Investment in Business Broker

B.P. Marsh & Partners PLC 11 March 2008 Date: 11th March 2008 On behalf of: B.P. Marsh & Partners Plc ('B. P. Marsh' or the 'Company') B.P. Marsh & Partners Plc Investment in Small Business Broker B. P. Marsh & Partners Plc (AIM: BPM), a niche venture capital provider to early stage financial services businesses, announces that it has acquired a 35% equity stake in Amberglobe Limited ('Amberglobe') for consideration of £70,000. The Business Sales Centre, which is the trading name of Amberglobe, is a start up venture that specialises in acting for the buyers and sellers of small businesses in the sub £2 million price category such as childcare centres, care homes, corner shops, restaurants, pubs and post offices. It was founded by its Managing Director, Rupert Cattell, who has over 20 years' experience as a corporate financier and business broker. Further information on Amberglobe is available via its website: www.businesssalescentre.com B. P. Marsh's investment consists of an equity investment of £70,000 and a loan facility of £250,000, together with an agreement to provide additional loan funding of up to £380,000, subject to conditions. B. P. Marsh financed the acquisition from existing cash resources. The funds invested will be used to accelerate Amberglobe's growth plans. In line with the Company's investment approach, a B. P. Marsh director will join the Amberglobe board. Commenting on the investment, Brian Marsh OBE, B.P. Marsh's Chairman, said: 'Rupert has a strong and proven track record in growing businesses and is an experienced broker of private businesses. We are delighted to have the opportunity to invest in Amberglobe.' Rupert Cattell, Managing Director of Amberglobe Limited, commented: 'Our target customers are the eclectic business assortments you typically find in industrial estates outside small towns across the length and breadth of the UK. There are significant opportunities in this market and a wealth of mom and pop businesses that are too small for venture capitalists but are perfect opportunities for people wanting to buy an income or to change their lifestyle. I am delighted that Amberglobe has attracted B. P. Marsh as an investor in the Company and look forward to benefiting from the close relationship we will have with them as investors and on our board.' - ends - For further information: B.P. Marsh & Partners Plc www.bpmarsh.co.uk Brian Marsh OBE +44 (0)20 7730 2626 Nominated Adviser Nabarro Wells & Co. Limited David Nabarro/Marc Cramsie +44(0) 20 7710 7400 Redleaf Communications (PR to B.P. Marsh) Emma Kane/Tom Newman +44 (0)20 7822 0200 -ends- Notes to Editors: About B.P. Marsh & Partners Plc B.P. Marsh's current portfolio contains eleven companies. More detailed descriptions of the portfolio can be found at www.bpmarsh.co.uk. Over the past 18 years, the Company has assembled a management team with considerable experience both in the financial services sector and in managing private equity investments. Many of the directors have worked with each other in previous roles, and all have worked with each other for at least three and a half years. Prior to Brian Marsh's involvement in the Company, he spent many years in insurance broking and underwriting in Lloyd's as well as the London and overseas market. He has over 30 years' experience in building, buying and selling financial services businesses, particularly in the insurance sector. Francis de Zulueta is the Company's Development Director. With a wide-ranging knowledge of the financial services market, he seeks out, researches and evaluates potential new investments for B.P. Marsh. Following a 23-year broking career with Willis Faber and Aon, among others, he took an active interest in the mergers, acquisitions and venture capital business of Marsh McLennan. Jonathan Newman is the Group Director of Finance and has over 10 years' experience in the financial services industry. Jonathan advises investee companies through several non-executive board appointments and evaluates new investment opportunities. Robert King is a Director and Group Company Secretary. He joined B.P. Marsh in May 2003 having started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Since joining B. P. Marsh he has taken on responsibility for the Group's legal, compliance and secretarial functions and played a key role in the flotation of the Company. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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