Helical lets the 12th floor at The Bower

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Helical PLC has secured a new tenant, Audio Network Limited, for the 12th floor of The Tower at The Bower, comprising 9,572 sq ft. The lease is for an 11-year term with a tenant break option at year six, and the rental agreement is in line with the March 2026 estimated rental value. This letting increases occupancy at The Bower to 96.6%, reflecting strong leasing momentum and the continued appeal of the Old Street area. Audio Network will relocate to the premises in November.

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Helical PLC
16 July 2026
 

16 July 2026


HELICAL PLC

("Helical" or the "Company")

 

THE BOWER HITS THE RIGHT NOTE WITH AUDIO NETWORK LETTING

 

Helical plc announces that it has exchanged an Agreement for Lease for the 12th floor of The Tower, The Bower, EC1, comprising 9,572 sq ft, to Audio Network Limited, a leading global music company that creates, owns and licenses premium original music for broadcasters, brands, filmmakers and digital content creators worldwide. Audio Network will relocate to The Bower in November following the completion of minor alterations by the landlord to the fitted space.

 

The lease has been agreed on an 11-year term, with a tenant break option at year six, and is in line with the March 2026 ERV. Following this transaction, occupancy at The Bower has increased to 96.6%.

 

Matthew Bonning-Snook, Chief Executive Officer of Helical, said: "We look forward to welcoming Audio Network to The Bower, where it will join our community of thriving businesses. The strong leasing momentum we have experienced over the past year at the campus reflects the ongoing appeal of Old Street and the "Silicon Roundabout", the historic heart of London's tech community."

 

Robb Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Audio Network, said: "We are excited to be moving to The Bower later this year. The space provides an exceptional environment that supports both creativity and collaboration, while the building's outstanding amenities and connectivity make it an ideal location for our team. We look forward to continuing our growth from this fantastic base in London."

 

JLL and Compton acted on behalf of Helical. Audio Network were represented by Devono.

 

For Further information, please contact:

Helical plc


Matthew Bonning-Snook (CEO)

James Moss (CFO)

Address:     22 Ganton Street, London, W1F 7FD

Website:     www.helical.co.uk

Tel:               020 7629 0113

 


FTI Consulting


Dido Laurimore

Richard Gotla

Andrew Davis

Email:           Schelical@fticonsulting.com

Tel:               020 3727 1000

 

 

 

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