Company registration number 07766163 (England and Wales)
101 FILMS LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
101 FILMS LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1 - 2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 9
101 FILMS LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
4
4,960,939
2,937,708
Tangible assets
5
4,357
Investments
6
1
4,960,940
2,942,065
Current assets
Stocks
92,492
100,811
Debtors
7
567,923
2,136,564
Cash at bank and in hand
150,027
35,159
810,442
2,272,534
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
8
(2,949,920)
(2,954,724)
Net current liabilities
(2,139,478)
(682,190)
Total assets less current liabilities
2,821,462
2,259,875
Provisions for liabilities
(1,089)
Net assets
2,821,462
2,258,786
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
1,171,538
1,200
Share premium account
231,512
231,512
Profit and loss reserves
1,418,412
2,026,074
Total equity
2,821,462
2,258,786
The notes on pages 3 to 9 form part of these financial statements.
101 FILMS LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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For the financial year ended 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 5 December 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
R McGowan
Director
Company registration number 07766163 (England and Wales)
101 FILMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
101 Films Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 46/48 Beak Street, London, England, W1F 9RJ.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Turnover
Turnover is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the company and the turnover can be reliably measured. Turnover 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 turnover is recognised:
Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised on the satisfaction of performance obligations, such as the
transfer of a promised good, identified in the contract between the company and the customer.
A receivable is recognised when the goods are delivered as this is the point in time that the consideration is unconditional because only the passage of time is required before the payment is due.
Turnover from providing services is recognised in the accounting period in which the services are rendered. Turnover from digital distribution of titles and the revenue from sale of the rights to distribute certain titles in certain markets is recognised on an accrual basis at the point the agreements are made because all performance obligations on the company have been satisfied. Furthermore, these sales are recognised net of the royalties due to producers as the company does not retain the rights to make significant adjustments to the saleable titles.
1.3
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of unincorporated businesses over the fair value of net assets acquired. It is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is considered to have a finite useful life and is amortised on a systematic basis over its expected life, which is 10 years.
For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units expected to benefit from the acquisition. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit.
101 FILMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.4
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.
Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Film distribution rights
Over length of license
1.5
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Computers
Over 5 years
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
1.6
Fixed asset investments
Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
An associate is an entity, being neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture, in which the company holds a long-term interest and where the company has significant influence. The company considers that it has significant influence where it has the power to participate in the financial and operating decisions of the associate.
Entities in which the company has a long term interest and shares control under a contractual arrangement are classified as jointly controlled entities.
1.7
Impairment of fixed assets
Assets that are subject to depreciation or amortisation are assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication that the assets are impaired. Where there is any indication that an asset may be impaired, the carrying value of the asset (or cash-generating unit to which the asset has been allocated) is tested for impairment. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's (or CGU's) fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (CGUs). Non-financial assets that have been previously impaired are reviewed at each reporting date to assess whether there is any indication that the impairment losses recognised in prior periods may no longer exist or may have decreased.
101 FILMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.8
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.
Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.
At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.
1.9
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.10
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
101 FILMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.11
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.12
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.13
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
101 FILMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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3
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
4
6
4
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
Film distribution rights
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
80,000
6,905,755
6,985,755
Additions
2,993,846
2,993,846
At 31 December 2024
80,000
9,899,601
9,979,601
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
58,667
3,989,380
4,048,047
Amortisation charged for the year
7,333
963,282
970,615
At 31 December 2024
66,000
4,952,662
5,018,662
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
14,000
4,946,939
4,960,939
At 31 December 2023
21,333
2,916,375
2,937,708
During the year the company acquired a significant portfolio of film and media distribution rights, as part of the acquisitions detailed in note 10. The film rights were recognised at cost, being the fair value of the assets acquired.
101 FILMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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5
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery etc
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
12,043
Disposals
(12,043)
At 31 December 2024
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
7,686
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(7,686)
At 31 December 2024
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
At 31 December 2023
4,357
6
Fixed asset investments
2024
2023
£
£
Shares in group undertakings and participating interests
1
At 30 August 2025, 101 Films Limited acquired a 60% share in Positivor Limited, a company registered in Republic of Ireland, for £1.
Movements in fixed asset investments
Shares in subsidiaries
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2024
-
Additions
1
At 31 December 2024
1
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
1
At 31 December 2023
-
101 FILMS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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7
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
218,447
251,541
Amounts owed by group undertakings
348,276
763,313
Other debtors
1,200
1,121,710
567,923
2,136,564
8
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans
897,080
34,722
Trade creditors
573,763
195,500
Amounts owed to group undertakings
688,816
2,286,006
Corporation tax
90,240
Other taxation and social security
117,576
179,491
Other creditors
672,685
168,765
2,949,920
2,954,724
The bank loan attracts interest at 3.99% above the Bank of England base rate. It is secured by means of a fixed and floating charge over the assets of the Company.
On 27 August 2024, the company entered into a Loan Capitalisation Agreement with its parent company, Trinity Pictures Distribution Limited. Under the terms of the agreement, Trinity agreed to capitalise the outstanding loan of £1,170,337.63 owed to it by the company (the “Indebtedness”). In consideration for the release of this indebtedness, the company allotted and issued 1,170,337 fully paid ordinary shares of £1 each to Trinity at an aggregate subscription price equal to the amount of the indebtedness.
9
Related party transactions
On the 30 August 2024, the company acquired film distribution assets, film rights, contractual positions and associated working capital from:
The consideration for the acquired assets comprised a mix of cash consideration and the assumption of liabilities owed by the selling entities.
At the balance sheet date, no amounts were owed to or from group companies as a result of these transactions.
10
Parent company
On 30 August 2024, Trinity Pictures Distribution Limited, the former parent undertaking, entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) to sell its entire holding in the company to Tropico Limited for cash consideration of US$300,000. Tropico Limited became the immediate parent undertaking on completion of the SPA.