Company registration number 09134929 (England and Wales)
RADICAL22 LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
RADICAL22 LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Directors
Ms D Lipa
Mr D Lipa
Company number
09134929
Registered office
88/90 Baker Street
London
W1U 6TQ
Auditor
Turpin Barker Armstrong
Chartered Certified Accountants
Allen House
1 Westmead Road
Sutton
Surrey
SM1 4LA
Accountants
Dales Evans & Co Limited
Chartered Accountants
88/90 Baker Street
London
W1U 6TQ
RADICAL22 LIMITED
CONTENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page
Strategic report
1
Directors' report
2
Independent auditor's report
3 - 6
Statement of comprehensive income
7
Balance sheet
8
Statement of changes in equity
9
Statement of cash flows
10
Notes to the financial statements
11 - 23
RADICAL22 LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Fair review of the business
The company is principally engaged in the promotion and exploitation of various services and productions of the artist known as Dua Lipa. In assessing the performance of the company, the directors consider that success is determined by the level of turnover from which the company derives its profit and hence the company's key performance indicators are considered to be the level of turnover and the net profit margin for the year.
During the year, turnover increased by 25% from the previous year which led to an increase in the net profit margin of 8%. This is partly attributable to an increase in sponsorship and artist endorsements along with improved royalty income. The artist's third studio album Radical Optimism was released on 3rd May 2024, which has also led to an increase in income for the company during the year.
The artist is currently in the early stages of preparing and recording for her fourth studio album. As a result, it is anticipated that the company will generate similar income for the year ended 31 December 2025 and in the years thereafter.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The company uses a variety of financial instruments including cash deposits arising from its operations and current asset investments. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to provide working capital for the company's operations. Given the nature of the company's operations and the financial instruments in existence the company is exposed to very limited credit or liquidity risk.
Credit risk
The principal credit risk arises from its debtors. In order to manage the credit risk associated with this the directors review payment plans on a regular basis.
Liquidity risk
The company seeks to manage financial risk by ensuring sufficient liquidity is available to meet foreseeable needs and to invest cash assets safely and profitably.
Development and performance
The directors believe that the gross core income from royalties, sponsorship and endorsement income will continue to be generated in the immediate future at a satisfactory level.
Key performance indicators
The directors use many key performance indicators to monitor the performance of the company. They regard the following as the key financial indicators of performance, all of which can be observed in the attached financial statements.
Turnover: £23,258,097 (2023: £18,664,479)
Profit before tax: £18,961,381 (2023: £13,783,323)
Net profit margin: 82% (2023: 74%)
The net profit margin is calculated as a percentage of profit before tax over turnover.
The net profit margin has increased when compared with the prior year which was in line with the directors' expectations and they are satisfied with the overall results for the year. The directors' expect the performance of the company to be comparable in the following year as a result of similar activity within artist sponsorships and royalty distributions.
22 December 2025
Mr D Lipa
Date
Director
RADICAL22 LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
Ms D Lipa
Mr D Lipa
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 7.
Dividends of £500 were paid during the year (2023: £1,000).
Auditor
The auditor, Turpin Barker Armstrong , is deemed to be reappointed under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006.
Statement of directors' responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law, the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Statement of disclosure to auditor
So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.
Medium-sized companies exemption
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the medium-sized companies exemption.
On behalf of the board
22 December 2025
Mr D Lipa
Date
Director
RADICAL22 LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF RADICAL22 LIMITED
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Radical22 Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the statement of comprehensive income, the balance sheet, the statement of changes in equity, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its 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.
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 Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:
the information given in the strategic report and the directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
RADICAL22 LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF RADICAL22 LIMITED
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors' report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's 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 auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
We identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and then design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, including obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Identifying and assessing the potential risks related to irregularities
In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we considered the following:
RADICAL22 LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF RADICAL22 LIMITED
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As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud. In common with all audits under ISAs (UK), we also consider specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override.
We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the company operates in, focusing on provisions of those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included the UK Companies Act, FRS102, and UK tax legislation.
Audit response to risks identified
Our procedures to respond to risks identified as a result of performing the above included the following:
in addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, considering the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments; 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 noncompliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit
As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK), we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
Conclude on the appropriateness of the members' use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the company to cease to continue as a going concern.
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
RADICAL22 LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF RADICAL22 LIMITED
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We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
This report is made solely to the company's member 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 member those matters we are required to state to the member in an auditor's 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 member, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
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22 December 2025
David Alan Payne BA (Hons) FCA
Date
(Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Turpin Barker Armstrong
Chartered Certified Accountants
Statutory Auditor
Allen House
1 Westmead Road
Sutton
Surrey
SM1 4LA
RADICAL22 LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
23,258,097
18,664,479
Cost of sales
(3,925,086)
(3,901,824)
Gross profit
19,333,011
14,762,655
Administrative expenses
(2,813,006)
(2,527,313)
Operating profit
4
16,520,005
12,235,342
Interest receivable and similar income
8
1,272,042
699,859
Interest payable and similar expenses
9
(18,696)
(11,481)
Profit/(loss) on disposal of investments
512,186
7,873
Value gains/(losses) on investments
14
961,180
851,730
Value gains/(losses) on investment property
13
(285,336)
-
Profit before taxation
18,961,381
13,783,323
Tax on profit
10
(4,800,572)
(3,349,781)
Profit for the financial year
14,160,809
10,433,542
RADICAL22 LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
22,472
16,921
Investment property
13
1,300,000
1,585,336
Investments
14
21,750,180
14,280,536
23,072,652
15,882,793
Current assets
Debtors
15
14,865,936
19,936,373
Investments
16
11,013,776
5,720,577
Cash at bank and in hand
22,337,182
13,518,194
48,216,894
39,175,144
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
17
(15,125,100)
(13,228,119)
Net current assets
33,091,794
25,947,025
Total assets less current liabilities
56,164,446
41,829,818
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
18
327,750
153,431
(327,750)
(153,431)
Net assets
55,836,696
41,676,387
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
19
2
2
Profit and loss reserves
21
55,836,694
41,676,385
Total equity
55,836,696
41,676,387
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized companies.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 22 December 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr D Lipa
Director
Company registration number 09134929 (England and Wales)
RADICAL22 LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Share capital
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2023
2
31,243,843
31,243,845
Year ended 31 December 2023:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
10,433,542
10,433,542
Dividends
11
-
(1,000)
(1,000)
Balance at 31 December 2023
2
41,676,385
41,676,387
Year ended 31 December 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
14,160,809
14,160,809
Dividends
11
-
(500)
(500)
Balance at 31 December 2024
2
55,836,694
55,836,696
RADICAL22 LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
25
21,514,531
4,055,027
Interest paid
(18,696)
(11,481)
Income taxes paid
(2,778,386)
(2,425,249)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
18,717,449
1,618,297
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(13,107)
(17,867)
Purchase of investments
(11,289,477)
347,880
Repayment of loans
132,581
1,028,803
Interest received
698,300
204,900
Dividends received
115,949
117,327
Other income received from investments
457,793
377,632
Net cash (used in)/generated from investing activities
(9,897,961)
2,058,675
Financing activities
Dividends paid
(500)
(1,000)
Net cash used in financing activities
(500)
(1,000)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
8,818,988
3,675,972
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
13,518,194
9,842,222
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
22,337,182
13,518,194
RADICAL22 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Radical22 Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 88/90 Baker Street, London, W1U 6TQ.
The Company's principal activities continued to be that of audio, sponsorship and artist endorsement activites relating to the artist, Dua Lipa.
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.
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 pound.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Turnover
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts for services provided net of discounts and VAT.
Income from services is recognised when they are performed and entitlement has arisen under the terms of the contract.
Performance fees are recognised on the date of the performance.
Royalties are recognised on receipt or as rights are utilised on an accruals basis where sufficient reliable information is available.
Rental income is recognised on an accruals basis under the terms of the lease.
1.3
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 of assets less their estimated residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Plant and machinery
20% per annum straight line
1.4
Investment property
Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and for capital appreciation, is initially recognised at cost, which includes the purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure. Subsequently it is measured at fair value at the reporting end date. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.
1.5
Fixed asset investments
Interests in listed shares and investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss. Transaction costs are expensed to profit or loss as incurred.
RADICAL22 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.6
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
1.7
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.
1.8
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.
Other financial assets, including a group of managed investments and investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
The fair value of financial assets traded on active liquid markets are determined by reference to quoted market prices.
Other financial assets
Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
RADICAL22 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. 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.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
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.
Other financial liabilities
Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.
Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
RADICAL22 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.9
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.
1.10
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.
1.11
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.
1.12
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.13
Leases
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.
1.14
Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.
RADICAL22 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.15
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.
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.
Critical judgements
The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements.
Investment property
Management has applied judgement in evaluating the fair value of the investment property. This judgement is based on a review of the property prices and sales in the area.
3
Turnover and other revenue
An analysis of the company's turnover is as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Recording advances and royalties
3,575,977
3,890,511
Publishing advances and royalties
3,682,897
1,984,983
Sponsorship, endorsement and other income
15,396,762
12,650,530
Merchandise income and royalties
568,107
97,229
Rental income
34,354
41,226
23,258,097
18,664,479
2024
2023
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
1,156,061
582,532
Dividends received
115,949
117,327
The turnover and profit before tax are attributable to the promotion and exploitation of various services and productions of Dua Lipa. Given the nature of the company's activities, any analysis of turnover between different geographical markets is impracticable to determine and would in any case be of little meaning or relevance.
RADICAL22 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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4
Operating profit
2024
2023
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging:
£
£
Research and development costs
430
-
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
7,556
6,235
Operating lease charges
156,504
85,113
5
Auditor's remuneration
2024
2023
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
£
£
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the company
26,125
20,000
6
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
6
6
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
383,719
323,543
Social security costs
44,111
33,796
Pension costs
6,253
5,037
434,083
362,376
7
Directors' remuneration
2024
2023
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
9,100
9,100
RADICAL22 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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8
Interest receivable and similar income
2024
2023
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
674,989
178,079
Interest on the net defined benefit asset
Interest receivable from group companies
Other interest income
481,072
404,453
Total interest revenue
1,156,061
582,532
Other income from investments
Dividends received
115,949
117,327
Other income from investments
32
Total income
1,272,042
699,859
2024
2023
Investment income includes the following:
£
£
Interest on financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss
698,300
204,900
Interest on financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
457,761
377,632
Dividends from financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
115,949
117,327
Other income from financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
32
9
Interest payable and similar expenses
2024
2023
£
£
Other finance costs:
Other interest
18,696
11,481
10
Taxation
2024
2023
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
4,620,412
2,991,510
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
(1,845)
2,242
Total UK current tax
4,618,567
2,993,752
Foreign current tax on profits for the current period
7,687
19,829
Total current tax
4,626,254
3,013,581
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
174,318
336,200
Total tax charge
4,800,572
3,349,781
RADICAL22 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
10
Taxation
(Continued)
- 18 -
The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and a hybrid rate of tax as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Profit before taxation
18,961,381
13,783,323
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2023: 23.52%)
4,740,345
3,241,838
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
19,726
8,626
Change in unrecognised deferred tax assets
174,318
336,200
Adjustments in respect of prior years
(1,845)
2,242
Effect of change in corporation tax rate
70
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
(3,277)
(4,386)
Depreciation on assets not qualifying for tax allowances
1,889
1,466
Adjustments in respect of financial assets
159,798
Effect of revaluations of investments
(261,395)
(210,532)
Other permanent differences
1,852
Dividend income
(28,987)
(27,595)
Taxation charge for the year
4,800,572
3,349,781
11
Dividends
2024
2023
£
£
Interim paid
500
1,000
RADICAL22 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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12
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery
Studio
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
31,174
52,010
83,184
Additions
13,107
13,107
At 31 December 2024
44,281
52,010
96,291
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
14,253
52,010
66,263
Depreciation charged in the year
7,556
7,556
At 31 December 2024
21,809
52,010
73,819
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
22,472
22,472
At 31 December 2023
16,921
16,921
13
Investment property
2024
£
Fair value
At 1 January 2024
1,585,336
Net gains or losses through fair value adjustments
(285,336)
At 31 December 2024
1,300,000
The directors have reviewed the property market for the area along with advice from an independent valuation professional and have determined the investment property value decreased during the year. The directors believe that the valuation reflects the fair value of the property as at 31 December 2024.
14
Fixed asset investments
2024
2023
£
£
Other investments other than loans
21,750,180
14,280,536
RADICAL22 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
14
Fixed asset investments
(Continued)
- 20 -
Movements in fixed asset investments
Investments
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2024
14,280,536
Additions
8,460,757
Fair value gains/losses through profit and loss
893,526
Disposals
(1,884,639)
At 31 December 2024
21,750,180
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
21,750,180
At 31 December 2023
14,280,536
15
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
2,614,119
3,645,527
Other debtors
7,079,178
6,188,443
Prepayments and accrued income
5,172,639
10,102,403
14,865,936
19,936,373
Included within the company accrued income is an amount of £2,398,024 (2023: £51,863) due from related parties in respect of recharged expenses and royalties received.
16
Current asset investments
2024
2023
£
£
Unlisted investments
11,013,776
5,720,577
17
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
3,945,250
100,128
Corporation tax
3,487,494
1,639,627
Other taxation and social security
195,655
Other creditors
1,528,059
2,141,471
Accruals and deferred income
5,968,642
9,346,893
15,125,100
13,228,119
RADICAL22 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
17
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
(Continued)
- 21 -
Included within accruals is an amount of £2,182,940 (2023: £3,214,805) due to related parties in respect of management commission and recharged expenses.
18
Deferred taxation
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:
Liabilities
Liabilities
2024
2023
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
5,618
4,230
Investments
322,132
149,201
327,750
153,431
2024
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 January 2024
153,431
Charge to profit or loss
174,319
Liability at 31 December 2024
327,750
The deferred tax liability set out above is expected to reverse within 12 months and relates to accelerated capital allowances that are expected to mature within the same period.
19
Share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
2
2
2
2
21
Reserves
Own shares
Called up share capital represents the nominal value of the shares that have been issued.
Profit and loss reserves
Profit and loss account includes all current and prior period distributable retained profits and losses.
RADICAL22 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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22
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Within one year
165,299
173,536
Between two and five years
173,536
165,299
347,072
Lessor
The operating lease relates to a lease of the company's investment property to third parties. The leases are negotiated over terms of 4 years and rentals are fixed for 2 years. There are no options in place for either party to extend the lease terms.
At the reporting end date the company had contracted with tenants for the following minimum lease payments:
2024
2023
£
£
Within one year
41,225
27,483
Between two and five years
51,531
51,940
92,756
79,423
23
Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
During the year the company entered into the following transactions with related parties:
Sales
Sales
Purchases
Purchases
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
Other related parties
2,359,914
3,293,937
4,078,137
The other related parties are related by virtue of common control held by the directors. During the year, other related party sales were in respect of royalties received. Furthermore, other related party purchases were in respect of management commission, advertising and consultancy fees.
The following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:
2024
2023
Amounts due to related parties
£
£
Other related parties
3,805,211
684,392
RADICAL22 LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
23
Related party transactions
(Continued)
- 23 -
The following loans were outstanding at the reporting end date:
2024
2023
Amounts due from related parties
£
£
Other related parties
6,512,387
5,750,556
All related party transactions were conducted on normal commercial terms and at market rates.
24
Directors' transactions
Description
% Rate
Opening balance
Amounts advanced
Amounts repaid
Closing balance
£
£
£
£
Loan
2.25
259,378
126,797
(259,378)
126,797
259,378
126,797
(259,378)
126,797
Included within accrued income is an amount of £713 (2023: £12,529) for interest charged on the director's loan.
25
Cash generated from operations
2024
2023
£
£
Profit after taxation
14,160,809
10,433,542
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
4,800,572
3,349,781
Finance costs
18,696
11,481
Investment income
(1,272,042)
(699,859)
Fair value loss on investment properties
285,336
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
7,556
6,235
Other gains and losses
(1,473,366)
(859,603)
Movements in working capital:
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
4,937,856
(9,688,943)
Increase in creditors
49,114
1,502,393
Cash generated from operations
21,514,531
4,055,027
26
Analysis of changes in net funds
1 January 2024
Cash flows
31 December 2024
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
13,518,194
8,818,988
22,337,182
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