It seems a long haul since the holidays at Christmas but now the evenings are lighter and Easter is on the horizon, we will be able to spend some time out in the fresh air, weather permitting, and blow away those winter cobwebs. We have several events coming up and hope to see you at one of these. P.S. We have a new look to the website - let us know what you think!
Latest News
The Budget 2007
As the year draws to a close, it's generally a time for reflection and an opportunity to look back over the last year.
Fun day out at the Discovery Museum
Martin Bryson of Lloyds TSB Bank collecting the prize of behalf of his son, Cameron
Let the Buyer Beware
Mark Simpson, unw’s corporate finance manager, looks at the financial aspects of acquiring a business. Acquiring another business is often one of the most important transactions a company will undertake and it is imperative to have expert corporate finance and taxation advice.
unw finds FAME
Bureau van Dijk Electronic Publishing (BvDEP) has expanded its foothold in the North East by signing up unw Chartered Accountants.
unw Finance Forum
The Forum is open to all and if you wish to take part, please send your details, including your name, company and email address to financeforum@unw.co.uk. If you would like the Forum to cover any specific topics, please mention these when registering.
Charity Update - Stop Press!
Following various discussions, the Charity Commission have agreed to send a speaker to our next session to be held at the beginning of May.
Financial News
An Arctic Storm
Some of you may remember the name of 'Arctic Systems' and the company's owners, Mr and Mrs Jones. Over the past couple of years, HMRC have been seeking to make an example of them and set a precedent which can be applied to others.
Legislation update
The end of 2006 saw the government pass two important new Acts, both of which have followed lengthy consultation processes.
CIS details are finalised
In the Pre-Budget Report in December 2006, the government confirmed that the new Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) will be introduced on 6 April 2007, despite some doubts over whether HMRC will be ready.
unw Events
- Date:
- Wednesday 18th April 2007
- Location:
- The Boardroom, unw, Citygate, St James' Boulevard,
Newcastle upon Tyne
- Date:
- Thursday 7th June 2007
- Location:
- The Boardroom, unw, Citygate, St James' Boulevard,
Newcastle upon Tyne
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Deal Summary
These are some of the deals that unw Corporate Finance Department has been pleased to assist with during 2007
North East Bakery
Announced: April 2007
Finance Raising & Acquisition of Milligans Bakery and 15 outlets
Thompson Building Centres
Announced: April 2007
On going Corporate Finance advice to A Thompson and Sons Limited further to the acquisition of Fossway Builders Merchants Limited
Degussa Fine Organics - SFI Grant Application
Announced: April 2007
unw's Corporate Finance Team assisted Degussa Fine Organics with their SFI Grant Application to aid investment in a new plant.