Company registration number 12552142 (England and Wales)
FIELD EFFECT SECURITY LTD
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
FIELD EFFECT SECURITY LTD
CONTENTS
Page
Balance sheet
1
Statement of changes in equity
2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 11
FIELD EFFECT SECURITY LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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2025
2024
as restated
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
2,531
2,772
Current assets
Debtors
5
585,978
456,158
Cash at bank and in hand
99,132
155,930
685,110
612,088
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(221,755)
(253,994)
Net current assets
463,355
358,094
Net assets
465,886
360,866
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
8
100
100
Other reserves
66,779
58,977
Profit and loss reserves
399,007
301,789
Total equity
465,886
360,866
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 24 July 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
H Kreker
Director
Company registration number 12552142 (England and Wales)
FIELD EFFECT SECURITY LTD
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Share capital
Capital Contribution
Profit and loss reserves
Total
£
£
£
£
As restated for the period ended 31 December 2024:
Balance at 1 January 2024
100
-
253,320
253,420
Effect of prior year adjustment
11
-
55,537
(55,537)
-
As restated
100
55,537
197,783
253,420
Year ended 31 December 2024:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
107,446
107,446
Effect of prior year adjustment
11
3,440
(3,440)
-
Balance at 31 December 2024
100
58,977
301,789
360,866
Year ended 31 December 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
97,218
97,218
Share-based payment charge
-
7,802
7,802
Balance at 31 December 2025
100
66,779
399,007
465,886
FIELD EFFECT SECURITY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Field Effect Security Ltd is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is One Fleet Place, London, EC4M 7WS.
1.1
Accounting convention
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 £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Going concern
After making enquiries, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence and meet its liabilities as they fall due for the foreseeable future, being a period of at least twelve months from the date these financial statements were approved. It has been confirmed with the parent company Field Effect Software Inc, that they will support the entity for at least 12 months post signing of the financial statements. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.true
1.3
Turnover
Revenue recognised in the year related to technical and software engineering services to the parent company. The prior year comprised of development services and sales and marketing services. Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable.
1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Computer equipment
20% Straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
1.5
Impairment of fixed assets
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.
FIELD EFFECT SECURITY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
1.6
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts.
1.7
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the 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.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and 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 of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
FIELD EFFECT SECURITY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors 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.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.8
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes 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 reporting end date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
1.9
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.
FIELD EFFECT SECURITY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.10
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.11
Share-based payments
Equity-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the date of grant by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments granted using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair value determined at the grant date is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the estimate of shares that they are expected to vest. A corresponding credit is recognised within equity as a capital contribution from the parent company, reflecting that the share options are settled by the parent company.
When the terms and conditions of equity-settled share-based payments at the time they were granted are subsequently modified, the fair value of the share-based payment under the original terms and conditions and under the modified terms and conditions are both determined at the date of the modification. Any excess of the modified fair value over the original fair value is recognised over the remaining vesting period in addition to the grant date fair value of the original share-based payment. The share-based payment expense is not adjusted if the modified fair value is less than the original fair value.
2
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 directors do not consider there to be estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities.
FIELD EFFECT SECURITY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
(Continued)
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Key sources of estimation uncertainty
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.
Depreciation
Fixed assets should be depreciated over their estimated useful economic life; they should be reviewed for potential impairment if there are indications that this may have happened. They should also reassess useful economic life of each asset if economic conditions indicate this may have changed. In considering an appropriate depreciation rate, the management based it off their knowledge of similar assets held in the industry.
Accruals
Accruals are estimated based off of similar invoices and management's knowledge of incurred expenses during the year.
Share options
Employees of the Company participate in a share option scheme operated by the Company’s parent undertaking, Field Effect Software Inc. The options are granted over shares in the parent company and are settled by the parent company. The Company receives the benefit of the employee services to which the awards relate and has therefore accounted for the arrangement as an equity-settled share-based payment under FRS 102 Section 26.
The fair value of the share options is measured at the grant date and recognised over the vesting period, based on the directors’ best estimate of the number of options expected to vest. The corresponding credit is recognised as a capital contribution from the parent company.
The valuation of the share options involves estimation uncertainty, as it requires assumptions over matters including the fair value of the underlying shares, exercise price, expected volatility, expected option life, expected dividends, risk-free rate and expected forfeiture rates. Changes in these assumptions could result in a different share-based payment charge being recognised in the profit and loss account.
3
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Total
14
12
FIELD EFFECT SECURITY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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4
Tangible fixed assets
Computer equipment
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025
30,700
Additions
1,833
At 31 December 2025
32,533
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
27,928
Depreciation charged in the year
2,074
At 31 December 2025
30,002
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
2,531
At 31 December 2024
2,772
5
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Amounts owed by group undertakings
574,198
446,953
Other debtors
11,780
9,205
585,978
456,158
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Trade creditors
900
432
Corporation tax
36,359
38,222
Other taxation and social security
61,487
70,836
Other creditors
123,009
144,504
221,755
253,994
7
Share-based payment transactions
The parent company, Field Effect Software Inc., operates an equity-settled share option scheme under which options over ordinary shares in the parent company are granted to employees of Field Effect Security Ltd.
Options generally vest over a four-year period from the date of grant and may be exercised for up to ten years thereafter. Certain options are exercisable immediately upon grant. The exercise price of each option is determined at the grant date by reference to the fair value of the parent company's shares at that date.
FIELD EFFECT SECURITY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
7
Share-based payment transactions
(Continued)
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Number of share options
Weighted average exercise price
2025
2024
2025
2024
Number
Number
£
£
Outstanding at 1 January
1,401,822
1,178,072
0.18
0.18
Granted
221,250
223,750
0.18
0.18
Outstanding at 31 December
1,623,072
1,401,822
0.18
0.18
Exercisable at 31 December
1,218,375
1,081,798
0.18
0.18
The share options are settled through the parent entity, within the Company a corresponding credit is made to equity to reflect a capital contribution from the parent company, in accordance with the principles of FRS 102 Section 26. The company has no obligation to settle these awards, and accordingly, no liability has been recognised in respect of the share-based payment arrangements.
During the year, the entity recognised an expense of £7,802 related to share options.
8
Called up share capital
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
100
100
100
100
9
Audit report information
As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006.
The auditor's report is unqualified and includes the following:
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 December 2025 and of its profit for the year 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.
Senior Statutory Auditor:
Emma White ACA
Statutory Auditor:
Mercer & Hole LLP
Date of audit report:
24 July 2026
FIELD EFFECT SECURITY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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10
Related party transactions
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Field Effect Software Inc. and as such has taken advantage of the exemption permitted by FRS102 Section 33 Related Party Disclosures, not to provide disclosures of transactions entered into with other wholly owned members of the group.
11
Parent company
During the current and prior year, the company was controlled by Field Effect Software Inc., a company registered in Canada, by virtue of their 100% shareholding.
The registered office address of Field Effect Software Inc. is 979 Bank Street, Suite 400, Ottawa ON, K1S 5K5, Canada.
FIELD EFFECT SECURITY LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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12
Prior period adjustment
Reconciliation of changes in equity
1 January
31 December
2024
2024
£
£
Adjustments to prior year
Share options
1
-
-
Analysis of the effect upon equity
Capital contribution
55,537
3,440
Profit and loss reserves
(55,537)
(3,440)
-
-
Reconciliation of changes in profit for the previous financial period
2024
£
Share options
1
-
Total adjustments
-
Profit as previously reported
107,446
Profit as adjusted
107,446
Notes to reconciliation
Share options
During the year, the Company identified that share-based payment charges relating to options granted by the parent company to employees of the Company in prior periods had not been recognised in accordance with the requirements of FRS 102, Section 26 Share-based Payment. These options represent equity-settled arrangements, and the Company is required to recognise an expense for the services received, with a corresponding credit to equity as a capital contribution from the parent company. Comparative expenses have not been restated as the impact on the prior year profit and loss account was not material. A charge of £7,802 relating to the current year has been recognised in administrative expenses with a corresponding credit to equity.
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