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Registered number: 10031742
CyberOwl Limited
Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
Michael Price Associates Limited
Contents
Page
Balance Sheet 1
Notes to the Financial Statements 2—6
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Balance Sheet
Registered number: 10031742
2025 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets 4 224,403 137,661
Investments 5 1 1
224,404 137,662
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 6 510,008 546,488
Cash at bank and in hand 281,126 4,425,548
791,134 4,972,036
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 7 (1,767,656 ) (1,413,826 )
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) (976,522 ) 3,558,210
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES (752,118 ) 3,695,872
NET (LIABILITIES)/ASSETS (752,118 ) 3,695,872
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 8 2,531 2,531
Share premium account 24,639,080 24,639,080
Profit and Loss Account (25,393,729 ) (20,945,739 )
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS (752,118) 3,695,872
These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The company has taken advantage of section 444(1) of the Companies Act 2006 and opted not to deliver to the registrar a copy of the company's Profit and Loss Account.
On behalf of the board
R T Stebbings
Director
22/06/2026
The notes on pages 2 to 6 form part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
1. General Information
CyberOwl Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 10031742 . The registered office is 5th Floor Vivo Building, 30 Stamford Street, London, SE1 9LQ.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
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 £.
These financial statements are the company’s individual financial statements.
The company has elected to take advantage of the exemption under Companies Act section 401 from preparing group accounts on the grounds that it is included in the consolidated financial statements of its ultimate parent. 
Consolidated financial statements, including this company, are prepared by DNV Group As, the intermediate parent and are publicly available from NO -1322, Hovik, Norway, or via its website: www.dnv.com. 
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
2.2. Going Concern Disclosure
The company has made a loss before tax of £4,191,784 in the year and has net liabilities of £752,118 at the balance sheet date. At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The parent company has provided a letter of support stating it is able to and will continue to support the Company's operations for at least 12 months from the date of signing the financial statement. For this reason, the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
2.3. Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the rendering of services. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances.
Rendering of services
Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. Turnover is only recognised to the extent of recoverable expenses when the outcome of a contract cannot be estimated reliably.
2.4. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Fixtures & Fittings Straight line over 5 years
Computer Equipment Straight line over 5 years
Assets are reviewed for impairment whenever there is any indication that these assets may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the fair value less cost to sell and value in use) of the asset is estimated to determine the amount of impairment loss.
With effect from 1 January 2025, the Company revised the useful economic life (UEL) of its assets from 3 years to 5 years, aligning with DNV AS accounting policies. The impact of this change in 2025 is a £53,909 reduction in the depreciation charge.
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2.5. Financial Instruments
The company’s financial instruments comprise a single financial liability, which is measured at amortised cost. The company does not have any derivative instruments or financial assets other than cash at bank.
Financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The company is not exposed to significant credit, market or liquidity risk arising from financial instruments.
2.6. Foreign Currencies
Monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate ruling on the date of the transaction. Exchange differences are taken into account in arriving at the operating profit.
2.7. Taxation
Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the statement of comprehensive income because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and 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 end of the reporting period.
Deferred tax is recognised on timing differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable timing differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognised for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible timing differences can be utilised. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Deferred tax liabilities are presented within provisions for liabilities and deferred tax assets within debtors. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflect the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.
Current and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss for the year, except when they relate to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case current and deferred tax are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
2.8. Operating Leases
Rentals applicable to operating leases where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership remain with the lessor are charged to profit and loss account as incurred.
2.9. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash at bank and in hand. These balances are held to meet short-term operational needs.
2.10. Valuation of investments
Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less impairment.
Investments are reviewed for impairment whenever there is any indication that these assets may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount (i.e. the higher of the fair value less cost to sell and value in use) of the asset is estimated to determine the amount of impairment loss.
3. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: 25 (2024: 26)
25 26
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4. Tangible Assets
Fixtures & Fittings Computer Equipment Total
£ £ £
Cost
As at 1 January 2025 325,747 20,109 345,856
Additions 102,422 32,148 134,570
As at 31 December 2025 428,169 52,257 480,426
Depreciation
As at 1 January 2025 205,523 2,672 208,195
Provided during the period 40,835 6,993 47,828
As at 31 December 2025 246,358 9,665 256,023
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2025 181,811 42,592 224,403
As at 1 January 2025 120,224 17,437 137,661
5. Investments
Unlisted
£
Cost
As at 1 January 2025 1
As at 31 December 2025 1
Provision
As at 1 January 2025 -
As at 31 December 2025 -
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2025 1
As at 1 January 2025 1
The following was a subsidiary undertaking of the Company:
Name
Registered office
Class of shares
Holding
Cyberowl Pte. Ltd
160 Robinson Road, #14-04 Singapore Business Federation Center. Singapore 068914
Ordinary
100%
The aggregate of the share capital and reserves as at 31 December 2025 and the profit of loss for the year ended on that date for the subsidiary undertaking were as follows:
Name
Aggregate of share capital and reserves
Profit / (loss)

Cyberowl Pte. Ltd
£80,696
(£57,601)
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6. Debtors
2025 2024
£ £
Due within one year
Trade debtors 196,775 53,763
Prepayments and accrued income 66,955 35,863
Other debtors 91,299 45,677
Amounts owed by group undertakings 154,979 411,185
510,008 546,488
7. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
2025 2024
£ £
Trade creditors 103,127 99,835
Bank loans and overdrafts 404,335 -
Other taxes and social security 457,749 449,266
Other creditors 7,546 12,363
Accruals and deferred income 543,007 544,317
Amounts owed to group undertakings 251,892 308,045
1,767,656 1,413,826
During the year, the company entered into a group cash‑pooling arrangement operated by the parent undertaking. At the balance sheet date, the amount owed in respect of this was £404,335 (2024: £Nil)
8. Share Capital
2025 2024
Allotted, called up and fully paid £ £
66,327 Ordinary Shares of £ 0.01 each 663 663
87,072 Ordinary A shares of £ 0.01 each 871 871
1,534 1,534
Preference Shares
2025 2024
Allotted, called up and fully paid £ £
99,708 Preference Shares of £ 0.01 each 997 997
On 11 December 2024, 53,691 Ordinary shares of £0.01 were issued at a premium of £148.99 per share. 
On 01 December 2023, the company issued 24,421 Preference shares at a premium of £26.22 per share and 20,974 at a premium of £20.97 per share. On 15 January 2024, a further 38,489 Preference Shares were issued at a premium of £26.22 per share. The Preference Shares were originally issued with no fixed interest rate. However they included a fixed redemption date and fixed premium and were therefore originally classified as debt. The redemption premium crystalises upon the earlier of set trigger points, or a set redemption date. During the year one of the trigger events occurred with the sale of the company.  The redemption premium has therefore been charged to the profit and loss account and has been spread over the period since issue to the date of the trigger event. 
As part of the acquisition by DNV AS in 2024, 100 per cent of the Preference Shares were acquired by the Parent company and the Preference Shares have been denoted as non-redeemable and any future dividends are discretionary. Therefore the Preference shares have been classified as equity at the year end.
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9. Other Commitments
Lessee
The company has a rolling monthly operating lease commitment in respect of office space.
10. Pension Commitments
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost charge for the year represents contributions payable by the company to the scheme and amounted to £27,645 (2024: £28,432). Contributions totalling £5,620 (2024: £10,610) were payable to the scheme at the end of the year and included in creditors.
11. Controlling Party
On 30 July 2024, DNV AS acquired 100% of the company’s issued share capital. 
The Company’s immediate parent is DNV AS, a company registered in Norway (registered address: 1, Veritasveien, Høvik, 1363, Norway).
The ultimate owner and controlling party is Stiftelsen Det Norske Veritas, incorporated in Norway (registered address: 1, Veritasveien, Høvik, 1363, Norway). This is the largest group in which the company is consolidated. The financial statements are published online at www.detnorskeveritas.com. 
The smallest group in which the company is consolidated is DNV Group AS, the intermediate parent, a company registered in Norway (registered address: 1, Veritasveien, Høvik, 1363, Norway). The financial statements are available upon request from DNV (Corporate Communications), 1322 Høvik, Norway, and are published online at https://annualreport.dnv.com/.
12. Audit Information
The auditor's report on the accounts of CyberOwl Limited for the year ended 31 December 2025 was unqualified.
The auditor's report was signed by Andrew Turner (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Mercer & Hole LLP , Statutory Auditor.
Mercer & Hole LLP
3 Lombard Street
London
EC3V 9AA
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