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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
TWP Accounting LLP
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
The Old Rectory
Church Street
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 8DE
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The directors present their strategic report for the financial year ending 31 March 2025.
Mediazoo is an award winning creative, learning and communications agency that focuses on driving human performance for its wide range of clients.
We empower organisations to embrace and lead change and strive to enable the workforce at our clients to perform at their best. We aim to create conditions for growth through learning, culture, and communication and turn potential into measurable outcomes. The company has reduced its focus on events-based activities which historically delivered significant revenue but unpredictable timings and relatively low margin. The company has increased its focus on digital products, secured additional long term service agreements and continues to deliver consistent creative and learning solutions to its clients. In the last year the company has developed several new digital products and services that it has successfully launched into the marketplace. This is in line with the group strategy of becoming a technology led enabler of change for our clients. During the year the company continued to work with the majority of its retained clients and successfully secured agreements with several new blue-chip clients. In line with the wider economy the level of spend from these clients was impacted by the uncertainty in the economy during the year. During the year the excellent work that Mediazoo delivers was recognised with several prestigious awards including two gold awards at the New York Film awards, gold and two silver awards at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards, six awards at EVCOM 2025 and PRWeek number 1 agency for internal communications. On 30 October 2025 Media Zoo Holdings Limited, the group holding company, successfully completed a capital restructure and strengthened its financial position by securing £1.1m in growth capital through the issuance of new loan notes. On 31 October 2025 Media Zoo Holdings Limited, the group holding company, acquired 100% of the share capital in Uncertainty Experts Limited. Uncertainty Experts is a business that provides individuals with evidence-based strategies for navigating uncertain times. It is delivered in person and online using creative and digital assets and enhances Mediazoo’s product offering. The acquisition brings several new significant clients to the Group and provides tangible upsell opportunities across the Mediazoo offering. Principal risks and uncertainties As with any business, the group may be affected by several risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond its control. The principal risks facing the group are described below. Economic Environment The company relies on demand for its products and services and is vulnerable to the effect of challenging economic conditions, which could inhibit growth and create uncertainty. This could result in campaigns or projects being cancelled or deferred at short notice. Whilst the group has long standing relationships with its clients, the level of spend is predominantly at their discretion rather than being guaranteed. By having a diverse client base and a strategy that includes diversification into new markets and delivering new products and services this helps to mitigate any economic downturns or challenges.
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Competition
The company operates in a competitive environment with other established businesses and new entrants all seeking to win and retain clients and activity. The group manages this challenge by providing added value services to clients, achieving or exceeding service level agreements and by maintaining strong client relationships. Whilst our resourcing model enables us to maintain competitive market rates. In additional we continue to expand our products and services which has been further enhanced with the acquisition of Uncertainty Experts Limited by Media Zoo Holdings Limited. Talent The employees of the company are one of the most important assets. Their expertise, commitment and professional execution are what drives the continued success of the group. Future success is dependent on securing and retaining key employees. The company ensures that a strong culture is maintained, and that staff are supported, provided with strong development plans and are competitively remunerated. To ensure we continue to develop new and existing talent we have invested in Exchanging, our in-house skills development programme, as well as launching Zoouniversity, a Graduate programme to ensure we have a strong pipeline of talent. Financial key performance indicators The key financial KPIs are Revenue, EBITDA delivery and net cash generated from operating activitie (at group level). The company’s revenue declined from £13.7m (as restated) to £8.8m, as the company strategically moved away from high revenue but low margin events based activities to focus on digital products and services, as a result of this shift the company ceased working with one of it longest standing events based clients. The EBITDA fell from negative £692k (as restated) to negative £1,090k, this was driven by a planned restructure and development costs as the business pivoted to focus on digital products and new services. This in turn was the key reason for group negative net cash generated from operating activities being £706k compared to positive £263k in 2024. The restructure costs were exceptional one-off costs in the year which has provided the business with a leaner and a more agile operating model moving forwards.
This report was approved by the board on 22 December 2025 and signed on its behalf.
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The loss for the year, after taxation, amounted to £1,089,814 (2024 as restated - loss £691,534).
The total distribution of dividends to the owners of the company for the period are £nil (2024 as restated - £nil).
The directors who served during the year were:
The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
∙select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;
∙make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
∙prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
There have been no significant events affecting the company since the balance sheet date.
The auditor, TWP Accounting LLP, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the board on
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
We have audited the financial statements of Media Zoo Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 March 2025, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
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 United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
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.
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF MEDIA ZOO LIMITED (CONTINUED)
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
∙the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial 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.
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.
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF MEDIA ZOO LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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:
∙Obtain an understanding of the policies and procedures management has in place to detect and prevent fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations.
∙Enquire of management any cases of actual or suspected fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations.
∙Enquire of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims.
∙Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance.
∙Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
∙Assess the key risk areas within the financial statements which are susceptible to fraud or error and design our audit approach thereon.
∙Perform substantive tests on a sample of transactions throughout the financial statements to ensure that no material errors have been identified.
∙Perform cut off tests on a sample of transactions to ensure income has been accounted for in the correct period.
∙Review of after year end information to ensure expenditure have been accounted for in the correct period.
∙Perform analytical review procedures to identify any irregularities and investigation thereon.
∙Auditing the risk of management override of controls, including through testing journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, and evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditor's Report.
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF MEDIA ZOO LIMITED (CONTINUED)
This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an 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 members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
for and on behalf of
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
The Old Rectory
Church Street
Surrey
KT13 8DE
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 04655948
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf on
The notes on pages 12 to 22 form part of these financial statements.
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Media Zoo Limited is a private company limited by shares, registered in England and Wales. The principal activity of the company is the production of film projects, PR consultancy and Learning & Development projects.
The address of the registered office is given on the Company Information page of these financial statements.
2.Accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies.
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
∙the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
∙the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d).
This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Media Zoo Holdings Limited as at 31 March 2025 and these financial statements may be obtained from B1 The Boulevard, Imperial Wharf, London, SW6 2UB.
The Company achieved an EBITDA for the financial year of negative £925,455 (2024 as restated - negative EBTDA of £381,735), and a loss for the financial year of £1,089,814 (2024 as restated - loss of £691,534).
In assessing the appropriateness of the going concern basis, the directors have prepared a comprehensive budget and strategic plan extending through to 31 March 2028. This plan reflects all reasonably foreseeable circumstances and incorporates key factors including the integration of a newly acquired subsidiary, anticipated client demand, the launch of new products and services, projected cash flows, and working capital requirements. The Group continues to benefit from strong support from its shareholders and lenders. A recent refinancing arrangement has been completed, which is expected to enhance liquidity and improve cash flow management. Having considered these factors, the directors are confident that the Group and Company have sufficient resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future and to meet their financial obligations as they fall due. Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Functional and presentation currency
Transactions and balances
Turnover is recognised in the profit and loss account over the period to which it relates. Where invoiced in advance, the turnover is included at the stage of completion in deferred income in the balance sheet. When a sale and leaseback transaction results in an operating lease, and it is clear that the transition is established at fair value any profit or loss is recognised immediately. If the sale price is below fair value, any profit or loss is recognised immediately unless the loss is compensated for by the future lease payments at below market price. In that case any such loss is amortised in proportion to the lease payments over the period for which the asset is expected to be used. If the sale price is above fair value, the excess over fair value is amortised over the period for which the asset is expected to be used.
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
The Company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties and loans to related parties.
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Analysis of turnover by country of destination:
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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MEDIA ZOO LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Profit and loss account
Throughout the year, the parent company set up a share option scheme for senior management employed by Media Zoo Limited, which allows them the opportunity to purchase £0.01 Ordinary shares in Media Zoo Holdings Limited. Rather than issuing new shares as part of this scheme, the parent company created an Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) to acquire a total of 932 Ordinary shares that are already in circulation from current shareholders of Media Zoo Holdings Limited. These shares will be retained by the EBT until the option holders exercise their share options, at which point the shares will be transferred. According to the agreement, all shares were awarded through an Enterprise Management Incentive scheme (EMI) and vested immediately following the grant date to the option holder. As of the balance sheet date, 893 share options have been granted under the scheme, with 39 remaining unallocated. Of the granted 893 share options, no holders have opted to exercise their options by the balance sheet date. There is no option for a cash alternative within this share option scheme. No other share option schemes experienced any exercises, modifications, or vestings during the period.
The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the fund and amounted to £108,659 (2024 - £106,786). Contributions totalling £nil (2024 - £968) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.
During the year ended 31 March 2025, the company identified a prior period error relating to the recognition of deferred income and turnover. In accordance with FRS 102 Section 10 Accounting Policies, Estimates and Errors, the comparative figures have been restated. The effect of this adjustment is a reduction to turnover of £432,635 and retained earnings as at 1 April 2024 by the equivalent amount. The comparatives to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 have been restated accordingly.
There is no ultimate controlling party.
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