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Registered number: 02146006
DART CAPITAL LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
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Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
CONTENTS
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Independent Auditor's Report
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Statement of Comprehensive Income
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Statement of Changes in Equity
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Introduction
The Directors present their report and the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.
The Company has elected not to present a Strategic Report in accordance with section 414B of the Companies Act 2006 exemption relating to small companies.
Dart Capital Limited (the "Company") is a wholly owned subsidiary of Evelyn Partners Group Limited, the parent company for which consolidated accounts are prepared (the "Group").
The Company’s principal activities are the provision of investment management and portfolio structuring services.
The Company is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK.
Revenue for the year decreased by 2.8% to £5,284,000 (2024 - £5,437,000), primarily driven by a decrease in assets under management (AUM) by 24.6% to £667.2 million (2024 - £885.0 million) due to the migration of clients to other Group subsidiaries, whilst average AUM at the end of the year was £812.0 million (2024 - £855.6 million) which was 5.1% lower than at the start of the year.
Operating profit for the year increased by 30.3% to £787,000 (2024 - £604,000), primarily driven by a decrease in the Group central cost pool recharged to trading companies within the Group, driven by the Group's sale of Professional Services and Fund Solution businesses. The operating profit margin, being operating profit as a percentage of revenue, was 14.9% (2024 - 11.1%).
At 31 December 2025, the Company had net assets of £1,952,000 (2024 - £1,525,000).
The Directors who served during the year, except where noted, were:
A Baddeley (resigned 31 March 2025)
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A Gersh (appointed 27 June 2025)
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S Hagerty (appointed 1 May 2025)
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T Huysseune (appointed 12 February 2025)
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K Jones (resigned 5 September 2025)
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P Muelder (resigned 12 February 2025)
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Details of directors' remuneration are set out in note 8 to the financial statements.
The Directors have been covered by third party liability insurance throughout the year and the policy of insurance remains in force.
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £627,000 (2024 - £458,000).
During the year, the Company paid dividends of £200,000 (2024 - £540,000). The Directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.
Principal risks and uncertainties
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The Group has made significant investment in its risk management and compliance capabilities with the procurement of a new Governance, Risk and Compliance system. The system is still being developed to maximise its potential but has already contributed to ensuring the Group has a robust risk management framework in place.
The Company is exposed to financial risk through the financial assets and liabilities that it has. The main areas of financial risk for the Company are:
∙Market risk, being the risk that movements in financial markets will adversely impact income generated by the Company;
∙Credit risk, being the risk that a counterparty will be unable to pay liabilities in full when they fall due;
∙Liquidity risk, being the risk that the Company cannot settle liabilities as they become due;
∙Regulatory risk, being the risk that changes in laws or regulations will materially impact an industry or business; and
∙Competition and reputational risk, being the risk that the Company fails to meet the expectations of its stakeholders resulting in loss of clients.
These areas are considered further below.
Market risk
Most of the Company's revenues are linked to the values of clients' investments so market risk resulting in a decrease in investment values will cause a reduction in revenue. For discretionary investment management clients, investment decisions are made by experienced investment managers within an asset allocation and risk management framework that is controlled by the Company’s investment management team in conjunction with the wider Group’s investment process. Investment managers are measured against a series of risk management and suitability indicators, with specifically designed tools providing them with information. The Group's three lines of defence model is applied to check and ensure that these are adhered to. In addition, management and the Directors are provided with regular reporting of changes in asset values that are benchmarked against a range of indices, expected outcomes and competitors. To mitigate this risk, the various economic scenarios are regularly analysed to model the impact of economic downturns on the Company's financial position. Finally, the dispersion of aggregate returns is assessed.
Credit risk
Credit risk represents the loss which the Company would incur if a customer or counterparty failed to perform its contractual obligations. This risk is well diversified so the Company has no significant exposure to credit risk. At the balance sheet date there were no significant concentrations of credit risk external to the Company. The exposure to credit risk is monitored on an ongoing basis. The credit risk on cash and cash equivalents is limited as the Company's selected few counterparties are banks with high credit ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies.
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Liquidity risk
In order to maintain liquidity to ensure that sufficient funds are available for ongoing operations and future developments, the Group uses a mixture of long-term and short-term debt finance. The Company’s cash flow needs are assessed on an ongoing basis to ensure liabilities can be met as they fall due.
Regulatory risk
The Company is subject to the extensive regulation applicable to financial services businesses. Changes in regulation could require additional capital to be raised or reduce profitability. Failure to comply with regulatory requirements could result in fines or other enforcement action. The Company monitors regulatory changes, assesses the impact any changes may have on the business and plans to ensure there is sufficient resource to implement those changes.
Competition and reputational risk
The Company operates in a competitive market and there is a risk that existing clients will leave or that the Company fails to gain new clients due to poor service, failure to respond to changes in the marketplace and the loss of reputation consequent on these failings or due to inadequate investment in distribution or the loss of key individuals. These risks are managed by the Company’s continued investment in its people, a strong awareness of developments in its marketplace and ongoing enhancements to the services it offers.
Key performance indicators
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Key performance indicators are discussed in the business review section of this report. The Company regularly reviews these financial measures as key performance indicators. Also, the Company is required to maintain sufficient regulatory own funds and liquid assets to meet the own funds requirement and the basic liquid assets requirement with a satisfactory buffer being held. Performance against these key performance indicators are formally monitored on a monthly basis, with own funds and liquid assets being maintained above minimum levels throughout the year.
Further information on key performance indicators can be found in the Group’s Annual Report and Financial Statements on pages 19 and 20, which do not form part of this report.
The Directors are required to satisfy themselves that it is reasonable to presume that the Company is a going concern. After reviewing the Company’s performance projections for the period of at least 12 months from the date of issue of the financial statements, the Directors are satisfied that, in taking account of a range of stress tests which are deemed to be severe but plausible, the Company has adequate access to resources to enable the Company to meet its obligations and continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the Directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
In accordance with section 487 of the Companies Act 2006, the auditor's term of office will end at the conclusion of the next period for appointing auditors. The auditor will be deemed reappointed at that time unless the members resolve otherwise or another statutory exception applies.
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Post balance sheet events
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On 9 February 2026, it was announced that NatWest Group Plc had reached an agreement to acquire the Company's parent undertaking of the largest group for which consolidated financial statements are prepared, Symmetry Topco Guernsey Limited. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to complete in the summer of 2026.
There have been no other material post balance sheet events requiring disclosure prior to the date of signing this report.
The Directors have reviewed the business and consider the performance of the Company to be in line with expectations for the year. The Directors consider that the Company’s position at the end of the period is consistent with the size and complexity of the business and intend for the Company to continue its principal activities. The Directors are cautiously optimistic that the current levels of performance will be maintained in the medium-term.
Directors' responsibilities statement
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The Directors are responsible for preparing the Directors' 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 applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), 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 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;
∙state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; 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 to 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.
The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information. Legislation in the United Kingdom, governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements, may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Disclosure of information to the auditor
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Each of the persons who is a Director at the date of approval of this report confirms that:
∙so far as the Director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditor is unaware; and
∙the Director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a Director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditor is aware of that information.
This confirmation is given and should be interpreted in accordance with the provision of s418 of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the Board and signed on its behalf.
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DART CAPITAL LIMITED
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Dart Capital Limited (the "Company") for the year ended 31 December 2025 which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity and 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 the 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 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 “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.
Other information
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.
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DART CAPITAL LIMITED
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 the audit:
∙the information given in the Directors’ Report for the financial period for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
∙the Directors’ Report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In 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 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; or
∙the Directors were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies' exemption in preparing the Directors' Report and from the requirement to prepare a Strategic Report.
Responsibilities of Directors
As explained more fully in the Directors’ responsibilities statement set out on page 4, 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 the financial statements.
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DART CAPITAL LIMITED
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.
Based on our understanding of the Company and its industry, we considered that non-compliance with the following laws and regulations might have a material effect on the financial statements: financial crime laws and regulations, anti-money laundering regulation, sanctions regime and financial services legislation applicable to the regulated nature of the Company's activities.
To help us identify instances of non-compliance with these laws and regulations, and in identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect to non-compliance, our procedures included, but were not limited to:
∙Inquiring of management and, where appropriate, those charged with governance, as to whether the Company is in compliance with laws and regulations, and discussing their policies and procedures regarding compliance with laws and regulations;
∙Inspecting correspondence, if any, with relevant licensing or regulatory authorities;
∙Communicating identified laws and regulations to the engagement team and remaining alert to any indications of non-compliance throughout our audit; and
∙Considering the risk of acts by the Company which were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud.
We also considered those laws and regulations that have a direct effect on the preparation of the financial statements, such as tax legislation and the Companies Act 2006.
In addition, we evaluated the Directors’ and Management’s incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements, including the risk of management override of controls, and determined that the principal risks related to posting manual journal entries to manipulate financial performance, management bias through judgements and assumptions in significant accounting estimates, revenue recognition (which we pinpointed to the accuracy and valuation assertions), and significant one-off or unusual transactions.
Our audit procedures in relation to fraud included but were not limited to:
∙Making enquiries of the Directors and Management on whether they had knowledge of any actual, suspected, or alleged fraud;
∙Gaining an understanding of the internal controls established to mitigate risks related to fraud;
∙Discussing amongst the engagement team the risks of fraud; and
∙Addressing the risks of fraud through management override of controls by performing journal entry testing.
There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of irregularities including fraud rests with management. As with any audit, there remained a risk of non-detection of irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations or the override of internal controls.
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/auditorsresponsilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DART CAPITAL LIMITED
Use of the audit 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 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.
Kamilla Racinska (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Forvis Mazars LLP
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor
30 Old Bailey
London
EC4M 7AU
Date: 26 March 2026
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Profit for the financial year
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Total comprehensive income for the financial year
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There were no other gains and losses in either the current year or the prior year other than those included in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
The results for each year relate to continuing activities. There were no discontinued operations in either the current year or the prior year.
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The notes on pages 13 to 22 form part of these financial statements.
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02146006
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year
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Cash and cash equivalents
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
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The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and were signed on its behalf on 26 March 2026.
The notes on pages 13 to 22 form part of these financial statements.
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Comprehensive income for the financial year
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Profit for the financial year
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Total comprehensive income for the financial year
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Comprehensive income for the financial year
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Profit for the financial year
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Total comprehensive income for the financial year
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The notes on pages 13 to 22 form part of these financial statements.
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Dart Capital Limited (the “Company”) is a private company limited by shares incorporated in the United Kingdom under the Companies Act 2006. The registered number is 02146006 and the address of the registered office is 45 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7BG.
These financial statements are presented in pound sterling (£) because that is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Company operates.
All amounts in the financial statements and notes have been rounded off to the nearest thousand, unless otherwise stated.
The principal activities of the Company and the nature of the Company’s operations are set out in the Directors' Report.
2.Material accounting policy information
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Basis of preparation of financial statements
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The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the Company's accounting policies (note 3).
The Directors have performed a detailed review of all new accounting standards and interpretations that became effective on 1 January 2025. Based on this assessment, it was been determined that these standards have no impact on the reported financial position or performance of the Company.
The following principal accounting policies have been applied consistently to all periods presented, unless otherwise stated:
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Financial reporting standard reduced disclosure exemptions
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The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
∙the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
∙the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d);
∙the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44 to 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
∙the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments paragraphs 12.26 to 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A;
∙the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
2.Material accounting policy information (continued)
The Directors are required to satisfy themselves that it is reasonable to presume that the Company is a going concern. After reviewing the Company’s performance projections for the period of at least 12 months from the date of issue of the financial statements, the Directors are satisfied that, in taking account of a range of stress tests which are deemed to be severe but plausible, the Company has adequate access to resources to enable the Company to meet its obligations and continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the Directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, value added tax and other sales taxes.
Discretionary investment management
Discretionary investment management fees are recognised on a continuous basis over the period in which the related services are provided. The fair value of fees received or receivable is measured based on the contracted rates by client and the client’s assets under management.
Any commissions and distribution fees payable to third parties are presented as cost of sales.
Finance income is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. Finance income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to that asset’s net carrying amount on initial recognition.
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit or loss for the year as reported in the Statement of Comprehensive Income 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 balance sheet date.
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
2.Material accounting policy information (continued)
Tangible assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.
At each reporting date the Company assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight line method.
The estimated useful lives range as follows:
Furniture, fittings and equipment - 10% - 25% per annum on a straight line basis
The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. The gain or loss arising on the disposal or scrappage of an asset is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable and other receivables are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.
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Cash and cash equivalents
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Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.
Creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course
of business from suppliers.
Creditors are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using
the effective interest method.
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
2.Material accounting policy information (continued)
The Company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans to related parties and investments in ordinary shares.
Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If such evidence exists, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. The resulting loss is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the Balance Sheet when there is an 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.
Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.
Ordinary shares are classified as equity.
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Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
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In the application of the Company’s accounting policies, which are described in note 2, the Directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts 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. There are no critical judgements or estimates to disclose at the year end.
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An analysis of revenue by class of business is as follows:
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Discretionary investment management
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All revenue arose within the United Kingdom.
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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The operating profit for the year has been arrived at after charging:
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Depreciation of tangible assets (note 12)
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Auditor's remuneration (note 6)
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Fees payable to the Company's auditor for the audit of the Company's annual financial statements
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Audit fees were paid and borne by Evelyn Partners Services Limited (EPSL), another company within the Group.
The Company has taken advantage of the exemption not to disclose amounts paid for non-audit services as these are disclosed in the group accounts of the parent company which are prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and are audited by the same auditor.
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Staff costs were paid and borne by EPSL. EPSL allocated a portion of its salary and administrative costs to the Company based upon the proportion of revenue generated by the Company and the other operating subsidiaries within the Group.
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Salaries and other emoluments
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Compensation for loss of office
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Pension scheme contributions
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The highest paid Director received the following remuneration:
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Salaries and other emoluments
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Pension scheme contributions
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Total emoluments include fees paid to Non-Executive Directors. Certain Executive Directors are also Directors of other group companies. It is not practicable to allocate their total remuneration between their services as executives to this company or other group companies, and no such allocation has been attempted. The remuneration shown above therefore includes amounts paid to the Company's directors by all group companies.
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Interest receivable from banks
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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- current tax on profits for the year
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- adjustments in respect of prior years
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- adjustments in respect of prior years
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Taxation on profit on ordinary activities
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Factors affecting tax charge for the year
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The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2024 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.0% (2024 - 25.0%). The differences are explained below:
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Profit on ordinary activities before tax
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Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.0% (2024 - 25.0%)
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Adjustments in respect of prior years
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Total tax charge for the year
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Amounts recognised as dividends to equity holders in the year
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The Directors do not recommend the payment of a final dividend (2024 - £nil).
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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During the year, the Company reviewed its tangible assets and identified certain assets that had been fully depreciated and were no longer expected to generate future economic benefits. As a result, these assets were written off and derecognised from the balance sheet.
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Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year
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Prepayments and accrued income
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Cash and cash equivalents
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Cash at bank and short term deposits
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Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash and short term bank deposits with an original maturity of three months or less.
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
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Amounts owed to group undertakings
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Amounts owed to group undertakings are unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.
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Authorised, issued, allotted, called up and fully paid
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13,072 (2024 - 13,072) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
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The Company's issued share capital comprises ordinary shares of £1.00 each. Each ordinary share carries equal rights to dividends, voting and return of capital on winding up.
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The Company may from time to time be involved in legal actions that are incidental to its operations. Currently the Company is not involved in any legal actions that would materially affect the financial position or performance of the Company.
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Related party transactions
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The Company has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” from the requirement to disclose transactions with group companies on the grounds that it is 100% owned by Evelyn Partners Group Limited.
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DART CAPITAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Post balance sheet events
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On 9 February 2026, it was announced that NatWest Group Plc had reached an agreement to acquire the Company's parent undertaking of the largest group for which consolidated financial statements are prepared, Symmetry Topco Guernsey Limited. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to complete in the summer of 2026.
There have been no other material post balance sheet events requiring disclosure prior to the date of signing this report.
As at 31 December 2025, the Company's immediate parent undertaking is Evelyn Partners Group Limited, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom.
The Directors consider the ultimate parent company and ultimate controlling party to be Platinum L.P. Guernsey Limited, a company incorporated in Guernsey.
Symmetry Topco Guernsey Limited is the parent undertaking of the largest group for which consolidated financial statements are prepared.
Evelyn Partners Group Limited is the parent undertaking of the smallest group for which consolidated financial statements are prepared. The registered address for Evelyn Partners Group Limited is 45 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7BG. Copies of the group accounts of that Company are available from the Registrar of Companies, Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ.
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