| REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316 (England and Wales) |
| GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT, |
| REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND |
| AUDITED |
| CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| FOR |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED |
| REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316 (England and Wales) |
| GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT, |
| REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND |
| AUDITED |
| CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| FOR |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| CONTENTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| Page |
| Company Information | 1 |
| Group Strategic Report | 2 |
| Report of the Directors | 4 |
| Report of the Independent Auditors | 6 |
| Consolidated Income Statement | 9 |
| Consolidated Other Comprehensive Income | 10 |
| Consolidated Balance Sheet | 11 |
| Company Balance Sheet | 12 |
| Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | 13 |
| Company Statement of Changes in Equity | 14 |
| Consolidated Cash Flow Statement | 15 |
| Notes to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement | 16 |
| Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | 17 |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED |
| COMPANY INFORMATION |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| DIRECTORS: |
| REGISTERED OFFICE: |
| REGISTERED NUMBER: |
| AUDITORS: |
| Statutory Auditors |
| Chartered Accountants |
| 4th Floor Tuition House |
| 27-37 St George's Road |
| Wimbledon |
| London |
| SW19 4EU |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| The directors present their Strategic Report for PP Recruitment Group ("the Group", trading as "Levin") for the period 3 July 2024 to 31 October 2025, prepared in accordance with section 414C of the Companies Act 2006 and FRS 102. |
| Principal Activities and Business Model |
| At Levin we connect exceptional talent with ground-breaking technology companies operating in the finance, health and energy sectors. Levin generates revenue by sourcing high-quality candidates to fulfil our clients' organisational needs and charging a fee for this service. |
| Levin creates value through building long-standing client partnerships and offering a world-class service delivery, underpinned by a genuine commitment to the career development of our people. Headquartered in London, with a thriving office in the USA, we focus exclusively on the USA market. |
| Strategy and Objectives |
| The Board's strategy is focused on the following areas: |
| - Talent excellence: increasing our headcount whilst maintaining quality and cultural fit. |
| - High year-on-year turnover acceleration: building on our client base. |
| - Scalability in everything we do: investing in systems, operational platform and people to support sustainable but rapid growth. |
| REVIEW OF BUSINESS |
| Financial performance |
| Turnover for the period was £19.2M a pleasing result for our first period of incorporation, and growth throughout the period has been sustained beyond the balance sheet date into the new financial period. |
| An operating loss of £718k reflects our commitment to invest in the optimum operational structure to support our growth plans; approx. £1.6M of restructuring costs were included in this as the group withdrew from unprofitable markets and restructured with new entity PP Holdings Recruitment Ltd.. We ended the period with cash of £1.5M and no external debt, leaving the balance sheet well positioned to support immediate and medium-term strategy. |
| Working capital remains adequate and has remained so well past the balance sheet date. Commercial and financial performance into FY26 has exceeded budget expectation. The directors consider the financial position of the Group to be stable. |
| Key Performance Indicators |
| The Board monitors performance against the following KPIs (all in period measures): |
| Revenue growth 37% |
| Operating profit/(loss) conversion (3.7%) |
| Debtor days 36 |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES |
| The Board has identified the following principal risks. These are reviewed regularly by the Board, with the day-to-day risk and compliance framework overseen by the Head of Compliance. |
| Risk | Description | Mitigation |
| Reputational risk | Adverse conduct by employees or counterparties could damage the Levin brand. |
Robust onboarding due diligence; clear codes of conduct. |
| Regulatory and compliance risk |
Levin operates in an environment requiring strict adherence to employment laws, data protection, and taxation regulations to protect both candidates and clients, in both the USA and the UK. |
Dedicated compliance function; annual training programmes; documented policies and procedures. Insurance cover where appropriate. |
| Economic and market risk |
Downturn in the wider economy impacting client hiring appetite and patterns. |
Diversified revenue streams across sectors; active BD maintains and deepens existing client relationships whilst broadening client list |
| People risk | Levin is highly dependent upon people, both attracting and retaining high-quality talent across all functions. |
Competitive commission scheme, regularly reviewed; long-term retention for senior staff; investment in training and culture from dedicated Learning & Development function. |
| Credit risk | High-value placements mean the impact of bad debt default is more significant. The USA market is higher risk. |
Credit assessment of new counterparties; active credit control; swift placement with agency to improve chances of recovery. |
| FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT |
| Levin uses a limited range of financial instruments comprising cash, trade receivables, trade payables and occasional forward contracts. We are exposed to credit risk, liquidity risk and, to a limited extent, currency and interest rate risk. These are managed by the finance function under Board supervision: |
| - Credit risk is managed through counterparty credit assessment and active monitoring of receivables ageing. |
| - Liquidity risk is managed through active and careful cash flow monitoring. |
| - Currency risk arises on transactions denominated in non-Sterling currencies and is managed through natural hedging and, where material, selective use of forward contracts. |
| - Interest rate risk is limited given our zero debt position. |
| Future Developments |
| Looking to the year ahead, the Board's focus is on revenue growth and talent retention. The Board remains attentive to market developments and opportunities, e.g. regulatory and/or political change, and will continue to invest where the long-term return is compelling. |
| The directors have assessed the Group's ability to continue as a going concern and consider that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. |
| Events Since the Balance Sheet Date |
| There have been no significant post-balance-sheet events. |
| ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company and the group for the period 3 July 2024 to 31 October 2025. |
| INCORPORATION |
| The group was incorporated on 3 July 2024 . |
| PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY |
| The principal activity of the group in the period under review was that of recruitment services. |
| DIVIDENDS |
| No dividends will be distributed for the period ended 31 October 2025. |
| DIRECTORS |
| The directors who have held office during the period from 3 July 2024 to the date of this report are as follows: |
| In accordance with the company's Articles of Association, the directors will continue in office. |
| STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES |
| The directors are responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Report of the Directors and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. |
| Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and the group and of the profit or loss of the group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to: |
| - | select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; |
| - | make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; |
| - | prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. |
| The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's and the group's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and the group and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. |
| STATEMENT AS TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS |
| So far as the directors are aware, there is no relevant audit information (as defined by Section 418 of the Companies Act 2006) of which the group's auditors are unaware, and each director has taken all the steps that he ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the group's auditors are aware of that information. |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| AUDITORS |
| In accordance with Section 487 of the Companies Act 2006, Hartley Fowler LLP will be deemed to continue in office as the company's auditors for the next financial year. |
| ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: |
| REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED |
| Opinion |
| We have audited the financial statements of PP Recruitment Holdings Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the period ended 31 October 2025 which comprise the Consolidated Income Statement, Consolidated Other Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Company Balance Sheet, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, Company Statement of Changes in Equity, Consolidated Cash Flow Statement and Notes to the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement, Notes to the Financial Statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). |
| In our opinion the financial statements: |
| - | give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and of the parent company affairs as at 31 October 2025 and of the group's loss for the period then ended; |
| - | have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and |
| - | have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. |
| Basis for opinion |
| We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. |
| Conclusions relating to going concern |
| In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. |
| Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and the parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. |
| Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. |
| Other information |
| The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Group Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors, but does not include the financial statements and our Report of the Auditors thereon. |
| Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. |
| In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. |
| Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 |
| In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: |
| - | the information given in the Group Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and |
| - | the Group Strategic Report and the Report of the Directors have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. |
| REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED |
| Matters on which we are required to report by exception |
| In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and the parent company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Group Strategic Report or the Report of the Directors. |
| We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: |
| - | adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or |
| - | the parent company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or |
| - | certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or |
| - | we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. |
| Responsibilities of directors |
| As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors' Responsibilities set out on page four, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. |
| In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the group's and the parent company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the group or the parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. |
| Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements |
| Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. |
| The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: |
| We identify and assess risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and then design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, including obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. |
| In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we considered the following: |
| - the nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business performance; |
| - results of our enquiries of management about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities; |
| - any matters we identified having obtained and reviewed the company's documentation of their policies and procedures; |
| - identifying, evaluating and complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of non-compliance; |
| - detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud; |
| - the internal controls established to mitigate risks of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations; |
| - the matters discussed among the audit engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud. |
| REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED |
| As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud. In common with all audits we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override. |
| We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework that the company operates in. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included the UK Companies Act and tax legislation. |
| In addition we considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements but compliance with which may be fundamental to the company's ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty. |
| As a result of performing the above, we did not identify any key matters related to the potential risk of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations. |
| Our procedures to respond to risks identified included the following: |
| - reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with provision of relevant laws and regulations described as having a direct effect on the financial statements; |
| - enquiring of management concerning actual and potential litigation and claims; |
| - performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud; |
| - reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance, reviewing internal reports and reviewing correspondence with HMRC; and |
| - in addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments, assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias and evaluating the business rationale for any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business. |
| We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members and remained alert to any indication of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit. |
| A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Auditors. |
| Use of our report |
| This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in a Report of the Auditors and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. |
| for and on behalf of |
| Statutory Auditors |
| Chartered Accountants |
| 4th Floor Tuition House |
| 27-37 St George's Road |
| Wimbledon |
| London |
| SW19 4EU |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| Notes | £ |
| TURNOVER | 3 | 19,210,164 |
| Cost of sales | 206,323 |
| GROSS PROFIT | 19,003,841 |
| Administrative expenses | 19,941,976 |
| (938,135 | ) |
| Other operating income | 2,913 |
| OPERATING LOSS | 5 | (935,222 | ) |
| Interest receivable and similar income | 9,222 |
| LOSS BEFORE TAXATION | (926,000 | ) |
| Tax on loss | 7 | (135,618 | ) |
| LOSS FOR THE FINANCIAL PERIOD | ( |
) |
| Loss attributable to: |
| Owners of the parent | (790,382 | ) |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| CONSOLIDATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| Notes | £ |
| LOSS FOR THE PERIOD | (790,382 | ) |
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
| Translation differences on foreign |
| subsidiaries | (18,456 | ) |
| Income tax relating to other comprehensive income |
- |
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD, NET OF INCOME TAX |
(18,456 |
) |
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD |
(808,838 |
) |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: |
| Owners of the parent | (808,838 | ) |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET |
| 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| Notes | £ | £ |
| FIXED ASSETS |
| Intangible assets | 9 | (138,553 | ) |
| Tangible assets | 10 | 44,267 |
| Investments | 11 | - |
| (94,286 | ) |
| CURRENT ASSETS |
| Debtors | 12 | 2,510,896 |
| Cash at bank | 1,526,145 |
| 4,037,041 |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due within one year | 13 | 4,751,495 |
| NET CURRENT LIABILITIES | (714,454 | ) |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
(808,740 |
) |
| CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
| Called up share capital | 15 | 100 |
| Retained earnings | (808,840 | ) |
| SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS | (808,740 | ) |
| The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 18 June 2026 and were signed on its behalf by: |
| S J Lewis - Director |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| COMPANY BALANCE SHEET |
| 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| Notes | £ | £ |
| FIXED ASSETS |
| Intangible assets | 9 |
| Tangible assets | 10 |
| Investments | 11 |
| CURRENT ASSETS |
| Debtors | 12 |
| Cash at bank |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due within one year | 13 |
| NET CURRENT LIABILITIES | ( |
) |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
( |
) |
| CAPITAL AND RESERVES |
| Called up share capital | 15 |
| Retained earnings | ( |
) |
| SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS | ( |
) |
| Company's loss for the financial year | (607,516 | ) |
| The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| Called up |
| share | Retained | Total |
| capital | earnings | equity |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Changes in equity |
| Issue of share capital | 100 | - | 100 |
| Total comprehensive income | - | (808,838 | ) | (808,838 | ) |
| Balance at 31 October 2025 | 100 | (808,838 | ) | (808,738 | ) |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| Called up |
| share | Retained | Total |
| capital | earnings | equity |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Changes in equity |
| Issue of share capital | - |
| Total comprehensive income | - | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| Balance at 31 October 2025 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| Notes | £ |
| Cash flows from operating activities |
| Cash generated from operations | 1 | (1,115,945 | ) |
| Tax paid | 6,296 |
| Net cash from operating activities | (1,109,649 | ) |
| Cash flows from investing activities |
| Purchase of intangible fixed assets | 175,254 |
| Purchase of tangible fixed assets | (174,108 | ) |
| Interest received | 9,222 |
| Net cash from investing activities | 10,368 |
| Cash flows from financing activities |
| New loans in year | 2,646,451 |
| Share issue | 100 |
| Net cash from financing activities | 2,646,551 |
| Increase in cash and cash equivalents | 1,547,270 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
2 |
- |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes | (21,125 | ) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
2 |
1,526,145 |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| 1. | RECONCILIATION OF LOSS BEFORE TAXATION TO CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS |
| £ |
| Loss before taxation | (926,000 | ) |
| Depreciation charges | 95,807 |
| Finance income | (9,222 | ) |
| (839,415 | ) |
| Increase in trade and other debtors | (2,368,420 | ) |
| Increase in trade and other creditors | 2,091,890 |
| Cash generated from operations | (1,115,945 | ) |
| 2. | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
| The amounts disclosed on the Cash Flow Statement in respect of cash and cash equivalents are in respect of these Balance Sheet amounts: |
| Period ended 31 October 2025 |
| 31/10/25 | 3/7/24 |
| £ | £ |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,526,145 | - |
| 3. | ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS |
| At 3/7/24 | Cash flow | At 31/10/25 |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Net cash |
| Cash at bank | - | 1,526,145 | 1,526,145 |
| - | 1,526,145 | 1,526,145 |
| Total | - | 1,526,145 | 1,526,145 |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| 1. | STATUTORY INFORMATION |
| PP Recruitment Holdings Limited is a |
| The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£). |
| 2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
| Basis of preparing the financial statements |
| These financial statements are prepared on the going concern basis. The directors have reviewed the Group's business plan, post year end performance and future forecast, and have confidence that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The directors believe that it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis. |
| Going concern |
| These financial statements are prepared on the going concern basis. The directors have reviewed the group's business plan, post year end performance and future forecast, and have confidence that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The directors believe that it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis. |
| Basis of consolidation |
| The group consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the company and its subsidiary undertakings made up to 31 October 2025. The accounts are adjusted, where appropriate, to conform to group accounting policies, intra-group sales and profit are eliminated fully on consolidation. |
| In respect of overseas operations, the results are translated into sterling at rates approximating to those ruling when the transactions took place. All assets and liabilities of overseas operations are translated at the rate ruling at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on translating the opening net assets at opening rate and the results of overseas operations at actual rate are recognised in other comprehensive income. |
| In the parent company financial statements investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost less impairment. |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| 2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
| Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows: |
| a) Revenue recognition |
| The main area of judgement in revenue recognition relates to cut-off as revenue is recognised for permanent placements on the day a candidate accepts and temporary placement income over the duration of the placement. |
| b) Bad debt provisions |
| The directors assess individual debtor balances on a case by case basis at each year end and use judgement in determining an appropriate level of provision against irrecoverable debts. |
| c) Depreciation and amortisation |
| The directors are required to estimate the useful economic lives and residual values of tangible and intangible assets in order to determine an appropriate basis and method of depreciation and amortisation. |
| Turnover |
| Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. |
| Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of value added tax and other sales taxes, discounts and rebates. |
| The Group derives revenue from two principal service streams: |
| Permanent placements |
| Revenue from permanent placements is based on a percentage of the candidate's remuneration package. Assignments can be retained, where a client is invoiced at different stages of completed service; eg, engagement on assignment, presentation of shortlist, and candidate acceptance of an offer of employment. Assignments may also be non retained, in which case the client is invoiced at candidate acceptance of an offer of employment. A provision is made for possible cancellations of placements prior to or shortly after the commencement of employment. This provision is estimated by reference to rebate experience and is reassessed at each reporting date. |
| Temporary placements |
| Revenue from temporary placements represents amounts billed for the services of temporary staff, including the salary cost of these staff. This revenue is recognised when the service has been provided, evidenced by submitted timesheet records, and invoiced as soon as practicably possible. Amounts where services have been rendered at the reporting date but which have not yet been invoiced are recognised as accrued income. |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| 2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
| Goodwill |
| Acquisitions of businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration transferred in a business combination is measured at fair value, which is calculated as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of assets transferred by the company and liabilities incurred by the company to the former owners of the acquired business. Acquisition-related costs are recognised in profit or loss as incurred. |
| The identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed are recognised at their fair value at the acquisition date except for certain assets and liabilities that are measured in accordance with specific standards. |
| If, after assessment, the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed exceeds the sum of the consideration transferred, the excess is recognised as negative goodwill. |
| Subsequent to initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. |
| Goodwill is amortised on a straight-line basis over its useful economic life. This is assessed individually for each acquisition taking into account the period over which the Group expects to utilise the asset. In the rare situation that a reliable estimate cannot be made the useful life would be set to ten years. |
| Intangible assets |
| Intangible assets are initially measured at cost. After initial recognition, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. |
| Intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If in the rare situation a reliable estimate cannot be made, the useful life would be restricted to ten years. |
| Amortisation is included in the 'administrative expenses' in the profit and loss account. |
| If in the event a significant change in amortisation rate or residual value of the asset, the amortisation of the asset is revised prospectively to reflect the new circumstances. |
| The Group assess at the reporting date any indication of impairment to the intangible asset. |
| Tangible fixed assets |
| Short leasehold | - |
| Fixtures and fittings | - |
| Computer equipment | - |
| Tangible fixed assets are measured using the cost model. These assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost comprises all expenditure directly attributable to preparing the asset for use in its intended location and condition. |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| 2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
| Financial instruments |
| Financial instruments are recognised in the group's balance sheet when the group becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. |
| Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with 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. |
| Classification of Cash and cash equivalents |
| Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial instruments and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. |
| Basic financial assets |
| Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash at bank balances, 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. |
| Impairment |
| Assets not measured at fair value are reviewed for any indication that the asset may be impaired at each balance sheet date. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, or the asset's cash generating unit, is estimated and compared to the carrying amount. Where the carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount, an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount where the impairment loss is a revaluation decrease. |
| Classification of financial liabilities |
| Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangement entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Group after deducting all of its liabilities. |
| Basic financial liabilities |
| Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and loans from fellow group companies 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. |
| Taxation |
| Taxation for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. |
| Current or deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted. |
| Current tax is recognised at the amount of tax payable using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| 2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
| Deferred tax |
| Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date. |
| Timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements. Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the period end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference. |
| Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. |
| Foreign currencies |
| 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 of exchange ruling at the date of transaction. Exchange differences are taken into account in arriving at the operating result. |
| Hire purchase and leasing commitments |
| Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. |
| The aggregate benefits of any lease incentives are apportioned over the lease term and recognised as a straight line reduction of the lease expense. |
| Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits |
| The Group operates a defined contribution scheme for its employees. A defined contribution scheme is a pension scheme under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity and has no further payment obligations. |
| Contributions payable to the Group's pension scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period to which they relate. Amounts due but unpaid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Statement of Financial Position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Group in independently administered funds. |
| Provisions for liabilities |
| Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable, and a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, considering the related risks and uncertainties, and the related increases are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss. |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| 2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
| Exceptional items |
| Exceptional items are disclosed separately in the financial statements when such presentation is deemed necessary to provide a clearer understanding of the Group's financial performance. These items are material by virtue of their size or nature, are considered non recurring, and are presented within the most relevant line items, with separate identification as exceptional items. |
| Termination Benefits |
| Termination benefits are recognised as a liability and expense in profit or loss when the Group is deemed to be committed either to terminate the employment of an employee or group of employees before the normal retirement date or to provide termination benefits as a result of an offer made in order to encourage voluntary redundancy. |
| The Group is deemed committed to a termination only when a formal, detailed plan exists and there is no realistic possibility of withdrawing it. |
| Termination benefits are measured at the most accurate estimate available that would be required to fulfil the obligation at the reporting date. |
| For voluntary redundancy programmes, termination benefits are measured based on management's estimate of the number of employees expected to accept the offer. |
| Share Capital |
| Ordinary shares are classified as equity. |
| 3. | TURNOVER |
| The turnover and loss before taxation are attributable to the one principal activity of the group. |
| An analysis of turnover by geographical market is given below: |
| £ |
| United Kingdom | 71,555 |
| Europe | 67,968 |
| United States of America | 18,675,720 |
| Rest of World | 394,921 |
| 19,210,164 |
| 4. | EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS |
| £ |
| Wages and salaries | 12,450,452 |
| Social security costs | 1,446,962 |
| Other pension costs | 176,235 |
| 14,073,649 |
| The average number of employees during the period was as follows: |
| Directors | 2 |
| Employees | 121 |
| £ |
| Directors' remuneration | - |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| 5. | OPERATING LOSS |
| The operating loss is stated after charging/(crediting): |
| £ |
| Other operating leases | 1,616,327 |
| Depreciation - owned assets | 129,841 |
| Goodwill amortisation | (36,701 | ) |
| Auditors' remuneration | 18,500 |
| Taxation compliance services | 1,500 |
| Other non- audit services | 4,000 |
| Foreign exchange differences | 61,632 |
| 6. | EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS |
| £ |
| Exceptional items | (1,256,579 | ) |
| Exceptional costs in the period ended 31 October 2025 relate to the costs associated with the transfer of trades including restructuring and severance costs. |
| These amounts are presented within administrative expenses in the statement of comprehensive income. |
| 7. | TAXATION |
| Analysis of the tax credit |
| The tax credit on the loss for the period was as follows: |
| £ |
| Current tax: |
| Foreign tax | 6,858 |
| Deferred tax | (142,476 | ) |
| Tax on loss | (135,618 | ) |
| Reconciliation of total tax credit included in profit and loss |
| The tax assessed for the period is higher than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK. The difference is explained below: |
| £ |
| Loss before tax | (926,000 | ) |
| Loss multiplied by the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25 % | (231,500 | ) |
| Effects of: |
| Expenses not deductible for tax purposes | 13,557 |
| Income not taxable for tax purposes | 396 |
| Depreciation in excess of capital allowances | 14,170 |
| Utilisation of tax losses | 2,138 |
| Amortisation of goodwill on consolidation | (9,175 | ) |
| Other tax adjustments | (16,082 | ) |
| Losses carried forward | 233,354 |
| Deferred tax | (142,476 | ) |
| Total tax credit | (135,618 | ) |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| 7. | TAXATION - continued |
| Tax effects relating to effects of other comprehensive income |
| Gross | Tax | Net |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Translation differences on foreign |
| subsidiaries | (18,456 | ) | - | (18,456 | ) |
| (18,456 | ) | - | (18,456 | ) |
| 8. | INDIVIDUAL INCOME STATEMENT |
| As permitted by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the Income Statement of the parent company is not presented as part of these financial statements. |
| 9. | INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
| Group |
| Intellectual |
| Goodwill | Property | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ |
| COST |
| Additions | (275,258 | ) | 100,004 | (175,254 | ) |
| At 31 October 2025 | (275,258 | ) | 100,004 | (175,254 | ) |
| AMORTISATION |
| Amortisation for period | (36,701 | ) | - | (36,701 | ) |
| At 31 October 2025 | (36,701 | ) | - | (36,701 | ) |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 31 October 2025 | (238,557 | ) | 100,004 | (138,553 | ) |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| 9. | INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued |
| Group |
| Intangible assets consist of goodwill acquired during the period ended 31 October 2025 arising on the acquisition of Levin Inc. The goodwill is amortised evenly over the director's estimate of its useful life of 10 years. |
| On 19 July 2024 the company acquired the trade and assets of Levin Group Limited, a company in administration. The company was incorporated by the Puffin Point Group for the purpose of acquiring the trade of 'Levin' to ensure the continuation of the brand. |
| As part of the acquisition, the company acquired 100% of a US subsidary, Levin Group Inc. |
| The amounts recognised in respect of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed are as set out in the table below. |
| £ |
| Property, plant and equipment | 141,892 |
| Intangible fixed assets (including intellectual property) | 100,002 |
| Financial assets (including cash in the subsidary of £469,899) | 1,779,958 |
| Inventory | - |
| Financial liabilities | (1,050,388 | ) |
| Total identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed | 971,464 |
| Gain on bargain purchase | (275,258 | ) |
| Total consideration (all satisfied by cash) | 696,206 |
| The acquisition resulted in negative goodwill due to the limited availability of potential buyers as a result of the company being in administration. |
| The amount of revenue and profit or loss of Levin Group Inc since the acquisition date that has been included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the period is £8,383,214 and a loss of £147,302 respectively. |
| Company |
| Intellectual |
| Property |
| £ |
| COST |
| Additions |
| At 31 October 2025 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 31 October 2025 |
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| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| 10. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
| Group |
| Fixtures |
| Short | and | Computer |
| leasehold | fittings | equipment | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| COST |
| Additions | 18,715 | 24,824 | 130,569 | 174,108 |
| At 31 October 2025 | 18,715 | 24,824 | 130,569 | 174,108 |
| DEPRECIATION |
| Charge for period | 10,038 | 22,916 | 96,887 | 129,841 |
| At 31 October 2025 | 10,038 | 22,916 | 96,887 | 129,841 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 31 October 2025 | 8,677 | 1,908 | 33,682 | 44,267 |
| Company |
| Computer |
| equipment |
| £ |
| COST |
| Additions |
| At 31 October 2025 |
| DEPRECIATION |
| Charge for period |
| At 31 October 2025 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 31 October 2025 |
| 11. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS |
| Company |
| Shares in |
| group |
| undertakings |
| £ |
| COST |
| Additions |
| At 31 October 2025 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 31 October 2025 |
| PP RECRUITMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 15816316) |
| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| 11. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS - continued |
| The group or the company's investments at the Balance Sheet date in the share capital of companies include the following: |
| Subsidiary |
| Registered office: Suite B, 1675 S. State Street, Dover, Delaware, 19901, USA |
| Nature of business: |
| % |
| Class of shares: | holding |
| 12. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
| Group | Company |
| £ | £ |
| Trade debtors | 1,902,014 |
| Amounts owed by group undertakings | - |
| Other debtors | 136,535 |
| VAT | 37,078 |
| Deferred tax asset | 142,476 | 142,476 |
| Prepayments and accrued income | 113,633 |
| Prepayments | 179,160 |
| 2,510,896 |
| Deferred tax asset |
| Group | Company |
| £ | £ |
| Deferred tax | 142,476 | 142,476 |
| 13. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
| Group | Company |
| £ | £ |
| Trade creditors | 154,199 |
| Amounts owed to group undertakings | 2,646,451 |
| Tax | 13,154 |
| Social security and other taxes | 268,777 |
| Other creditors | 514,202 |
| Accrued expenses | 1,154,712 |
| 4,751,495 |
| 14. | LEASING AGREEMENTS |
| Minimum lease payments fall due as follows: |
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| NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| FOR THE PERIOD 3 JULY 2024 TO 31 OCTOBER 2025 |
| 14. | LEASING AGREEMENTS - continued |
| Company |
| Non- |
| cancellable |
| operating |
| leases |
| £ |
| Within one year |
| 15. | CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL |
| Allotted, issued and fully paid: |
| Number: | Class: | Nominal |
| value: | £ |
| Ordinary | 0.000 | 1 | 100 |
| 1,000,000 Ordinary shares of 0.0001 each were allotted and fully paid for |
| All shares have equal rights to voting, dividends and any other distributions. |
| 16. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
| The parent company, PP Recruitment Holdings Limited, performs head office functions on behalf of the subsidary of the group, Levin Inc., and subsequently recharges certain administrative costs through intercompany loan arrangements. The loans are not secured, have no repayment terms and do not bear interest. |
| During the period the amount recharged by the Parent to the Subsidary totalled £1,465,544. |
| At the balance sheet date the amount due to the Parent by the Subsidary was £1,078,368. |
| Key management includes all directors and certain senior employees who have authority and responsibility for planning and controlling the activities of the group. |
| 2025 |
| £ |
| Salaries and other short-term employee benefits | 771,205 |
| Post-employment benefits | 4,843 |
| 776,048 |
| 17. | ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY |
| The directors do not consider there to be an ultimate controlling party as no single individual or entity has overall control of the company. However, C Ogden is considered to be a controlling party by virtue of their ability to act in concert with other shareholders in respect of the operational and financial policies of the company. |