Company Registration No. 09328784 (England and Wales)
Lola VFX US Limited
Unaudited financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Pages for filing with the registrar
Lola VFX US Limited
Contents
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Statement of financial position
1
Notes to the financial statements
2 - 8
Lola VFX US Limited
Statement of financial position
As at 31 December 2024
1
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
5
12,996
14,911
Current assets
Debtors
6
745,336
302,017
Cash at bank and in hand
23,467
674,310
768,803
976,327
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
7
(161,963)
(138,679)
Net current assets
606,840
837,648
Net assets
619,836
852,559
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
1
1
Profit and loss reserves
619,835
852,558
Total equity
619,836
852,559
The director of the company has elected not to include a copy of the income statement within the financial statements.true
For the financial year ended 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and signed by the director and authorised for issue on 24 December 2025.
Edson Williams
Director
Company Registration No. 09328784
Lola VFX US Limited
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2024
2
1
Accounting policies
Company information
Lola VFX US Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 71 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V 4BE.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Going concern
At the balance sheet date the company had net assets of £619,836 (2023: net assets £852,559). However the company continues to be supported by its parent who will ensure there are sufficient funds available to meet its obligations as they fall due for payment. On this basis, the accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.true
1.3
Turnover
Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.
Revenue from contracts for the provision of professional services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion when the stage of completion, costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is calculated by comparing costs incurred, mainly in relation to contractual hourly staff rates and materials, as a proportion of total costs. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that it is probable will be recovered.
1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Fixtures and fittings
5 years, straight line
Computers
3 years, straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
Lola VFX US Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
1
Accounting policies (continued)
3
1.5
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.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
1.6
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.
1.7
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 statement of financial position 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, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Lola VFX US Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
1
Accounting policies (continued)
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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.
1.8
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.
1.9
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 income statement 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.
1.10
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the company has a legal or constructive present obligation 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.
The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation is recognised at present value. When a provision is measured at present value, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.
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.
Lola VFX US Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
1
Accounting policies (continued)
5
1.12
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.
1.13
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.
2
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the director is 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.
3
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was 2 (2023: 2).
Lola VFX US Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
6
4
Taxation
2024
2023
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
(63,771)
119,462
The actual (credit)/charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected (credit)/charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
(Loss)/profit before taxation
(296,493)
509,894
Expected tax (credit)/charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2023: 23.52%)
(74,123)
119,927
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
5,862
1,236
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
479
(1,701)
Losses carried back
4,011
Taxation (credit)/charge for the year
(63,771)
119,462
5
Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
223,973
69,925
293,898
Additions
3,525
3,616
7,141
At 31 December 2024
227,498
73,541
301,039
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
219,179
59,808
278,987
Depreciation charged in the year
2,880
6,176
9,056
At 31 December 2024
222,059
65,984
288,043
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
5,439
7,557
12,996
At 31 December 2023
4,794
10,117
14,911
Lola VFX US Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
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6
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
42,270
1,147
Corporation tax recoverable
63,771
Amounts owed by group undertakings
565,528
230,959
Other debtors
36,338
52,075
Prepayments and accrued income
37,429
17,836
745,336
302,017
Amounts owed by group undertakings are unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.
7
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors
17,501
7,629
Corporation tax
122,701
116,926
Other taxation and social security
13,761
4,417
Other creditors
1,707
Accruals and deferred income
8,000
8,000
161,963
138,679
8
Related party transactions
The company has taken advantage of the exemption under paragraph 33.1a of FRS 102 from disclosing transactions entered into between two or more members of a group, where any subsidiary undertaking which is a party to the transaction is a wholly owned by a member of that group.
9
Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Within one year
115,069
57,780
Between two and five years
436,050
551,119
In over five years
24,225
551,119
633,124
Expenses of £72,732 (2023: £110,071) have been recorded within administrative expenses in relation to the above operating lease.
Lola VFX US Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2024
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10
Parent company
The immediate parent company is Lola Visual Effects, LLC, a company registered in the United States of America. Lola Visual Effects, LLC owns 100% of the issued share of the company.
The directors do not consider there to be one controlling party of Lola Visual Effects, LLC.