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BHP Corporate Finance

BHP Corporate Finance is a highly experienced team of corporate financiers providing lead advisory and transaction support services to businesses, management teams, private equity investors and banks. Our approach to successful dealmaking combines thorough research and rigorous analysis with innovative thinking, all based on a real understanding of our clients’ needs. The last 12 months has once again seen us advise on transactions with a combined value in excess of £100m.

DAVID FORREST, PARTNERDavid has over 30 years’ corporate finance experience gained as both principal and advisor. In particular David specialises in private equity transactions and corporate acquisitions, mergers and disposals. David’s clients includemany of the region’s leading businesses as well as major UK banks and private equity houses.

DON GRAY, PARTNERDon has specialised in corporate finance for the last 15+years and has a particular focus on corporate M&A, development capital and lead advisory services to private equity funders. Don has a wide range of experience advising both private and quoted businesses in transactions ranging from £2m to £200m.

HAMISH MORRISON, PARTNERHamish has 15+ years’ corporate finance experience and has advised on some of the region’s most high profile transactions. In particular Hamish has an established reputation for leading deals which have international orprivate equity angles. His client focus centres on ambitiousprivate businesses which demand high quality advice.

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ACORN INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GROUPLead advisor on cross-border disposal of this £20m+ revenue specialist distributor to Swedish multi-national Axel Johnson

ARKOTELead advisor on two consecutive strategic acquisitions for this historic Sheffield blade manufacturer, doubling group revenues

ORANGE MOUNTAIN BIKESLead advisor on the buy-in/acquisition of this world-renowned, Yorkshire based performance bikemanufacturer

BHP Corporate Finance2 Rutland Park, Sheffield, S10 2PDTel: 0114 268 1000 Fax: 0114 268 5635www.bhpcorporatefinance.co.uk

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Freeths LLP

Freeths LLP’s national reputation for its corporate finance workis well recognised. The team was recently ranked first of all UK law firms by Experian for the number of deals on which it advised. Most importantly, we understand that every transaction is of paramount importance to the strategic aims of clients. The advice we give is tailored accordingly and the approach we adopt is pragmatic. We do not lecture on the law, we get deals done.

PETER CRAWFORD, PARTNER, CORPORATEPeter advises corporate clients on a range of acquisitions, disposals, MBO’s and restructuring. Last year he was nominated for Insider Magazine’s Dealmaker of the Year award and is recommended by the Legal 500 for his “extremely good communication with clients”.

DAHREN NAIDOO, PARTNER, CORPORATEDahren specialises in all aspects of corporate work particularly private equity transactions (acting for institutional investees, founder shareholders and management teams).

LISA WALLIS, SOLICITOR, CORPORATELisa specialises in all aspects of corporate work, advising clients on M&A work, restructuring and other corporate transactions.

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ARKOTE Advising on the acquisition of Hardy UK Limited from L. Hardy Company Inc.

FINANCE BIRMINGHAMAdvising on the funding aspects of the acquisition of Precision Engineering Solutions Limited by Gearing Up Limited.

Freeths LLP2nd Floor, Leopold Wing, Fountain Precinct, Balm Green, Sheffield, S1 2JATel: 0845 077 9696 F: 0845 077 9603 www.freeths.co.uk

ADRIAN HACKETT, PARTNER, TAXAdrian advises on the tax and structuring aspects of corporate transactions, and the legal structuring of private equity and co-investment funds.

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Irwin Mitchell

Irwin Mitchell is a full-service national law firm with a strong reputation for M&A, joint venture, management buyout, and private equity investment and finance work. Ranked as one of the fastest growing corporate teams in Experian’s annual league tables and a top two firm in Yorkshire, we are extremely proud to have been named law firm of the year in last year’s Insider SheffieldCity region dealmakers awards.

ANDREA CROPLEY, PARTNERAndrea has extensive experience of M&A, public companytakeovers, complex reorganisations, IPOs, joint ventures and private equity transactions. With 25 years’ corporate finance experience, she advises banks, large international corporates, private companies, high net worth individuals and entrepreneurs.

MATT AINSWORTH, PARTNERMatt advises corporates, institutions, high-net worth individuals and management teams across a broad range of domestic and cross-border M&A, group restructuring, joint ventures and private equity transactions.

MICHAEL HALL, ASSOCIATE SOLICITORMichael is the region’s leading emerging dealmaker, having won the Insider South Yorkshire Young Dealmaker of the Year award from 2013 - 2015. Michael has experience advising on a wide range of corporate transactions, specialising in acquisitions, disposals and private equity deals.

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SIG PLCAdvised SIG plc on the acquisitions of Ainsworth Group and HCGroup BV.

CEPAC LTDAdvised Rotherham-based £100m turnover corrugated packagingmanufacturer Cepac Ltd on its acquisition of Woodhill Printers.

HERMES CARE LTDAdvised Chesterfield-based Hermes Care Ltd on its acquisition ofS&S Healthcare Ltd.

Irwin MitchellRiverside East, 2 Millsands, Sheffield, S3 8DTTel: 0370 1500 100 Twitter: @irwinmitchell www.irwinmitchell.com

DLA Piper

DLA Piper is one of the largest global business law firms. Our Sheffield Corporate practice is consistently ranked number one in both Legal 500 and Chambers. We work on transactions locally, nationally and internationally. Our unique ability to service all our clients’ international needs through our global firm genuinely sets us apart as a corporate legal operator in South Yorkshire.

RICHARD MAY, HEAD OF CORPORATERichard led the PEGL deal as well as completing dealsfor local clients such as Garnett Dickinson, Leger Holidaysand Naylor Industries and international clients such as Marmon Group Inc. He is DLA Piper’s International Head of Manufacturing.

CATHERINE SIMISTER, PARTNERCatherine is an acknowledged expert in public company matters who this year has continued to act for {my}dentist in its acquisition programme as well as other clients in both the healthcare and manufacturing sectors.

ROB MCKIE, PARTNERRob has advised on a number of strategic transactions forhis clients this year including CPL and Maintel Holdings plcas well as advising on various international deals, an IPOand two reverse takeovers for AIM companies.

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PRESIDENT ENGINEERING GROUP – Acting for the sellers of Sheffield based manufacturer PEGL to US$9 bn turnover Parker Hannifin, 5 years after acting on the MBO.

FORMULA E – Acting for international mediacompanies Liberty Global and Discovery Communications in their minority equity investments in FIA Formula E motor racing. Deal value confidential.

YU GROUP PLC IPO – Acting for the Nottingham based supplier of gas and electricity focused on UK SMEs on its admission to AIM with a market cap of £26m and raising £10m by way of a placing.

DLA Piper1 St Paul’s Place, Sheffield S1 2JXTel: 08700 111 111 Fax: 0114 283 3393www.dlapiper.com

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Castle Square Corporate Finance

We have an enviable reputation for completing deals because we have a genuine interest in helping our clients, we take time to understand them, their markets and their aspirations and we tailor our exceptional deal making and fund raising skills to take into account the specific circumstances of their transaction, ensuring they receive a service second to none.

KEVAN SHAW, DIRECTOROne of the most experienced deal makers in the region, Kevan leads the Castle Square team and over the last twelve months has completed a number of complex private equity and debt transactions.

STEVE BELL, DIRECTORSteve has worked on a number of private equity and debt transactions, along with providing transaction support services particularly in the financial services sector, acting for an international insurance group.

LISA RITSON, ASSOCIATELisa has significant transaction experience working acrossa broad range of deals involving MBOs, fund raising, company acquisitions and disposals in a diverse range of sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, construction and professional services.

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PRECISION TECHNOLOGIES Private equity and structed debt backed BIMBO, high tech engineer supplying motor sport, medical, nuclear markets.

RED INDUSTRIESStructured leverage finance, MBO of this national waste management business.

WYVERN FURNITUREOne of UKs leading furniture manufacturers, Blue Chip client base. Disposal to Private Equity.

Castle Square Corporate FinanceSuite 1A, The Quadrant, 99 The Parkway, Sheffield, S9 4WGTel: 0114 213 83 53 E: kevan.shaw@castlesquarecf.co.ukwww.castlesquarecf.co.uk

HSBC

NEIL ABBOTT, DEPUTY AREA DIRECTORNeil has extensive experience of the South Yorkshire Corporate Market Place having, for a number of years operated as Corporate Team leader working with businesses with a turnover from £30m to FTSE250. Remaining passionate about deal-making and driving success through his team.

GUY ROTHERY, CORPORATE DIRECTORGuy works predominantly in South Yorkshire and has completed many significant deals during his 9 years as a corporate director. Working with businesses with turnovers >£20m and specialising in all forms of debt financing. The trophy deal for 2015 was the £73m re-finance of debt for Arnold Laver & Sons Ltd.

JULIE BOWLER, CORPORATE DIRECTORA successful and widely regarded dealmaker, Julie works with businesses in South Yorkshire with turnovers >£6.5m.Specialising in complex transactions for both existing andprospective clients. Her trophy deal in 2015 was the £11.5m refinance debt package for Motorhog.

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ARNOLD LAVERTIMBER & LEISURE GROUPRefinance from Clydesdale - £73m debt package

MOTORHOGRECYCLE & SALE OF CAR PARTS£11.5m refinance debt package

BENCHMARK HOLDINGS PLC Global leader in the aquaculture technology market. Joint MLA for senior funding to support $342macquisition on INVE Aquaculture Holding BV

HSBC Bank PlcSouth & West Yorkshire Corporate Banking CentreUnit 4, Europa Court, Sheffield Business Park, Sheffield S9 1XETel: 0800 032 1700 www.business.hsbc.co.uk

HSBC’s South Yorkshire Corporate Banking team is well-respected given its proven success in structuring tailored solutions to meet the ever changing demands of todays’ corporate business. We provide funding for growth, acquisition or general working capital purposes. We’ve maintained a consistent and credible approach to the local marketplace and through our experienced local team deliver on a breadth and volume of deals. We are prepared to challenge existing convention, drive innovative solutions and remain focussed in supporting theSheffield City Regions ongoinggrowth and commercial success.

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