MONOTYPE LIMITED

Company Registration Number:
02663485 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 January 2024

End date: 31 December 2024

MONOTYPE LIMITED

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes

MONOTYPE LIMITED

Directors' report period ended 31 December 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 December 2024

Principal activities of the company

The company’s principal activity is the design, manufacture and marketing of typefaces and other type related products. There have been no changes in these activities during the year.

Political and charitable donations

The company made no political or charitable contributions in either year

Additional information

The Directors’ Report includes sections on: Dividends Going concern Directors Financial risk management objectives Directors’ indemnities Political and charitable contributions Events after the balance sheet date Future developments Engagement with suppliers, customers and others Statement of disclosures to the auditor Auditor’s appointment



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

Ninan Chacko
Jan Christopher Kollat
Matthew Theakstone


Secretary Ciara Higgins

The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
24 March 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Jan Christopher Kollat
Status: Director

MONOTYPE LIMITED

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

2024 2023


£

£
Turnover: 59,624,005 49,533,756
Cost of sales: ( 12,983,512 ) ( 13,703,215 )
Gross profit(or loss): 46,640,493 35,830,541
Distribution costs: ( 12,616,457 ) ( 9,775,178 )
Administrative expenses: ( 26,888,128 ) ( 20,858,442 )
Other operating income: 0 0
Operating profit(or loss): 7,135,908 5,196,921
Interest receivable and similar income: 1,014,888 180,441
Interest payable and similar charges: ( 1,683,168 ) ( 1,140,290 )
Profit(or loss) before tax: 6,467,628 4,237,072
Tax: ( 1,619,357 ) ( 1,004,928 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 4,848,271 3,232,144

MONOTYPE LIMITED

Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2024

Notes 2024 2023


£

£
Called up share capital not paid: 0 0
Fixed assets
Intangible assets: 3 1,636,593 1,633,162
Tangible assets: 4 456,112 594,508
Investments: 5 23,116,739 23,116,739
Total fixed assets: 25,209,444 25,344,409
Current assets
Stocks:   0 0
Debtors: 6 97,199,192 50,515,309
Cash at bank and in hand: 1,844,513 2,791,556
Investments:   0 0
Total current assets: 99,043,705 53,306,865
Prepayments and accrued income: 2,040,798 1,566,207
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 7 ( 75,491,401 ) ( 36,552,659 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 25,593,102 18,320,413
Total assets less current liabilities: 50,802,546 43,664,822
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 8 ( 56,500 ) ( 278,754 )
Provision for liabilities: ( 54,802 ) ( 109,723 )
Accruals and deferred income: ( 18,468,350 ) ( 15,901,723 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 32,222,894 27,374,622
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital: 100 100
Share premium account: 0 0
Other reserves: 9,962,233 9,962,233
Profit and loss account: 22,260,561 17,412,289
Total Shareholders' funds: 32,222,894 27,374,622

The notes form part of these financial statements

MONOTYPE LIMITED

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 24 March 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Jan Christopher Kollat
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

MONOTYPE LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Financial Reporting Standard 101

    Turnover policy

    Turnover, which is stated net of value added tax, represents amounts invoiced or billable to third parties and is attributable to one continuing activity, as stated in the strategic report.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Depreciation is provided on all property, plant and equipment, other than land, on a straight-line basis over its expected useful life as follows: Short-term leasehold improvements – Over the term of the lease Computer equipment – 33% per annum Office Equipment – 20% per annum

    Intangible fixed assets amortisation policy

    he useful lives of intangible assets are assessed to be either finite or indefinite. Amortisation is recognised on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives for finite intangible assets. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortised over the useful economic life (nine years unless otherwise stated) and assessed for impairment whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired.

    Valuation information and policy

    The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for the revaluation of certain properties, financial instruments that are measured at revalued amounts or fair values at the end of each reporting period, as explained in the accounting policies below. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for the goods and services.

    Other accounting policies

    The material accounting policies adopted by the Company are set out in Note 3 and include the basis of accounting, going concern, investments in subsidiaries, foreign currency translation, intangible assets and goodwill, tangible fixed assets, provisions for liabilities, leases, impairment of non-financial assets, financial instruments, income taxes, revenue recognition, pensions, contract assets and contract liabilities, and trade payables.

MONOTYPE LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 110 87

MONOTYPE LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

3. Intangible assets

Goodwill Other Total
Cost £ £ £
At 1 January 2024 1,595,870 2,317,195 3,913,065
Additions 3,431 0 3,431
Disposals 0 0 0
Revaluations 0 0 0
Transfers 0 0 0
At 31 December 2024 1,599,301 2,317,195 3,916,496
Amortisation
At 1 January 2024 0 2,279,903 2,279,903
Charge for year 0 0 0
On disposals 0 0 0
Other adjustments 0 0 0
At 31 December 2024 0 2,279,903 2,279,903
Net book value
At 31 December 2024 1,599,301 37,292 1,636,593
At 31 December 2023 1,595,870 37,292 1,633,162

MONOTYPE LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

4. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 January 2024 750,602 0 83,658 299,002 0 1,133,262
Additions 0 0 0 71,429 0 71,429
Disposals 0 0 0 0 0 0
Revaluations 0 0 0 0 0 0
Transfers 0 0 0 0 0 0
At 31 December 2024 750,602 0 83,658 370,431 0 1,204,691
Depreciation
At 1 January 2024 304,198 0 61,934 172,622 0 538,754
Charge for year 122,804 0 5,307 81,714 0 209,825
On disposals 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other adjustments 0 0 0 0 0 0
At 31 December 2024 427,002 0 67,241 254,336 0 748,579
Net book value
At 31 December 2024 323,600 0 16,417 116,095 0 456,112
At 31 December 2023 446,404 0 21,724 126,380 0 594,508

MONOTYPE LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

5. Fixed assets investments note

The company holds an investment in a subsidiary undertaking, AS & EH Industries Limited. The carrying value of the investment was £23,116,739 at 1 January 2024 and remained £23,116,739 at 31 December 2024. There were no additions, disposals, transfers, revaluations or impairments during the year. The investment was acquired on 18 December 2023 and no impairment has been recognised.

MONOTYPE LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

6. Debtors

2024 2023
£ £
Trade debtors 15,166,498 7,186,203
Prepayments and accrued income 2,040,798 1,566,207
Other debtors 79,991,896 41,762,899
Total 97,199,192 50,515,309
Debtors due after more than one year: 21,960,425 15,860,047

MONOTYPE LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

7. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024 2023
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 0 0
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 222,254 141,987
Trade creditors 133,025 186,566
Taxation and social security 1,885,401 679,818
Accruals and deferred income 0 0
Other creditors 73,250,721 35,544,288
Total 75,491,401 36,552,659

MONOTYPE LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

8. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year note

2024 2023
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 0 0
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 56,500 278,754
Other creditors 0 0
Total 56,500 278,754