | 10,187
| Investment property | 60,000 | - | 60,000
|  | 1,020,883 | - | 1,020,883
| Current Assets |  |  |
| Stocks | 97,000 | - | 97,000
| Debtors | 351,830 | - | 351,830
| Cash at bank and in hand | 42,699 | - | 42,699
| Total Assets | 1,512,412 | - | 1,512,412
| Creditors |  |  |
| Due within one year | (384,240) | - | (384,240)
| Due after more than one year | (854,058) | - | (854,058)
| Deferred taxation | (15,920) | - | (15,920)
| Total Identifiable net assets | 258,194 | - | 258,194
| Goodwill | 1,482,736
| Total purchase consideration | 1,740,930
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Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025 27.Business combinations (continued)
| Consideration
|  |  |  |  | £
| Cash | 1,439,100
| Other consideration | 120,000
| Capital contribution | 150,000
| Directly attributable costs | 31,830
| Total purchase consideration | 1,740,930
| Cash outflow on acquisition
|  |  |  |  | £
| Purchase consideration settled in cash, as above | 1,439,100
| Directly attributable costs | 31,830
|  | 1,470,930
| Less: Cash and cash equivalents acquired | (42,699)
| Net cash outflow on acquisition | 1,428,231
| Of the total cash outflow arising on the acquisition of Verto Recycle Ltd of £1,428,231, an amount of £555,692 was recognised in the prior year within “Purchase of unlisted and other investments” in the consolidated statement of cash flows. Accordingly, the net cash outflow on acquisition presented in the current year cash flow statement is £872,539, representing the total outflow of £1,428,231 less the element previously recognised in the prior period.
| The results of Verto Recycle Ltd since acquisition are as follows:
|  |  |  | Current period since acquisition
|  |  |  | £
| Turnover | 206,508
| (Loss) for the period since acquisition | (292,894)
28. | 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 £335,068 (2024 - £61,753) . Contributions totalling £281,775 (2024 - £19,003) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors. Page 40
Cameo Holdings Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 January 2025
29. | 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 | Group
|  | 2025 | 2024
|  | £ | £
| Not later than 1 year | 341,742 | 278,186
| Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years | 1,034,960 | 869,064
|  | 1,376,702 | 1,147,250
| The Company had no commitments under non-cancellable operating leases at the balance sheet date.
30. | Transactions with directors
The following advances and credits to directors subsisted during the years ended 31 January 2025 and 31 January 2024.
|  |  |  |  | 2025 | 2024
|  |  |  |  | £ | £
| Balance outstanding at start of year | 503,495 | 145,892
| Amounts advanced | 233,496 | 357,603
| Amounts repaid | (6,003) | -
|  | 730,988 | 503,495
31. | Related party transactions
| The company has taken advantage of the disclosure exemption conferred within section 33 of FRS 102 in respect of disclosing transactions between wholly owned group companies. Key management personnel compensation for the period totalled £748,839 (2024: 163,132).
32. | Controlling party
The ultimate controlling party is L Horton-Walker by virtue of his ownership of 100% of the issued share capital of Cameo Holdings Limited.
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