Training people into the world of work is a fulfilling experience. Satvir Bungar MBE tells of the challenges and rewards of lending his expertise to successful charitable enterprise Miss Macaroon.
Meera Shah and her journey from audit to transactions
Meera Shah, senior manager in corporate finance at Buzzacott, tells Jo Russell about her journey from audit and the skills she has acquired to manage cross-border transactions.
Corporate Development Award a look at past winners
The COVID-19 crisis meant the Corporate Finance Faculty couldn’t host its annual reception in 2020 to present the award. For UK-listed companies, successful use of M&A to outperform the market is key to winning.
Emil Gigov of Albion Capital discusses Clear Review sale
Emil Gigov discusses the sale of Clear Review and Albion Capital’s 15-month hold period and exit.
New ideas for new times
The Corporate Finance Faculty has announced three big themes for its work on behalf of members in 2020 and through to 2022.
The Corporate Finance Faculty
We are the ICAEW’s centre of professional expertise in corporate finance. We contribute to policy development and respond to consultations by governments, regulators and other professional bodies.
Corporate Finance Faculty Board and Technical Committee
The Corporate Finance Faculty Board advises the executive staff at ICAEW and contributes to setting the strategic direction for the faculty. The Technical Committee is the Corporate Finance Faculty’s technical and regulatory advisory forum.
New ground in Section 994 decision
This is a case brought under the provisions of section 994, Companies Act 2006 in respect of unfairly prejudicial conduct. This case is of some significant interest: it breaks new ground and is of relevance for business valuers who have an interest in shareholder disputes.
High tech acquisitions
Six acquisitions in three years proved part of a successful growth strategy for LDC-backed communications provider Babble. In November 2020, a controlling stake was sold to Graphite Capital, valuing the communications business at £90m. Alice Murray finds out about a deal during lockdown, and where the high-tech company is going next.
The spring board and passive appreciation
In this case the assets were some £38m to £39m. Clearly even well gilded needs could be met and there was a surplus to be divided under the sharing principle.