PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
The member firms of the PricewaterhouseCoopers network (www.pwc.com) provide industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to build public trust and enhance value for its clients and their stakeholders. More than 130,000 people in 148 countries share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is one of the UK’s foremost advisers to AIM listed companies and we are proud to have over 200 AIM companies within our client base. We offer dedicated corporate finance expertise in London, throughout the UK, across continental Europe and around the world. Our corporate finance practice is firmly committed to the public company advisory market where our experience is extensive. We advise on all aspects of corporate finance, including Official List and AIM flotations, takeover offers and defences, disposals, acquisitions, management and institutional buy-outs, valuation services, privatisation and PFI advice. We deliver quality services through the effective integration of skills in multi-disciplinary teams, drawing upon our extensive industry experience.
www.pwc.com
London Stock Exchange
The London Stock Exchange is one of the world's leading equity exchanges and a provider of services that facilitate the raising of capital and the trading of shares.
The commitment of the Exchange to the development of AIM has helped establish it as the world’s leading market for smaller, growing companies from all over the world. Since its launch in 1995, over 2,400 companies from 26 countries and 38 industries have chosen to join AIM, a market that provides the perfect environment for innovative companies to access international capital and raise their profile.
On AIM you will find a wide range of companies from young, venture capital-backed businesses to more established ones looking to expand. AIM’s success is built on a simplified regulatory environment which has been specifically designed for the needs of smaller companies.
We look forward to a future of growth and success, ensuring that AIM remains the market of choice for smaller growing companies globally.
If you would like more information please visit our website at www.londonstockexchange.com.
AIM is a trademark of London Stock Exchange plc.
Citigroup
Citigroup (NYSE: C), the leading global financial services company, has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, insurance, securities brokerage, and asset management. Major brand names under Citigroup’s trademark red umbrella include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Smith Barney, and Banamex. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com.
About Citigroup Corporate and Investment Banking
Our Corporate and Investment Banking group achieves the extraordinary for our clients around the world. No financial institution is more committed to understanding and advancing the goals of its clients - our diverse and talented staff in some 100 countries advises companies, governments, and institutional investors on the best way to realize their strategic objectives. We create solutions for and provide the broadest possible capital and market access to thousands of issuer and investor clients, and no institution better executes the increasingly complex payment and cash management solutions required in today's global economy. Core business lines under Citigroup Corporate and Investment Banking include Global Capital Markets, Global Banking and Global Transaction Services.
1. Best Performing Share
Sponsored by Teather and Greenwood | http://www.teathers.com
Teather & Greenwood is a rapidly growing UK institutional and corporate stockbroker, committed to providing a first class research driven service to our corporate and institutional clients.
As part of the Icelandic Landsbanki Group, acting for around 82 companies on AIM, we have rated analytical research in most sectors including Software Services and Technology, Food and General Retail, Life Sciences, Media, Leisure, Speciality Finance, Insurance, Support Services, Mining, Oil and Gas, Transport and Construction and Building Materials.
Providing a fully-integrated investment banking service, Teather & Greenwood has unrivalled access within the small and midcap market to corporate banking solutions, senior debt, structured finance and private equity.
If you would like to discuss our services, contact Mark Dickenson/Jeff Keating or Ken Ford on 020 7426 9000.
2. 5-Year Performance Award
Sponsored by Nabarro Wells | http://www.nabarro-wells.co.uk
Nabarro Wells is a leading UK corporate finance house, specialising in providing independent advice to small to mid-cap companies in both the UK and internationally. It is the country’s largest independent nominated adviser on AIM, of which it was a founder practitioner in 1995.
Over the last five years it has brought over 35 companies to the market, principally AIM, with a combined market value currently of in excess of £1.1 billion. Nabarro Wells currently acts as either sponsor, nominated adviser, or financial adviser to over 70 client companies.
Nabarro Wells provides independent, objective and robust advice on all aspects of corporate finance, including pre-IPO funding, flotations on both the Official List and AIM, Private Equity investment, Mergers & Acquisitions, Disposals and Restructuring.
Nabarro Wells comprises a team of thirteen professional corporate financiers with strong City backgrounds, including two who have held regulatory roles at the London and Australian Stock Exchanges.
If you would like to discuss how we may be able to help you achieve your corporate objectives, please contact Nabarro Wells on 020 7710 7400.
3. Best Communication
Sponsored by SJ Berwin LLP | http://www.sjberwin.com
Since its establishment in 1982, the fundamental objective of SJ Berwin LLP has been to provide outstanding legal advice in a dynamic environment. We take pride in our ability to devise innovative and commercially viable solutions to complex problems. We understand our clients' businesses and are always willing to challenge orthodox views. We operate in an open, accessible and fast-moving atmosphere that promotes progressive thinking and a creative approach to meeting our clients' needs. These skills and values have driven our success, and we are proud to have helped our clients to achieve their business goals through original, practical thinking.
Working from Berlin, Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Munich, Paris and Turin, the firm has the resources to handle major cross-border transactions, and has gained a reputation as a leading European firm in many fields including AIM, private equity, fund formation, M&A and buy-outs. We have a leading AIM practice, having been involved in AIM work since the inception of the market in 1995.Our AIM practice is enhanced by the fact that we act not only for AIM companies but also for some of the most active AIM nominated advisers and brokers. We are proud of our long-standing association with the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange, and are delighted to have had another active year in the field.
For more information please visit the fundraising section of our website.
4. Best Use of AIM
Sponsored by Winterflood Securities Limited | http://www.wins.co.uk/
Winterfloods have been fully committed to making markets in all AIM securities since Day One in 1995 when only 10 companies were quoted. There are now approaching 1600 companies quoted on the world's leading growth market, and we are proud that we still cover all these stocks.
Our extensive coverage of the North American, Canadian & European markets goes hand in hand with the increasing Internationalisation of AIM. This along with our coverage of all major UK sectors including Investment Trusts, allows us to offer the most comprehensive market making service in London.
WINS is once again delighted to sponsor the "Best Use of AIM" award, and would like to congratulate all of the award winners this evening. We hope that their success will continue to promote the vital role that AIM plays in the provision of capital for small, young and fast growing companies.
5. Best Technology
Sponsored by John East and Partners Limited | http://www.johneastpartners.com
John East & Partners Limited was established in 1984 and acquired by its management in January 1992. The company, which is a member of the London Stock Exchange, authorised and regulated by The Financial Services Authority and a Nominated Adviser and Sponsor, specialises in providing corporate finance advice and raising capital for smaller public companies, typically capitalised at less than £50m. The company aims to provide innovative thought, coupled with traditional professional service and to translate this into meeting the requirements of its clients. The team, whose five senior executives have, in aggregate, over 115 years of corporate finance experience, believes in personal service and has a very real commitment to the smaller public company sector, which is so vital to the health of the economy. In short, John East & Partners believes that it can help its clients to succeed, grow and achieve their corporate objectives, by providing personal, professional and cost effective services, tailored to meet individual requirements.
The firm's clients seem to like this approach. As a result of their votes, the company was shortlisted in 2003, 2004 and 2005 for the Growth Company AIM Adviser of the Year award.
6. AIM Transaction of the Year
Sponsored by Seymour Pierce | http://www.seymourpierce.com
Seymour Pierce, the independent investment bank and stockbroker, is focused on advising and raising finance for growing companies, both via public markets and privately. Seymour Pierce is the number one broker and adviser on AIM.
Seymour Pierce provides a full range of advisory and stockbroking services including: corporate finance, equity research, corporate broking, institutional sales, execution (including equity trading and market making), and private equity, debt and M&A advisory.
7. Best Research
Sponsored by Canaccord Adams Limited| http://www.canaccordadams.com
Canaccord Adams Limited was established in London in 1993 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canaccord Capital Inc, one of Canada's leading independent investment firms. Canaccord is an approved Nominated Adviser and Broker for AIM, a Sponsor and Member of the London Stock Exchange and is regulated and authorised by the Financial Services Authority. We offer a specialised range of investment banking services including corporate finance and advisory services, focused equity research, an institutional sales force with pan-European reach and international trading. We also offer European companies exposure to North American institutions through our 1,500 employees in 32 offices worldwide.
Specialising in small and mid-cap companies, we are committed to establishing a strong partnership with each client to achieve long-term corporate goals. Our competitive advantage lies in Canaccord's in-depth knowledge and proven track record of equity financing and advisory services. With operations in research, sales and trading, and investment banking, our 225 experienced professionals seek out emerging opportunities in our key sectors – mining & metals, energy, technology, life sciences, consumer, real estate & gaming and industrial. Canaccord is a recognised leader across these sectors and is able to offer our clients a unique perspective on the European capital markets to UK and international companies by generating focused, actionable ideas that identify opportunities and facilitate growth.
To learn more about Canaccord Adams, please visit www.canaccordadams.com
8. International Company of the Year
Sponsored by W H Ireland Limited | http://www.wh-ireland.co.uk/
W.H. Ireland is one of the leading advisers of both U.K. and Overseas companies on AIM, and has worked closely with the London Stock Exchange in organising and presenting at conferences in Australia, New Zealand and Russia. In the first six months of 2006, WH Ireland has been involved in 14 corporate transactions, raising in excess of £100m, which includes a number of fundraisings for overseas natural resource companies. In December 2002 it acted as Nomad/Broker to Highland Gold, a Jersey based company with extensive gold mining interests in Russia, which was the second largest company on AIM at its introduction. In March 2004 it acted as Nomad/Broker to Asia Energy and in February 2005 introduced UkrProduct Group, a dairy products distributor, and the first company with operations in Ukraine, to be admitted to AIM. W.H. Ireland has Corporate Finance offices in London, Manchester and Birmingham and acts for in excess of 70 corporate clients. 9. Best Newcomer
Sponsored by Singer & Friedlander Investment Management Limited | http://www.sfim.co.uk
Singer & Friedlander Investment Management Limited provides UK and international clients with both traditional and tax efficient investment services to preserve and grow their wealth. Our ability to combine the skills of both our banking and investment management divisions to meet the individual requirements of our clients is seen as giving a strategic edge in the current demanding investment market conditions.
As part of a full service financial group, with its full array of services, we have built on experience gained over almost a hundred years to satisfy our clients' increasing demands. These individuals, who derive their wealth from all backgrounds and industries, are attracted by our innovative yet conservative approach to the investment of their assets.
Disciplined, risk-controlled pooled and segregated portfolios are managed against traditional and individually tailored benchmarks, and we shelter investments in our market leading range of tax efficient vehicles using income, capital gains and inheritance tax reliefs. The services have made us a leading investor in AIM and OFEX companies on behalf of private investors.
We have offices in London and the Isle of Man.
Singer & Friedlander Investment Management Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
10. Entrepreneur of the Year
Sponsored by Brewin Dolphin Securities Limited | http://www.brewindolphin.co.uk/
Brewin Dolphin Corporate Broking specialises in advising successful smaller quoted companies. We are retained as financial adviser and corporate stockbroker to a wide range of businesses and currently advise some 148 public companies, including 69 AIM companies, making us one of the largest financial advisers and corporate stockbrokers in the United Kingdom.
We have a strong track record with entrepreneurial growth companies and have been enthusiastic supporters of AIM since its inception in 1995, becoming one of the first advisers to be registered as a Nominated Adviser.
Our highly skilled team of corporate financiers, analysts and institutional brokers are based nationwide and have a vast experience of providing the full range of investment banking services. In addition, we focus on a number of key market sectors in which we have a depth of expertise, notably, healthcare, human capital and construction support services.
Brewin Dolphin is the largest independent private client portfolio manager in the UK, managing in excess of £19 billion of funds on behalf of more than 100,000 clients.
If you would like to discuss our services further, contact Mark Brady on 0845 270 8610.
11. Company of the Year
Sponsored by Close Investment Limited | http://www.cbil.com/
Close Investment Limited is a leading institution investing in AIM having managed the flagship Close Beacon Investment Fund since 1994. Beacon has an impressive long term performance record derived from the growth of the companies in which it has invested. AIM remains the market of choice for UK growth companies. Increasingly it is becoming Europe’s growth company market and cementing that position is the London Stock Exchange’s challenge for AIM’s next decade. We believe AIM will continue to prosper. Close Investment remains committed to supporting winning companies. The funds managed and advised by Close Investment range from Beacon to several AIM VCT’s and a variety of portfolios providing tax benefits to clients. We will continue to build on our long experience of the market to produce innovative services for clients from investment in high quality AIM companies.
Again Close Investment is delighted to sponsor the Company of the Year Award and wishes the winner continued prosperity.
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