The group has taken advantage of exemption, under 33.1A of the Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland", not to disclose transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the group.
Ownership structure and connected parties
Filippo Calcaterra is a director of Wosa Limited and holds 50% of its issued share capital directly. The remaining 50% is held by Nala Società Semplice, a società semplice incorporated in Italy on 7 January 2025 and registered in Milan. Nala Società Semplice is owned 70% by Stefano Ernesto De Vivo, 20% by Filippo Luciano Carlo Guido De Vivo and 10% by Bùsner Società Semplice. Stefano Ernesto De Vivo and Filippo Luciano Carlo Guido De Vivo are both directors of Wosa Limited.
Prior to 7 February 2025, when Nala Società Semplice was admitted as a shareholder, Filippo Calcaterra was the sole 100% owner of Wosa Limited.
Wosa Surveys SARL is a company incorporated in Monaco engaged in yacht survey and management services. Prior to 12 January 2025, Filippo Calcaterra held 65% of Wosa Surveys SARL directly. On 12 January 2025 that 65% interest was transferred to Prosperity SRL, an Italian company incorporated on 27 September 2021 and owned 50% by Filippo Calcaterra and 50% by Stefano Ernesto De Vivo. The remaining 35% of Wosa Surveys SARL is held by Brandon Charles Rundquist, who has no connection to any other group entity. Wosa Surveys SARL is not a subsidiary of the group but is a related party by virtue of the common ownership and directorship connections described above. Prosperity SRL has no transactions with any group entity other than through its indirect connection to Wosa Surveys SARL.
Transactions with Filippo Calcaterra — director and 50% shareholder
Loans to director
At 31 August 2024 two loans were outstanding from the Italian subsidiary to Filippo Calcaterra totalling £401,263 - the Mutuo Calcaterra of £165,474 (€196,500) and a further loan of £235,789 (€280,000). The €280,000 loan was repaid in full by Filippo Calcaterra on 10 February 2025. At 31 August 2025 only the Mutuo Calcaterra loan of £170,233 (€196,500) remained outstanding. This loan was made in 2019 and is interest-free with no fixed repayment date. No formal documentation exists and the directors confirm the amount is fully recoverable.
Via Bozza premises
The Italian subsidiary leased premises at Via Bozza 21, Viareggio from Yacht Spot SRL under a lease running from 2 June 2022 to 1 June 2028 at an annual rent of €120,000. Following the disposal of Yacht Spot SRL to Filippo Calcaterra on 16 January 2025, Via Bozza 21 remained in the ownership of Yacht Spot SRL and the lease continued on the same terms with Filippo Calcaterra as the effective landlord. Rent paid to Yacht Spot SRL during the period 1 September 2024 to January 2025 was €50,000 (£42,166). The last rent payment was made in January 2025 and the lease ceased in February 2025 when the group vacated the premises.
Disposal of Yacht Spot SRL
On 16 January 2025 the Italian subsidiary disposed of its 100% interest in Yacht Spot SRL to Filippo Calcaterra for consideration of €100,000 (£84,196). The net assets of Yacht Spot SRL at the disposal date were €165,421 (£141,828) and a loss on disposal of £57,631 has been recognised in the consolidated income statement. The directors consider the disposal was effected on arm's length commercial terms.
Acquisition of remaining 25% interest in Wosa Yacht Refit-Survey SL
On 10 July 2025 the group acquired the remaining 25% interest in Wosa Yacht Refit-Survey SL from Filippo Calcaterra for consideration of €7,400 (£6,377). Prior to this acquisition Filippo Calcaterra held the 25% non-controlling interest in his own name. The transaction has been treated as an equity transaction in accordance with FRS 102.
Disposal of Carbon Pay Limited
During the year the UK parent company disposed of its investment in Carbon Pay Limited to Filippo Calcaterra for consideration of £120,000, being equal to the cost of the investment. No gain or loss arose on disposal.
Fideiussione guarantee
The Italian subsidiary has provided a guarantee (fideiussione) of €1,100,000 in favour of Yacht Spot SRL, now owned by Filippo Calcaterra and in liquidation, in respect of a mortgage loan (Mutuo N.5604585) maturing 31 May 2034. Subsequent to the balance sheet date, in March 2026, the mortgage was transferred to Filippo Calcaterra personally. See contingent liabilities note.
Transactions with Nala Società Semplice — 50% shareholder
Nala Società Semplice was admitted as a 50% shareholder of Wosa Limited on 7 February 2025 following the issue of new ordinary shares at a premium. There were no other transactions between the group and Nala Società Semplice during either period presented.
Transactions with Bùsner Società Semplice — indirect shareholder
Bùsner Società Semplice holds a 10% interest in Nala Società Semplice. The directors confirm that no transactions were entered into between Bùsner Società Semplice and any group entity during the year or at the balance sheet date.
Transactions with Wosa Surveys SARL Monaco — related party
As described above, Wosa Surveys SARL Monaco is a related party of the group by virtue of the common ownership connections between its majority shareholder Prosperity SRL and the directors and shareholders of Wosa Limited.
Services provided by the Italian subsidiary to Monaco
The Italian subsidiary provided management and survey coordination services to Wosa Surveys SARL Monaco. Revenue recognised by the Italian subsidiary from Monaco during the year ended 31 August 2025 was €864,752 (period ended 31 August 2024: €246,609). All amounts were settled promptly and no balance was outstanding at either year end.
Services received by the Italian subsidiary from Monaco
During the year the Italian subsidiary received consultancy services from Monaco totalling €35,547 gross. After netting against an offsetting receivable of €6,410, the net amount paid was €29,137. No balance was outstanding at 31 August 2025 (31 August 2024: nil).
Annual service fee — UK parent to Monaco
The UK parent company charges Wosa Surveys SARL Monaco an annual service fee in respect of brand licensing and management services. The fee is calculated as a percentage of Monaco's turnover for each calendar year and is invoiced annually in arrears. Revenue recognised by the UK parent in respect of this fee was £134,418 in the year ended 31 August 2025 (period ended 31 August 2024: £101,030).
The total amount outstanding at the balance sheet date (within trade debtors and accrued income) is £385,484 (period ended 31st August 2024: £246,647).
The directors consider all amounts to be fully recoverable. All transactions with Wosa Surveys SARL Monaco were conducted on arm's length commercial terms.
Transactions with Stefano Ernesto De Vivo and Filippo Luciano Carlo Guido De Vivo — directors
Stefano Ernesto De Vivo and Filippo Luciano Carlo Guido De Vivo are both directors of Wosa Limited. Both are also administrators of the Italian subsidiary Wosa Limited SRL.
Stefano Ernesto De Vivo was appointed as a director of Wosa Limited on 31 January 2025. During the year he received remuneration from Wosa Limited SRL of €90,000 (£76,677) for the period March to August 2025.
Prof. Filippo Luciano Carlo Guido De Vivo received no remuneration from any group entity during the year.
No other transactions between the group and these directors are known to the directors at the date of approval of these financial statements.
Transactions with Antonio Del Gaizo
Antonio Del Gaizo is a director of Wosa Limited and received remuneration of £7,500 during the year ended 31st August 2025 (period ended 31st August 2024: £5,000). Mrs Judith Ruddock is employed by Wosa Limited and received remuneration of £7,500 during the year ended 31st August 2025 (period ended 31st August 2024: £5,000).
Key management personnel of the group are considered to be the directors of Wosa Limited. These are:
Filippo Calcaterra (appointed director throughout the year)
Stefano De Vivo (appointed 31 January 2025)
Prof. Filippo De Vivo (appointed 31 January 2025)
Antonio Del Gaizo (appointed director throughout the year)
Key management personnel (including directors) received compensation of £282,313 (2024: £171,911) across the group.