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Registration number: 03210511

Vox Amplification Limited

Annual Report and Filleted Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

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Vox Amplification Limited

Contents

Company Information

1

Balance Sheet

2

Notes to the Financial Statements

3 to 11

 

Vox Amplification Limited

Company Information

Director

Mr R Ashby

Registered office

1 Harrison Close
Knowlhill
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK5 8PA

Auditors

Michael J Emery & Co Limited
Chartered Accountants22 St. John Street
Newport Pagnell
Buckinghamshire
MK16 8HJ

 

Vox Amplification Limited

(Registration number: 03210511)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025

Note

2025
£

2024
£

Fixed assets

 

Intangible assets

4

16,601

22,720

Tangible assets

5

5,128

9,796

 

21,729

32,516

Current assets

 

Debtors

6

108,853

144,236

Cash at bank and in hand

 

263,904

297,887

 

372,757

442,123

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

7

(18,580)

(19,432)

Net current assets

 

354,177

422,691

Total assets less current liabilities

 

375,906

455,207

Provisions for liabilities

(1,606)

(1,606)

Net assets

 

374,300

453,601

Capital and reserves

 

Called up share capital

330,000

330,000

Retained earnings

44,300

123,601

Shareholders' funds

 

374,300

453,601

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. As permitted by section 444 (5A) of the Companies Act 2006, the directors have not delivered to the registrar a copy of the Profit and Loss Account.

Approved and authorised by the director on 27 April 2026
 

.........................................
Mr R Ashby
Director

 

Vox Amplification Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

1

General information

The company is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in England and Wales, 03210511.

The address of its registered office is:
1 Harrison Close
Knowlhill
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK5 8PA
UK

These financial statements were authorised for issue by the director on 27 April 2026.

2

Accounting policies

Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates

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 - 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006.

Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except that as disclosed in the accounting policies certain items are shown at fair value.

Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the director has a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. This is entirely contingent upon the continuing support of its parent company Korg Inc.

The financial statements have therefore been prepared on a going concern basis.

 

Vox Amplification Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

Audit report

The Independent Auditor's Report included a disclaimer of an opinion. The director was unable to provide the written representations about management's responsibilities in relation to the financial statements (as required by paragraphs 10 and 11 of ISA (UK) 580). The auditor concluded that the possible effects on the financial statements of undetected misstatements arising from this matter could be both material and pervasive.

An emphasis of matter paragraph was also included in the audit report to draw attention to the material significance of note 10 in these financial statements, regarding events occuring after the balance sheet date.

The name of the Senior Statutory Auditor who signed the audit report on 27 April 2026 was Michael Emery ACA, who signed for and on behalf of Michael J Emery & Co Limited.

Judgements

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.

Revenue recognition

Turnover comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the provision of consultancy services, and royalties relating to brand licences. Turnover is shown net of sales/value added tax, rebates and discounts.

The company recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured and it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity.

Other grants

Research expenditure is written off against profits in the year in which it is incurred. Identifiable development expenditure is capitalised to the extent that the technical, commercial and financial feasibility can be demonstrated.

Finance income and costs policy

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

Foreign currency transactions and balances

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded at the functional currency rate prevailing at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated into the respective functional currency of the entity at the rates prevailing on the reporting period date. Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rate on the date when the fair value is re-measured.

Non-monetary items measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.

 

Vox Amplification Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

Tax

The tax expense for the period comprises current 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.

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are stated in the balance sheet at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

The cost of tangible assets includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation.

The assets' residial values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed and adjusted prospectively if required, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

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.

Depreciation

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:

Asset class

Depreciation method and rate

Fixtures and fittings

24% reducing balance or 3, 5 or 10 years straight line

Computer equipment

24% reducing balance of 3 or 5 year straight line

 

Vox Amplification Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

Intangible 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.

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its intangible 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.

Amortisation

Amortisation is provided on intangible assets so as to write off the cost, less any estimated residual value, over their useful life as follows:

Asset class

Amortisation method and rate

Trademarks

33.33% on cost

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Trade debtors

Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, 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 obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the company does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.

Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 

Vox Amplification Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

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.

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. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis.

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.

Long term 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.

 

Vox Amplification Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

Financial instruments

Classification

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, 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.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instruments any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after the deduction of all its liabilities. Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other payables, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price after transaction costs. When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade payables are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the
effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

 

3

Staff numbers

The average number of persons employed by the company during the year, including the director, was 4 (2024 - 4).

 

Vox Amplification Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

4

Intangible assets

Trademarks
 £

Total
£

Cost or valuation

At 1 April 2024

351,893

351,893

Additions acquired separately

5,659

5,659

At 31 March 2025

357,552

357,552

Amortisation

At 1 April 2024

329,173

329,173

Amortisation charge

11,778

11,778

At 31 March 2025

340,951

340,951

Carrying amount

At 31 March 2025

16,601

16,601

At 31 March 2024

22,720

22,720

The aggregate amount of research and development expenditure recognised as an expense during the period is £2,355 (2024 - £3,143).
 

 

Vox Amplification Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

5

Tangible assets

Fixtures and fittings
£

Computer equipment
£

Total
£

Cost or valuation

At 1 April 2024

83,131

20,886

104,017

Additions

1,001

-

1,001

At 31 March 2025

84,132

20,886

105,018

Depreciation

At 1 April 2024

78,210

16,011

94,221

Charge for the year

3,018

2,651

5,669

At 31 March 2025

81,228

18,662

99,890

Carrying amount

At 31 March 2025

2,904

2,224

5,128

At 31 March 2024

4,921

4,875

9,796

6

Debtors

Current

Note

2025
£

2024
£

Amounts owed by related parties

98,740

103,279

Other debtors

 

10,113

40,957

   

108,853

144,236

7

Creditors

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

2025
£

2024
£

Due within one year

Trade creditors

1,788

3,957

Taxation and social security

8,210

8,007

Accruals and deferred income

5,650

6,033

Other creditors

2,932

1,435

18,580

19,432

 

Vox Amplification Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

8

Obligations under leases and hire purchase contracts

Operating leases

The total of future minimum lease payments is as follows:

2025
£

2024
£

Not later than one year

744

13,894

The amount of non-cancellable operating lease payments recognised as an expense during the year was £15,364 (2024 - £14,452).

9

Parent and ultimate parent undertaking

The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Korg Inc. Korg Inc does not currently have a controlling party.

In accordance with paragraph 33.1A of FRS 102, transactions undertaken with the parent company have not been separately disclosed in these financial statements.


 The company's immediate parent is Korg Inc, incorporated in Japan.

 The most senior parent entity producing publicly available financial statements is Korg Inc. These financial statements are available upon request from 4015-2, Yanokuchi, Inagi-shi, Tokyo, 206-0812, Japan

 

10

Non adjusting events after the financial period

In July 2025, the parent company Korg Inc announced a decision to cease with its UK based research and development activities. Subsequently, all paid employees of Vox Amplification Limited were made redundant in August 2025. It is management's intention that Vox Amplification Limited will continue to operate for the foreseeable future, but solely to hold and protect intellectual property and receive royalty incomes in connection with that intellectual property.