ACCOUNTS - Final Accounts preparation


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Registered number: 11168543










ARTOS SYSTEMS LIMITED








UNAUDITED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

 
ARTOS SYSTEMS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 11168543

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2021

2021
2020
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 4 
84,231
119,121

Investments
 5 
1,357,065
1,357,064

  
1,441,296
1,476,185

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 6 
28,213
-

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 6 
2,438,199
2,088,005

Other current assets
 7 
179,804
144,597

Cash at bank and in hand
 8 
387,300
138,301

  
3,033,516
2,370,903

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 9 
(3,832,545)
(1,781,567)

Net current (liabilities)/assets
  
 
 
(799,029)
 
 
589,336

Total assets less current liabilities
  
642,267
2,065,521

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
  
-
(18,695)

  
 
 
-
 
 
(18,695)

Net assets
  
642,267
2,046,826


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 10 
70,310
70,310

Other reserves
  
4,225
64

Profit and loss account
  
567,732
1,976,452

  
642,267
2,046,826


The directors consider that the Company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and members have not required the Company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.
The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
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ARTOS SYSTEMS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 11168543
    
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2021


The Company has opted not to file the statement of comprehensive income in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 



................................................
Miss A A Monari
Director

Date: 15 June 2021

The notes on pages 3 to 12 form part of these financial statements.

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ARTOS SYSTEMS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1.


General information

Artos Systems Limited is a private company limited by shares, incorporated in England & Wales. The company registration number is 11168543 and the address of the registered office is Salisbury House, Unit 481-499, 29 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 5SQ.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The financial statements are prepared in pounds sterling, the functional currency, rounded to the nearest £1.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Directors have considered relevant information, including the annual budget, forecast future cash flows and the impact of subsequent events in making their assessment. The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic slowdown has had a small impact on the company’s operations, with staff continuing to work from home since mid-March 2020.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Directors have performed a robust analysis of forecast future cash flows taking into account the potential impact on the business of possible future scenarios arising from the impact of COVID-19. This analysis also considers the effectiveness of available measures to assist in mitigating the impact.
Based on these assessments and having regard to the resources available to the entity, the Directors have concluded that there is no material uncertainty and that they can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

The company has net current liabilities of £799,029 (2020: £589,336 net assets) due to the timing of converting work performed to Grants. The Directors therefore believe that the company is well placed to manage its business risks successfully. After making appropriate enquiries, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable  through funding and support of the parent company. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the company financial statements.

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ARTOS SYSTEMS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

  
2.4

Turnover

Turnover represents drawdown of grant funding provided towards work performed under normal business operations and recognised by the company on a receivable basis. The work performed under the grant in the period has been approved by the issuer of the grant which is a not-for-profit entity.
Turnover is stated net of sales taxes and trade discounts and is recognised when the significant risks and rewards are considered to have been transferred to the buyer.
Turnover from the delivery of services represents the value of services provided under contracts to the extent that there is a right to consideration and is recorded at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable.

 
2.5

Operating leases: the Company as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

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ARTOS SYSTEMS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

Research and development

In the research phase of an internal project it is not possible to demonstrate that the project will generate future economic benefits and hence all expenditure on research shall be recognised as an expense when it is incurred. Intangible assets are recognised from the development phase of a project if and only if certain specific criteria are met in order to demonstrate the asset will generate probable future economic benefits and that its cost can be reliably measured. The capitalised development costs are subsequently amortised on a straight line basis over their useful economic lives, which range from 3 to 6 years.
If it is not possible to distinguish between the research phase and the development phase of an internal project, the expenditure is treated as if it were all incurred in the research phase only.

 
2.7

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

 
2.8

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
2.9

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution pension 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.

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ARTOS SYSTEMS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.10

Share based payments

Where share options are awarded to employees, the fair value of the options at the date of grant is charged to profit or loss over the vesting period. Non-market vesting conditions are taken into account by adjusting the number of equity instruments expected to vest at each Balance Sheet date so that, ultimately, the cumulative amount recognised over the vesting period is based on the number of options that eventually vest. Market vesting conditions are factored into the fair value of the options granted. The cumulative expense is not adjusted for failure to achieve a market vesting condition.
The fair value of the award also takes into account non-vesting conditions. These are either factors beyond the control of either party (such as a target based on an index) or factors which are within the control of one or other of the parties (such as the Company keeping the scheme open or the employee maintaining any contributions required by the scheme).
Where the terms and conditions of options are modified before they vest, the increase in the fair value of the options, measured immediately before and after the modification, is also charged to profit or loss over the remaining vesting period.
Where equity instruments are granted to persons other than employees, profit or loss is charged with fair value of goods and services received.

 
2.11

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the Balance Sheet date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

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ARTOS SYSTEMS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.12

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed 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.

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.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Fixtures and fittings
-
6 years straight line
Office equipment
-
5 years straight line
Computer equipment
-
2 years straight line
Cycle scheme
-
2 years straight line

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.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.13

Valuation of investments

Investments in unlisted Company shares, whose market value can be reliably determined, are remeasured to market value at each balance sheet date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income for the period. Where market value cannot be reliably determined, such investments are stated at historic cost less impairment.

 
2.14

Debtors

Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable 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.

  
2.15

Current assets - cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrency is carried at a revalued amount, being its fair value on the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated amortisation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses, provided that the fair value can be determined by reference to an active market.
Increases in market value are recognised through other comprehensive income and would accumulate in a revaluation reserve. The increase is recognised in profit or loss to the extent that it reverses a revaluation decrease of the same asset previously recognised in profit or loss.
Decreases of an asset’s carrying value as a result of a revaluation are recognised in other comprehensive income to the extent of any previously recognised revaluation increase accumulated in equity in respect of that asset, any excess is recognised in profit or loss.

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ARTOS SYSTEMS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.16

Cash and cash equivalents

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.

 
2.17

Creditors

Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.18

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are made where an event has taken place that gives the Company a legal or constructive obligation that probably requires settlement by a transfer of economic benefit, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Provisions are charged as an expense to profit or loss in the year that the Company becomes aware of the obligation, and are measured at the best estimate at the Balance Sheet date of the expenditure required to settle the obligation, taking into account relevant risks and uncertainties.
When payments are eventually made, they are charged to the provision carried in the Balance Sheet.

 
2.19

Financial instruments

Debt instruments (other than those wholly repayable or receivable within one year), including loans and other accounts receivable and payable, are initially measured at present value of the future cash flows and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are payable or receivable within one year, typically trade debtors and creditors, are measured, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received. However, if the arrangements of a short-term instrument constitute a financing transaction, like the payment of a trade debt deferred beyond normal business terms or in case of an out-right short-term loan that is not at market rate, the financial asset or liability is measured, initially at the present value of future cash flows discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument and subsequently at amortised cost, unless it qualifies as a loan from a director in the case of a small company, or a public benefit entity concessionary loan.

Investments in non-derivative instruments that are equity to the issuer are measured:
at fair value with changes recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income if the shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably;
at cost less impairment for all other investments.

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 objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

For financial assets measured at amortised cost, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. If a financial asset has a variable interest rate, the discount
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ARTOS SYSTEMS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.19
Financial instruments (continued)

rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract.

For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and best estimate of the recoverable amount, which is an approximation of the amount that the Company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the balance sheet date.

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.


3.


Employees

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 23 (2020 - 25).


4.


Tangible fixed assets





Fixtures and fittings
Office equipment
Computer equipment
Cycle scheme
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2020
52,767
38,257
58,506
752
150,282


Additions
1,112
267
19,769
-
21,148


Disposals
-
(298)
(12,890)
-
(13,188)



At 31 March 2021

53,879
38,226
65,385
752
158,242



Depreciation


At 1 April 2020
2,194
6,710
21,505
752
31,161


Charge for the year
9,426
13,960
26,470
-
49,856


Disposals
-
(179)
(6,827)
-
(7,006)



At 31 March 2021

11,620
20,491
41,148
752
74,011



Net book value



At 31 March 2021
42,259
17,735
24,237
-
84,231



At 31 March 2020
50,573
31,547
37,001
-
119,121

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ARTOS SYSTEMS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

5.


Fixed asset investments





Investments in subsidiary companies
Other investments
Total

£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2020
-
1,357,064
1,357,064


Additions
1
-
1



At 31 March 2021
1
1,357,064
1,357,065




On 17 December 2020, the company acquired 100% of the share capital worth €1 of Artos Systems B.V., a company registered in The Netherlands with the registered office being Joop Geesinkweg 701, Amsterdam-Duivendrecht, 1114AB.


6.


Debtors

2021
2020
£
£

Due after more than one year

Deferred tax asset
28,213
-

28,213
-


2021
2020
£
£

Due within one year

Trade debtors
283,480
-

Amounts owed by group undertakings
9,173
446,239

Other debtors
1,760,075
547,094

Prepayments and accrued income
385,471
1,094,672

2,438,199
2,088,005


During the year, the company loaned Enigmatic Smile Limited £1,000,000 in the form of a convertible loan. The loan is unsecured and interest free until conversion.

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ARTOS SYSTEMS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

7.


Other current assets

2021
2020
£
£

Current asset investments
126,433
121,283

Other current assets
53,371
23,314

179,804
144,597


Other current assets includes £53,371 of cryptocurrency.
During the year, the company was granted £30,057 of the Crypto assets by Aventus Protocol Foundation.


8.


Cash and cash equivalents

2021
2020
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
387,300
138,301

387,300
138,301



9.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2021
2020
£
£

Trade creditors
120,866
4,652

Amounts owed to group undertakings
1,190,066
-

Other taxation and social security
55,027
74,852

Other creditors
1,589,046
1,584,278

Accruals and deferred income
877,540
117,785

3,832,545
1,781,567



10.


Share capital

2021
2020
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



40,000 (2020 - 40,000) Ordinary shares of £1.75775 each
70,310
70,310

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ARTOS SYSTEMS LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

11.


Share based payments

During the year the company has a share option sheme under which options for 1833 ordinary shares have been granted to certain employees with a fair value of the scheme increasing by £4,161 to £4,225 as follows:

Weighted average exercise price (pence)
2021
Number
2021

Granted during the year

230.475

1,833

Outstanding at the end of the year
230.475

1,833



2021


Fair value of share scheme
4,225

4,225


12.


Pension commitments

The company operates a defined contribution 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 £93,534 (2020: £180,047). Contributions totalling £7,514 (2020: £17,012) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.


13.


Transactions with directors

At the balance sheet date £Nil (2020: £231) was due from Miss A A Monari, a director, and is included within other debtors. The loan was unsecured, interest free and repaid in full during the year.


14.


Parent entity and controlling party

The controlling party and immediate parent company of the entity throughout the current year and from 1 February 2020 was Aventures Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales.
Aventures Holdings Limited, as the parent of a small group, is exempt from producing consolidated financial statements. 

 
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