Registration number:
Papercast Limited
for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
Papercast Limited
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Company Information |
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Balance Sheet |
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Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements |
Papercast Limited
Company Information
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Directors |
R Bicket P Caplan B Pavlic R Skender C Bake B Johnston |
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Registered office |
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Accountants |
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Papercast Limited
(Registration number: 10690376)
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2025
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Fixed assets |
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Intangible assets |
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Tangible assets |
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Current assets |
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Stocks |
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year |
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Net current assets/(liabilities) |
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Total assets less current liabilities |
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Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year |
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Net liabilities |
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Capital and reserves |
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Called up share capital |
715 |
650 |
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Share premium reserve |
1,200,360 |
259,400 |
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Retained earnings |
(4,190,919) |
(3,179,896) |
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Shareholders' deficit |
(2,989,844) |
(2,919,846) |
For the financial year ending 31 December 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors' responsibilities:
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The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. |
Approved and authorised by the
Papercast Limited
(Registration number: 10690376)
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2025
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Papercast Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
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General information |
The company is a private company limited by share capital, incorporated in England.
The address of its registered office is:
These financial statements were authorised for issue by the
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Accounting policies |
Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 Section 1A smaller entities - 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006 (as applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime).
Basis of preparation
These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except that as disclosed in the accounting policies certain items are shown at fair value.
Going concern
As at the balance sheet date, the Company had net liabilities of £2,989,844 (2024 - £2,919,846) and net current assets of £416,360 (2024 - net current liabilities of £1,370,613) after making a loss of £1,011,023 (2024 - £432,970).
Included in the net liabilities, however, are shareholder convertible loan notes amounting to the value of £3,696,294 (2024 - shareholder loans of £1,837,597).
These accounts have been prepared on the going concern basis which is dependent on the Directors being able to financially support the Company. The Directors have reviewed the Company's forecasts and are satisfied that sufficient working capital exists to enable the Company to continue trading for the foreseeable future.
The Directors have confirmed that they will continue to support the Company.
On the basis of the above, the Directors consider that the going concern basis is deemed appropriate for the preparation of these accounts.
Revenue recognition
Turnover comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods and provision of services in the ordinary course of the company’s activities. Turnover is shown net of sales/value added tax, returns, rebates and discounts.
Papercast Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:
Sale of goods
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following are met:
• the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of the ownership to the buyer;
• the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
• the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
• it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
• the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
Rendering of services
Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
• the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
• it is probable that the Company will receive the consideration due under the contract;
• the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
• the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.
Foreign currency transactions and balances
Non-monetary items measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are stated in the balance sheet at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
The cost of tangible assets includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation.
Depreciation
Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, other than land and properties under construction over their estimated useful lives, as follows:
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Depreciation method and rate |
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Computer equipment |
50% on cost |
Papercast Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
Business combinations
Business combinations are accounted for using the purchase method. The consideration for each acquisition is measured at the aggregate of the fair values at acquisition date of assets given, liabilities incurred or assumed, and equity instruments issued by the group in exchange for control of the acquired, plus any costs directly attributable to the business combination. When a business combination agreement provides for an adjustment to the cost of the combination contingent on future events, the group includes the estimated amount of that adjustment in the cost of the combination at the acquisition date if the adjustment is probable and can be measured reliably.
Amortisation
Amortisation is provided on intangible assets so as to write off the cost, less any estimated residual value, over their useful life as follows:
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IP & Software Licence |
5 years |
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Development expenditure |
3-6 years |
Investments
Investments in equity shares which are publicly traded or where the fair value can be measured reliably are initially measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss. Investments in equity shares which are not publicly traded and where fair value cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.
Interest income on debt securities, where applicable, is recognised in income using the effective interest method. Dividends on equity securities are recognised in income when receivable.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Trade debtors
Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
The cost of finished goods and work in progress comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. At each reporting date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stocks are impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell; the impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
Papercast Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
Trade creditors
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the company does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.
Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Borrowings
Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the profit and loss account over the period of the relevant borrowing.
Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the company has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.
Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Equity instruments are measured at the fair value of the cash or other resources received or receivable, net of the direct costs of issuing the equity instruments. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis.
Defined contribution pension obligation
A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the company has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as employee benefit expense when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.
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Staff numbers |
The average number of persons employed by the company (including directors) during the year, was
Papercast Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
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Intangible assets |
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Development expenditure |
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Additions acquired separately |
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At 31 December 2025 |
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Amortisation |
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At 31 December 2025 |
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Carrying amount |
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At 31 December 2024 |
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Tangible assets |
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Furniture, fittings and equipment |
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Additions |
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At 31 December 2025 |
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Charge for the year |
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Carrying amount |
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At 31 December 2024 |
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Papercast Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
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Investments |
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Investments in subsidiaries |
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Subsidiaries |
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Provision |
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Carrying amount |
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At 31 December 2024 |
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Details of undertakings
Details of the investments (including principal place of business of unincorporated entities) in which the company holds 20% or more of the nominal value of any class of share capital are as follows:
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Registered office |
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Subsidiary undertakings |
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Planjava 4, Trzin, 1236 Slovenia |
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Debtors |
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Current |
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Trade debtors |
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Amounts owed by related parties |
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Prepayments |
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Other debtors |
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Papercast Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
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Stocks |
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Work in progress |
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Finished goods and goods for resale |
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Share capital |
Allotted, called up and fully paid shares
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600 |
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On 24 October 2025, the Company changed the share class of its 5,000 B Ordinary shares into 5,000 A Ordinary shares.
A Ordinary shares have attached to them full voting, dividend, and capital distribution rights, including on winding up of the Company. They do not confer any rights of redemption.
Papercast Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
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Creditors |
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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Due within one year |
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Loans and borrowings |
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Trade creditors |
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Taxation and social security |
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Accruals and deferred income |
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Other creditors |
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Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
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Loans and borrowings |
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Amounts owed to other participating interests |
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Loans and borrowings |
Non-current loans and borrowings
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Bank borrowings |
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Convertible debt |
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Convertible loan note stock
During the year, in October 2025, the company issued £3,643,386 of convertible loan note stock. The notes will mature in October 2027.
Papercast Limited
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
Current loans and borrowings
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Bank borrowings |
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Bank overdrafts |
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Other borrowings |
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Financial commitments, guarantees and contingencies |
Pension commitments
The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the fund and amounted to £5,020 (2024 - £4,924). Contributions totalling £Nil (2024 - £Nil) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date.
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Related party transactions |
During the year, in October 2025, shareholder loans, including accrued interest, were converted into convertible loan notes. Interest of £57,578 was charged during the period under the original shareholder loans, and £46,153 in the period under the convertible loan notes. At the year end, convertible loan notes of £3,643,386 were outstanding.
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Control and parent information |
Controlling party
In the opinion of the Directors, there is no ultimate controlling party or controlling parent company of Papercast Limited.