Company registration number 03766240 (England and Wales)
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
C T Edmonds
Dr T A Cooper
(Appointed 1 November 2025)
M Lester-Swindell
(Appointed 1 November 2025)
Company number
03766240
Registered office
1010 Eskdale Road
Winnersh Triangle
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG41 5TS
Auditor
FLB Audit LLP
1010 Eskdale Road
Winnersh Triangle
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG41 5TS
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 7
Statement of income and retained earnings
8
Statement of financial position
9
Notes to the financial statements
10 - 21
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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The directors present the strategic report for Emotive (Agency) Limited (“Emotive”) for the year ended 31 December 2025. Emotive is a successful, independent medical communications agency with its UK office in London and a subsidiary, Emotive (Agency) Inc. based in Boston, US. Our principal aim is to be the strategic medical communications agency partner of choice for global biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. We provide strategy and tactical execution services across both medical & scientific affairs and creative brand engagement.
These annual report and financial statements are for our UK based business only. Our US subsidiary accounts are consolidated along with these in our ultimate parent company, Ceriter Investments 2 Limited.
Review of the business
The UK entity experienced a revenue reduction of 13.7% in 2025, primarily reflecting significant budget reductions by one of our largest clients. This was a known and actively managed challenge, and the directors are satisfied that it reflects a specific client-driven dynamic rather than any broader deterioration in the agency’s market position, capabilities or client relationships. The remaining UK client base remained broadly stable during the year.
At a group level, including Emotive (Agency) Inc., our US subsidiary, the business delivered combined revenue growth of 9.1% in 2025. This was driven by exceptional growth of 357.7% in our US operations, reflecting the successful maturation of client relationships established in the latter half of 2024 and the continued expansion of our domestic US capabilities. The US business has grown from a strategic priority into a meaningful and increasingly significant contributor to group revenues, and we expect this trajectory to continue.
The directors view the group’s overall performance as a strong demonstration of the value of Emotive’s diversified operating model. The geographic breadth of our business provides resilience against client-specific or market-specific headwinds and positions the group well for sustainable growth. Rebuilding the UK revenue base remains a clear strategic priority for 2026, supported by the pipeline of new business opportunities currently under development.
During 2025, we continued to benefit from the operational streamlining undertaken in 2024. The efficiency measures implemented in the prior year have been embedded into the agency’s ways of working, contributing to improved profitability margins. We remain a talent-led business and our commitment to strategic hiring where required, and to nurturing the right talent and skill base, remains resolute.
We remain proud of our continued, pro-bono support of Medics4RD, a charity we began working with in 2019. Their mission of expanding awareness of rare disease within the medical profession to reduce the diagnostic odyssey closely aligns with our own deep fulfilment from working in the rare disease field. To date, Emotive have invested around £300,000 in pro-bono fees, supporting M4RD with a wide array of activities including fund-raising, annual symposia, ambassador engagement, student voice prizes, social media strategy, policy change and an extensive online learning platform.
The agency continues to experience strong cashflows and maintains a solid cash balance on hand. The outstanding CBILS term loan from Bank of Scotland, drawn down in 2020, was fully repaid during the first half of 2025 as planned, and the company carries no material external debt burden. Foreign exchange gains are realised when practical, based on exchange rate variances and local currency requirements. Current cashflow forecasts, which allow for a degree of change and are sensitive to such, indicate that the company will have sufficient cash reserves to pay all obligations within 12 months of signing the financial statements.
During 2025, we undertook early evaluation and piloting of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools with a view to enhancing both our operational efficiency and the quality of our client deliverables. This work is ongoing and we expect to draw further on these capabilities as our understanding of their practical application in a medical communications context matures.
In summary, whilst the UK entity faced a specific revenue headwind in 2025, the directors are encouraged by the group’s overall growth trajectory, the continued improvement in profitability margins, and the strength of the business’s financial position. With a debt-free balance sheet, strong cashflow, a talented and committed team, and an expanding global client portfolio, the company is well-positioned to pursue further sustainable growth. We move forward into 2026 with confidence, guided by our key strategic imperatives of Growth, Efficiency and Team.
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Principal risks and uncertainties
As a talent led business, the key risk to Emotive lies in the ability to attract and retain exceptional talent who are trained in the skills and have the right experience required. To mitigate this risk, we maintain a proactive approach by consistently benchmarking our salary packages across all positions and regularly reassessing our salary bandings. Scheduled pay reviews are conducted every six months to ensure alignment with appropriate bands for all team members. Additionally, we provide comprehensive benefits to sustain competitiveness in the market. We are committed to the continuing development of our team, providing them with a robust foundation for personal growth and career advancement. By aiming for high levels of productivity, ensuring optimal utilisation of team members and upwardly adjusting our fee rates for clients where possible, we are confident that the continued improvements on margins and profitability will be continued.
The second risk to the business remains around clients and their products. We look to mitigate this risk by aiming to maintain a balanced portfolio approach to our clients with no single client or therapy area/product/function accounting for more than 20% of our total fee revenue. We also seek to ensure that although we remain enthusiastic about pre-launch biotechnology and small pharma bringing novel products to market, our client base remains diverse, with established clients and oncology products at the forefront.
Key performance indicators
We consider that our key performance indicators are those that communicate the financial performance and strengths of the Company, those being sales growth, gross profit and operating margin:
Sales growth: -13.7% (2024: 3.1%)
Gross profit margin: 53.9% (2024: 51.5%)
Operating profit margin: 24.0% (2024: 17.3%)
C T Edmonds
Director
23 July 2026
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company continued to be that of a medical communications agency.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 8.
Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £2,500,000. The directors do not recommend payment of a further dividend.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
C T Edmonds
Dr T A Cooper
(Appointed 1 November 2025)
M Lester-Swindell
(Appointed 1 November 2025)
Statement of directors' responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report 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). 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 of the profit or loss of the company 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; and
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 transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company 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 hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Statement of disclosure to auditor
So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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On behalf of the board
C T Edmonds
Director
23 July 2026
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Emotive (Agency) Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 December 2025 which comprise the statement of income and retained earnings, the statement of financial position and notes to the financial statements, including 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 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.
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 Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company 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 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.
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. 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. 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 course of 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 our audit:
the information given in the strategic report and the directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors' report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the 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 directors' responsibilities statement, 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 is 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 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 company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's 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 an auditor's report 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.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non‑compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
enquiring of management concerning actual and potential litigation and claims;
performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual results that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud;
reading minutes of meetings;
assessing any management override of controls by testing journal entries and other adjustments and reviewing accounting estimates for indications of potential bias;
evaluating any transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business; and
maintaining alert to any fraud risks throughout the audit.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non‑compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non‑compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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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 an auditor's report 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.
Daniel Reid FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of FLB Audit LLP, Statutory Auditor
Chartered Accountants
1010 Eskdale Road
Winnersh Triangle
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG41 5TS
23 July 2026
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
7,116,176
8,241,301
Cost of sales
(3,275,411)
(3,994,564)
Gross profit
3,840,765
4,246,737
Administrative expenses
(2,124,826)
(2,495,578)
Exceptional item
4
(325,000)
Operating profit
5
1,715,939
1,426,159
Interest receivable and similar income
8
8,078
92,202
Interest payable and similar expenses
9
(1,245)
(11,639)
Profit before taxation
1,722,772
1,506,722
Tax on profit
10
(384,108)
(462,402)
Profit for the financial year
1,338,664
1,044,320
Retained earnings brought forward
3,799,776
2,905,453
Dividends
11
(2,500,000)
(150,000)
Retained earnings carried forward
2,638,440
3,799,773
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
63,613
78,370
Investments
13
1
1
63,614
78,371
Current assets
Debtors
15
2,832,639
2,479,962
Cash at bank and in hand
1,830,748
3,293,811
4,663,387
5,773,773
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
16
(1,918,047)
(1,880,126)
Net current assets
2,745,340
3,893,647
Total assets less current liabilities
2,808,954
3,972,018
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
18
13,601
15,329
(13,601)
(15,329)
Net assets
2,795,353
3,956,689
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
20
156,913
156,913
Profit and loss reserves
2,638,440
3,799,776
Total equity
2,795,353
3,956,689
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized companies.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 23 July 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
C T Edmonds
Director
Company registration number 03766240 (England and Wales)
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Emotive (Agency) Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 1010 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5TS.
1.1
Basis of preparation
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.
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.
This company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements, including this company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. The company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirements:
Section 7 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’: Presentation of a statement of cash flow and related notes and disclosures;
Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instrument Issues: Interest income/expense and net gains/losses for financial instruments not measured at fair value; basis of determining fair values; details of collateral, loan defaults or breaches, details of hedges, hedging fair value changes recognised in profit or loss and in other comprehensive income;
Section 26 ‘Share based Payment’: Share-based payment expense charged to profit or loss, reconciliation of opening and closing number and weighted average exercise price of share options, how the fair value of options granted was measured, measurement and carrying amount of liabilities for cash-settled share-based payments, explanation of modifications to arrangements;
Section 33 ‘Related Party Disclosures’: Compensation for key management personnel.
The financial statements of the company are consolidated in the financial statements of Emotive Agency (Holdings) Limited. These consolidated financial statements are available from its registered office, 1010 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle, Wokingham, United Kingdom, RG41 5TS.
1.2
Going concern
Atruet 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. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3
Revenue
Revenue comprises sales of goods or services provided to customers net of value added tax and other sales taxes, less an appropriate deduction for actual and expected returns and discounts. Revenue is recognised when performance obligations are satisfied and the control of goods or services is transferred to the buyer. Where the performance obligation is satisfied over time, revenue is recognised in accordance with its progress towards complete satisfaction of that performance obligation.
When cash inflows are deferred and represent a financing arrangement, the promised consideration is adjusted for the effects of the time value of money, which is recognised as interest income.
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Revenue from contracts for the provision of professional services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion when the stage of completion, costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is calculated by comparing costs incurred, mainly in relation to contractual hourly staff rates and materials, as a proportion of total costs. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that are recoverable.
1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Plant and equipment
20% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
20% straight line
Computers
33% 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
Fixed asset investments
Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
1.6
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.
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.
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.7
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. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.8
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 statement of financial position 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.
Other financial assets
Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
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.
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.
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are 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.
Other financial liabilities
Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.
Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.9
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.10
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 income statement 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.
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date 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 is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
1.11
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.
1.12
Retirement benefits
The company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the company has no further payment obligations.
The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the company in independently administered funds.
1.13
Leases
As lessee
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.
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.
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
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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Critical judgements
The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements.
Depreciation and amortisation
Tangible and intangible fixed assets are depreciated and amortised, respectively, over their useful economic lives. The actual lives of the assets are assessed annually and may vary depending on a range of factors. These factors include product life cycles, maintenance programs of the assets, as well as technological innovation.
The applicable accounting policies detailing these areas are shown in note 1.4.
Creditors, provisions and liabilities
These are recognised at the balance sheet date. Although these estimates are reviewed on a regular basis and adjusted to reflect management's best current estimates, the judgemental nature of these items means that future amounts settled may be different from those provided.
The deferred consideration payable by the company is based on certain performance targets being met. Management's best estimate has been used to judge the likelihood of these targets being met.
Valuation of investments
Investments are recognised at cost less impairment. The recoverable amount of the investment is used to determine if an impairment is required. Calculating the recoverable amount requires an estimate of future cash flows expected to arise, and this amount involves the judgement of management.
Turnover
Revenue from services is accounted for using the stage of completion method. An estimate must be made by management of the stage of completion on projects.
Bad debt provision
Bad debts are provided when recoverability is considered to be doubtful.
3
Turnover and other revenue
2025
2024
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Account management
7,116,176
8,241,301
2025
2024
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
United Kingdom
2,215,660
3,080,060
United States
2,442,010
3,457,478
Rest of the world
2,458,506
1,703,763
7,116,176
8,241,301
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
3
Turnover and other revenue
(Continued)
- 16 -
2025
2024
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
8,078
92,202
4
Exceptional item
2025
2024
£
£
Expenditure
Loan write-off
-
325,000
5
Operating profit
2025
2024
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Exchange (gains)/losses
(109,661)
16,124
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
19,000
13,765
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
63,400
69,199
Operating lease charges
266,892
227,594
6
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2025
2024
Number
Number
Operations
51
58
Management
3
8
Total
54
66
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
2,652,204
3,222,609
Social security costs
408,751
428,115
Pension costs
184,450
199,263
3,245,405
3,849,987
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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7
Directors' remuneration
2025
2024
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
155,777
150,264
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
8,890
8,890
164,667
159,154
8
Interest receivable and similar income
2025
2024
£
£
Interest income
Other interest income
8,078
92,202
9
Interest payable and similar expenses
2025
2024
£
£
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
1,245
11,639
10
Taxation
2025
2024
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
385,836
384,244
Foreign current tax on profits for the current period
86,457
Total current tax
385,836
470,701
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(1,728)
(8,299)
Total tax charge
384,108
462,402
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
10
Taxation
(Continued)
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The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Profit before taxation
1,722,772
1,506,722
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2024: 25.00%)
430,693
376,681
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
1,591
1,668
Double tax relief
(48,176)
Amortisation on assets not qualifying for tax allowances
81,250
Other permanent differences
2,803
Taxation charge for the year
384,108
462,402
11
Dividends
2025
2024
£
£
Final paid
2,500,000
150,000
12
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025
107,779
15,167
210,759
333,705
Additions
20,510
3,019
25,114
48,643
At 31 December 2025
128,289
18,186
235,873
382,348
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
88,977
15,118
151,240
255,335
Depreciation charged in the year
22,636
497
40,267
63,400
At 31 December 2025
111,613
15,615
191,507
318,735
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
16,676
2,571
44,366
63,613
At 31 December 2024
18,802
49
59,519
78,370
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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13
Fixed asset investments
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Investments in subsidiaries
14
1
1
14
Subsidiaries
Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 December 2025 are as follows:
Name of undertaking
Address
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Emotive (Agency) Inc
1
Ordinary
100.00
Spink Holdings Limited
2
Ordinary
100.00
Registered office addresses (all UK unless otherwise indicated):
1
919 North Market Street, Suite 950, Wilmington, New Castle, 19801
2
1010 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle, Wokingham, United Kingdom, RG41 5TS
15
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
1,565,663
1,762,010
Amounts owed by group undertakings
818,873
141,510
Amounts owed by undertakings in which the company has a participating interest
94
Other debtors
54,696
73,725
Prepayments and accrued income
393,407
502,623
2,832,639
2,479,962
16
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans
17
83,324
Trade creditors
82,118
111,316
Amounts owed to group undertakings
27,470
47,529
Corporation tax
199,361
227,445
Other taxation and social security
183,153
101,553
Other creditors
27,318
29,825
Accruals and deferred income
1,398,627
1,279,134
1,918,047
1,880,126
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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17
Loans and overdrafts
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans
83,324
Payable within one year
83,324
18
Deferred taxation
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:
Liabilities
Liabilities
2025
2024
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
13,601
19,592
Pension creditor
-
(4,263)
13,601
15,329
2025
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 January 2025
15,329
Credit to profit or loss
(1,728)
Liability at 31 December 2025
13,601
The deferred tax liability set out above is expected to reverse within [12 months] and relates to accelerated capital allowances that are expected to mature within the same period.
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Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
184,450
199,263
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.
EMOTIVE (AGENCY) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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20
Share capital
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of 1p each
15,691,250
15,691,250
156,913
156,913
21
Operating lease commitments
As lessee
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Within 1 year
416,192
59,540
Years 2-5
564,400
17,792
980,592
77,332
22
Events after the reporting date
On 5 January 2026, the company declared dividends to shareholders totalling £1,000,000.
On 16 April 2026, the company declared dividends to shareholders totalling £2,000,000.
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Ultimate controlling party
Emotive Agency (Holdings) Limited, a company registered in the United Kingdom, is the immediate parent company by virtue of it's 100% shareholding.
Ceriter Investments 2 Limited, a company registered in the United Kingdom, is the ultimate parent company by virtue of it's 54% shareholding in Emotive Agency (Holdings) Limited.
The ultimate controlling party is C Edmonds, by virtue of his 36% shareholding in Emotive Agency (Holdings) Limited and his 100% shareholding in Ceriter Investments 2 Limited.
Consolidated Group financial statements for Ceriter Investments 2 Limited and Emotive Agency (Holdings) Limited can be obtained from 1010 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle, Wokingham, United Kingdom, RG41 5TS.
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