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Moonraker VFX Limited
Contents
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Company Information |
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Balance Sheet |
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Notes to the Financial Statements |
Moonraker VFX Limited
Company Information
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Directors |
S D Clarke J G W Grafton |
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Registered office |
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Registered number |
08920152 |
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Accountant |
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Moonraker VFX Limited
(Registration number: 08920152)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025
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2025 |
2024 |
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Fixed assets |
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Intangible assets |
54,970 |
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Tangible assets |
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Investments |
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Current assets |
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Debtors |
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Cash at bank and in hand |
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year |
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Net current assets |
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Total assets less current liabilities |
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Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year |
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Provisions for liabilities |
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Net assets |
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Capital and reserves |
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Called up share capital |
9 |
9 |
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Other reserves |
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9,636 |
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Profit and loss account |
343,688 |
1,338,935 |
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Total equity |
356,652 |
1,348,580 |
Moonraker VFX Limited
(Registration number: 08920152)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025
For the financial year ending 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors' responsibilities:
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The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. |
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and FRS 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard Applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’.
These financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and the option not to file the Profit and Loss Account has been taken.
Approved and authorised for issue by the
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Director
Moonraker VFX Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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Statutory information |
The company is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in England and Wales.
The address of its registered office is:
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Accounting policies |
Summary of significant accounting policies
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 Section 1A - 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006.
Basis of preparation
These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention.
The financial statements are prepared in pounds sterling which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
Moonraker VFX Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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Accounting policies (continued) |
Going concern
The financial year ending 31 March 2025 presented significant challenges for the business, with revenue reaching approximately 50% of our forecasted targets. This shortfall was largely driven by an industry-wide downturn in the television production sector, which has been widely reported and evidenced across the public domain. A substantial drop in commissioning activity, particularly from major global streaming platforms, created a ripple effect across the entire production pipeline — impacting production companies, post-production facilities, and visual effects studios alike.This external market contraction had a direct and material impact on our broadcast division, which has historically been a key revenue contributor. However, the business was quick to respond and adapt to these market conditions. We proactively pivoted to focus on growth opportunities within the rapidly expanding Location-Based Entertainment (LBE) and Themed Entertainment sectors. During the year, we invested strategically in building out our capabilities in these areas, securing new clients and delivering high-quality immersive content across multiple international projects. As a result, we significantly broadened our client base and project pipeline outside of traditional television markets.We believe this strategic repositioning places the business in a strong position moving forward. Based on our current order book and client commitments, we anticipate a return to forecasted revenue levels in the next financial year, even in the continued absence of television sector recovery. This resilience underlines the strength of our creative team, the agility of our business model, and our ability to seize emerging opportunities in adjacent markets.
Revenue recognition
Turnover comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the provision of services in the ordinary course of the company’s activities. Turnover is shown net of value added tax, returns, rebates and discounts.
The company recognises revenue when:
The amount of revenue can be reliably measured;
it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity;
and specific criteria have been met for each of the company's activities.
In most cases, revenue is recognised on a straight-line basis over the specified term of the project where the services provided are performed by an indeterminate number of acts. On larger projects, the percentage of completion method may be used.
Government grants
Government grants are recognised, using the accrual model, at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the company will comply with conditions attaching to them and the grants will be received.
Moonraker VFX Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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Accounting policies (continued) |
Foreign currency transactions and balances
Non-monetary items measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.
Foreign exchange gains and losses are taken to profit and loss and classified within administrative expenses.
Tax
Tax is recognised in profit or loss, except that a change attributable to an item of income or expense recognised as other comprehensive income is also recognised directly in other comprehensive income.
The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the company operates and generates taxable income.
Deferred tax
Deferred income tax is recognised on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements and on unused tax losses or tax credits in the company. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and a valuation allowance is set up against deferred tax assets so that the net carrying amount equals the highest amount that is more likely than not to be recovered based on current or future taxable profit.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated in the balance sheet at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
The cost of tangible fixed assets includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation.
Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, other than land and properties under construction over their estimated useful lives, as follows:
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Fixtures, fittings and equipment |
25-33% on cost |
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Leasehold improvements |
over the term of the finance agreement |
Moonraker VFX Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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Accounting policies (continued) |
Intangible fixed assets
Separately acquired trademarks and licences are shown at historical cost.
Trademarks, licences (including software) and customer-related intangible assets acquired in a business combination are recognised at fair value at the acquisition date.
Trademarks, licences and customer-related intangible assets have a finite useful life and are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.
Amortisation is provided on intangible assets so as to write off the cost, less any estimated residual value, over their useful life as follows:
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Trademarks |
Straight line over 10 years |
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Development costs |
Straight line over 2 years |
Amortisation will be charged on the trademarks once they are in use based on the estimated useful life of the asset.
Research and development costs
Research and development expenditure is written off as incurred, except that development expenditure incurred on an individual project is capitalised as an intangible asset when the company can demonstrate the technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or sale, its intention to complete and its ability to use or sell the asset, how the asset will generate future economic benefits, the availability of resources to complete the asset and the ability to measure reliably the expenditure during development.
Investments
Investments are measured at cost less impairment.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits.
Trade debtors
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at cost less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.
Trade creditors
Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Moonraker VFX Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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Accounting policies (continued) |
Borrowings
Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the profit and loss account over the period of the relevant borrowing.
Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the company has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the company has an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that the company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Leases
Leases in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised at the lower of their fair value at inception of the lease and the present value of the minimum lease payments. These assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the useful life of the asset and the lease term. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation.
Lease payments are apportioned between finance costs in the profit and loss account and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Equity instruments are measured at the fair value of the cash or other resources received or receivable, net of the direct costs of issuing the equity instruments.
Dividends
Dividend distribution to the company’s shareholders is recognised as a liability in the financial statements in the reporting period in which the dividends are paid.
Moonraker VFX Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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Accounting policies (continued) |
Defined contribution pension obligation
A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the company has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as employee benefit expense when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employees' services are received.
Share based payments
The company has issued options over its unissued shares to employees and other parties. FRS 102 requires that the cost of equity-settled transactions is measured by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments granted at the date at which they are granted and is recognised as an expense over the vesting period, which ends on the date on which the relevant option holders become fully entitled to the award. Fair value is determined using an appropriate pricing model.
FRS 102 then requires that at each balance sheet date before vesting, the cumulative expense is calculated, representing the extent to which the vesting period has expired and taking into account management's best estimate of the achievement or otherwise of non-market conditions and of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. The movement in cumulative expense since the previous balance sheet date is recognised in the profit and loss account, with a corresponding entry in equity.
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Staff numbers |
The average number of persons employed by the company (including directors) during the year, was
Moonraker VFX Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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Taxation |
Deferred tax
Deferred tax assets and liabilities
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2025 |
Liability |
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- |
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2024 |
Liability |
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Intangible fixed assets |
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Development costs |
Trademarks |
Total |
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Cost |
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At 1 April 2024 |
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Additions |
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At 31 March 2025 |
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Amortisation |
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At 1 April 2024 |
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Amortisation charge |
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At 31 March 2025 |
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Carrying amount |
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At 31 March 2025 |
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At 31 March 2024 |
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Moonraker VFX Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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Tangible fixed assets |
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Leasehold improvements |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment |
Total |
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Cost |
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At 1 April 2024 |
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Additions |
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Disposals |
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At 31 March 2025 |
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Depreciation |
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At 1 April 2024 |
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Charge for the year |
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Eliminated on disposal |
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At 31 March 2025 |
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Carrying amount |
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At 31 March 2025 |
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At 31 March 2024 |
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Assets acquired under a finance lease with NBV of £53,929 (2024: £78,819) are shown in leasehold improvements and £86,575 (2024: £34,532) are shown within furniture, fixtures and equipment.
Moonraker VFX Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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Investments |
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2025 |
2024 |
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Investments in subsidiaries |
900 |
900 |
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Debtors: amounts falling due within one year |
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Note |
2025 |
2024 |
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Trade debtors |
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Amounts owed by group undertakings |
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Directors' loan accounts |
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650 |
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Prepayments and accrued income |
207,170 |
276,192 |
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Corporation tax |
206,589 |
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Other debtors |
31,500 |
31,500 |
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Creditors |
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Note |
2025 |
2024 |
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Due within one year |
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Loans and borrowings |
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Trade creditors |
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Taxation and social security |
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Corporation tax |
- |
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Accruals and deferred income |
324,254 |
368,552 |
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Directors' loan accounts |
3,250 |
16,335 |
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Due after one year |
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Loans and borrowings |
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Moonraker VFX Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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Loans and borrowings |
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2025 |
2024 |
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Current loans and borrowings |
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Bank overdrafts |
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Hire purchase and finance lease liabilities |
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Other loans |
295,603 |
202,026 |
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2025 |
2024 |
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Non-current loans and borrowings |
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Hire purchase and finance lease liabilities |
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Other loans |
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The other loan represents a £901,212 (2024: £703,238) loan from Creative Growth Finance Limited. The loan is guaranteed by Moondust BDZ Limited. Repayments commenced in April 2025 over 4 years and the loans carry an interest rate of between 8.5% and 11.5% per annum.
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Provisions for liabilities |
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2025 |
2024 |
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Deferred tax |
- |
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Office dilapidations |
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Moonraker VFX Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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Share capital |
Allotted, called up and fully paid shares
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2025 |
2024 |
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4.00 |
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5.00 |
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9.00 |
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During the year, the company undertook a share reclassification, whereby the 90,000 ordinary shares with a nominal value of £0.0001 each were reclassified into 40,000 A ordinary shares with a nominal value of £0.0001 and 50,000 B ordinary shares with a nominal value of £0.0001.
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Operating leases |
The total of future minimum lease payments is as follows:
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2025 |
2024 |
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Not later than one year |
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Moonraker VFX Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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Share-based payments |
Scheme details and movements
The term of the options is 10 years from the date of grant.
The movements in the number of share options during the year were as follows:
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2025 |
2024 |
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Outstanding, start of period |
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Granted during the period |
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9,146 |
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Outstanding, end of period |
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Exercisable, end of period |
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The movements in the weighted average exercise price of share options during the year were as follows:
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2025 |
2024 |
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Outstanding, start of period |
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Granted during the period |
- |
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Outstanding, end of period |
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Exercisable, end of period |
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Moonraker VFX Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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Related party transactions |
Moonraker VFX Limited has entered into a loan with Creative Growth Finance (see note 10). This loan is guranteed by its wholly owned subsidiary, Moondust BDZ Limited.